Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

""Cyber threats targeting digital asset platforms are growing in frequency and sophistication," said Cory Wilson, deputy assistant secretary for cybersecurity at the Treasury Department. "This initiative expands access to actionable threat information that helps firms strengthen defenses, reduce risk, and respond more effectively to incidents.""

""The move signals Treasury is increasingly treating cryptocurrency firms as part of the nation's core financial infrastructure, folding them into existing cyber threat-sharing channels as officials grow more concerned about the scale and sophistication of attacks targeting the sector.""

The Treasury Department's Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection will share cyber threat intelligence with U.S. digital asset firms. This initiative aims to provide actionable cybersecurity information to help these firms identify, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. Eligible firms will access the same intelligence offered to traditional financial institutions at no cost. The move reflects the growing concern over the sophistication of cyber attacks targeting cryptocurrency platforms, emphasizing their importance in the nation's financial infrastructure.

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