Hacked Again? BtcTurk Suspends Withdrawals After $49 Million in Suspicious Transfers

Key Points

1. Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk froze customer withdrawals after blockchain analysts flagged suspicious transactions totaling nearly $50 million, following a previous hack in 2024 where $54 million was stolen.

2. North Korean hackers are attempting to infiltrate Binance by submitting fake resumes daily, as part of their broader strategy to target the crypto industry.

3. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the U.S. government will not be purchasing Bitcoin, dismissing the idea of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

4. The FBI issued a warning about fake law firms targeting crypto scam victims, exploiting those who have already fallen victim to fraudsters.

5. TRON founder Justin Sun filed a lawsuit against Bloomberg to prevent the publication of his crypto holdings, citing risks of theft, hacking, and personal harm.