{"id":2320,"date":"2026-04-12T19:32:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T19:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=2320"},"modified":"2026-04-12T19:32:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T19:32:41","slug":"u-s-treasury-launches-free-cybersecurity-intelligence-program-for-crypto-firms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/u-s-treasury-launches-free-cybersecurity-intelligence-program-for-crypto-firms\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Treasury Launches Free Cybersecurity Intelligence Program for Crypto Firms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection, has introduced a free threat intelligence program designed for digital asset companies. The initiative aims to provide eligible American crypto firms with timely and practical cybersecurity insights to help them defend against rising threats targeting their operations and users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an April 9 announcement, the Treasury explained that the program follows a key recommendation from the President\u2019s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, which emphasized the need for stronger resilience across the rapidly expanding crypto sector. Officials highlighted the growing role of digital asset firms within the broader financial system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luke Pettit, Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions, stated that digital asset companies are becoming an essential part of the financial ecosystem and that their stability is vital to overall system health. He added that the program will give these firms access to the same level of high quality threat intelligence used by traditional financial institutions. This will help them better detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats while supporting a safer and more responsible crypto environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyler Williams also noted that the initiative aligns with the GENIUS Act by promoting innovation built on strong cybersecurity and operational resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Treasury clarified that only firms meeting specific eligibility requirements can participate. Qualified companies can register at no cost to gain access to the same intelligence resources shared with banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising Crypto Cyber Threats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent findings from PeckShield highlight the growing scale of cyberattacks in the crypto space. The report revealed that exploits surged by 96 percent in March 2026, with attackers increasingly relying on tactics such as exploiting cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities and using artificial intelligence driven phishing campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Chainalysis reported in its 2026 Crypto Crime Report that impersonation scams have increased by 1400 percent, while fraud powered by artificial intelligence continues to rise. PeckShield also warned of a developing \u201cshadow contagion,\u201d where the impact of security breaches spreads to other decentralized finance platforms that have not yet been directly targeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Cory Wilson, the Treasury\u2019s initiative is expected to reduce such incidents by strengthening the defensive capabilities of crypto firms and lowering their overall operational risk.#crypto#cryptonews https:\/\/coinsignals.net<\/a> https:\/\/t.me\/coinsignalpublic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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