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Crypto laundering case → 70-month sentence
$260M+ theft network
Social engineering + data targeting + laundering
Cybercrime = structured opsSource: https://therecord.media/cryptocurrency-launderer-sentenced-californai
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Crypto laundering case → 70-month sentence
$260M+ theft network
Social engineering + data targeting + laundering
Cybercrime = structured opsSource: https://therecord.media/cryptocurrency-launderer-sentenced-californai
💬 Thoughts?
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Crypto laundering case → 70-month sentence
$260M+ theft network
Social engineering + data targeting + laundering
Cybercrime = structured opsSource: https://therecord.media/cryptocurrency-launderer-sentenced-californai
💬 Thoughts?
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Crypto laundering case → 70-month sentence
$260M+ theft network
Social engineering + data targeting + laundering
Cybercrime = structured opsSource: https://therecord.media/cryptocurrency-launderer-sentenced-californai
💬 Thoughts?
🔔 Follow @technadu -
Crypto laundering case → 70-month sentence
$260M+ theft network
Social engineering + data targeting + laundering
Cybercrime = structured opsSource: https://therecord.media/cryptocurrency-launderer-sentenced-californai
💬 Thoughts?
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Interesting research indicates interactions of cryptocurrency in support of human trafficking operations increased 85% year-over-year.
Further, this increase in cryptocurrency activity related to human trafficking is aligned with the growth of Southeast Asia based scam compounds, online casinos and gambling sites, and money laundering networks. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-human-trafficking-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies #HumanTrafficing #CSAM #SoutheastAsia #BlockChain #OnlineGambling #OnlineScams #MoneyLaundering #Crime #OnlineCrime #ChainAlysis
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Interesting research indicates interactions of cryptocurrency in support of human trafficking operations increased 85% year-over-year.
Further, this increase in cryptocurrency activity related to human trafficking is aligned with the growth of Southeast Asia based scam compounds, online casinos and gambling sites, and money laundering networks. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-human-trafficking-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies #HumanTrafficing #CSAM #SoutheastAsia #BlockChain #OnlineGambling #OnlineScams #MoneyLaundering #Crime #OnlineCrime #ChainAlysis
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Interesting research indicates interactions of cryptocurrency in support of human trafficking operations increased 85% year-over-year.
Further, this increase in cryptocurrency activity related to human trafficking is aligned with the growth of Southeast Asia based scam compounds, online casinos and gambling sites, and money laundering networks. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-human-trafficking-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies #HumanTrafficing #CSAM #SoutheastAsia #BlockChain #OnlineGambling #OnlineScams #MoneyLaundering #Crime #OnlineCrime #ChainAlysis
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Interesting research indicates interactions of cryptocurrency in support of human trafficking operations increased 85% year-over-year.
Further, this increase in cryptocurrency activity related to human trafficking is aligned with the growth of Southeast Asia based scam compounds, online casinos and gambling sites, and money laundering networks. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-human-trafficking-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies #HumanTrafficing #CSAM #SoutheastAsia #BlockChain #OnlineGambling #OnlineScams #MoneyLaundering #Crime #OnlineCrime #ChainAlysis
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Interesting research indicates interactions of cryptocurrency in support of human trafficking operations increased 85% year-over-year.
Further, this increase in cryptocurrency activity related to human trafficking is aligned with the growth of Southeast Asia based scam compounds, online casinos and gambling sites, and money laundering networks. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-human-trafficking-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies #HumanTrafficing #CSAM #SoutheastAsia #BlockChain #OnlineGambling #OnlineScams #MoneyLaundering #Crime #OnlineCrime #ChainAlysis
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Research by ChainAlysis shows that On-Chain activities by Darknet Markets increased in 2025 to ~ $2.5B. Listings for illicit drugs are the most active form Crypto Crime. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-drug-sales-darknet-markets-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #BlockChain #IllegalDrugs #Darknet #SupplyChains #Fentanyl #Fraud #Crime #DEA #ChainAlysis
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Research by ChainAlysis shows that On-Chain activities by Darknet Markets increased in 2025 to ~ $2.5B. Listings for illicit drugs are the most active form Crypto Crime. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-drug-sales-darknet-markets-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #BlockChain #IllegalDrugs #Darknet #SupplyChains #Fentanyl #Fraud #Crime #DEA #ChainAlysis
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Research by ChainAlysis shows that On-Chain activities by Darknet Markets increased in 2025 to ~ $2.5B. Listings for illicit drugs are the most active form Crypto Crime. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-drug-sales-darknet-markets-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #BlockChain #IllegalDrugs #Darknet #SupplyChains #Fentanyl #Fraud #Crime #DEA #ChainAlysis
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Research by ChainAlysis shows that On-Chain activities by Darknet Markets increased in 2025 to ~ $2.5B. Listings for illicit drugs are the most active form Crypto Crime. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-drug-sales-darknet-markets-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #BlockChain #IllegalDrugs #Darknet #SupplyChains #Fentanyl #Fraud #Crime #DEA #ChainAlysis
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Research by ChainAlysis shows that On-Chain activities by Darknet Markets increased in 2025 to ~ $2.5B. Listings for illicit drugs are the most active form Crypto Crime. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-drug-sales-darknet-markets-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #BlockChain #IllegalDrugs #Darknet #SupplyChains #Fentanyl #Fraud #Crime #DEA #ChainAlysis
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Home Counties Terror: Crypto Wealth a Magnet for Violent Crime
A crypto entrepreneur's family in the Home Counties was robbed at knifepoint by a gang demanding cryptocurrency. The incident highlights the growing risk of physical attacks targeting digital wealth holders.
