Operation Catalyst: Interpol’s Landmark Crackdown on Crypto-Linked Terror Financing in Africa
Interpol’s Operation Catalyst exposed a $260 million network of crypto-linked terror and fraud cases across six African nations. The multinational sweep shows how blockchain forensics are reshaping anti-terror enforcement and digital finance oversight.
North Korean Hackers Use Blockchain to Hide Crypto-Stealing Malware
Google’s Mandiant team has revealed that North Korean hackers are using blockchain smart contracts to hide crypto-stealing malware EtherHiding in a first-of-its-kind nation-state campaign.
Shuffle.com Confirms User Data Leak After Partner Breach — Wallets Remain Secure
Shuffle.com confirmed a user data breach linked to third-party provider Fast Track. Exposed records involve contact and engagement data; crypto wallets and balances remain secure. The platform launched a security audit and urges users to stay alert for phishing and verify communications through official channels.
UK Bitcoin Seizure Puts $7B Question to Courts and Markets
The UK holds 61,000 seized Bitcoin, worth $7B, in its biggest crypto case. Courts must now decide whether the assets go to victims, the Treasury, or sale.
SBI Crypto Hack: $21M Theft Tied to Lazarus Group and Tornado Cash Laundering
SBI Crypto confirmed a $21M theft routed through Tornado Cash, with analysts pointing to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The breach raises the risk profile for Japan’s crypto sector and intensifies global scrutiny of mixers and cross-border laundering tactics.
