Panama, X July, 2025 – HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, acknowledges the significant security challenges that impacted the crypto industry in the first half of 2025, which eroded market confidence. On February 21, the global crypto exchange Bybit suffered a record-setting $1.4 billion hack, marking the largest single-theft event in crypto history. This attack, reportedly attributed to the Lazarus Group, highlighted persistent industry-wide vulnerabilities concerning advanced attack methodologies, systemic weaknesses, and inadequate cross-platform risk management frameworks. In response to these critical events, HTX reaffirmed its commitment to robust security by substantially increasing its investment. Through enhanced risk management protocols, strengthened operational security, and advanced intelligence capabilities, HTX has achieved comprehensive protection across accounts, trading, and assets. These proactive measures have successfully mitigated several high-risk threats, thereby safeguarding user assets and reinforcing trust within the HTX ecosystem. Crypto Industry Faces Evolving Security Challenges The crypto industry is experiencing a surge in the frequency and sophistication of threats, including hacks, scams, and malicious on-chain behaviors. The threat landscape has evolved from isolated phishing to multi-vector attacks, such as social engineering attacks, malicious contract deployment, UI spoofing, and deepfake deception. These tactics often exploit vulnerabilities between platform security systems. The first half of 2025 witnessed the Bybit hack and a string of protocol breaches on Solana, demonstrating a trend toward increasingly automated and professionally orchestrated attacks. At the same time, global regulators are tightening compliance expectations. Many jurisdictions have introduced regulatory frameworks for virtual asset service providers, mandating adherence with anti-money laundering regulations, enhanced account protection, and stringent risk management and auditing practices. This raises the bar for industry-wide security and compliance. On a positive note, core defense technologies such as on-chain traceability, AI-powered risk engines, and automated contract audits are becoming essential across major platforms, enhancing readiness and risk intelligence. HTX Mid-Year Security Highlights: Enhanced Protection & User Safeguards Over the past half-year, HTX’s security efforts have delivered meaningful results across multiple verticals: Account Security: Over 2.01 million security alerts were sent to users including 1.809M via email and 206k via SMS, greatly improving users’ security awareness. Additionally, 127 fake download pages and phishing domains were dismantled. Trading Security: 15 withdrawal attempts to scam addresses were blocked, which successfully recovered 104,847 USDT in potential user losses. Moreover, the platform handled 68 reports involving external stolen assets, leading to the freezing of 1,429,787 USDT in compromised funds. Asset Security: 20,871 malicious wallet addresses were added to HTX’s blacklist; 47 deposits from flagged addresses were intercepted. A total of 1,449,467 USDT assets were involved. In June alone HTX blocked 5 scam-related withdrawals, froze over $400,000 in compromised funds for other platform users, added 2,769 new blacklisted addresses with 21,239 USDT worth of fraudulent deposits prevented, and took down 41 new phishing domains. Security Infrastructure: New Systems. New Tech. New Paradigm. In 2025, HTX continued its transition toward a multi-layered security model, introducing critical upgrades across its three core protection pillars: Risk Management Architecture: HTX developed an in-house millisecond-level real-time risk engine that monitors every user interaction. Every high-risk behavior is dynamically filtered to mitigate account compromise, money laundering, and malicious activity. 24/7 Operational Security: HTX’s dedicated security operations and customer support teams operate on a round-the-clock cycle, enabling real-time response and full-cycle risk resolution. Threat Intelligence: HTX partners with top security firms, project teams, and other exchanges to maintain a real-time threat map. This collaboration accelerates cross-platform incident response, dark web surveillance, and hacker attribution. HTX’s comprehensive security system significantly reduces user vulnerability. Account security is enhanced through multi-factor authentication, behavioral biometrics, dynamic risk assessment, and collaboration with security agencies to eliminate phishing sites. Assets security leverages a million-level blacklist, partnerships with anti-money laundering organizations, on-chain tracking, and risk models to identify and prevent suspicious transactions. In terms of robust information security, the platform takes a string of measures, including a financial-grade security system and strict internal controls, to protect user data. Furthermore, HTX upgraded its PoR data storage to TiDB, improving system stability and efficiency, while reducing operational and maintenance costs. This contributed to substantial growth in overall user assets and a steady increase in core reserves during the first half of 