#CryptoCrime, #HomeCounties, #Robbery, #DigitalAssets, #WrenchAttack
https://newsletter.tf/home-counties-crypto-robbery-family-attacked-gang/
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A wealthy crypto founder's family was targeted in a terrifying robbery. The attackers specifically asked for cryptocurrency, showing a new kind of crime linked to digital money.
#CryptoCrime, #HomeCounties, #Robbery, #DigitalAssets, #WrenchAttack
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UK sanctions target cybercrime infrastructure
• Fraud compound (20K capacity)
• Crypto platform tied to ~$19.9B flows
• Assets seized globallyCybercrime + human trafficking + crypto = evolving threat model
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UK sanctions target cybercrime infrastructure
• Fraud compound (20K capacity)
• Crypto platform tied to ~$19.9B flows
• Assets seized globallyCybercrime + human trafficking + crypto = evolving threat model
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UK sanctions target cybercrime infrastructure
• Fraud compound (20K capacity)
• Crypto platform tied to ~$19.9B flows
• Assets seized globallyCybercrime + human trafficking + crypto = evolving threat model
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UK sanctions target cybercrime infrastructure
• Fraud compound (20K capacity)
• Crypto platform tied to ~$19.9B flows
• Assets seized globallyCybercrime + human trafficking + crypto = evolving threat model
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Just watched a video of LABScon 25 from SentinelOne (@SentinelOne)
Talk title: Your Apes May Be Gone, But Hackers Made $9Bn & Are Still Here
By: Andrew MacPherson (@AndrewMohawk)
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhVkxdjEqTcThe talk explored the general landscape of crypto security, which include:
1. Types of crypto crime techniques used to steal money from cryptos
2. Example cases.
3. And the current gap/isssues inside Crypto security ecosystemGreat for anyone who just getting started in the field.
#security #infosec #cybersecurity #cryptocurrency
#cryptocrime #technology #labscon25 #SentinelOne -
Just watched a video of LABScon 25 from SentinelOne (@SentinelOne)
Talk title: Your Apes May Be Gone, But Hackers Made $9Bn & Are Still Here
By: Andrew MacPherson (@AndrewMohawk)
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhVkxdjEqTcThe talk explored the general landscape of crypto security, which include:
1. Types of crypto crime techniques used to steal money from cryptos
2. Example cases.
3. And the current gap/isssues inside Crypto security ecosystemGreat for anyone who just getting started in the field.
#security #infosec #cybersecurity #cryptocurrency
#cryptocrime #technology #labscon25 #SentinelOne -
Crypto and Human Trafficking: 2026 Crypto Crime Report https://www.byteseu.com/1794244/ #2026CryptoCrimeReport #China #CMLNs #Crypto #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrency #CSAM #EscortServices #HumanTrafficking #SoutheastAsia #Telegram
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South Korea Jails Crypto CEO in First-Ever Case Under New Virtual Asset Law https://www.byteseu.com/1784480/ #CryptoCrime #SouthKorea
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Savannah Guthrie family nightmare sparks an uncomfortable debate about banning bitcoin and crypto
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/02/savannah-guthrie-bitcoin-ransom/
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Incognito Market operator sentenced to 30 years after running a $105M+ dark web narcotics operation using crypto-based internal banking.
Dark web anonymity continues to erode under sustained investigations.
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Incognito Market operator sentenced to 30 years after running a $105M+ dark web narcotics operation using crypto-based internal banking.
Dark web anonymity continues to erode under sustained investigations.
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Incognito Market operator sentenced to 30 years after running a $105M+ dark web narcotics operation using crypto-based internal banking.
Dark web anonymity continues to erode under sustained investigations.
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Incognito Market operator sentenced to 30 years after running a $105M+ dark web narcotics operation using crypto-based internal banking.
Dark web anonymity continues to erode under sustained investigations.
