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FBI Warns of North Korean Hackers’ Intent to ‘Cash Out’ $40M in Bitcoin
23.8.2023
On August 22, 2023, the FBI issued an alert, cautioning about North Korean hackers possibly trying to cash out bitcoin valued at over $40 million. U.S. Intelligence Flags Potential $40M Bitcoin Liquidation by North Korean Hackers The FBI is urging both public and private sectors to be vigilant...
Axie Infinity Game Launches on Apple App Store In Key Markets
17.5.2023
The card-based strategy game Axie Infinity: Origins will first launch across Latin America and Asia as it continues its global expansion
Ronin (RON) bags a 500% gain as the gaming-focused project approaches a major upgrade
11.4.2023
Ronin Network’s upcoming shift to a more decentralized consensus mechanism and partnerships with gaming studios has brought significant gains for the project’s RON token
Axie Infinity’s Ronin Blockchain Overhauls Tech, Expands to New Game Studios a Year After $625M Hack
30.3.2023
Ronin will transition to a delegated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and expand beyond Axie Infinity’s IP
North Korea's Lazarus Group masterminded $100M Harmony hack: FBI confirms
24.1.2023
The FBI also confirmed earlier reports this month by figures such as ZachXBT that the hackers had started moving a large chunk of the funds around via privacy protocols
Smart Contract Tokens, Defi Economy See Strong Growth, Market Capitalization Swells by $78 Million in 30 Days
17.1.2023
Smart contract tokens and the decentralized finance economy have been on a tear during the last month, gaining against the U.S. dollar. The market capitalization of the smart contract platform token economy has swelled by $78 million over the last 30 days, increasing from $243 billion to...
The 10 largest crypto hacks and exploits in 2022 saw $2.1B stolen
30.12.2022
Just the top 10 major cryptocurrency exploits garnered over $2 billion for malicious actors in a year that was marred with bankruptcies and collapses
NFT Sales Jumped 22% Higher This Month With $568 Million in NFTs Sold Across 20 Blockchains
29.11.2022
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales have shown improvement during the last month as 30-day statistics show NFT sales are up 22.37% higher than the month prior. During the last seven days, NFT sales are up 5.13% higher than the week before. Additionally, over the last two days, the floor value of Bored...
Team Ninja's New Game Is A 19th-Century 'Action RPG'
14.9.2022
Announced today during PlayStation’s showcase event, Rise of the Ronin is the latest game from the studio that has previously brought us Ninja Gaiden and Nioh.Read more
Polygon CSO blames Web2 security gaps for recent spate of hacks
9.9.2022
Polygon's chief of security says his department now employs 10 experts to ensure top-notch cyber security practices are adopted, recommending other crypto firms do the same
Law enforcement recovers $30 million from Ronin Bridge hack with the help of Chainalysis
8.9.2022
Chainalysis Crypto Incident Response team helped law enforcement trace stolen funds to cash out points and for their subsequent freeze
Ronin hackers transferred stolen funds from ETH to BTC and used sanctioned mixers
22.8.2022
The hackers continue to spread out the stolen funds using Bitcoin privacy tools as a means to remain anonymous, despite the identity of the hackers believed to be a North Korean cybercrime group
Function over fun? Analyst says P2E games don’t need to be ‘fun’ to retain users
16.8.2022
Play-to-earn games struggle to retain users, which is exactly why one analyst says they need to focus on function over fun
Report: Crypto Market Crash Wipes Millions of Dollars From North Korea’s Kitty of Stolen Cryptocurrencies
1.7.2022
The recent plunge in the value of cryptocurrencies may have wiped out millions from North Korea’s fund comprised of stolen crypto assets. The diminishing value of cryptocurrencies is believed to be affecting Pyongyang’s ability to fund its weapons programs. Stolen Crypto Assets...
Battle-hardened Ronin bridge to Axie reopens following $600M hack
29.6.2022
The Ronin bridge tied to Axie Infinity is back up with a new design after Sky Mavis introduced a circuit breaker system and daily withdrawal limits
Report: Two South Koreans Paid in Bitcoin to Spy for North Korea
4.5.2022
South Korean law enforcement recently announced the arrest of a serving military captain and an operator of a cryptocurrency exchange on charges of spying for a North Korean hacker. In return for the acts of espionage, the two South Korean individuals were allegedly paid bitcoins worth a total...
Report: $1.3 Billion in Crypto Stolen in Q1 2022, 97% Stemmed From Defi Exploits
28.4.2022
According to a research report, $1.3 billion in digital currencies have been stolen during the first quarter of 2022. The study, published by cryptomonday.de researchers, further highlights that 97% of the stolen funds derived from decentralized finance (defi) protocol exploits. Defi Exploits...
Plan for $1M bug bounties and double the nodes in wake of $600M Ronin hack
28.4.2022
The Ronin Network and Sky Marvis are significantly upgrading their security measures after they vowed to ensure a hack “never happens again.”
US Treasury’s OFAC Adds 3 ETH Addresses Linked to North Korean Cybercrime Group to SDN List
24.4.2022
The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has added three ethereum addresses to its Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons List (SDN). OFAC alleges the ether addresses are controlled by the Lazarus Group, a cybercrime group that is associated with North Korea. Lazarus Group Behind Axie...
Binance recovers $5.8M in funds connected to Ronin bridge exploit
22.4.2022
Unfortunately, a vast majority of the stolen funds still remain in the hands of the hacker