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I need to talk about something that's been keeping me up at night, and honestly, it should concern every single person holding cryptocurrency right now.

Just recently, one of South Korea's biggest crypto exchanges got hit—hard. We're talking about Upbit losing approximately ₩44.5 billion Korean won, which translates to roughly $36 million USD. But here's the thing that makes my stomach turn: this wasn't just any random attack. The cybersecurity experts are pointing fingers at the Lazarus Group again—yes, the same hackers who managed to steal Ethereum from Upbit back in 2019.

Breaking Down What Actually Happened
Let me walk you through this step by step, because understanding how these attacks work is crucial for protecting yourself.
The hackers specifically targeted Upbit's Solana hot wallet. For those who might not know, a hot wallet is basically a cryptocurrency wallet that stays connected to the internet—convenient for quick transactions, but also more vulnerable to attacks. The thieves didn't just grab Solana tokens; they drained multiple tokens from across the entire Solana ecosystem.
What makes this particularly scary is the sophisticated method they used afterward. Security researchers discovered they employed something called "hopping and mixing" techniques. Imagine trying to follow someone who keeps jumping between different cars, changing disguises, and taking random detours—that's essentially what these hackers did with the stolen funds to make tracking nearly impossible.
The Lazarus Connection: A Pattern We Can't Ignore
Here's where things get really troubling. The Lazarus Group isn't some small-time operation. These are the same sophisticated actors who've been linked to numerous high-profile cryptocurrency thefts over the years. Their fingerprints were all over Upbit's 2019 Ethereum theft, and now experts believe they've struck again.
This isn't coincidence—it's a pattern. And patterns tell us something important: if it happened before, and it's happening again, what makes us think it won't happen in the future?

The Question Everyone's Avoiding: Where Is Your Crypto Actually Safe?

This brings me to the uncomfortable question that's been circulating in every crypto community I'm part of: Do you feel safer keeping your assets on a centralized exchange or in self-custody?
I know what the traditional advice says. "Not your keys, not your crypto." It's been repeated so many times it's practically a mantra. And there's absolute truth to it—when your cryptocurrency sits on an exchange, you're essentially trusting that platform to protect your assets.
But here's the real talk: self-custody comes with its own risks too. Lost seed phrases, phishing attacks, hardware wallet failures—I've seen people lose everything because of one simple mistake.
What This Hack Teaches Us About Digital Asset Security
Every single hack that happens in the crypto space serves as a brutal reminder of one fundamental truth: if your assets aren't in your direct control, you're relying on someone else's security measures to protect your investment.
Think about it this way. When your money sits in an exchange's wallet, you're trusting:

Their security infrastructureTheir employee screening processesTheir response protocols during emergenciesTheir insurance policies (if they even have adequate coverage)

That's a lot of trust to place in any organization, no matter how reputable they seem.
So What Should You Actually Do?

I'm not here to tell you there's one perfect solution, because honestly, there isn't. But I can share what's helped me sleep better at night:
Diversify your security strategy. Don't keep all your crypto in one place—whether that's an exchange or a single wallet. Think of it like not keeping all your cash under one mattress.
If you're using exchanges, choose ones with proven track records, strong security measures, and insurance coverage. But never store more there than you're prepared to potentially lose.
If you're going the self-custody route, invest time in learning proper security practices. Use hardware wallets, store your seed phrases securely (and I mean REALLY securely—not on your phone or computer), and consider multi-signature setups for larger amounts.
Stay informed. Hacks like this Upbit incident aren't just news stories—they're education opportunities. Understanding how attacks happen helps you avoid becoming the next victim.
The Bigger Picture We Need to Face
The cryptocurrency world keeps promising us financial freedom and independence from traditional banking systems. And in many ways, it delivers on that promise. But with that freedom comes responsibility—responsibility for your own security that many of us weren't prepared for.
The Upbit hack isn't just about one exchange losing money. It's about understanding that in this digital frontier, threats are real, sophisticated, and constantly evolving. The Lazarus Group and other cybercriminal organizations are getting smarter, more coordinated, and more aggressive.
Your Security Is Your Responsibility
Here's my final thought: whether you decide to trust a centralized exchange or take the self-custody path, make it an informed decision. Don't just follow what everyone else is doing or what sounds easiest.
This $36 million hack should serve as your personal wake-up call. Review where your crypto currently lives. Ask yourself if you're comfortable with the level of risk you're taking. And most importantly, have a plan for what you'd do if the platform you trust suddenly became the next headline.
The truth is, in the world of cryptocurrency, absolute safety doesn't exist. But informed, cautious, and strategic security practices can make all the difference between protecting your investment and watching it vanish in someone else's security breach.
Stay safe out there, and remember—every hack is a lesson if we're willing to learn from it.

