Category: Blockchain Security & Hacks
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Inside a Sandwich Attack: Lessons From the $7.5 Million Heist Against JaredfromSubway.eth
In a dramatic reversal of fortune within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, the most notorious and successful "sandwich" trading bot on the Ethereum blockchain, known by the ENS name JaredfromSubway.eth, fell victim to a highly sophisticated exploit over the weekend. The bot, which has earned tens of millions of dollars by front-running and back-running retail…
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Where crypto fits in the FATF’s new public-private partnership report
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog for money laundering and terrorist financing, released a comprehensive report in July 2026 detailing the current state and future trajectory of global public-private partnerships (PPPs). These arrangements, which serve as the primary conduits through which governments and the private sector exchange information to dismantle financial crime…
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Thailand’s Strategic Roadmap for Digital Asset Integration: A Deep Dive into the SEC’s 2026-2028 Framework for Capital Market Transformation
The Kingdom of Thailand has reached a pivotal juncture in its financial evolution, transitioning from a cautious observer of the digital asset space to a proactive architect of its future. While many nations remain mired in the preliminary stages of regulatory debate, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved decisively toward the practical…
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The Evolution of Blockchain Intelligence and the Crucial Role of Ground Truth in Global Crypto Compliance
The inherent transparency of blockchain technology has long been touted as its greatest strength, offering a permanent and immutable ledger of every transaction ever conducted on public networks. However, for financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies, this transparency is often a double-edged sword; while every movement of value is visible on a block…
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Behind the FBI case against Huione: the $134 billion marketplace and money laundering operation exposed by Elliptic
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has successfully seized the backend infrastructure and cloud computing accounts used by subsidiaries of the Huione Group, a prominent Cambodian conglomerate now identified as a central node in a global network of money laundering and cyber-enabled fraud. This enforcement action marks a significant escalation in the international effort to…
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Hong Kong Digital Asset Hub Scales Through Regulatory Clarity and Institutional Tokenization Initiatives
The financial landscape of Hong Kong is currently undergoing a structural transformation as its cryptocurrency and digital asset regulations move from theoretical frameworks into a high-growth operational phase. Following years of deliberate policy formulation, the city-state has established itself as one of the most sophisticated jurisdictions for virtual assets globally, shifting the industry conversation from…
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The High Stakes of Blockchain Data Quality: A Guide to Evaluating Analytics Providers in an Era of Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny
Blockchain analytics tools have evolved from niche forensic utilities into the primary intelligence infrastructure for compliance teams, financial regulators, and global law enforcement agencies. These professionals rely on sophisticated data to uncover illicit activities, prioritize high-stakes investigations, support enforcement actions, and hold bad actors accountable in an increasingly complex digital asset ecosystem. However, the efficacy…
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Navigating the Regulatory Labyrinth of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Compliance and Risk Management
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the global financial sector has catalyzed a profound shift in how institutions manage risk, compliance, and anti-money laundering (AML) protocols. At the recent Point Zero Forum in Zurich, a premier gathering of central bankers, regulators, and industry leaders, the discourse centered on a critical tension: the desire…
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Chainalysis Announces Full Support for Robinhood Chain to Enhance Security and Compliance in On-Chain Financial Services
Chainalysis, the global leader in blockchain data and analytics, has officially announced the integration of full support for Robinhood Chain, a permissionless Layer 2 (L2) network specifically engineered to facilitate on-chain financial services and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). This strategic partnership aims to provide the necessary compliance and security infrastructure for a network…
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US Treasury Expands Sanctions Against ISIS-K and Brazilian PCC Syndicate Targeting Cryptocurrency Financial Networks
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a significant expansion of its sanctions regime on July 1, 2026, targeting the financial infrastructure of the Islamic State’s Khorasan province (ISIS-K) and the Brazilian criminal organization Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). This latest regulatory action involves the designation of 134…
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