TRM Labs' research reveals Tron's dominance in illicit crypto transactions, accounting for 45% of scams in 2023. Ethereum and Bitcoin follow with 24% and 18%, respectively. Concerns persist over stablecoins' role, notably Tether, totaling $19.3B in illicit activity. Despite a 9% decrease in total illicit volumes, regulatory oversight remains crucial.
Huang BoNorth Korea-linked hackers stole over $600 million in crypto last year, raising concerns among U.S. national security officials. Despite a 30% decrease from the previous year, the funds continue to fuel weapons of mass destruction. The use of social engineering tactics remains prevalent, emphasizing the need for strengthened cybersecurity measures. The Ronin theft in 2022 shifted the national security conversation, prompting a whole-of-government approach to address the ongoing threat. The crypto community faces a persistent and evolving challenge with global implications.
BerniceISIS affiliates have ramped up their crypto usage with USDT on the Tron network increasingly becoming a preferred mode.
cryptopotatoBlockchain security firm TRM Labs said ISIS group have raised more than $2 million with cryptocurrencies.
BeincryptoCrypto scam continues to plague the world of digital currency assets, attracting unsuspecting investors with promises of incredible returns.
BitcoinistAccording to Cointelegraph Research, VCs invested $14.67 billion into blockchain startups Q2. Web3 projects have attracted significant interest.
CointelegraphThe company behind the popular non-fungible token (NFT) game Axie Infinity, Sky Mavis, celebrated the re-launch of its Ronin Bridge. ...
BitcoinistThe protocol, which is still in development, intends to connect DApps across chains using on-chain nodes.
CointelegraphThe raise comes as total value locked on the Avalanche blockchain remains steady at around $14.6 billion.
CointelegraphThe Ronin Network and Sky Marvis are significantly upgrading their security measures after they vowed to ensure a hack “never happens again.”
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