Elliptic
Elliptic Chief Legal Officer on Crypto's Fentanyl Trade
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic’s recent research has found that crypto is being used in the trade of fentanyl and that the attackers behind the Atomic Wallet hack are using the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned exchange Garantex to move stolen funds. Elliptic Chief Legal Officer John Melican discusses the latest in crypto crime and risk management.
Crypto’s Fentanyl Trade Worth Tens of Millions: Security Researchers
Law enforcement around the world has long pointed to China as being a source of deadly fentanyl as well as the precursors used to manufacture it. New research from both Chainalysis and Elliptic have put a number on how much of this trade is done in crypto. "The Hash" panel discusses the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
Hackers Moved Funds Tied to $100M Harmony Exploit Over the Weekend: Report
Pseudonymous blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said a part of the funds tied to last year’s $100 million Harmony network attack worth $63.5 million (~41,000 ETH) was moved over the weekend. North Korea’s Lazarus Group was likely behind the hack, according to an analysis by blockchain research firm Elliptic. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto crime and private DeFi.
ARK Fintech Innovation ETF Buys More Coinbase; Wasabi Wallet's Alleged Role in China BTC Bribery Scheme
ARK’s Fintech Innovation Fund (ARKF) has added 10,880 more shares of Coinbase (COIN) to its holdings to a total $60.5 million. Rishi Sunak has been appointed U.K.'s next prime minister following Liz Truss’ controversial exit from office last week. Guochun He and Zheng Wang allegedly used coin mixing wallet Wasabi Wallet to cover bribing a U.S. double agent with $61,000 in bitcoin, analytics firm Elliptic says.
Chinese Intelligence Officers Allegedly Used Wasabi Wallet in Bitcoin Bribery Scheme
Guochun He and Zheng Wang, the two Chinese intelligence officers charged with obstructing justice for allegedly bribing a U.S. double agent with $61,000 in bitcoin, used coin mixing wallet Wasabi Wallet to try to cover their tracks, analytics firm Elliptic says. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments.
Elliptic Exec Breaks Down the Tornado Cash Saga
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic calculates $1.54 billion in ether (ETH) and USD Coin (USDC) were laundered through Tornado Cash, the crypto mixer now sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury department. Elliptic Director of Regulatory Affairs David Carlisle dives into the numbers and the key takeaways for the wider crypto markets.
Elliptic: Crypto Criminals Laundered $540M Through RenBridge
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said RenBridge, a cross-chain channel used to funnel money between different blockchains, was used to launder at least $540 million in crime-related crypto funds. “The Hash” hosts discuss the latest story revealing the potential risks of blockchain bridges and how this could shape the future crypto regulation.
