Blockstream refuses to pay a ransom to hackers holding 598.5 bitcoins from a Liquid network theft, declaring the act a crime and vowing to work with law enforcement to recover the remaining funds.
A white-hat group returned 3,400 BTC to the Liquid Network following on-chain negotiations, retaining 598.5 BTC as an implied bounty fee after exploiting an Elements bug.
Self-proclaimed white-hat hackers drained approximately 4,000 bitcoin, valued at around $320 million, from the Liquid Network federation wallet. The security breach prompted the temporary halting of the sidechain and disabled bridge nodes.
Coinbase executive Ryan VanGrack discusses how CFTC clearinghouse approval and proposed SEC custody rules create major opportunities for Bitcoin, driving institutional adoption and tokenization.
Coinbase Chief Business Officer Shan Aggarwal discusses how updated SEC guidelines and new infrastructure partnerships with major banks are expanding Bitcoin accessibility and custody for wealth managers.
TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza predicts Bitcoin will reach $132,000 by 2027 as institutions integrate the cryptocurrency into a broader capital markets ecosystem.
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