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Queens Bitcoin Heist: Seven Charged With Grand Larceny and Money Laundering
11.8.2024
Seven individuals have reportedly been indicted on charges of grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft for stealing $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens auto body shop owner. The victim’s 5.75 BTC, originally valued at $92,000, was taken by 20-year-old Aaron Peterson Jr. in November...
Okx Says Accounts Interacting With Tornado Cash Will Be Closed
10.8.2024
According to the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Okx, users are now barred from account interacting with Tornado Cash and Garantex. In a post on social media, the CEO said any Okx accounts receiving deposits from sanctioned entities, including Garantex and Tornado Cash, will trigger compliance...
New York Federal Reserve Staff Paper on Tornado Cash Concludes Ethereum Is ‘Not Immune to Censorship and Cooperation’
9.8.2024
A staff report published by several New York Federal Reserve employees found that Ethereum “is not immune to censorship and cooperation,” which depends on the roles of several actors across the network. The paper examined how the network performed after Tornado Cash, one of the main...
OKX Founder Clarifies Ban on Accounts Linked to Tornado Cash
9.8.2024
Star Xu, the founder of OKX, has addressed growing speculations regarding the platform’s handling of accounts connected to…
OKX cracks down on Tornado Cash users with account terminations
9.8.2024
As the crypto industry expands, exchanges like OKX face mounting pressure to strengthen compliance and prevent illicit activities on their platforms
Wallet Linked to Nomad Bridge Hack Transfers $36M of Ether to Tornado Cash
8.8.2024
A wallet linked to the $200 million hack of the Nomad bridge in 2022 transferred 14,500 ETH to sanctioned coin-mixing service Tornado Cash, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield
Nomad Bridge hacker moves $35.2M in ETH to Tornado Cash
8.8.2024
The transfer involving the NomadBridge exploiter and Tornado Cash highlight the ongoing battle between privacy and regulation in the cryptocurrency industry
Nomad Bridge hacker moves $35.2M in ETH to Tornado Cash
8.8.2024
The transfer involving the Nomad Bridge exploiter and Tornado Cash highlights the ongoing battle between privacy and regulation in the cryptocurrency industry
Did Sanctioning Tornado Cash Work?
8.8.2024
Sanctions are an effort to throw the weight of the U.S. dollar around to tamp down on activities the U.S. government thinks may be harmful – like money laundering to fund terror groups or rogue nations. The New York Federal Reserve thinks they had a real effect in crypto
Tornado Cash sanctions effective, reveal Ethereum weakness: NY Fed
7.8.2024
Cooperation with the US Treasury sanctions on Tornado Cash was strongest at the user level and weaker further along the settlement chain
Tornado Cash sanctions effective, reveal Ethereum weakness: NY Fed
7.8.2024
Cooperation with the US Treasury sanctions on Tornado Cash was strongest at the user level and weaker further along the settlement chain
Ethereum Entities Largely Complied With Tornado Cash Sanctions, NY Fed Paper Says
7.8.2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a report Wednesday morning assessing the effect sanctions had on Tornado Cash
US Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $148.56M While Ethereum ETFs Cash In
7.8.2024
Based on the latest data, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced net outflows of $148.56 million on Tuesday. Conversely, spot ether ETFs saw a positive inflow of $98.30 million during the same period. $148M Vanishes From Bitcoin ETFs While Ethereum ETFs Rake in $98M On Aug. 6, as...
Rain exchange attacker address starts laundering ETH through Tornado Cash
7.8.2024
This breach and subsequent laundering activity highlight the ongoing risks faced by centralized exchanges, even those with robust security measures
Unizen hacker transfers $2.1M stolen funds to Tornado Cash
7.8.2024
The hacker’s use of Tornado Cash marks the first movement of the stolen Unizen funds since March, heightening security concerns
Where To Find Pre-War Money In Fallout 76
6.8.2024
While exploring Appalachia, how many genuinely care about the junk items we hoard? You may “loot all,” ignoring whatever is in the container until it’s time to scrap your junk back at C.A.M.P., but it’s rare to sit back and read through each item. But if you are looking for a specific item, such...
Crypto hackers buy Ethereum dip using stolen funds
5.8.2024
Hackers exploit the market crash, using stolen funds from the 2022 Nomad bridge hack to purchase 16,892 ETH at a significant discount
DeFi Protocol Convergence Hacked, CVG Token Plunges 99% on Curve
1.8.2024
Bank of England Pushes for Swift Digital Payment Solutions as Cash Usage Drops
31.7.2024
The Bank of England (BOE) is urging UK banks to expedite their digital payment solutions as cash use declines. The BOE’s recent paper highlights the need for innovations that allow direct payments from bank accounts, bypassing credit and debit cards, to save time and costs for consumers...
Interpol Issues Red Notice for ‘Coin Young Master’ Who Threw Cash From Rooftop
30.7.2024
Interpol is aiding Hong Kong officials in locating Wong Ching-kit, a cryptocurrency promoter known as “Coin Young Master,” notorious for his 2018 stunt of tossing HK$6,000 from a rooftop. Wong faces charges of fraud and theft, including involvement in a HK$3 million cryptocurrency...