The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced plans to extend its cybersecurity threat information-sharing program to crypto firms, allowing them to receive the same security alerts previously reserved for traditional financial institutions. The initiative will be managed by the Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection, which will provide timely and actionable cybersecurity intelligence to eligible crypto organizations.
While eligibility requirements have not yet been fully defined, the Treasury encouraged interested firms to contact the office directly to enroll in the free service. The decision follows recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, which previously highlighted the need for stronger cyber coordination across the digital asset sector.
Rising Cyberattacks Drive Need for Stronger Crypto Security Measures
The move comes as cyber threats against crypto platforms continue to escalate. Recent attacks have demonstrated the scale of the risk, including a North Korea linked hacking incident that resulted in losses exceeding $280 million from a decentralized trading platform.
Digital asset thefts have totaled billions of dollars annually, often linked to state-sponsored groups. Officials say extending cybersecurity intelligence to crypto firms aims to strengthen industry defenses and support the sector’s integration into the regulated financial system.
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