Blockchain Hackers Stole $2.1B in Crypto in 2025 as Social Engineering Surpasses Code Exploits: CertiK June 4, 2025 Dan KIn 2025, hackers stole $2.1B in crypto by exploiting human behavior, not code. Social engineering and wallet phishing now dominate, says CertiK.
Blockchain Binance Cracks Down on Bot Users Exploiting Alpha Points Program June 4, 2025 Dan KBinance targets bot users in its Alpha Points program, warning violators will lose rewards and face account sanctions under new policy enforcement.
Blockchain Blockchain Group Adds $68M in Bitcoin to Treasury Amid Rising Institutional Demand June 3, 2025 Dan KBlockchain Group acquires $68M in Bitcoin, reaching 1,471 BTC holdings amid growing European institutional crypto treasury adoption.
Blockchain Robinhood Finalizes $200M Acquisition of Bitstamp to Expand Global Crypto Reach June 3, 2025 Dan KRobinhood finalizes $200M Bitstamp buyout, expanding global crypto footprint with 50+ licenses and a strong institutional client base.
Bitcoin Sber Launches Bitcoin-Linked Bonds as Russia Embraces Regulated Crypto Products June 3, 2025 Dan KSber unveils Bitcoin-linked bonds for OTC trading and future stock exchange listing, signaling Russia’s growing embrace of regulated crypto products.
Altcoins Tether Launches Omnichain Gold Stablecoin XAUt0 on TON Blockchain June 2, 2025 Dan KTether launches omnichain gold stablecoin XAUt0 on TON using LayerZero tech, aiming to rival gold ETFs and other stablecoins like Paxos’s PAXG.
Blockchain Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Layer 1 to Scale 10x Within a Year June 2, 2025 Dan KEthereum’s Layer 1 will scale tenfold in a year, Vitalik Buterin confirms. A pause will follow to ensure decentralization and network health.
Blockchain Singapore Orders Crypto Firms to Halt Overseas Operations by June 30 June 2, 2025 Dan KSingapore’s MAS orders crypto firms to cease overseas services by June 30 or face fines up to $200K and jail, citing AML and CFT concerns.
Blockchain Crypto Hacks Hit $244M in May, Sui and Cetus Recover $157M June 1, 2025 Dan KMay saw $244M in crypto hacks, with Sui and Cetus recovering $157M from a $220M exploit. Losses dropped 39% from April, PeckShield reports.
