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Analytics Firm Elliptic Says RenBridge Was Used to Help Launder $540M of Illicit Crypto Funds

Around a third of the sum laundered with the help of the cross-chain bridge is believed to be proceeds from ransomware attacks by North Korean hackers, according to Elliptic.

Elliptic says RenBridge was used to launder $540 million in illicit funds. (Charlie Green/Unsplash)

Tech

Harmony Horizon Exploit Linked to North Korea, $10M Bounty Offered

The blockchain's develops now have a "global manhunt" to track down the attackers.

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Finance

North Korean Hacking Group Behind $100M Horizon Bridge Hack: Report

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has traced the hack back to the Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored North Korean hacking organization.

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Finance

What Happened to the $3.5B Terra Reserve?

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic follows the money to major exchanges Gemini and Binance.

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Videos

Elliptic Executive: Russia Evading Sanctions With Crypto Is an ‘Overblown Concern’

David Carlisle, Elliptic director of policy and regulatory affairs, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss how his firm is tracking the crypto donations to Ukraine and where the $60 million in crypto donations is being allocated.

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US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack

Federal officials seized some $3.6 billion worth of bitcoin tied to the 2016 hack of the crypto exchange Bitfinex, also arresting two individuals tied to the case who appeared in court Tuesday.

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Bitcoin Adoption Among Far-Right Extremists Leaves Its Mark on the Blockchain

Blockchain sleuthing firm Elliptic has been tracking numerical hate signals left by alt-right groups.

Elliptic has mapped bitcoin transactions with the "1448" hallmarks of alt-right hate groups. (Elliptic)

Videos

Bitcoin Adoption Among Far-Right Extremists Leaves Its Mark on the Blockchain

According to cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic, bitcoin as a means of payment among far-right extremists is growing in popularity, which is tracking traces left on the blockchain by such groups. "The Hash" squad discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications of bitcoin in politics.

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Finance

UK Regtech Firm ComplyAdvantage Adds Elliptic to Its Crypto Compliance Suite

ComplyAdvantage is already working with crypto firms like Paxos and Gemini, but mainly on the fiat AML side of things.

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Finance

Almost $7M in Bitcoin Held by Colonial Pipeline Attacker Is on the Move

Elliptic has linked the activity to ransomware group REvil, with which DarkSide has close ties, being hacked and forced offline by a U.S. government-led operation.

The DOJ tied a Latvian national for alleged participation in a cybercrime group.

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