@willcanny99

Crypto reporter at CoinDesk, views are my own.

London, England
Joined October 2013
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SCOOP: Crypto technology provider Haruko was hit by a targeted cyberattack affecting 15 clients and exposing exchange API details and trading data. A small amount of client funds were also stolen according to sources, @willcanny99 reports.
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SCOOP: Julian Sawyer is stepping down as CEO of Zodia Custody and moving into a strategic-adviser role as the digital-asset custodian prepares to split its operations, according to an internal memo to staff seen by CoinDesk. @willcanny99 reports.
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SCOOP: Payward, the parent company of U.S. crypto exchange Kraken, has delayed its widely anticipated initial public offering until the second quarter of 2027 at the earliest, according to a source. @willcanny99 reports
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Addresses linked to OFAC Sanctioned Lazarus Group (North Korea) have been actively moving $30M+ through Hyperliquid (HyperUnit) as recent as yesterday. @zachxbt identified these addresses as Lazarus Group in 2024 linked to $61M in stolen funds nitter.cf/zachxbt/status/1792666…
A few weeks ago I published research on 25 Lazarus Group hacks which resulted in $3.8M frozen. I am sharing 7 additional wallet addresses which currently hold $61.8M (891 BTC) tied to these hacks. bc1qw88pehjuejym9jyfgn6vn4aaw7q232hlyzzn6f bc1q27vxzyuh4vqwt3u9aqpuk7z5xtgz9y0tqxzesq bc1q62clzxr4vcycjfdqe33ake4dk9fenkpaddkteq bc1qfad2yxulctgz6g6tw635n52cw3v7wxydmtmd0f bc1q972gcd3ywyc2n2p5lzs5mdwra5q8nymzg0qlx0 bc1qfenmgt8x2ndhm00xsv09snvandvl9j9w0fhtzw bc1qmd3kzw0ge45eag7qpuhyxa5kdv4hqh3kxp44dg
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SCOOP: North Korean hackers are moving money through Hyperliquid, selling more than $30 million in bitcoin on the derivatives trading platform in the past three weeks, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham reviewed by CoinDesk. @willcanny99 reports
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SCOOP: Numerous potential acquirers, including crypto exchanges and wallet provider Exodus, examined a possible acquisition of BitMEX over the past two years but ultimately walked away, deterred by the company's ownership structure, shrinking business and lingering reputational issues, according to a source. @willcanny99 reports.
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LATEST: Ondo Finance is facing a control battle after late founder Nathan Allman’s mother sued to remove CEO Ian De Bode. Kathleen Allman claims she holds controlling voting power through her son’s estate and has moved to install herself as interim CEO and board chair. Read the full story from @willcanny99 on CoinDesk.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ondo Finance has appointed former Blockchain․com executive Adam Schlisman as CFO as the tokenized-assets firm expands its finance operations amid growing adoption of onchain capital markets. @willcanny99 reports.
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SCOOP: Tokenized asset specialist @Ondo Finance evaluates a potential acquisition of between $250 million and $500 million, according to a source. @willcanny99 reports.
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SCOOP: Swiss crypto bank AMINA is working with Wall Street firm Cantor to explore options that might lead to a public listing. @willcanny99 reports.
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SCOOP: B2C2, the crypto market maker 90% owned by Japan's SBI Holdings, has held takeover talks with several potential acquirers over the past 18 months, according to sources. @willcanny99 reports.
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SCOOP: Institutional crypto trading platform LMAX Group is working with Morgan Stanley and KBW to evaluate strategic options which could include a sale or an IPO, according to sources. @willcanny99 reports
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JUST IN: Market making giant @citsecurities drops its U.S. trade secrets lawsuit against crypto market maker Portofino Technologies, now seeking bankruptcy against the firm's founder over an unpaid $8M arbitration award it cannot collect. @willcanny99 reports.
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SCOOP: Crypto exchange Kraken is in talks to buy a 15% stake in decentralized finance protocol Aave at a $385 million valuation, according to sources. @willcanny99 reports
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SCOOP: Keyrock is acquiring bankrupt crypto trading and lending firm Blockfills. @willcanny99 reports
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