Hacker returns stolen funds to US government in less than 24 hours
The breach has raised questions about the security of state-controlled digital assets and the need for improved custodial crypto storage practices.
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In today's CryptoSlate daily newsletter, we explore significant developments in the crypto world: a hacker returned nearly $19.3 million in stolen funds to the U.S. government within 24 hours, raising urgent questions about the security of state-controlled digital assets; Solana has achieved a new record in daily transaction-related fees, fueled by a surge in AI-related memecoin trading, marking 13 consecutive days of trading volume dominance; and Tether's Paolo Ardoino has refuted a Wall Street Journal report suggesting a U.S. investigation, calling it "irresponsible reporting." Stay informed with these crucial updates!
📰 Top News
Hacker returns stolen funds to US government in less than 24 hours
The breach has raised questions about the security of state-controlled digital assets and the need for improved custodial crypto storage practices.
Solana registers new all-time high in daily transaction-related fees
The new record comes amid the AI-related memecoin trading, prompting Solana to dominate daily trading volumes for 13 days straight.
Tether slams WSJ report alleging US probe as ‘irresponsible reporting’
Paolo Ardoino stated that the WSJ is 'regurgitating old noise,' claiming that Tether is not under investigation in the US.
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