North Korea
U.S. Sanctions 3 North Koreans for Supporting Hacking Group Known for Crypto Thefts
The three were engaged in crypto activities themselves, and the U.S. Treasury Department says they were tied to the networks of DPRK entities laundering stolen crypto or moving illicit funds for that country.
U.S. Treasury Report Warns of Illicit Finance Risks Associated With DeFi
In its first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with decentralized finance published Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department said thieves, scammers, ransomware cyber criminals and actors for North Korea are using DeFi to launder proceeds from crime. "The Hash" panel discusses the new report calling for more oversight and the pros and cons of open finance.
North Korea Hackers Likely Exploit Cloud Mining Services to Launder Stolen Crypto: Mandiant Research
North Korean hacker group APT43 probably uses cloud mining services to launder stolen crypto, according to research by Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant. "The Hash" discusses the latest in the world of crypto crime.
North Korea Hackers Likely Exploit Cloud Mining to Launder Stolen Crypto, Research Shows
The APT43 group steals crypto to fund operations and launders it through cloud mining services.
Hacker vs. Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say
An unlikely exchange played out on the Ethereum blockchain, sparking confusion and alarm.
Wallet Tied to Euler Exploit Sends 100 Ether to Lazarus Group
Lazarus Group was behind the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network in March 2022.
U.S. Treasury Poised to Release View on How DeFi Used in Illicit Finance
The department has reviewed decentralized finance’s role in such incidents as North Korean ransomware attacks, and will issue a risk assessment, a senior official said.
Dutch Prosecutors Now Have Access to Tornado Cash Developer's Computer
Dutch prosecutors investigating Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev have recently gained access to his laptop and are now using the data to probe key features of the case, including whether he personally profited from the privacy service. Pertsev is awaiting trial on money laundering charges for contributing to Tornado Cash, which the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control says has been used to process funds for the North Korean missile program. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest from a controversial case dividing the crypto community.
Norwegian Authorities Seize $5.9M From Crypto Game Axie Infinity Hack
The economic crime unit said it is the biggest crypto seizure ever made by Norwegian police.
Binance and Huobi Freeze $1.4M in Crypto Tied to Harmony Bridge Theft
Tracing firm Elliptic said it followed the money through Tornado Cash.
