Overall, Chainalysis says illicit activity in cryptocurrency remains a small share of total volume at less than 1 percent.
February 17, 2023Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic found a trail of transactions linking sanctioned crypto mixer Blender to a new mixing service that was launched in October.
February 17, 2023A UN report says North Korea stole more crypto in 2022 than in any previous year, using cyber techniques that have grown in sophistication.
February 14, 2023The sanctions came hours after South Korea and the US released a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing the threat posed by North Korean ransomware actors.
February 13, 2023The FBI was able to freeze a portion of the stolen funds, in coordination with some virtual asset service providers.
January 30, 2023The sanctions were imposed in response to recent ballistic missile tests, including one that had enough range to reach the US mainland.
December 5, 2022The August designation did not connect Tornado Cash to North Korea’s nuclear programme.
November 10, 2022An advisory calls on crypto firms to strengthen their security controls, and implement staff and user training programmes.
October 20, 2022Think tank Coin Center argues that the Tornado Cash sanctions harm US citizens and their ability to transact privately using the Ethereum network.
October 14, 2022US persons may request a specific licence from OFAC to complete transactions involving sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash.
September 19, 2022