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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Exploited Defi Protocol Alex Lab for $4.3 Million, Probe Reveals
26.6.2024
Bitcoin layer-two developer Alex Lab revealed that an investigation linked the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group to the $4.3 million exploit that occurred on May 16. Alex Lab has facilitated communication between the Singapore Police Force and relevant cryptocurrency exchanges as part of the ongoing...
Alex Lab points to Lazarus Group after last month's $4M exploit
25.6.2024
After being exploited for $4.3 million in May, Alex Lab reveals they have since found “substantial transaction evidence” pointing the attack to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Crypto Portfolio Tracker Coinstats Confirms Security Breach; Temporarily Shuts Down App
23.6.2024
According to the crypto portfolio tracking app, Coinstats, suspected North Korea-linked hackers are believed to be behind the security breach on June 22, which impacted 1,590 user wallets, The Coinstats team has advised users with affected wallet addresses to immediately transfer their funds using...
3iQ expresses commitment to launch Solana ETP in North America
21.6.2024
3iQ Digital Asset Management has announced its intention to bring Solana ETP to North America. The offering will span all provinces and territories in Canada except Québec. This comes after The Solana Fund filed a preliminary prospectus with relevant authorities. The idea is to begin the initial...
North Dakota latest US state to revoke Binance.US license
19.6.2024
North Dakota’s Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner pointed to Binance’s money transmitter and AML convictions to make its case
Canada lacks engagement from lawmakers on crypto — Coinbase exec
18.6.2024
The Canada country director for Coinbase said local regulators were “much more collaborative” with the industry than their U.S. counterparts, but politicians were falling short
US prosecutors oppose Ethereum dev’s motion to reduce 5-year sentence
18.6.2024
In April 2022, a judge sentenced Virgil Griffith to 63 months in prison for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea
North Korean cyberattacks on Brazilian fintech firms exposed
13.6.2024
Google Cloud’s report exposes North Korean cybercriminals targeting Brazil’s cryptocurrency and fintech sectors with sophisticated malware and phishing schemes
Nigerian Interest in Crypto Persists Despite Crackdown; Meme Coins Prevail in Country’s North
10.6.2024
In the northern states of Katsina and Borno, residents are increasingly interested in the meme coin dogecoin. Meanwhile, in Delta State, known for its financial services leaders, bitcoin garners significant attention. A Nigerian lawyer has called on authorities to implement cryptocurrency...
Deutsche Bank Infra Provider Taurus Expands to North America
22.5.2024
Crypto technology provider Taurus opens its first North American office in Vancouver to meet increasing demand for digital asset services after expansion in London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Dubai.
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ZachXBT Uncovers 7 More Addresses Linked to Lazarus Worth $61 Million—Here’s the latest
21.5.2024
ZachXBT has identified seven wallet addresses containing 891.13 Bitcoin, worth approximately $61 million, linked to the infamous North Korean hacking group Lazarus.
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Dogecoin Enthusiasts Switch to New VR ICO, Targeting 10x Returns
15.5.2024
As Dogecoin (DOGE) attempts to push to the north of a key downtrend, its enthusiasts are switching their focus to an exciting new VR ICP called 5thScape (5SCAPE) as they target 10x returns.
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North Korea used Tornado Cash to siphon HTX’s $147.5M loot: UN
15.5.2024
A UN report reveals North Korean hackers laundered $150 million in stolen crypto assets through Tornado Cash in March 2024
North Korea Laundered $147.5M in Stolen Crypto Through Tornado Cash: UN
15.5.2024
The North Korean perpetrators reportedly laundered stolen cryptos through Tornado Cash crypto mixer in March, UN sanctions monitor noted.
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North Korean Hackers Kimsuky Deployed Malware Targeting Crypto Firms: Kaspersky
13.5.2024
Kimsuky hacking group cyberattacks on two South Korean crypto firms using malware dubbed 'Durian'.
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Reports of ‘bleached’ counterfeit bills crop up across North America
13.5.2024
Dodgy dollars are appearing everywhere from Texas to Hawaii to Canada as fiat counterfeiting is seemingly making a comeback
North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware
13.5.2024
The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional...
North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms
13.5.2024
The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms
279 Crypto Accounts Forfeited to US Government in North Korean Laundering Crackdown
12.5.2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the forfeiture of 279 cryptocurrency accounts containing funds linked to alleged hacks of crypto exchanges by North Korean operatives. This measure is a component of a broader U.S. effort aimed at dismantling cyber operations that...
Best Crypto to Buy Now May 7 – Bitcoin, AIOZ Network, Ethena
7.5.2024
As the Bitcoin (BTC) price consolidates just to the north of $63,000, investors are weighing up whether it could be the best crypto to buy now.
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