Crypto Exploitation Tactics Evolve as Stolen Ledger Funds Move to USDD to Bypass Tether Freezes
October 10, 2026
Attackers linked to the Ledger exploit converted $2 million in stolen USDT into USDD via Tron's Peg Stability Module, bypassing $10 million in asset freezes executed by centralized issuer Tether.
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US Moves to Seize $61 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Iranian Oil Sales to China
September 15, 2026
U.S. federal prosecutors have filed a legal claim to seize $61 million in cryptocurrency, alleging the digital assets represent proceeds from illicit Iranian petroleum sales to buyers in China.
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Blockstream Rejects Extortion Effort as Attackers Hold Nearly 600 Bitcoin
September 13, 2026
Blockstream has rejected a ransom demand after hackers stole nearly 600 BTC. The Bitcoin infrastructure firm is partnering with law enforcement and forensic specialists to recover the funds.
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Inside the $250 Million Crypto Heist: How High-Tech Theft Funded Extravagant Luxury
September 11, 2026
A $250 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme led to an extravagant spending spree on mansions, Lamborghinis, and designer goods before federal investigators used blockchain forensics to trace the illicit funds.
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