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This has gotta be some kinda record. Here is a list of the Crypto investigations that have been paused/dismissed/canceled/terminated in the current U.S. administration.
That list: Aave, Binance, Coinbase, ConsenSys, Crypto.com, Cumberland DRW, Dragonchain, 31 Gemini, Gemini Earn, Hex , Immutable, Kraken, Ondo Finance, OpenSea, PayPal, Ripple, Robinhood, Tron, Uniswap, Yuga Labs, and the ZCash Foundation
Source: www.citationneeded.news
https://www.citationneeded.news/issue-100/ #Crypto #SEC #CFTC #Investigations #USGov #CryptoRegulation #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies -
This has gotta be some kinda record. Here is a list of the Crypto investigations that have been paused/dismissed/canceled/terminated in the current U.S. administration.
That list: Aave, Binance, Coinbase, ConsenSys, Crypto.com, Cumberland DRW, Dragonchain, 31 Gemini, Gemini Earn, Hex , Immutable, Kraken, Ondo Finance, OpenSea, PayPal, Ripple, Robinhood, Tron, Uniswap, Yuga Labs, and the ZCash Foundation
Source: www.citationneeded.news
https://www.citationneeded.news/issue-100/ #Crypto #SEC #CFTC #Investigations #USGov #CryptoRegulation #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies -
This has gotta be some kinda record. Here is a list of the Crypto investigations that have been paused/dismissed/canceled/terminated in the current U.S. administration.
That list: Aave, Binance, Coinbase, ConsenSys, Crypto.com, Cumberland DRW, Dragonchain, 31 Gemini, Gemini Earn, Hex , Immutable, Kraken, Ondo Finance, OpenSea, PayPal, Ripple, Robinhood, Tron, Uniswap, Yuga Labs, and the ZCash Foundation
Source: www.citationneeded.news
https://www.citationneeded.news/issue-100/ #Crypto #SEC #CFTC #Investigations #USGov #CryptoRegulation #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies -
This has gotta be some kinda record. Here is a list of the Crypto investigations that have been paused/dismissed/canceled/terminated in the current U.S. administration.
That list: Aave, Binance, Coinbase, ConsenSys, Crypto.com, Cumberland DRW, Dragonchain, 31 Gemini, Gemini Earn, Hex , Immutable, Kraken, Ondo Finance, OpenSea, PayPal, Ripple, Robinhood, Tron, Uniswap, Yuga Labs, and the ZCash Foundation
Source: www.citationneeded.news
https://www.citationneeded.news/issue-100/ #Crypto #SEC #CFTC #Investigations #USGov #CryptoRegulation #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies -
This has gotta be some kinda record. Here is a list of the Crypto investigations that have been paused/dismissed/canceled/terminated in the current U.S. administration.
That list: Aave, Binance, Coinbase, ConsenSys, Crypto.com, Cumberland DRW, Dragonchain, 31 Gemini, Gemini Earn, Hex , Immutable, Kraken, Ondo Finance, OpenSea, PayPal, Ripple, Robinhood, Tron, Uniswap, Yuga Labs, and the ZCash Foundation
Source: www.citationneeded.news
https://www.citationneeded.news/issue-100/ #Crypto #SEC #CFTC #Investigations #USGov #CryptoRegulation #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrencies -
Long-running North Korea threat group splits into 3 distinct operations https://www.byteseu.com/1755397/ #Conflicts #CrowdStrike #CryptoCrime #CryptoCurrency #CyberEspionage #Cybercrime #Espionage #LabyrinthChollima #LazarusGroup #NorthKorea
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UK Leading the Global Fight against Crypto Fraud
TL;DR Crypto-enabled fraud cost victims at least $14 billion globally in 2025, with sophisticated scams like pig butchering…
#UnitedKingdom #UK #Europe #EU #CryptoCrime #fraud #GreatBritain #iSpoof #metropolitanpolice #MiCA #nca #regulation #TradFi
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/713648/ UK Leading the Global Fight against Crypto Fraud #Britain #CryptoCrime #England #EU #Europe #Fraud #GreatBritain #iSpoof #MetropolitanPolice #mica #NCA #NorthernIreland #Regulation #Scotland #tradfi #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
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Cryptocurrency thieves have found a new way to turn trusted Linux software packages on the Snap Store into crypto-stealing malware
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/21/linux-malware-snap-store/
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Cryptocurrency thieves have found a new way to turn trusted Linux software packages on the Snap Store into crypto-stealing malware
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/21/linux-malware-snap-store/
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Cryptocurrency thieves have found a new way to turn trusted Linux software packages on the Snap Store into crypto-stealing malware
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/21/linux-malware-snap-store/
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Cryptocurrency thieves have found a new way to turn trusted Linux software packages on the Snap Store into crypto-stealing malware
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/21/linux-malware-snap-store/
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Cryptocurrency thieves have found a new way to turn trusted Linux software packages on the Snap Store into crypto-stealing malware
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/21/linux-malware-snap-store/
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This is old news - but worth repeating, as evidence of the crypto wild wild west!
