The users of the largest known child sex abuse site in history thought their bitcoins were untraceable. They couldn’t have been more wrong.
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Shutdown of Russia’s Hydra Market Disrupts a Crypto-Crime ATM
More than just a market for illegal drugs, the dark-web site allowed criminals to launder or cash out hundreds of millions in stolen cryptocurrencies.
Blockchains Have a ‘Bridge’ Problem, and Hackers Know It
Blockchain bridges are a crucial piece of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, which makes them prime targets for attacks.
Fake Cops Scammed Apple and Meta to Get User Data
Plus: Lapsus$ teens hit with charges, Wyze’s security screwup, and Russia’s cyber rampage.
So, You Want to Start a DAO
This week, we walk through what it takes to make your own Web3 decentralized autonomous organization. (Yes, there are tokens.)
Katie Haun Launches a Crypto Fund—and Makes Her Web3 Pitch
The new fund, Haun Ventures, has everything: NFTs, celebrities, and a former federal prosecutor who wants to take the Web3 world by storm.
Conti Leak: A Ransomware Gang’s Chats Expose Its Crypto Plans
Leaked files from cybercrime group Conti show it started building a crypto payment platform, a social network—and even had plans for a casino.
