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North Korean Hackers May Cash Out Stolen Crypto; State of Crypto in Hong Kong
Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the state of crypto in Asia as Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX) becomes the third licensed crypto operator in the city. Plus, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that North Korea-based hackers Lazarus Group and APT38 may attempt to cash out stolen bitcoin (BTC) worth more than $40 million. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Strategy; Binance.US Customers Now Have Access to MoonPay
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin hovers around $26,300 and XRP has lost nearly all its gains since the historic Ripple ruling. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has settled on a legal strategy ahead of his criminal trial this October. The FBI is warning North Korean hackers could try to sell millions of dollars worth of bitcoin. And, Binance.US customers now have access to MoonPay.
North Korean Hackers May Try to Sell $40M Worth of Bitcoin, FBI Warns
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said in a statement that North Korea-based hackers Lazarus Group and APT38 may attempt to cash out stolen bitcoin (BTC) worth more than $40 million. In January, the FBI named the two groups as being behind last year's Horizon Bridge hack, which resulted in the loss of over $100 million. "The Hash" panel discusses their reaction to law enforcement's latest actions against bad actors.
El FBI afirma que hackers norcoreanos podrían intentar vender 40 millones de dólares en Bitcoin
El FBI publicó seis billeteras vinculadas a los piratas informáticos norcoreanos Lazarus Group y APT38.
Three Quarters of Jurisdictions Not Complying With Global Crypto Laundering Norms, FATF Says
Most jurisdictions still aren’t fully complying with international anti-money laundering norms for crypto, according to standard-setter the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The global anti-money laundering watchdog also added that North Korea is using illicit virtual assets to fund weapons of mass destruction. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest report.
Los hackers de Atomic Wallet transfieren fondos robados a través de Garantex, una plataforma de intercambio autorizada por la OFAC: Elliptic
Se cree que los atacantes son el infame grupo de hackers norcoreano Lazarus, según la empresa de seguridad blockchain Elliptic.
El Departamento del Tesoro de EE. UU. sanciona las billeteras Binance de propiedad norcoreana; afirma que las entidades utilizaron fondos para apoyar programas de armas de destrucción masiva.
Las billeteras alojadas en Binance recibieron más de 2 millones de dólares en varias criptomonedas que luego se enviaron a entidades norcoreanas, alegó la OFAC.
Un funcionario de Binance afirma que el exchange de Cripto ha expulsado a los norcoreanos.
"Se dieron cuenta de que Binance no era el lugar para ellos", dijo Tigran Gambaryan, jefe de cumplimiento de delitos financieros en Binance.
EE. UU. sanciona a tres norcoreanos por apoyar a un grupo de piratería conocido por robos de Cripto
Los tres estaban involucrados en actividades de Cripto , y el Departamento del Tesoro de EE. UU. dice que estaban vinculados a las redes de entidades de la RPDC que lavaban Cripto robadas o movían fondos ilícitos para ese país.
U.S. Treasury Report Warns of Illicit Finance Risks Associated With DeFi
In its first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with decentralized finance published Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department said thieves, scammers, ransomware cyber criminals and actors for North Korea are using DeFi to launder proceeds from crime. "The Hash" panel discusses the new report calling for more oversight and the pros and cons of open finance.
