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Crypto Investment Products Record $251M in Outflows for Fourth Straight Week
The crypto investment landscape experienced a turbulent week, with outflows persisting for the fourth week in a row. The outflow amounted to a substantial $251 million. According to a report by CoinShares, this week marked the first instance of measurable outflows from the recently launched ETFs in the United States, which saw a significant $156 …...
Australia’s Tax Office Demands Data on 1.2 Million Crypto Accounts: Report
Australia’s Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a notice to crypto exchanges. According to Reuters, the ATO has requested the personal data and transaction details of up to 1.2 million accounts. This move is part of its efforts to crack down on users who may be evading their tax obligations. Key points: The ATO aims to …...
Crypto Losses from Hacks and Scams Hit Record Low in April: CertiK
In a recent report by blockchain security platform CertiK, the month of April witnessed the lowest amount of crypto losses due to hacks, exploits, and scams since 2021. The total losses amounted to approximately $25.7 million. This marks a significant 141% decrease from the previous month. Key takeaways from the report: Read more: North Korea’s …...
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Laundered $200M from 25+ Crypto Hacks: ZachXBT
Lazarus Group, a hacking organization with ties to the North Korean government dating back to 2009, has allegedly laundered over $200 million stolen from more than 25 cryptocurrency hacks. The hacks occurred between August 2020 and October 2023, according to research by on-chain sleuth ZachXBT. By tracing funds across multiple blockchains and through crypto mixing …...
Crypto Hacking Group Lazarus Impersonates Fenbushi Capital Exec: Report
North Korea-backed cyber-hacker group, Lazarus, has been actively targeting LinkedIn users by impersonating a senior executive of Chinese blockchain asset management firm Fenbushi Capital, according to a recent report by security firm SlowMist. The hacker group’s latest social engineering tactics involve creating fake LinkedIn profiles to gain the trust of potential victims before launching phishing …...
Convicted Crypto Trader in Mango Markets Heist Faces Child Pornography Charges
Avraham Eisenberg, the crypto trader recently found guilty of the $110 million heist from the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Mango Markets, now faces additional charges related to the possession of child pornography. The new allegations detailed in court documents claim that some of the images in Eisenberg’s possession depicted prepubescent minors under the age of …...
New UK Legislation Enables Seizure and Destruction of Crypto Linked to Crime
The United Kingdom (UK) has introduced new legislation granting enhanced powers to the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police to seize, freeze, and destroy cryptocurrencies used for illicit activities. According to the press release, the proceeds came into force today. The updated proceeds aim to bolster the ability of UK law enforcement to effectively investigate, …...
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Warren Raises Alarm on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual Abuse in Letter to DOJ
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have expressed their concerns about the increasing use of crypto in the illegal trade of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The duo shared their concerns in a joint letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In addition, the senators are calling on …...
CryptoPunk NFT 635 Sells for $12.41 Million (4,000 ETH)
CryptoPunk #635, one of the rare “AlienPunks” from the iconic CryptoPunks NFT collection, has sold for 4,000 ETH. The sale was worth $12.41 million at the time of the sale. The transaction, which took place on April 25, marks the sixth-most expensive CryptoPunk sale to date, according to the CryptoPunks sales platform. Key points: The …...
