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Crypto trader extorted and lost $23.6 million in aEthUSDC
Stolen funds converted to DAI, bridged to Arbitrum, then moved to Hyperliquid
Attacker purchased Monero (XMR) to obscure the trail of stolen assets.
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A cryptocurrency trader, identified by the pseudonym Sillytuna, has reportedly been the victim of a violent extortion, leading to the loss of approximately $23.6 million in aEthUSDC from their wallet. The attacker swiftly converted the majority of the stolen funds into roughly $20.34 million in DAI. A smaller portion was transferred to Arbitrum and subsequently moved to Hyperliquid. The perpetrator then allegedly used the funds to acquire Monero (XMR), a cryptocurrency known for its privacy features, in an attempt to obscure the trail of the stolen assets.
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Bitcoin price fell 3.29% to $70,355 after touching $74,000. $471 million in crypto derivatives were liquidated in 24 hours, with $348 million from short positions. Geopolitical tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran are impacting Bitcoin's correlation with gold. Key support level for Bitcoin is between $70,000-$71,000; a break below could lead to $67,500.
Chinese crypto whale Wei Zhao predicts Bitcoin could reach $500,000 by year-end. AI agents may adopt crypto wallets as default payment for automated transactions. Coinbase and Circle are developing infrastructure for AI-driven crypto transactions. SpaceX and xAI are reportedly increasing involvement with Bitcoin and blockchain.
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Dubai's VARA regulator has ordered KuCoin to cease operations in the region. KuCoin is accused of operating without the necessary virtual asset service licenses. This follows a similar prohibition against KuCoin's European arm by Austria's financial regulator. KuCoin is a top 10 exchange by trading volume.
US bank regulators confirmed tokenized securities will have the same capital requirements as traditional ones. The rule is technology-neutral, meaning blockchain type does not alter capital treatment. Tokenized securities can now be used as financial collateral under existing legal standards. Banks must meet strict legal, operational, and AML compliance standards for tokenized securities.
Analyst PlanC suggests Bitcoin's correction may be over, with the price bottoming near $60,000 after a 52% drop. A long-term Bitcoin-to-gold ratio analysis indicates a potential 14-month cycle low, aligning with historical patterns. Large BTC outflows from Bitfinex were likely internal treasury adjustments, not indicative of widespread investor withdrawals. Market momentum may shift as economic data turns supportive, suggesting the start of the next bull market phase.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $227.9 million in net outflows on March 5. Spot Ethereum ETFs also saw significant outflows totaling $90.9 million. Institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs shows volatility, with major withdrawals from BlackRock and Fidelity. The shift in ETF flows coincides with Bitcoin trading near the $71,000 level.
Vancouver city staff recommend against holding Bitcoin in municipal reserves. Staff determined Bitcoin is not an allowable investment under the Vancouver Charter. A final decision on the Bitcoin reserve proposal is pending a March 10 council vote. The proposal was initially introduced by Mayor Ken Sim in late 2024 to hedge against inflation.
Vancouver mayor's proposal to invest city reserves in bitcoin blocked by city and provincial law. Vancouver Charter and Municipal Finance Authority Act restrict city investments to government debt, bank instruments, and traditional assets. Bitcoin is explicitly excluded as an allowable investment asset for the City of Vancouver. A separate question remains on whether Vancouver can accept bitcoin for taxes/fees if immediately converted to CAD.
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Dubai regulator VARA orders KuCoin entities to cease unlicensed virtual asset activities. KuCoin is not authorized to serve Dubai residents and has been warned against misrepresenting its licensing status. This action follows a similar regulatory action in Austria where KuCoin EU faced a business ban due to compliance failures.
OKB needs to close above $104 (200-D EMA) to sustain uptrend, targeting $124. Humanity Protocol (H) has surpassed 200-D EMA and other EMAs, eyeing $0.2. KITE Coin shows strong buyer dominance, with futures open interest surging 35% to $102.48 million. Bitcoin pulled back 2% from the 50-day EMA, trading below $71,000.
Vancouver city staff recommended cancelling the plan to add Bitcoin to city reserves. Local law prohibits the city from investing public funds in Bitcoin, deeming it not an 'allowable asset'. The proposal, introduced by Mayor Ken Sim in November 2024, aimed to study accepting crypto payments and holding Bitcoin reserves.
Total crypto market cap decreased by 1.7% to $2.41 trillion in 24 hours. Bitcoin holds near $71K, down 1.9% daily but up nearly 5% weekly. Ethereum trades around $2,081, down 1.8% in 24 hours. Market sentiment remains cautious with the Fear & Greed Index at 25 (fear zone).
XRP holding strong support at $1.40 indicates potential for a significant breakout. Increased whale accumulation of 1.3 billion XRP in 48 hours suggests preparation for a market shift. A confirmed reclaim of the $1.80-$2.00 resistance zone could propel XRP towards the $3 target. Moscow Exchange is considering cash-settled XRP futures following Russia's regulatory shifts.
XRP holders are selling at a loss as SOPR drops below 1.0 XRP price is trading around $1.41, failing to break $1.45 resistance Speculation exists around potential partnership between X Money and Cross River Bank
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