Step Finance, SolanaFloor and Remora Markets Shut Down After January Treasury Hack
$27 million to $40 million in SOL was removed from Step Finance’s treasury and fee wallets on Jan.
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Hello! Let me introduce myself: I'm Travis Bennett, a Policy Analyst and Web3 Reporter based in Scotland. My main job is to navigate the maze of global crypto regulation. For years, I have been analyzing how laws and government decisions shape the future of this industry, always with a critical eye. My priority is to make readers aware of the dangers of governments attempting to regulate such an innovative and freedom-oriented market. Although I spend a lot of time analyzing regulations, I am also passionate about keeping up with Altcoins and how new projects adapt to these legal frameworks. In addition, I cover the evolution of Web3, observing how decentralization clashes or integrates with traditional structures. My style is direct and critical, but always based on a professional journalistic methodology that seeks to provide verified and accurate information about the changing legal landscape of digital assets.
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