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OKX Halts DEX Aggregator | Trump’s Ex-Wife Backs Ver | Crypto Scam Emails and more...
Good Morning Crypto Enthusiasts!
Glad to have you back for another edition of the UseTheBitcoin.com newsletter.
OKX Suspends DEX Aggregator: OKX halted its DEX aggregator due to misuse by North Korean hackers. New wallet creation is paused in some regions, and security upgrades are underway.
📈Technical Analysis Masterclass - Cardano (ADA) is currently maintaining strong support levels around $0.70 to $0.75. Watch UseTheBitcoin’s latest Youtube video “Cardano's (ADA) BIG Move? Expect THIS to Happen Next!” to see if there’s a Bullish breakout potential or join our Official Telegram Channel for more alpha!
Trump’s Ex-Wife Backs Ver: Marla Maples called for dismissing the U.S. case against Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver, accused of tax fraud.
💡Feature of the Day - Crypto Scam Emails Surge: Scammers impersonating Coinbase and Gemini are sending phishing emails urging users to switch to self-custody wallets using pre-generated recovery phrases.
All this and more in today’s headlines!
📰 News Highlights:
OKX has temporarily suspended its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator after detecting misuse by North Korean hacking group Lazarus.
We are temporarily pausing our DEX aggregator to address incomplete tagging on blockchain explorers while we also roll out new security features. This is to address the recent coordinated attacks by media along with unsuccessful efforts by Lazarus group to misuse our DeFi… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— OKX (@okx)
2:15 AM • Mar 17, 2025
The decision, made after consulting regulators, aims to implement security upgrades to prevent further illicit activities.
3.4.25 Executive Summary on Hacked Funds:
Total hacked funds of USD 1.4bn around 500k ETH, 77% are still traceable, 20% has gone dark, 3% have been frozen.
Breakdown:
- 83% (417,348 ETH, ~$1B) have been converted into BTC with 6,954 wallets (Average 1.71 btc each) . This and… x.com/i/web/status/1…— Ben Zhou (@benbybit)
5:42 AM • Mar 4, 2025
OKX has faced scrutiny, with Bybit CEO Ben Zhou alleging that $100 million from a hack was laundered through OKX’s Web3 proxy.
The Bloomberg article is misleading. Like all other major crypto exchanges, OKX provides a self-custody wallet service/swap feature that serves as an aggregator to create efficiency for the users. When Bybit got hacked, we reacted in two ways. (1) We froze associated funds moving… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— OKX (@okx)
3:44 PM • Mar 11, 2025
The firm denies wrongdoing, stating its DEX aggregator is not a custodian of user assets but has been misrepresented.
We already rolled out a lot of controls for OKX Web3 to fight with the misuse including prohibited markets' ip blocking and real-time black address detection and blocking system. We will continue working hard to build the industry control standards with our global partners.
I… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Star (@star_okx)
2:22 AM • Mar 17, 2025
📈Technical Analysis Masterclass:
Key Support Levels
Current Support Zone: $0.70 - $0.75
Significance: Buyers have consistently defended this range, preventing further declines.
Break Below Support: If ADA drops below this zone, the next major level to watch is $0.60, signaling continued bearish control.
Potential Trend Reversal?
Previous Trend: Lower lows, indicating a strong bearish market.
Recent Shift: ADA has formed a higher low, suggesting selling pressure is weakening while buyers gain momentum.
Why It Matters: A higher low often signals an early stage of trend reversal, increasing trader confidence.
Moving Averages Indicating Bullish Momentum?
Moving averages are starting to curl upwards, hinting at a shift towards bullish momentum.
If ADA holds its support and moving averages continue this trend, a significant price surge could follow—assuming favorable market conditions.
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Marla Maples, former wife of Donald Trump, has called for the dismissal of the U.S. case against Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver.
Sharing more re the call to dismiss the prosecution against Roger Ver @PamBondi@elonmusk@realDonaldTrump@Davewarrington
— marla maples (@itsmarlamaples)
1:38 PM • Mar 16, 2025
Maples shared a video supporting Ver’s cause, tagging Trump, Elon Musk, and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” was charged in April 2024 with tax evasion and mail fraud, accused of hiding Bitcoin holdings when renouncing U.S. citizenship and defrauding the IRS of $48 million.
Roger Ver gave up his US citizenship. No pardon for Ver. Membership has its privileges.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
6:54 AM • Jan 26, 2025
Trump has not responded to Ver’s plea for a pardon, but Musk has dismissed the request.
💡 Feature of the Day:
Crypto users are reporting scam emails impersonating exchanges like Coinbase and Gemini.
Holy shit. Did anyone else get the "Migrate to Coinbase Wallet" e-mail? It looks very polished though transparently a scam. Be careful out there. @coinbase@CoinbaseWallet@CoinbaseSupport
— OminousOkto (@Lucky8Token)
3:29 PM • Mar 14, 2025
The fraudulent emails urge users to transition to self-custody wallets by April 1, providing pre-generated recovery phrases controlled by scammers.
Is anyone else getting the fake @coinbase emails and texts? They’re getting increasingly sophisticated.
One is a fake verification text to get you to call a fake support number and the other is an email getting you to set up a real wallet they can drain.
Stay safe out there.
— Steve 🤙 (@SteveKBark)
5:51 PM • Mar 14, 2025
Victims who set up wallets using these phrases risk having their assets stolen.
Reminder: Beware of recovery phrase scams.
We're aware of new phishing emails going around pretending to be Coinbase and Coinbase Wallet.
We will never send you a recovery phrase, and you should never enter a recovery phrase given to you by someone else.
— Coinbase Support (@CoinbaseSupport)
7:37 PM • Mar 14, 2025
The emails falsely claim a lawsuit requires users to manage their wallets, citing unregistered securities allegations against Coinbase.
Looks like massive phishing scams ongoing. Got two emails targeting @coinbase and @Gemini users.
Everyone be safe!
— Sukesh Tedla (@sukeshtedla)
6:11 PM • Mar 14, 2025
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