2025, with continuous net growth in cryptocurrencies like USDT and ETH, demonstrating growing user trust. Building a Trust-Centric, Resilient Crypto Ecosystem Looking ahead, HTX is committed to accelerating its security infrastructure investment. This commitment not only protects users but also aims to shape the future of a safer, more resilient crypto industry. As one HTX security expert put it, “From the glaringly apparent challenges to cryptocurrency security in 2024 to the $1.44 billion Bybit exploit this year, we can tell that attacks have evolved from code exploits to targeting human weaknesses. Therefore, we’ve enhanced the integration of behavioral analytics and zero-trust architecture and brought three key upgrades to life: dynamic permission validation, end-to-end transaction authentication, and continuous red-blue team threat simulation. These aren’t just upgrades but are foundational steps toward long-term user protection and ecosystem synergy.” l Dynamic Permission Verification: At HTX, every fund operation now requires dual authentication, combining environment tagging with biometric validation. This ensures actions align with both the user and their operating environment. l End-to-End Transaction Authentication: By validating transaction payloads at the smart contract level, HTX eliminates risks from compromised UIs, closing the gap on deceptive front-end manipulation. l Always-On Red-Blue Simulation: Monthly, HTX’s security team simulates real-world attacks from top APT groups and hackers, constantly stress-testing the platform’s defenses and closing the loop between offense and response. HTX firmly believes that only a deeply integrated, multi-dimensional security architecture — coupled with a transparent, collaborative approach — can serve as the foundation for long-term user trust. As the threat landscape grows more complex, HTX will continue investing heavily in security innovation and infrastructure. Its mission is to not only defend against emerging threats, but to lead the crypto industry into a future that’s safer, smarter, and more sustainable for millions worldwide. About HTX Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses. As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide. To learn more about HTX, please visit HTX Square or https://www.htx.com/ , and follow HTX on X , Telegram , and Discord . For further inquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com. The post HTX 2025 Mid-Year Security Report: Upgrading a Multi-Layered Defense for a Safer Crypto Ecosystem first appeared on HTX Square .
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The post GameSquare Goes All In on Ethereum with $100M Crypto Treasury Plan appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News GameSquare, a Nasdaq-listed gaming and media company, is making a major move into crypto. The board has approved a phased investment of up to $100 million in Ethereum (ETH), marking a bold shift in its treasury strategy. To kick things off, the company priced a public offering of 8.42 million shares at $0.95, raising $8 million. The bulk of this funding will go toward launching the new ETH-based treasury vehicle. Following the news, the Ethereum price has climbed to $2,606.26, marking a 2.69% gain in the past 24 hours as market sentiment turns bullish. Wall Street moves deeper into crypto GameSquare Holdings ( $GAME ) just announced a $100M Ethereum treasury strategy, aiming to generate 8–14% yield on-chain. • Backed by a strategic alliance with Dialectic, one of the world’s top crypto investment firms • Capital will be… pic.twitter.com/EFI0PaSGFw — Swingly (@SwinglyHQ) July 8, 2025 Partnering with Dialectic for On-Chain Yield At the heart of the strategy is a partnership with Dialectic, a well-known crypto investment firm led by Ryan Zurrer. GameSquare will use Dialectic’s Medici platform, which applies machine learning and risk controls to target yields between 8% and 14%, well above the typical 3–4% ETH staking rate. This positions GameSquare to generate real, on-chain revenue rather than simply holding crypto. More Than Just ETH—A Diversified Approach The strategy won’t stop at Ethereum. GameSquare plans to explore other yield opportunities in the broader ETH ecosystem, including stablecoins and NFTs. This diversified model is designed to maximize returns while spreading risk. The board-approved $100 million will be deployed in stages, ensuring the company maintains enough capital for operations. CEO Justin Kenna said the new crypto strategy is part of a long-term plan to build financial resilience. Yield generated from Ethereum will support further ETH purchases, share buybacks, and core business reinvestment. This reflects a growing trend of traditional firms adopting digital assets not just for speculation, but for operational value. .article-inside-link { margin-left: 0 !important; border: 1px solid #0052CC4D; border-left: 0; border-right: 0; padding: 10px 0; text-align: left; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li { font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; font-weight: 600; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0; display: inline-block; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li:last-child { display: none; } Also Read : DeFi Dev Corp Acquires Additional 47.2k Solana: What Next for SOL Price? , Ethereum Market reaction GameSquare’s bold $100 million Ethereum treasury move is already stirring strong reactions across the crypto space. Investors are taking notice, especially after Bit Digital’s recent shift of its entire treasury to ETH caused its shares to surge nearly 20%, signaling growing confidence in Ethereum-based strategies. On X, analyst TylerD called out the GameSquare deal as a potential game-changer, pointing to the scale of investment as a rare corporate-level commitment to crypto. Many in the community see this as part of a broader trend, where institutions are gradually adopting Ethereum not just as a speculative asset but as a core financial tool. What It Means for Investors GameSquare’s move shows confidence in the future of decentralized finance. It’s also one of the more structured and institutional ETH plays we’ve seen from a media-tech firm. With strong partners and a phased plan, GameSquare is betting on Ethereum not just as an asset, but as an engine for growth. According to market data, GameSquare (GAME) rose by more than 58.76% yesterday, with a trading volume of $40.31 million. 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GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAME) is a vertically integrated digital media, entertainment, and technology company. It specializes in connecting global brands with gaming and youth culture audiences through marketing, creative services, content production, data analytics, and event management, with subsidiaries like FaZe Clan. Is GameSquare investing in more than just Ethereum? Yes, the firm plans to explore stablecoins, NFTs, and other ETH ecosystem assets to diversify yield and reduce risk. How has the market reacted to GameSquare’s Ethereum strategy? GAME stock surged 58.76% after the ETH plan was announced, with bullish investor sentiment and $40M+ in trading volume.
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“Stablecoins are spreading the dollar faster than any financial tech in history,” said Electric Capital General Partner Maria Shen on Tuesday. “Ethereum is becoming the financial backbone,” she added, referencing a newly published research report on stablecoin demand for Ethereum’s tenth birthday. For the first time, anyone across the globe can hold US dollars via stablecoins, which will drive demand, in turn benefiting Ethereum. The Primary Settlement Layer Despite talk of “de-dollarization,” the global demand for US dollars is booming, especially via stablecoins , which now exceed $260 billion in total market capitalization. This is unlocking dollar access for billions, especially in emerging markets. More than four billion people and millions of businesses are actively seeking dollar access through stablecoins, the researchers noted. Stablecoins are spreading the dollar faster than any financial tech in history. And Ethereum is becoming the financial backbone. For Ethereum’s 10th birthday, we’re publishing our updated @ElectricCapital ETH thesis: Remaking the Case for ETH 1/ pic.twitter.com/Rr9mSrK0GS — mariaa.eth (@MariaShen) July 8, 2025 However, this burgeoning market of new dollar holders wants more than just digital cash. They need yields , investment opportunities, and financial services, and traditional finance, such as banks, cannot serve this massive new market due to regulatory, financial, geofencing, and infrastructure constraints. “Ethereum is uniquely positioned to host the global financial infrastructure for this new digital dollar economy, and ETH stands to benefit directly from this growth.” Ethereum is already primed for this position because it is globally accessible, institution-grade secure, and resistant to government interference. Additionally, Ethereum is already the primary settlement layer, underpinning the largest on-chain economy with more than $140 billion in stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets and $60 billion in DeFi. As a result, Ethereum will become to the on-chain dollar economy what Treasuries and gold are to traditional finance – a reserve and trust anchor. As stablecoin usage expands, a flywheel effect will be generated as more ETH is needed as collateral for DeFi and real-world finance, more ETH is staked, securing the network and reducing supply, and more institutional capital flows in , as the asset offers regulatory clarity and composability. No Real Competition There is no real competition at the moment because Bitcoin lacks programmability and adoption as a financial platform, and other blockchains lack Ethereum’s security, decentralization, and institutional credibility, they said. Additionally, traditional finance is geographically and regulatorily siloed and unable to serve the global demand unlocked by stablecoins. Anyone who has tried to open a bank account in a particular country without a physical address there would concur. “We’ve believed in programmable money since 2018. We made the institutional case for Bitcoin at our founding. Now we’re doing the same for Ethereum,” said Shen in conclusion. The post Ethereum Is Becoming What Treasuries Are to Traditional Finance: Research appeared first on CryptoPotato .
