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US seizes $1.4 billion in Bitcoin from Silk Road Market Scammer
The seizure of 50,000 Bitcoin took place in November 2021 when authorities raided the home of James Zhong, a 32-year-old in Gainesville, Georgia - The value of the seized BTC was $3.36 billion at that time.
US offers $10m reward for decisive info on DarkSide ransomware gang
The US is offering $10 million to anyone who can provide information to law enforcement authorities on the infamous DarkSide ransomware gang that may help in locating and arresting its operators.
Defi protocol THORChain loses $8 million in “seemingly whitehat” attack
THORChain said that "the hacker deliberately limited their impact, seemingly a whitehat."
Fake DarkSide gang demands 100 BTC from companies
The original DarkSide ransomware gang had quit operating last month after the attack on Colonial Pipeline.
Crypto firm Tether claims hackers have demanded $24m in ransom
Tether has refused to pay the 500 BTC ransom demand made by hackers.
Ransomware group donates $20,000 in BTC to two charities
The DarkSide ransomware group says it donated 0.88 BTC each to "Children International" and "The Water Project" charities.
KuCoin crypto exchange loses $150m after hackers drain its hot wallets
Hackers have stolen a whopping $150 million worth of cryptocurrency from KuCoin, a major crypto exchange based in Singapore.
Hackers halted Argentina borders service after ransomware attack
Argentina's immigration agency network was compromised with the NetWalker ransomware attack.
Prominent & verified Twitter accounts hacked to run crypto scam
Official Twitter account of Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Justin Sun are among the list of hacked accounts used in the crypto scam.