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Lazarus Group Shifts Crypto Money Laundering Technique: Report
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis published its annual crypto crime report this week. Chainalysis highlights shifting crypto money laundering techniques amongst cybercriminals. While overall funds moving from illicit wallets dropped, Chainalysis warns top hackers are spreading activity across more service accounts and utilizing advanced on-chain maneuvers. Cybercriminals diversify deposit addresses to avoid scrutiny. Lazarus Group adopts......
KSI Faces Allegations From ZachXBT and Coffeezilla of Crypto Pump-and-Dump
Popular YouTube personality KSI has come under fire from crypto investigators for alleged crypto pump-and-dump schemes. Critics highlighted social media posts touting certain crypto projects shortly before KSI sold hundreds of thousands of associated tokens. KSI posted bullish comments on tokens before quickly selling them. Sold $850K in XCAD after watch-to-earn project plug on X.......
U.S. NIST Flags Vulnerability for Binance Trust Wallet iOS App
A serious security vulnerability has been discovered in the iOS version of the Binance Trust Wallet. The flaw allowed attackers to generate wallet passwords and steal user funds, according to a notice in the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) vulnerability database. Trust Wallet iOS app contained a flaw enabling password guesses for......
Coinbase Surges Before Q4 Report Amid Bitcoin Rally
Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have surged nearly 27% over the past five days. Additionally, the rally comes as the exchange is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings results on Thursday. The stock surge aligns with a recent Bitcoin price spike as analysts forecast strong trading volume and revenue growth numbers from the company. Coinbase......
DEBT Box Fights SEC Bid to Exit Crypto Case
Cryptocurrency project DEBT Box is urging a federal judge to deny the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) request to dismiss fraud charges. DEBT Box asserted the motion aims to help the SEC cover up misconduct in initially obtaining a court asset freeze. SEC seeking 'own terms' to exit case after sanctions threat says DEBT Box.......
Ethereum Gas Fees ⛽
About This ETH Gas Fee Data Ethereum is the most popular blockchain network, surpassing Bitcoin in terms of transfer of value. Its continued success, however, has not been without its setbacks. High Ethereum gas fees and significant wait times for transaction processing have been a common grumble for Ethereum blockchain users. While the Ethereum network has made......
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Australian Officer Accused of Stealing Millions in Seized Bitcoin
An Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer has been accused of stealing over 81.616 Bitcoin from an online drug trafficking investigation in 2019. According to an Australian news media report, William Wheatley appeared in court this week, contesting allegations of theft and dealing in the proceeds of crime. Wheatley is accused of stealing 81.616 Bitcoin seized......
Bitcoin Market Cap Reaches $1 Trillion as BTC Surges Beyond $51,000
The price of Bitcoin popped above the key $51,000 level recently, gaining nearly 3.5% over the last 24 hours. The ascent builds on Bitcoin's over 20% appreciation in the last seven days. Bitcoin climbed past the $51K threshold. Over $98 million in BTC shorts liquidated as the price spiked upward. BTC market cap regains $1......
Crypto Aided in Child Exploitation, Human Trafficking: Report
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released a report detailing an increase in the use of cryptocurrencies to facilitate human trafficking and child sexual exploitation from 2020 to 2021. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) analysis found over $412 million worth of suspicious activity across more than 2,311 government filings related to such crimes. Crypto......
