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The crypto sector is experiencing heightened volatility and consolidation, marked by the $352 million hack of the Bitget exchange attributed to North Korean cybercriminals. In response to market fragmentation, CoinMarketCap has acquired CoinGlass to expand its derivatives data coverage. This M&A activity highlights the industry's push toward data centralization and compliance, while the hack underscores persistent security risks in centralized exchanges.
Crypto Market Volatility
The crypto sector is experiencing heightened volatility and consolidation, marked by the $352 million hack of the Bitget exchange attributed to North Korean cybercriminals. In response to market fragmentation, CoinMarketCap has acquired CoinGlass to expand its derivatives data coverage. This M&A activity highlights the industry's push toward data centralization and compliance, while the hack underscores persistent security risks in centralized exchanges.