こちらはラザログループです。

世界中でさまざまなサイバー詐欺を働く、特別に訓練されたハッカーのグループ。

盗まれた総額は30億ドルです。

昨日、彼らは@Bybit_Officialからさらに15億ドルを盗みました。

彼らがどうやってそれを成し遂げたのか、そしてなぜあなたも安全ではいられないのか、その全容をここでご紹介します👇

15億ドルのハッキング
ラザルスグループは多くの大規模なサイバー攻撃の背後にいた。
全世界で、総額約30億ドルの盗難に関連している。
盗まれた資金は北朝鮮の軍事および核開発計画の資金として使われていると考えられている。

最初の強気相場では、私が愚かで利益を確定しなかったために純資産の 90% を失いました...

いつ買うべきかは多くの人が教えてくれますが、いつ売るべきかは誰も教えてくれません。

私は暗号通貨を最高値で売る方法を何ヶ月も研究しました。

これが私の究極の戦略です
👇🧵

暗号通貨の強気相場はどれも同じパターンをたどる傾向があります。つまり、99% の人がすべてを失うか、損益分岐点で市場から撤退するかのどちらかです。

暗号通貨市場は、恐怖、強欲、そして私たちの「大切な」友人である FOMO によって引き起こされる、人間の感情の代表的な例であるため、このようなことが起こるのです。

トランプ氏がホワイトハウスに復帰したが、欧州の首脳陣は大喜びしていない。トランプ氏はカマラ・ハリス氏に勝利し、EU当局者らに不安感を残している。

トランプ氏が最初の任期中に国際関係を混乱させ、欧州製品に関税を課すのを見て、彼らは何が起こるか分かっている。それはさらなる経済戦争だ。彼らはこれを1年以上計画してきたが、今や現実となり、慌てふためいている。

EU首脳らは関税から欧州を守るために奔走

選挙結果が出た翌日、欧州の外交官や指導者たちは共通の不安を抱えて目を覚ました。「私は現状を目の当たりにしているが、信じたくない」と匿名のEU当局者は語った。別の外交官は「またしても状況は良くない」と付け加えた。しかし今回はショックはなく、不本意ながら受け入れただけだった。

流動性は、仮想通貨市場を含む金融市場における重要な要素の 1 つです。しかし、多くの初心者投資家は、デジタル資産に投資する際に流動性の重要性を見落とすことがよくあります。流動性は、価格に大きな影響を与えることなく、市場で資産をどれだけ簡単に売買できるかに関係します。暗号通貨市場の文脈では、流動性は価格の安定性、取引の利便性、投資家にとっての市場の魅力を決定する上で重要な役割を果たします。この記事では、仮想通貨市場における流動性の概念と、流動性が注目すべき重要な要素である理由について説明します。

ボラティリティが高いことで知られる暗号通貨市場では、価格変動により予測が難しいシナリオが生じることがよくあります。仮想通貨トレーダーは、類似しているものの影響が異なる 2 つの条件であるフェイクアウトとブレイクアウトの間で混乱を経験することがよくあります。 2 つの違いと特徴を理解することは、トレーダーが誤ったシグナル (フェイクアウト) の罠を回避し、有効な値動き (ブレイクアウト) が発生したときにより自信を持てるようにするのに役立ちます。
この記事では、仮想通貨取引におけるフェイクアウトとブレークアウトについて、その定義、検出方法、原因、裏付けとなる指標に加え、両方に対処する際のリスクを特定して管理するための実践的なヒントを含めて幅広く説明します。

仮想通貨取引では、価格がどこで買いの関心を見つけるか「反転」する可能性が高いかを理解するために、サポートレベルを特定することが重要です。サポートレベルは、資産価格の下落が止まり、上昇に転じる可能性が高い重要な価格領域です。さまざまな種類のサポートを理解することは、トレーダーがいつ取引を開始および終了するかを計画するのに役立ちます。
暗号通貨取引における 3 つの主要なサポート タイプは次のとおりです。トレンドライン サポート、ダイナミック サポート、および構造サポートです。