• Step Finance ceases operations after $40M treasury breach. • Breach exposed sensitive financial data and user accounts. • Company plans token buyback and Remora redemption. • Users advised to monitor accounts for unauthorized activity. • Incident highlights importance of robust security controls. • Industry calls for stronger audit and compliance measures.

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  • Step Finance, a cryptocurrency platform, announced it will shut down after a $40 million breach of its treasury last month. The security incident exposed the platform’s funds, prompting the decision to cease operations. In response, Step Finance plans a buyback of its native STEP tokens and a redemption of Remora holdings to mitigate losses for users. The company has not disclosed the source of the breach but has stated it will work with regulators and security experts to investigate. The shutdown marks a significant setback for the platform’s community and highlights ongoing risks in crypto asset management.

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