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First criminal crypto tax evader in US sentenced to two years in prison

Man sentenced to two years for tax evasion involving $3.7 million in bitcoin; first criminal case focused solely on cryptocurrency tax fraud.

theblock.co • 13/12/2024 - 10:38 AM

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CRIME EXPLOITS HACKS MIXERS

US prosecutors call for reduced five-year prison sentence for 2016 Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein

U.S. prosecutors seek a five-year sentence for Ilya Lichtenstein over the Bitfinex hack, highlighting cooperation in investigations. His wife, Heather Morgan, faces an 18-month sentence.

theblock.co • 16/10/2024 - 13:44 PM

HACKS MIXERS

U.S. moves to seize $2.7 million from Lazarus hacks traced through Tornado Cash, other mixers

Recent U.S. forfeiture actions reveal North Korean hackers' techniques for laundering funds through crypto mixers after stealing $2.67 million from exchanges like Deribit and Stake.com.

theblock.co • 06/10/2024 - 19:11 PM

EXPLOITS HACKS MIXERS

WazirX granted four-month moratorium to restructure its liabilities after $230 million hack

Zettai Pte Ltd receives a four-month moratorium from Singapore's High Court to restructure after WazirX's $230 million exploit, addressing user balances and ongoing fund transfers by hackers.

theblock.co • 26/09/2024 - 09:15 AM

CENSORSHIP COURT HEARINGS CRIME LAWSUITS MIXERS SANCTIONS TREASURY DEPARTMENT

Privacy concerns loom in Samourai Wallet court case

Keonne Rodriguez, founder of Samourai Wallet, denied bail modifications amid serious money laundering charges, with implications for crypto software developers and ongoing legal challenges for related cases.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 19:37 PM

ETHEREUM MIXERS

WazirX hacker moves latest batch of $12 million in ether to launder via Tornado Cash

A hacker linked to the July WazirX breach transfers funds via Tornado Cash, while WazirX continues to address the fallout and restructuring efforts amid accusations from Binance.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 11:46 AM

HACKS MIXERS

WazirX hacker moves $6.5 million in ETH to sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash

WazirX suffered a major cyber attack, losing $230 million, possibly linked to the Lazarus Group, with funds laundered via Tornado Cash. Withdrawals and trading are currently frozen.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 03:59 AM

CENSORSHIP MIXERS

Nym launches privacy-preserving VPN app in beta

Nym Technologies has launched NymVPN, a new virtual private network that enhances user anonymity via zero-knowledge cryptography and mixnet technology, competing with traditional VPNs.

theblock.co • 21/08/2024 - 21:10 PM

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CRIME EXPLOITS HACKS MIXERS SANCTIONS

Illicit crypto activity on-chain down nearly 20% since January: Chainalysis

Illicit cryptocurrency activity is declining, while legitimate service inflows peak. However, stolen funds and ransomware are rising, with North Korean cybercriminals using off-chain methods.

theblock.co • 16/08/2024 - 13:16 PM

EXPLOITS MIXERS

Address tied to Nomad Bridge exploit transfers $35 million in ether to Tornado Cash: PeckShield

The article discusses Nomad Bridge's $35.2 million ether transfer to Tornado Cash, indicating attempts to obscure stolen funds. It highlights past exploitation and crypto regulation issues.

theblock.co • 08/08/2024 - 10:14 AM

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