An exhibition about the different representations of the ocean throughout time, between the sixteenth and the twentieth century. Taking place in our Open Room in Floor 2.
Thanks to social media, everyone knows that the village of Oia has the scenery to make your friends jealous. But that isn’t your only option, and we’ve got the list to prove it. Some of the following places to watch the sunset in Santorini are a bit out of the way or require some effort to reach, but that means you’re more likely to get the view to yourselves.
Look for Santorini on Instagram and Trover and the shots that really stand out are the sunsets. It’s a magical time for a magical place, bringing out the best in the island’s rugged coastline and clifftop villages of west-facing whitewashed houses. If you’re visiting the island with a loved one, there’s no better time to make a grand gesture.
BitMEX made a bold announcement this afternoon, claiming it foiled a major hack attempt from the Lazarus Group. The exchange’s security team analyzed the hackers’ code, revealing some interesting new information.
The malware had surprisingly poor operational security, allowing BitMEX to trace the IP addresses and active hours of several members. Still, the firm acknowledged that it only beat Lazarus’ second-string hackers, not their best.
However, Lazarus’ recent attempt to hack BitMEX was prevented, according to a recent blog post.
A Lazarus hacker attempted to phish a BitMEX employee by sending them a phony request to collaborate on a Web3 NFT marketplace project. This employee alerted security, who played along with the scammer to obtain the malware bait. From there, BitMEX analysts dismantled it, gleaning knowledge of the group’s organization:
“Throughout the last few years, it appears that the group has divided into multiple subgroups that are not necessarily of the same technical sophistication. This can be observed through… bad practices coming from these ‘frontline’ groups that execute social engineering attacks when compared to the more sophisticated post-exploitation techniques,” BitMEX claimed.
Specifically, BitMEX identified a lot of sloppy work in the initial malware. This allowed analysts to find a list of IP addresses from compromised computers; furthermore, they identified test runs.
One Lazarus member based in China left incriminating info in this database, which BitMEX used to get a profile of other members and their working schedules.
BitMEX’s work here can go a long way towards piercing the Lazarus Group’s image of danger and hyper-competence. BitMEX, a long-running derivatives exchange, seems like an unexpected candidate to make these discoveries.
Rather than a famous crypto sleuth, a private firm that’s been out of the news lately managed to crack this code.
Still, it’s important not to overstate the situation. The Lazarus Group sent their B-team to try and breach BitMEX, but much more advanced hackers would’ve exploited a successful breach.
BitMEX exploited the group’s sloppy operational security, but its members remain wholly anonymous. In all likelihood, they’ll have plenty of future successes on softer targets.
Bitcoin surged back above $105,000 following a dramatic announcement by President Donald Trump confirming a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Trump declared the 12-day war “officially ended” following a 24-hour dual-stage ceasefire to be initiated first by Iran, then by Israel.
The Market Impact of Iran-Israel Ceasefire
Crypto markets reacted swiftly. Over the weekend, Bitcoin dipped below $100,000 hours earlier amid news of a potential Strait of Hormuz shutdown. Today, BTC rebounded by over 5% on the announcement.
Ethereum also rallied, climbing back above $2,400, while risk sentiment improved across broader digital asset markets.
Crypto Market Rallies After Ceasefire Announcement. Source: BeInCrypto
The ceasefire removed immediate fears of further military escalation and global oil disruption. Also, the de-escalation was widely anticipated, as oil prices began to drop earlier despite Iran targeting US bases in Qatar.
Earlier in the day, Iran’s parliament approved a proposal to shut the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 25% of global oil shipments.
Had that closure gone into effect, it would have sharply driven up oil prices, potentially reigniting inflation and delaying central bank rate cuts.
Instead, the ceasefire has reduced energy market pressure and restored some degree of geopolitical stability, prompting capital to flow back into risk assets.
Trump Ceasefire Announcement in Iran-Israel War. Source: Truth Social
Markets will closely watch whether both sides adhere to the 24-hour ceasefire protocol and if the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
If the truce holds, macroeconomic stability may return quickly, boosting both equities and crypto. However, any breaches or renewed tension could send Bitcoin back into risk-off territory.
