Cybercrime
South Korea has extradited a 29‑year‑old Lithuanian accused of using malware to alter crypto wallet addresses and steal about ₩1.7 billion (~$1.8M). Authorities say the suspect redirected victims' transfers to wallets he controlled.
An Elliptic investigation says Telegram now hosts the largest-known crypto black market, with Chinese-language users moving roughly $2 billion in transactions each month. Easy access, rapid relaunch of banned channels and active Chinese-language moderation have replaced the technical hurdles that once defined darknet crime.
The FBI has confiscated more than $2.4 million in Bitcoin from a member of the Chaos ransomware group, marking a significant victory in the fight against cybercrime. The seizure highlights the challenges cybercriminals face despite using cryptocurrencies for anonymity.
U.S. authorities are intensifying efforts to stop North Korea from funding its nuclear weapons program through stolen cryptocurrencies, targeting the notorious Lazarus Group and related money laundering operations.