SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the wake of the recent $1.5 billion hack affecting a major cryptocurrency exchange, HTX hosted a live discussion on X and its Global Advisor Justin Sun addressed the growing security concerns in the cryptocurrency industry. The discussion, titled “Together Against Industry Crisis, Is There a Best Solution for the Security of the Crypto Industry?” featured insights from leading security firms SlowMist and GoPlus Security, as well as prominent KOLs.

Security: A Top Priority for HTX

Sun stressed that security is a “top priority”, demanding constant vigilance and learning. He illustrated how hacker tactics have evolved, from early hot wallet attacks to more sophisticated multi-signature wallet breaches, and declared that exchanges must continuously enhance their security protocol.

Sun emphasized that security is like personal health management, requiring internal efforts and a proactive approach. HTX has implemented multi-device login, remote login alerts, abnormal transfer alerts, and other security features, and has publicly disclosed Merkle Tree Proof of Reserve (PoR) for 28 consecutive months, maintaining reserve ratios exceeding 100%.

Sun’s Influence on Security Practices Across the Crypto Landscape

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Sun’s commitment to security extends to his vision for HTX and his influential role in shaping security practices across the broader crypto landscape. He believes that the principle of security is considered fundamental to every business and product. He cited the early implementation of native multi-signature functionality in TRON as a successful example of proactive security design, demonstrating his commitment to building security into the foundation of his projects. He also highlighted the recent launch of USDD 2.0, emphasizing the deep understanding of stablecoin security risks that informed its development. “Just as exchanges should strengthen security mechanisms from the source in system design and operation, to maximize the prevention of security incidents,” Sun stated.

Sun also revealed that HTX collaborates with numerous white hat teams to conduct continuous penetration testing, security drills, and vulnerability mining. The platform actively monitors global cryptocurrency security incidents and studies hacker attack principles and methods for effective prevention.

Addressing the Situation and Industry Cooperation

Regarding the controversy surrounding CZ’s suggestion for the affected exchange to suspend withdrawals, Sun acknowledged the validity of the advice from an exchange perspective. He explained that the initial hours after a security breach are crucial for investigating the issue and ensuring safety. While suspending withdrawals is necessary to eliminate risks, the suspension period should be minimized to reduce user impact.

Sun called for closer cooperation between exchanges, security agencies, and the community to jointly address hacker threats, promote technological sharing, security innovation, and information exchange, and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the industry.

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HTX’s Commitment to User Safety

HTX demonstrates its commitment to security through a proactive and continuously improving approach. The platform’s multi-faceted security strategy encompasses collaboration with leading security experts, rigorous ongoing monitoring, robust internal protocols, and a focus on enhancing multi-signature support, security alerts, and mitigating emerging threats such as hashtag scams. This comprehensive strategy reflects HTX’s dedication to safeguarding user assets and fostering a secure and reliable trading environment. This commitment was further emphasized by the specific security protocol requirements shared by Justin Sun at the February 21st Meetup in Hong Kong.

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, we harbor global capabilities that enable us to provide users with safe and reliable services. Our growth strategy – “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance”, underpins our commitment to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

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DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, extends its heartfelt thanks to the global crypto community for the overwhelming support received in the wake of a recent security incident. This unprecedented show of solidarity has not only reinforced Bybit’s resilience but has also laid the foundation for stronger industry-wide measures to counter and prevent future hacking incidents. From institutional liquidity providers to leading blockchain security firms, the swift and coordinated response has exemplified the strength of the Web3 community.

A United Front Against Threats

As soon as the incident was detected, Bybit’s security team took immediate action—locking down systems, securing funds, and collaborating with top cybersecurity experts. The exchange received overwhelming support from key players across the industry, all working together to track, contain, and mitigate the impact of the exploit.

Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit, expressed his gratitude:

“It’s been a challenging period for Bybit, but one thing is clear—our partners have our backs. The support from Antalpha Global, Bitget, Pionex, MEXC, SoSoValue, Galaxy Digital, FalconX, Lido Finance, Solana Foundation, Ton Foundation, Ghaf Capital, Fenbushi, Bitvavocom, Tether and many others has been nothing short of incredible. Your trust, quick action, and solidarity mean everything. We’re moving forward, stronger and more determined than ever. Thank you for standing with us.”

