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FBI's Blockchain Analysis Cracks Murder-for-Hire Case
The FBI successfully unraveled a murder-for-hire plot using blockchain analysis, revealing crucial evidence and leading to the arrest of Ron Ilg, according to Chainalysis.
FBI's Virtual Assets Unit: A Strategic Frontline Against Cryptocurrency Crime
The FBI's Virtual Assets Unit, led by Patrick Wyman, combats crypto crime by unifying expertise and innovative strategies, showcasing the agency's proactive approach to digital currency challenges.
FBI's Evolving Role in Combatting Crypto Crime and National Security Threats
FBI Deputy Assistant Director James Barnacle discusses the agency's evolving strategies to combat crypto crime, ransomware, and national security threats alongside Chainalysis Co-founder Jonathan Levin.
Chainalysis and FBI Collaborate to Freeze Ransom in Caesars Casino Cyberattack
Chainalysis tools aided the FBI in tracing and freezing millions from the Caesars Casino ransomware attack, highlighting blockchain's role in modern cybercrime enforcement.
Avraham Eisenberg, Mango Markets Exploiter, Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Avraham Eisenberg, convicted of fraud and market manipulation in a $110 million Mango Markets heist, has been charged with possession of child pornography after discovering explicit images of minors on his electronic devices.
UK's NCA Announces Disruption of World's Most Harmful Cyber Crime Group, LockBit
UK's NCA launched "Operation Cronos" against LockBit, a global cyber crime syndicate, resulting in significant disruptions and the seizure of servers, cryptocurrency accounts, and decryption keys.
FBI Monitors North Korea's Lazarus Group in Major Cryptocurrency Heist
The FBI is monitoring cryptocurrency theft by DPRK's TraderTraitor-affiliated actors, including Lazarus Group and APT38. The agency suspects the DPRK might liquidate over $40 million worth of bitcoin. The FBI advises companies to scrutinize blockchain data and remain cautious about transactions associated with these addresses.
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as NFT Developers to Target Internet Users
The FBI warns of NFT scams by criminals posing as developers, amid growing concerns over various fraudulent activities in the NFT space.
Binance CEO denies FBI "shot" rumor
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has denied rumors that he was "shot" by the FBI, which were "spread widely" on a Chinese messaging platform. CZ took the opportunity to reiterate the close working relationship between Binance and the FBI, and emphasized the importance of ignoring fake news and distractions.
FBI seizes $100,000 in cryptocurrency and NFTs
The FBI confiscated the property in October 2022 for violating "federal law," with the NFTs valued over $100,000.