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Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers

Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT detailed how the Chinese trader had been helping Lazarus Group launder funds since 2022.

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan to be set FREE as Nigerian government drops all charges

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan to be set FREE as Nigerian government drops all charges

The Nigerian government conceded that Gambaryan was only an employee of Binance.

$30 million international crypto fraud from 2018 kicks off trial in France

$30 million international crypto fraud from 2018 kicks off trial in France

Fraudsters impersonated agents to con professional football clubs, totaling €60,000 in redirected salaries to their accounts.

Transak hit with data breach affecting 1.14% of its user base

Transak hit with data breach affecting 1.14% of its user base

Transak provides non-custodial fiat-to-crypto gateways, allowing users to buy and sell digital assets via integrations with popular crypto wallets and decentralized applications

Japanese authorities dismantle Monero-linked scam in landmark investigation

Japanese authorities dismantle Monero-linked scam in landmark investigation

The Japanese authority's claim has raised questions over Monero's anonymity promises.

North Korea links suspected in $5 million breach of Tapioca DAO

North Korea links suspected in $5 million breach of Tapioca DAO

Blockchain security firms have estimated that losses from the attack might be much more.

US Treasury fraud prevention leaps with AI, recovering $4 billion

US Treasury fraud prevention leaps with AI, recovering $4 billion

Treasury said it would prioritize using emerging technologies like AI to mitigate financial risks.

Eigenlayer X account hacked taking advantage of platform design to hide scam link

Eigenlayer X account hacked taking advantage of platform design to hide scam link

Sophisticated phishing tactics on Eigenlayer X account urge users to verify links before engaging.

Law enforcement in Delhi and Hong Kong crack down on major crypto scams

Law enforcement in Delhi and Hong Kong crack down on major crypto scams

Fraudsters posed as government officials, luring investors with false promises of renewable energy profits.

FBI’s token sting operation faces copyright controversy over MIT license misuse

FBI’s token sting operation faces copyright controversy over MIT license misuse

The US FBI was accused of copying software for secret crypto market trap.

Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack

Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack

LEO token jumps 14% as road to new filing clears pathway to restitution.

Telegram CEO confirms sharing criminals’ IP addresses with authorities since 2018

Telegram CEO confirms sharing criminals’ IP addresses with authorities since 2018

Telegram clarifies data-sharing policy amid rising legal requests.