Three Buddy Problem North Korea's biggest ever crypto heist: $1.4B stolen from Bybit
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Feb 23, 2025 Dive into the staggering $1.4 billion Bybit heist, orchestrated by North Korea's Lazarus Group, raising serious questions about cryptocurrency security. The turmoil leads to humorous discussions on power outages and AI privacy policies. Explore Microsoft’s breakthrough in quantum computing and the implications of AI-driven privacy erosion. Discover how historical financial crimes relate to today's crypto dilemmas and hear about the challenges of detection in the face of evolving cyber threats. It’s a rollercoaster of tech, security, and geopolitical intrigue!
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Early Ethereum Investment
- Juan Guerrero-Saade had colleagues who invested in Ethereum at $20.
- He questioned how they had time to stay updated on trends and new solutions.
Argentina President's Meme Coin
- Argentina's president promoted a meme coin that got rug pulled, causing investigations.
- He is being investigated for fraud.
Cryptocurrency Scale
- In the cryptocurrency world, $1 billion is considered insignificant due to high trading volumes.
- Exchanges handle around $30 billion daily.