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5 DEX Myths Even Experienced Traders Still Believe

Bybit Sues North Korea Over Its $1.5 Billion Hack
Bybit has filed a civil lawsuit against North Korea, its RGB intelligence agency and the Lazarus Group over the $1.5 billion hack in 2025, winning a US court order to freeze the stolen funds.
News

Bybit Sues North Korea Over Its $1.5 Billion Hack
Bybit has filed a civil lawsuit against North Korea, its RGB intelligence agency and the Lazarus Group over the $1.5 billion hack in 2025, winning a US court order to freeze the stolen funds.

US Shed 23,000 Jobs in July — Bitcoin Jumps Above $65,000
The US economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July instead of the forecast 80,000 gain. Traders repriced September Fed odds toward a pause, and bitcoin climbed more than 1% above $65,000.

Wintermute becomes an SEC broker-dealer, opening a path to US markets
Wintermute's New York arm has registered with the SEC and FINRA as a broker-dealer. The crypto market maker can now trade US stocks and options and act as an authorized participant for crypto ETFs.
Blockchain

Zero-Knowledge Proofs Explained: What They Are and How They Work
Zero-knowledge proofs let you prove something is true without revealing the underlying data. Here's how zk-rollups and zkKYC actually work — and why exchanger owners should care in 2026.

Cross-Chain Bridges in 2026: Three Scenarios Exchangers Should Watch
Cross-chain bridges remain the weakest link in multi-network transfers. We break down how they work, why they keep topping the hack charts, and three scenarios for 2026 — with practical steps for exchanger owners.

Zero-Knowledge Proofs: How Crypto Proves Facts Without Revealing Data
Zero-knowledge proofs prove a fact — age, fund legitimacy, a passed verification — without exposing the data behind it. Here's how ZK actually works and why it matters for exchangers and their compliance.
Wallets

Hot Wallet vs. Multisig: How to Store Crypto Reserves Safely
An exchanger's real risk isn't just a hacked hot wallet — it's a single lost key to cold storage. Here's how a three-tier scheme with multisig protects against both, without slowing down daily payouts.

5 cold wallet myths that quietly cost exchangers real money
A cold wallet feels like a one-click fix for custody risk — go offline, sleep easy. In practice, several myths around cold storage quietly cost exchangers money and access to their reserve. Five worth unlearning.

Smart Wallets: Life Without a Seed Phrase
Smart wallets built on account abstraction are rewriting the rules for exchanger customers: recovery without a seed phrase, flexible limits, and fees payable in any coin. Here's what works — and where the risks remain.

