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SEC Drops OpenSea Investigation in Major Shift for Crypto Regulation
The SEC has ended its investigation into NFT marketplace OpenSea and dropped its Coinbase lawsuit, signaling a significant change in crypto industry oversight. These back-to-back regulatory retreats suggest a more balanced approach to digital asset regulation may be emerging.
Bybit Offers Record $140M Bounty Following Massive Ethereum Heist
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched an unprecedented $140 million bounty program to recover $1.4 billion in stolen digital assets, offering investigators 10% of recovered funds. The Singapore-based platform is working with law enforcement to trace the theft, attributed to North Korea's Lazarus Group.
Ethereum's $1B Hack Crisis: Buterin's Dilemma Between Principles and Security
A devastating $1 billion hack of Bybit exchange has forced Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin to confront an impossible choice between blockchain principles and security. With North Korean hackers implicated and 401,000 ETH stolen, the decision could reshape cryptocurrency's future.
SEC Clears OpenSea: NFT Marketplace Investigation Concludes Without Enforcement Action
The SEC has concluded its investigation into OpenSea without pursuing enforcement action, marking a significant victory for the NFT industry. The decision coincides with charges being dropped against Coinbase, potentially signaling a shift in regulatory approach toward digital assets.
Record-Breaking $1.4B Crypto Heist: Lazarus Group Targets Bybit Exchange
In an unprecedented attack, North Korea's Lazarus Group successfully breached Bybit exchange's security, stealing $1.4 billion in digital assets through sophisticated social engineering tactics. The devastating theft, targeting the exchange's Ethereum cold wallet system, marks the largest cryptocurrency hack in history while highlighting evolving threats in digital asset security.
Bybit Exchange Hit by $1.46 Billion Ethereum Wallet Hack
Major crypto exchange Bybit suffered a sophisticated security breach resulting in the theft of $1.46 billion worth of Ethereum from its cold storage wallet. Despite the massive breach, CEO Ben Zhou assures that customer funds remain secure and fully backed.
Crypto Evolution 2025: Institutional Adoption Drives Market Maturity
The cryptocurrency landscape in 2025 shows significant maturation with Bitwise's $24.1M Bitcoin ETF purchase highlighting growing institutional acceptance. New projects in gaming, DeFi and AI are reshaping the market while focusing on practical utility and technological innovation.
SEC Drops Investigation into OpenSea, Clears Path for NFT Industry
The SEC has concluded its investigation into OpenSea without pursuing enforcement action over claims that NFTs are securities. This landmark decision removes regulatory uncertainty for the NFT marketplace and could set an important precedent for the broader Web3 industry.
MANTRA and Google Cloud Partner to Launch Real-World Asset Tokenization Accelerator
MANTRA blockchain platform introduces RWAccelerator, a Google Cloud-backed program offering funding and resources for startups in real-world asset tokenization. The three-month initiative aims to capture growing Web3 opportunities as blockchain networks are projected to hold 10% of global GDP by 2027.