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4 storiesBybit crypto heist exposes cracks in North Korean laundering
North Korean hackers made off with $1.5 billion from Bybit, but laundering the haul has run into snags as U.S. authorities freeze assets and disrupt criminal networks.
UK Targets Russia-Linked Crypto Flows With Tougher Sanctions Fines
Britain is expanding its crackdown on Russia-linked crypto transactions, urging banks and crypto firms to trace complex payment routes and proposing fines up to 100% of breach value for sanctions violations
How AI Tools Are Changing Blockchain Asset Tracing and Compliance
Blockchain's transparency makes every crypto transaction visible, but tracing funds across wallets, bridges, and exchanges is complex. AI-powered tools like AMLBot aim to streamline on-chain investigations for compliance and risk management
Study Links 65,000 Crypto Addresses to $574 Million in Losses
A new security study has identified tens of thousands of Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain addresses tied to risky activity, revealing how contract and key misuse have led to hundreds of millions in lost funds