Today’s Biggest Crypto Stories Recapped

Here’s what moved the crypto market today—from a major Iranian exchange breach and big Bitcoin investments to new stablecoin legislation passed by the U.S. Senate.

Israel-Linked Hackers Steal $81M From Nobitex Exchange

Iran’s Nobitex exchange was hacked for over $81 million, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The breach targeted assets on Tron and EVM-compatible chains.

ZachXBT identified the exploit via a custom vanity address linked to suspicious transactions. One of the attacker’s addresses included an anti-Nobitex message, suggesting political motivation behind the hack.

A pro-Israel group calling itself “Gonjeshke Darande” later claimed responsibility for the attack.

Nobitex Responds, Assures Customers of Compensation

Nobitex stated that only its hot wallets were impacted and that all customer losses would be covered via an insurance fund. Cold wallets remain unaffected.

Security expert Hakan Unal said the breach likely stemmed from inadequate access control within Nobitex’s systems. Interestingly, the stolen crypto has not been moved post-theft.

As of mid-2025, over $2.1 billion in crypto has been lost to hacks, according to CertiK.

Public Companies Plan $844M in Crypto Investments

On the same day, several U.S.-listed firms announced large crypto buys totaling over $844 million.

Meal delivery service DDC Enterprise will invest $528M in Bitcoin. Its move is partly backed by Animoca Brands’ venture capital arm.

Fold Holdings secured a $250M equity line, aimed primarily at boosting its BTC reserves.

BitMine Immersion Tech used $16.3M from a stock offering to purchase Bitcoin mining equipment.

Eyenovia, a tech firm in eye care, pledged $50M to buy Hyperliquid’s token HYPE and will rebrand as Hyperion DeFi under the symbol HYPD.

US Senate Passes GENIUS Stablecoin Bill

The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins) with a 68–30 vote.

Senator Bill Hagerty said the bill would help the U.S. lead global crypto innovation and enable faster payments nationwide.

The bill will now move to the House of Representatives, where it may face more political scrutiny and amendments.

The stablecoin legislation had previously stalled due to concerns over Donald Trump’s crypto ties—especially through World Liberty Financial, which launched a USD1 stablecoin in March.

What’s Next for the Crypto Industry?

If the GENIUS Act clears the House, it could reshape how stablecoins operate in the U.S. Meanwhile, corporate adoption and increased hacking incidents highlight both the potential and risks in today’s crypto landscape.

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