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US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy

US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy

March 2026 Treasury report draws new line between crypto privacy and crypto crime.

Cardano founder renews call for ‘verified tweets’ after social media hack

Cardano founder renews call for ‘verified tweets’ after social media hack

Hoskinson advocates for biometric authentication and public-key cryptography to enhance social media security.

Australia intensifies crypto ATM oversight to curb money laundering risks

Australia intensifies crypto ATM oversight to curb money laundering risks

AUSTRAC task force targets non-compliant crypto ATMs to combat criminal exploitation.

North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto

North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto

North Korean IT operatives use sophisticated AI and malware tactics to fund state nuclear arsenal and evade sanctions.

Crypto losses hit second-lowest level of $71 million in November 2024

Crypto losses hit second-lowest level of $71 million in November 2024

DeFi dominates November as centralized platforms remain top targets for 2024 crypto losses

XT Exchange assures users after $1.7 million asset theft disrupts services

XT Exchange assures users after $1.7 million asset theft disrupts services

Technical team conducts urgent investigation while XT assures user assets remain secure amid asset transfer incident.

Blockchain security firm warns of AI code poisoning risk after OpenAI’s ChatGPT recommends scam API

Blockchain security firm warns of AI code poisoning risk after OpenAI’s ChatGPT recommends scam API

Blockchain security experts warn that the risk of AI poisoning has emerged, threatening trust in AI technologies.

South Korea links major crypto heist to North Korea, recovers Bitcoin

South Korea links major crypto heist to North Korea, recovers Bitcoin

South Korea's success in reclaiming stolen crypto marks a breakthrough in combatting North Korean cybercrime.

FTX co-founder Gary Wang sentenced to ‘time served’ as FTX criminal cases end

FTX co-founder Gary Wang sentenced to ‘time served’ as FTX criminal cases end

Judge grants leniency to Gary Wang after his key role in exposing FTX's misuse of funds.

Switzerland regulator warns of rising crypto money laundering risks

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Crypto phishing scam nets $129 million in USDT then funds mysteriously return

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Delhi police arrest key suspect in $235 million WazirX crypto breach

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South Korean police arrest YouTuber, 11 others in $231M crypto fraud case

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