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.