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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially attributed the recent $1.5 billion cyberattack on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to North Korea’s state-sponsored Lazarus Group. The attack, which occurred on February 21, saw hackers infiltrate one of Bybit’s cold wallets and steal over 41,000 ETH. This breach added to a growing list of high-profile cryptocurrency heists orchestrated by North Korean hacking entities. US Authorities Sound Alarm on North Korea’s Crypto Heists In a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) issued by the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the US Treasury Department, authorities warned about the increasing cyber risks posed by North Korea-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. The Lazarus Group, also known by aliases such as APT38, BlueNoroff, and Stardust Chollima, has been conducting cyber theft operations since at least 2020. The entity has been known for systematically targeting cryptocurrency exchanges, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, play-to-earn gaming platforms, as well as venture capital firms investing in digital assets. The advisory outlined the group’s tactics, which include social engineering, spearphishing campaigns, and the deployment of trojanized cryptocurrency applications to infiltrate networks and exfiltrate funds. According to US authorities, North Korean hackers use sophisticated malware strains, including the notorious AppleJeus malware, to compromise cryptocurrency platforms. These cyber actors frequently exploit vulnerabilities in financial technology firms and blockchain infrastructure to launder stolen digital assets, ultimately funneling funds back to the North Korean regime. “TraderTraitor” The Bybit hack follows a familiar pattern, with attackers using deceptive recruitment tactics to lure employees into downloading compromised trading applications, referred to as “TraderTraitor.” These applications are designed with cross-platform JavaScript and Node.js to make them appear legitimate but contain hidden malware that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to private keys and initiate fraudulent blockchain transactions. With North Korea’s cyber theft operations continuing to escalate, the US government has reiterated its commitment to combating illicit activities in the cryptocurrency sector. The FBI urges cryptocurrency firms to strengthen cybersecurity measures, monitor for indicators of compromise (IOCs), and implement robust security protocols to mitigate risks associated with North Korean-backed cyber threats. The post FBI Links $1.5 Billion Bybit Hack to North Korea’s Lazarus Group appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Lots of altcoin charts are starting to look very similar to this. To me, it appears like a solid bottoming formation, with local sweeps followed by powerful engulfing green candles. $PENGU is just one example, others like $APT, $ORDI, and $TIA are showing similar strength.

$APT first spot ETF application has been filed. NGL but Aptos looks good here.

🚨 APTOS - ETF NEWS 🚨 Bitwise just registered for an APT ETF in Delaware! ✅ Is a Spot Aptos ETF on the way? ⏳🚀

Bitwise has submitted a registration filing for an Aptos ETF to the Delaware’s Department of State, paving the way for a possible ETF launch. According to the official registration portal , Bitwise , an exchange-traded fund issuer has filed for an Aptos ( APT ) ETF in the state of Delaware as it looks to expand its crypto offerings. This could mean that the firm is gearing up to file an official S-1 application with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission . If the registration gets approved, Bitwise could become the first firm in the U.S. to launch an exchange-traded fund that directly holds APT tokens. APT is the native token of Aptos , Proof-of-Stake Layer 1 blockchain developed by Aptos Labs. The filing of Aptos ETP follows the launch of a series of Aptos ETPs in Europe, including Bitwise Aptos Staking ETP and 21Shares Aptos Staking ETP. Shortly after news of the filing spread, APT experienced a rise in value by 10%. The token is currently trading hands at $6.18, according to data from crypto.news. This means that APT has managed to break through the slump it was previously stuck in. In the past week, the token has gone down by 6.5%. In the past month, APT has gone down by nearly 20% and decreased by nearly 40% in the past year. Aptos has accumulated a market cap of $3.6 billion and a fully diluted valuation of $7 billion. In the past 24 hours, the daily trading volume for APT has reached $371 million, rising by nearly 44% compared to the previous day. Bitwise launched its Aptos Staking ETP on six Swiss exchanges in November 2024. In that same month, 21Shares also launched its Aptos Staking ETP in Euronext Amsterdam and Paris. Last month, Bitwise had submitted an official S-1 filing for a Dogecoin ETF that was previously registered the state of Delaware. The firm also received approval from the U.S. SEC for their Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF 19b-4 filing. The Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF now awaits regulator’s decision on its S-1 registration before it can start trading on the markets.