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North Korean Hackers Launder $1.5 Billion Largest Crypto Heist In History

If you want to launder $1 billion in cryptocurrencies, consult a North Korean hacker.

The Underside of the Coin: Illicit Finance Risks in Virtual Assets

The Evolution of Kim Jong Un’s ‘All-Purpose Sword’

Profit of Hate: How Domestic Extremists Are Embracing Cryptocurrency

Enticed by the relative anonymity of cryptocurrency and the need to circumvent a denial of service, domestic extremists have been able to raise millions.

It’s Time to Stop Giving Crypto Companies a Pass

The young industry is pushing back on attempts at regulation, but it’s undeniable that crypto is used for sanctions evasion and illicit activity.

Crypto-Fascists

Cryptocurrency Usage by Domestic Extremists

Cryptocurrency Is a Cash Cow for Far-Right Extremists

As the Freedom Convoy protests enter their fourth week, the Canadian government is targeting protestors’ ability to fundraise, including via cryptocurrency. It’s time for Washington to do the same for domestic extremists.

Cryptocurrency intended for Hamas seized by Israel

On July 7, Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz signed an administrative seizure order for the cryptocurrency wallets and addresses used by Hamas to funnel funds to the militant group. “Pursuant to my...

Maximum Pressure 2.0

A Plan for North Korea

New U.S. Sanctions on North Korea Are Insufficient

The Treasury Department on Friday sanctioned Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking organization, and two of its subsidiaries for generating revenue by illicit means in order to facilitate Pyongyang’s...

Will Crypto Rogues Threaten the Geopolitical Order?

“There is a competition for currency supremacy. The dollar is the preferred currency in the world... The dollar is the means by which we have the opportunity to inf...

Crypto Rogues

U.S. State Adversaries Seeking Blockchain Sanctions Resistance

3 Ways Facebook Must Address Illicit Financing With Its New Cryptocurrency

In 2020, Facebook’s new subsidiary, ...

Jihadists Upping Their Bitcoin Game

Bitcoin may have lost its luster for many speculators chasing skyrocketing prices before ...

Hamas Military Wing Crowdfunding Bitcoin

Jihadists are at it again, trying to raise money through Bitcoin. And this time, their efforts may be getting some traction. Last week, the military wing of Hamas, k...

The Crypto Space Is A Void

Blockchain hype is dead.  And may it rest in peace. For the past few years, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology—which many enthusiasts refer to affectionately...

Treasury Designates Iran-based Digital Currency Exchangers Involved in Ransomware Scheme

On Wednesday, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against two Iran-based individual...

FATF Moves to Apply Regulatory Standards to Cryptocurrencies

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday announced that its international stand...