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Outdated Wallets Threatening Billions in Crypto Assets
The vulnerability is dubbed Randstorm, impacting browser-generated wallets created between 2011 and 2015.
Russian Court Jails Crypto Money Launderer for 12 Years
A Russian crypto money launderer and drug trafficker has been sentenced to 11.5 years by the Ryazan region of Russia.
Exploring the Potential Impact of a Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing applications from several institutions for a spot Bitcoin…
Man used brother’s credentials to steal $4.8M seized Bitcoin
Gary James Harmon, a 31-year-old man from Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to four years and three months…
Doctor Paid $60k in Bitcoin to Hire Dark Web Hitmen
Ronald Craig Ilg, 56 of Spokane, Washington wanted dark web hitmen to assault his wife and a former colleague.
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.