North Korean hackers stole $1.3B in crypto in 2024 — Chainalysis
Hackers connected to the reclusive nation whose entities are often targeted by US sanctions reportedly doubled the amount of crypto they stole in 2023. Go to Source
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Bitfinex hacker speaks out after sentencing
Ilya Lichtenstein urged his social media followers not to blame his wife — also implicated in money laundering — for the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Go to Source
Alleged SEC hacker allowed to travel for the holidays
A federal judge has given Eric Council Jr., who pleaded not guilty to compromising the SEC’s X account, permission to travel to North Carolina between Dec. 23 and Dec. 29. Go to Source
South Korean prosecutors seek 6 months for lawmaker who allegedly hid crypto
National Assembly member Kim Nam-kuk left South Korea’s Democratic Party in 2023 after allegations of cashing out $4 million in crypto holdings. Go to Source
Judge cancels ex-Celsius exec sentencing after Alex Mashinsky plea deal
Former Celsius chief revenue officer Roni Cohen-Pavon pleaded guilty to US criminal charges in 2023 and has been allowed to travel to Israel on bail. Go to Source
IcomTech promoter sentenced to 10 years in prison
The judge ordered David Brend to report to a federal prison in Florida by Dec. 16 to serve his 120-month sentence. Go to Source
Alex Mashinsky to plead guilty to two charges in plea deal
US authorities charged the former Celsius CEO with seven felony counts related to fraud and misleading users after reaching a “non-prosecution agreement” with the company in 2023. Go to Source
Changpeng Zhao says he ‘wouldn’t mind a pardon’ from Donald Trump
The former Binance CEO already pleaded guilty to one felony charge and served four months in prison, but receiving a presidential pardon could present certain opportunities. Go to Source
US Attorney behind Sam Bankman-Fried case will resign on Dec. 13
Deputy US Attorney Edward Y. Kim will serve as the acting head for the Southern District of New York until the Senate confirms one of Donald Trump’s nominees. Go to Source
Final FTX exec to be sentenced on Nov. 20 — What should users expect?
Three of the five individuals indicted in the FTX case have been sent to prison, while one was given time served. Go to Source
