Latest from Anna Baydakova
DeFi Has Become Crypto Crime’s Main Arena, Crystal Blockchain Says
Hackers and scammers have shifted from breaching centralizing entities to exploiting decentralized projects, according to a new report.
US Calls Off Extradition Request for BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik
U.S. authorities still want to try Vinnik, but his lawyer said they carried out a legal maneuver to keep him in prison longer and eventually get him to the U.S.
Russian Activists Turn to Crypto for Donations to Aid Ukraine Refugees
“For Russian citizens, sending money to help Ukrainians might not be safe” through the banking system, says one volunteer.
Ukraine Seizes Assets From OTC Crypto Brokers for Working With Russians
The Prosecutor General's office said it confiscated $1.7 million in fiat and almost a ton of silver.
Gold-Backed Stablecoin Can Help Russia Circumvent Sanctions, Government-Owned Bank Suggests
The U.S. wouldn't be able to touch a “crypto-golden” ruble, VEB bank researchers say.
Where the Coins Go: Inside Ukraine’s $135M Wartime Fundraise
In Ukraine, crypto from around the world turns into bulletproof vests, drones and first aid kits. The country’s fundraisers explain how it works.
Crypto's One Unassailable Use Case: Helping Human Rights Activists
The Oslo Freedom Forum was heavy on bitcoin and stablecoin discussions, underscoring that this technology is a tool for political dissidents, not just a get-rich-quick scheme.
Ransomware Gang Extorted 725 BTC in One Attack, On-Chain Sleuths Find
The infamous Conti ring’s internal messages, leaked in February, served as a jumping-off point for a new transaction analysis by Crystal Blockchain.
