Following the spending of 50 bitcoins from 2010 on June 15, after more than 12 years of dormancy, approximately 11 days later, another group of dormant wallets created in 2010 transferred 100 bitcoins worth just over $3 million for the first time in well over a decade. 2023 Records 8 Block Rewards From 2010 Spent,…
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Blockchain analytics company Elliptic said it’s going to use Openai’s Chatgpt to support its intelligence gathering and research. The AI-based language model will allow its experts to speed up and expand the analysis of new risks related to crypto assets. Blockchain Forensics Firm Elliptic to Employ Chatgpt London-headquartered Elliptic, a leader in blockchain analysis and…
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On May 22, 2023, a report released by the blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs delved into nearly 40 hacks and assaults on cryptocurrency projects within the first quarter, discovering a 70% decline in incidents over the previous three months. The study says the slowdown is probably temporary, with over half of the purloined funds being…
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Crystal Blockchain, a company that provides blockchain data and analytics, published a study covering security breaches, fraud, and scams related to cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (defi). According to the study, approximately $16.7 billion in crypto assets have been stolen since 2011. Last year, Crystal’s intelligence team documented 199 incidents resulting in the theft of $4.17…
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Major crypto exchanges have failed to prevent sanctioned Russian banks and traders from transacting, according to a blockchain forensics report. At least two established coin trading platforms continue to allow Russians to use their bank cards in peer-to-peer deals, the analysis shows. It also highlights an increased Russian interest in tether. Russian Traders Still Using…
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While the number of ransomware hits may not have decreased significantly, the revenue from such attacks has fallen sharply last year, according to Chainalysis. The blockchain forensics firm believes that to a large extent the trend can be attributed to more of the targeted organizations refusing to pay the perpetrators. Chainalysis Registers Significant Decline in…
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The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has set out to teach law enforcement officers in Uzbekistan how to conduct crypto and dark web investigations. The regional body recently organized a training course for employees of the country’s security agencies in Tashkent. Uzbekistan Police and Security Agents Attend OSCE Course on Cryptocurrencies Representatives…
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Crypto value received in Afghanistan surged in the wake of the Taliban seizing power in August 2021, but crypto markets have flat lined under the regime. The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has had a “massive chilling effect” on the local cryptocurrency market, bringing it to an effective “standstill,” according to a recent report. Blockchain analytics…
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New report by Nansen delves into the distribution of staked ETH, respective holders and possible ramifications as The Merge looms. A report from blockchain analytics platform Nansen highlights five entities that hold 64% of staked Ether (ETH) ahead of Ethereum’s highly anticipated Merge with the Beacon chain. Ethereum’s shift from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake is set…
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Attackers who hijacked Curve Finance’s landing page moved quickly to convert stolen funds to various tokens through different exchanges, wallets and mixers. Decentralized finance protocols continue to be targeted by hackers, with Curve Finance becoming the latest platform to be compromised after a domain name system (DNS) hijacking incident. The automated market maker warned users…
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