New US sanctions target crypto addresses of Russian hackers accused of election interference

As new U.S. election nears, the Treasury adds new names and crypto addresses to its specially designated nationals list Sept. 10 updates to the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions include Russian nationals who allegedly worked to interfere in U.S. elections. The updates specifically target a laundry list of crypto wallet addresses associated with these accused hackers.  The […]

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North Korea Reportedly Using Altcoins to Convert $1.5B in Stolen Funds to Cash

North Korean hackers are reportedly using untraceable altcoins to convert stolen cryptocurrencies into cash. North Korea-based cybercriminals are suspected to be using untraceable alternative cryptocurrencies, or altcoins, to convert stolen funds into cash. According to an NK News report, an unpublished United Nations Panel of Experts report states that North Korea-backed hackers have stolen approximately […]

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Twitter Hack Shows That Crypto Is Easier to Investigate Than Fiat, Say Industry Law Experts

A panel of compliance experts from the crypto industry agreed that law enforcement and institutional finance have been hearing more positive narratives about crypto. During an Aug. 4 panel on legal compliance within the cryptocurrency industry, major figures noted recent shifts in public perception of the industry, pointing to arrests within weeks of the Twitter […]

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