BitcoinWorld What Cronos (CRO), and why it was included in Trump’s “Crypto Blue Chip ETF” application? Is Cronos CRO crypto the next big surprise for crypto investors? With Donald Trump’s new crypto blue chip ETF plan adding CRO alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum, it’s time to unpack what Cronos is — and why this move could reshape retail and institutional exposure. What is Cronos (CRO) Crypto? Cronos (CRO) is the native token of the Cronos Chain, an EVM-compatible blockchain built with Cosmos SDK by Crypto.com . The coin powers: Transaction fees and ‘gas’ for DeFi and NFTs Staking rewards for network security Loyalty perks in Crypto.com’s popular Visa cards & Pay services According to CoinMarketCap , Cronos ranks in the global top 50 by market cap — with millions of daily active users on Crypto.com’s app. Key Features of Cronos (CRO) Feature Details Blockchain Cronos Chain (EVM-compatible, Cosmos-based) Primary Use Transaction fees, staking, rewards, payments Developer Crypto.com Market Ranking Top 50 crypto by market cap Why Did Trump Add CRO to the Crypto Blue Chip ETF? Trump’s team surprised analysts by including Cronos CRO crypto in the new ETF — alongside Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP. Why? Retail Familiarity: Crypto.com’s 80M+ users know and use CRO daily. Custody Partner: Crypto.com’s regulated custodian secures the ETF’s crypto assets. Diversification: CRO brings a DeFi and retail payments layer to an otherwise big-cap heavy ETF. Growth Potential: The Cronos Chain ecosystem is expanding in DeFi, gaming, and NFTs. Trump Crypto ETF: Allocation Snapshot Token Planned Allocation Bitcoin (BTC) ~70% Ethereum (ETH) ~15% Solana (SOL) ~8% Cronos (CRO) ~5% XRP ~2% Source: Investopedia Is This Good for CRO Investors? Market watchers expect CRO’s inclusion in the ETF to: Increase visibility among mainstream investors Drive higher liquidity and demand for CRO Strengthen Crypto.com’s position as a major player in regulated crypto finance FAQs What does CRO stand for? Cronos (CRO) is the native token of Crypto.com’s Cronos Chain. How can I buy CRO? You can buy CRO on major exchanges like Crypto.com and Binance. Is the Trump Crypto ETF approved? The ETF has been filed but awaits regulatory approval from the SEC. This post What Cronos (CRO), and why it was included in Trump’s “Crypto Blue Chip ETF” application? first appeared on BitcoinWorld and is written by Keshav Aggarwal
In its latest report evaluating the technical outlook of Bitcoin (BTC), cryptocurrency analysis firm MakroVision stated that the largest cryptocurrency has reached a critical threshold. While the analysis noted that Bitcoin has formed a strong structure in recent weeks, it was claimed that a breakout in the short term could determine the direction. According to MakroVision’s technical analysis, Bitcoin price is currently approaching the red trend line that has been acting as a strong resistance for weeks. Above this level, there is a high amount of liquidity in the $111,000–$112,000 range. Related News: The Hidden Danger in the Cryptocurrency World: Could This be the Second Terra (LUNA) Incident? On the support side, two main areas stand out: The $106,400–$107,400 range is being watched as short-term support. The $105,000–$102,000 band below this level is defined as a larger demand zone. MakroVision states that if Bitcoin achieves a permanent break above the $110,000 level, a new upward momentum may begin. However, in case of a rejection from this level, the reaction of the price and whether the support zones can be maintained will be decisive in terms of the direction of the market. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Bitcoin Price at a Critical Turning Point: Analysis Company Shares Its Predictions
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Dogecoin started a fresh increase above the $0.1680 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might aim for a move above $0.1720. DOGE price started a fresh increase above the $0.1650 and $0.1680 levels. The price is trading above the $0.1680 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1680 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a fresh rally if it clears the $0.1720 and $0.1750 resistance levels. Dogecoin Price Eyes More Gains Dogecoin price started a fresh increase from the $0.1650 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum . DOGE was able to climb above the $0.1665 and $0.1680 resistance levels. The bulls even pushed the price above the $0.170 resistance. There was a steady increase and the price even spiked above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1722 swing high to the $0.1657 low. Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.1680 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1680 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1720 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1730 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1722 swing high to the $0.1657 low. The next major resistance is near the $0.1750 level. A close above the $0.1750 resistance might send the price toward the $0.180 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.200 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.2120. Another Decline In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1750 level, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.1680 level or the trend line zone. The next major support is near the $0.1650 level. The main support sits at $0.1610. If there is a downside break below the $0.1610 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might decline toward the $0.1550 level or even $0.1520 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1680 and $0.1650. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1720 and $0.1750.
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