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Industry Leaders Take Immediate Action

Several major players in both DeFi and CeFi swiftly mobilized to prevent further movement of stolen funds and uphold market stability:

• Orbiter, deBridge, SynFutures, MYX, Thruster and Owlto blacklisted exploit-related addresses, preventing unauthorized transfers.
• Chainalysis rapidly tracked and published the exploiter’s wallet addresses, enabling a coordinated industry-wide response.
• SIS cross-chain bridge stepped up to block associated addresses, restricting the attacker’s ability to launder assets.
• Zero Shadows activated its 24/7/365 Global Response team, collaborating closely on Bad Actor Tracing and Identification, Funds Tracing, and Law Enforcement Communications to support the investigation and recovery efforts.
• Institutional clients, including TMSI, Bayside trading, Mathrix, Wintermute, Cumberland, GSR Markets, maintained their trading positions, reinforcing stability amid uncertainty.

“Their trust in us, despite the circumstances, speaks volumes about the maturity and resilience of this industry,” Ben added. “It shows a defining moment that proves crypto’s strongest players stand together when it matters most.”

A Community That Stands Together

Bybit also acknowledged the unwavering support from its VIP clients, traders, and broader user base. Messages of encouragement and patience from the community have been instrumental as the exchange works around the clock to enhance security measures and safeguard funds.

“While this has been a difficult moment, it is also a powerful reminder of why we are here—to build an open, resilient, and decentralized financial future,” Ben said. “The real work has just started, and with this level of unity in this space, we know we’ll come back even stronger.”

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Bybit remains committed to transparency and will continue to provide updates as it implements additional security enhancements. The exchange is working closely with industry leaders to set new standards for crisis management, ensuring the safety and trust of its users while strengthening the broader industry’s defenses against future threats.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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HONG KONG, Feb. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DeriW, powered by CoinW, celebrated the official product launch of its cutting-edge gas-free, decentralized perpetual exchange. The CoinW-hosted event took place at the prestigious The Henderson-Cloud 39 rooftop ballroom in Central Hong Kong during the ‘Connecting Legends’ after-party.

This landmark event brought together 400 leading figures from the cryptocurrency sector. It included crypto leaders, innovative projects, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and affiliates.

Interactive Fun and Airdrop Rewards 

The evening began with an engaging short video showcasing DeriW as the pinnacle of trading platforms developed by the seasoned experts at CoinW.

Julia, Head of Marketing at DeriW, captivated the audience by outlining the core advantages of DeriW. She presented its vast opportunities available to traders and affiliates. There was also a sneak peek provided into the eagerly anticipated testnet launch.

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Another highlight of the evening was a unique interactive event, designed to engage participants and give them a firsthand experience of DeriW’s user-centric platform.

Attendees had the opportunity to participate in various activities, and winners were rewarded with $USDT airdrops, which will be distributed following the platform’s mainnet launch.

Designed for the Future 

DeriW sets itself apart by combining the robust security measures of traditional finance with the innovative flexibility of decentralized networks. At its core, DeriW utilizes state-of-the-art Layer 3 technology on Arbitrum Orbit.

This allows it to process up to 80,000 transactions per second without incurring gas fees.

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Its technical prowess promises to deliver an unparalleled trading experience that is both cost-effective and exceptionally fast, catering to the needs of both novice and professional traders.

The launch was not only a celebration but also a forward-looking gathering that set the stage for the upcoming testnet phase of DeriW.

This phase is crucial as it allows users to evaluate the platform’s functionalities and provide necessary feedback.

It ensured that DeriW meets community standards and expectations before its full official rollout.

DeriW Ecosystem: A World of Opportunities

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Following the Product Launch, DeriW invites Projects and Affiliates to take advantage of opportunities within the DeriW Ecosystem.

Affiliates can benefit from high commission rates of up to 50% and trading rebates for bringing in new traders, while Projects can make use of ample liquidity, token listing opportunities and extensive support for a successful product launch.

Stay Connected

DeriW is committed to transparency and community engagement.

Its official product launch is just the beginning of what promises to be a revolutionary journey in the world of cryptocurrency trading.

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For those interested in DeriW’s latest developments and participating in its testnet:

• Follow them on Twitter: @deriwfi
• Visit their official website: www.deriw.com
• Join DeriW Community: https://t.me/deriwfinance
• Discord: https://discord.com/invite/deriwfinance

Join DeriW on this exciting journey to transform the digital finance landscape, one transaction at a time.

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