Binance failed to police customer accounts executing suspicious transactions after it's s Nov 2023, settlement with the US Government for violations of sanctions and Bank Secrecy Laws.
Some accounts moved eight or nine figure sums, with a total of $144M in suspicious transfers. The operator of four cryptocurrency wallets involved has a history of transferring illicit funds for Hezbollah, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Assad regime in Syria. https://www.comsuregroup.com/news/13-suspicious-accounts-totalling-17-billion-since-2021/#:~:text=22/12/2025.%20According%20to%20a%20report%20in%20the,of%20a%202023%20settlement%20with%20the%20U.S.. #Crypto #CryptoCurrencies #Regulations #BankingLaw #Binance #USGov #CryptoCrime #MoneyLaundering #KYC #OFAC #Zhao
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This is old news - but worth repeating, as evidence of the crypto wild wild west!
Binance failed to police customer accounts executing suspicious transactions after it's s Nov 2023, settlement with the US Government for violations of sanctions and Bank Secrecy Laws.
Some accounts moved eight or nine figure sums, with a total of $144M in suspicious transfers. The operator of four cryptocurrency wallets involved has a history of transferring illicit funds for Hezbollah, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Assad regime in Syria. https://www.comsuregroup.com/news/13-suspicious-accounts-totalling-17-billion-since-2021/#:~:text=22/12/2025.%20According%20to%20a%20report%20in%20the,of%20a%202023%20settlement%20with%20the%20U.S.. #Crypto #CryptoCurrencies #Regulations #BankingLaw #Binance #USGov #CryptoCrime #MoneyLaundering #KYC #OFAC #Zhao
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This is old news - but worth repeating, as evidence of the crypto wild wild west!
Binance failed to police customer accounts executing suspicious transactions after it's s Nov 2023, settlement with the US Government for violations of sanctions and Bank Secrecy Laws.
Some accounts moved eight or nine figure sums, with a total of $144M in suspicious transfers. The operator of four cryptocurrency wallets involved has a history of transferring illicit funds for Hezbollah, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Assad regime in Syria. https://www.comsuregroup.com/news/13-suspicious-accounts-totalling-17-billion-since-2021/#:~:text=22/12/2025.%20According%20to%20a%20report%20in%20the,of%20a%202023%20settlement%20with%20the%20U.S.. #Crypto #CryptoCurrencies #Regulations #BankingLaw #Binance #USGov #CryptoCrime #MoneyLaundering #KYC #OFAC #Zhao
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This is old news - but worth repeating, as evidence of the crypto wild wild west!
Binance failed to police customer accounts executing suspicious transactions after it's s Nov 2023, settlement with the US Government for violations of sanctions and Bank Secrecy Laws.
Some accounts moved eight or nine figure sums, with a total of $144M in suspicious transfers. The operator of four cryptocurrency wallets involved has a history of transferring illicit funds for Hezbollah, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Assad regime in Syria. https://www.comsuregroup.com/news/13-suspicious-accounts-totalling-17-billion-since-2021/#:~:text=22/12/2025.%20According%20to%20a%20report%20in%20the,of%20a%202023%20settlement%20with%20the%20U.S.. #Crypto #CryptoCurrencies #Regulations #BankingLaw #Binance #USGov #CryptoCrime #MoneyLaundering #KYC #OFAC #Zhao
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This is old news - but worth repeating, as evidence of the crypto wild wild west!
Binance failed to police customer accounts executing suspicious transactions after it's s Nov 2023, settlement with the US Government for violations of sanctions and Bank Secrecy Laws.
Some accounts moved eight or nine figure sums, with a total of $144M in suspicious transfers. The operator of four cryptocurrency wallets involved has a history of transferring illicit funds for Hezbollah, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Assad regime in Syria. https://www.comsuregroup.com/news/13-suspicious-accounts-totalling-17-billion-since-2021/#:~:text=22/12/2025.%20According%20to%20a%20report%20in%20the,of%20a%202023%20settlement%20with%20the%20U.S.. #Crypto #CryptoCurrencies #Regulations #BankingLaw #Binance #USGov #CryptoCrime #MoneyLaundering #KYC #OFAC #Zhao
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International arrest tied to crypto malware.
A KMSAuto-based clipper malware campaign infected 2.8M systems and stole ~$1.2M by hijacking crypto wallet addresses.
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International arrest tied to crypto malware.
A KMSAuto-based clipper malware campaign infected 2.8M systems and stole ~$1.2M by hijacking crypto wallet addresses.