Lazarus Group hacks Bybit; Trump's tariffs to slash taxes

View in browser  Your Daily Digest of the 🔥Hottest News in Crypto Today's top stories: 👉 Lazarus Group strikes again 💰 Trump's tariff plan could slash taxes—by a lot 🎧 LIBRA memecoin scandal: What really happened 📰 Keep reading to find out about all of today's top news Lazarus Group Strikes Again: Bybit's $1.4B Heist Unmasked Well, that didn't take long.  On-chain sleuth ZachXBT has done it again, pinpointing North Korea's infamous Lazarus Group as the masterminds behind the eye-watering $1.46 billion Bybit hack. Arkham Intelligence put up a bounty for the hacker's identity—50,000 ARKM (roughly $31,500)—and ZachXBT cashed in by following the on-chain breadcrumbs. This marks the biggest crypto exchange hack in history, with billions in staked Ether and ERC-20 tokens vanishing into the void. While the crypto community on X is rallying with security tips and war stories, one thing's clear:  Lazarus isn't slowing down, and neither should your security measures. Get the Full Story Mind Control, Bitcoin Crime & Landlord Woes Crypto chaos never sleeps—just ask Malaysian landlords stuck with sky-high bills after rogue Bitcoin miners bailed, or the Chinese programmer who burned $6.8M in ETH to warn the world about "brain-computer weapons." Yep, that actually happened. Read More Trump's Tariff Plan Could Slash Taxes—By a Lot Imagine a world without income tax. No, seriously.  Research from accounting automation firm Dancing Numbers suggests that if Trump moves ahead with replacing income tax with tariffs, the average American could save at least $134,809 over their lifetime. If state-level wage taxes disappear too? That number jumps to a jaw-dropping $325,561. And in a move straight out of a meme-coin fever dream, Trump's plan reportedly includes a "DOGE Dividend" tax refund—because, why not? Continue Reading [AD] Decentralized GPU networks promise scalable and affordable AI: AMA with Nosana Decentralization is opening new doors for AI development by making computing power more accessible. Find Out More Crypto Index ETFs: Where's the Hype? Crypto index ETFs launched with a bang—or at least, that was the plan. But so far, the investor enthusiasm has been… underwhelming. Funds blending Bitcoin and Ether have trickled in with modest inflows since hitting the market, making some wonder if the ETF craze was all bark and no bite. Read More [AD] Secure Your Crypto with Cypherock – Exclusive Offer! Protect your digital assets with Cypherock, the world's first wallet to eliminate seed phrases and safeguard your crypto with unparalleled security. Take advantage of this limited-time exclusive offer and get Cypherock's cutting-edge cold wallet at a reduced price. Perfect for crypto enthusiasts who prioritize security and ease of use. Get Started Decentralize with Cointelegraph · Episode LIBRA memecoin scandal: What really happened (feat. Bubblemaps) Bitcoin Storage 101: Don't Lose Your Bag LEARN So, you've got some Bitcoin. Now what?  Managing your private keys is the difference between keeping your funds safe and becoming the next "I lost my crypto" horror story.  Whether it's cold wallets, multisig setups, or good old-fashioned paranoia, having a solid storage plan isn't optional—it's survival. Keep Reading —Written by Monica Hutchison 3.5 million people follow us on social media. You should too. Cointelegraph 21 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036-4119 USA You received this email because you signed up on our website. Download our official app: Unsubscribe | Update preferences