Ukraine Raises More Crypto Than Russia in Year of War, Analysis Unveils
The two sides in the bitter conflict in Ukraine have been relying on crypto assets and technology to support their military and humanitarian activities, Elliptic says in a report. According to the blockchain forensics company, the targeted nation has attracted more digital asset donations than the invading power. Ukraine Supporters Sent Over $212 Million in […]
Darknet Market Solaris Hacked by Competitor, Elliptic Reveals
A leading marketplace on the dark web, Solaris, has been hit by a rival, according to crypto analytics company Elliptic. The Russia-linked platform, which tried to occupy space vacated by the busted Hydra, is believed to have conquered up to a fifth of the illicit market before the hack. Solaris Allegedly Taken Over by Darknet […]
Onchain Researchers Discover $63M in Ethereum From Harmony Bridge Attack Moved, Hackers Attempt to Launder Funds on Major Exchanges
On Jan. 15, 2023, onchain researchers discovered that funds stolen during the Harmony bridge attack had been moved. The suspected thieves, who are allegedly associated with the North Korean hacking syndicate Lazarus Group, moved 41,000 ethereum, worth $63.2 million at current exchange rates. Onchain Researchers Track Stolen Ethereum From Harmony Bridge Attack and Help Major […]
Into the storm: The murky world of cryptocurrency mixers
A handful of obfuscation protocols are competing for the user base of OFAC-sanctioned Tornado Cash. This post was originally published on this site
Illicit cross-chain transfers expected to grow to $10B: Here’s how to prevent them
Forecasts predict cryptocurrency criminals laundering more than $10 billion through cross-chain bridges by 2025, leading to calls for holistic screening solutions.This post was originally published on this site
Prospects Don’t Look so Hot for Sam Bankman-Fried’s Invitation-Only Crypto Bahamas Event
Following the FTX collapse and amid the aftermath, people have been wondering about the company’s Crypto Bahamas conference that was scheduled to happen on April 17-20, 2023, at the exclusive Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, in Nassau. The event planned for April 2023 was supposed to be hosted by the now-bankrupt FTX and the Skybridge Capital-backed […]
Terrorists are funding their horrible deeds with crypto: UN official
Cash and hawala remain the “predominant methods of terror financing,” according to a UN official, however, “advanced” terror organizations are turning to cryptocurrencies.This post was originally published on this site
‘New frontier’ of crypto laundering involves cross-chain bridges and DEXs — Elliptic
Curve, Uniswap, 1inch and the Ren bridge were the top platforms of choice for laundering illicit crypto, according to Elliptic. This post was originally published on this site
Elon Musk’s Favorite DOGE Is Used for Crime, Reveals Newest Elliptic Report
Nurtured by Elon Musk, Dogecoin (DOGE) gained significant traction and transformed its initial joke reputation into a serious payment method. Unfortunately, growing popularity means it has not escaped the notice of criminals. A recent report by Elliptic revealed DOGE was used for thefts, scams, Ponzi schemes, and even terrorism and child sexual abuse material. New […]
Onchain Analysis Report Says Terra’s Bitcoin Reserves Were Sent to Binance and Gemini
After the collapse of Terra’s once-stable coin terrausd (UST), a number of people wondered where the Luna Foundation Guard’s (LFG) bitcoin went, as the funds were supposed to be used to defend the UST’s $1 parity. On Friday, the blockchain intelligence and analytics firm, Elliptic, published a blog post that summarizes where the bitcoin was […]