Crypto Laundering News & Updates

An illustration of a hacker figure engaged in crypto laundering after the Radiant Capital exploit, using a Tornado Cash mixer.

Radiant Capital Exploit: Hacker’s Audacious ETH Purchases After $61.4M Laundering

September 17, 2025 coinpulse_staff

The crypto world watches closely. A hacker linked to the Radiant Capital exploit continues their audacious activities. Recent reports indicate further Ethereum purchases. This comes after a massive $61.4 million laundering operation. The incident raises significant questions about DeFi security and regulatory challenges. Unpacking the Radiant Capital Exploit The Radiant Capital exploit shook the decentralized […]

A complex digital network showing the flow of crypto laundering through cross-chain swaps, highlighting the challenge of tracking illicit funds.

Alarming Surge: Crypto Laundering Via Cross-chain Swaps Soars 211%

August 20, 2025 coinpulse_staff

The world of cryptocurrency, celebrated for its innovation and decentralization, faces a formidable challenge: the escalating tide of crypto laundering. A recent report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, as highlighted by Cointelegraph, reveals a truly alarming trend. The use of cross-chain swaps for illicit financial activities has not just risen, but soared by an astounding […]

Tech executive sentenced for crypto laundering scheme involving Bitcoin

Shocking Crypto Laundering Scheme: Tech Executive Gets 14 Years for $19.5M Fraud

August 9, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a shocking turn of events, a Beijing court has sentenced a tech executive to 14 years in prison for orchestrating a $19.5 million crypto laundering scheme. This case highlights the dark side of cryptocurrency and the lengths criminals will go to exploit the system. How the Crypto Laundering Scheme Worked The scheme involved a […]

Ethereum Tornado Cash trial courtroom scene with developer Roman Storm

Ethereum Showdown: Jury Decides Fate of Tornado Cash Developer in High-Stakes Crypto Laundering Case

August 8, 2025 coinpulse_staff

The crypto world is watching closely as a jury prepares to decide whether Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm can be held liable for crypto laundering. This landmark Ethereum case could redefine legal boundaries for decentralized finance. What’s at Stake in the Tornado Cash Trial? The trial centers on whether developers should be responsible for how […]

Beijing court delivers verdict on $19.5M crypto laundering case involving Bitcoin

Shocking Crypto Laundering Scheme: Beijing Court Jails Ex-Tech Executive for 14.5 Years Over $19.5M Fraud

August 7, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a shocking turn of events, a Beijing court has sentenced a former tech executive to 14.5 years in prison for orchestrating a massive $19.5 million crypto laundering scheme. This case highlights the growing risks of cryptocurrency-related financial crimes and the sophisticated methods criminals use to exploit digital assets. The $19.5M Crypto Laundering Scheme Uncovered […]

Huione Pay USDT transactions flow through Telegram amid crypto laundering concerns

Shocking: Huione Pay Facilitates $100B USDT Transactions Amid Crypto Laundering Allegations

July 31, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a startling revelation, Huione Pay, a Telegram-based marketplace, has processed over $100 billion in USDT transactions in just 18 months. Blockchain security firm SlowMist reports $50 billion in deposits and $50 billion in withdrawals, raising serious concerns about illicit activities in the crypto space. Huione Pay’s Massive USDT Transactions Under Scrutiny SlowMist’s findings highlight […]

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DOJ Unveils Massive $530M Crypto Laundering Scheme by Russian National

July 26, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a significant move that underscores the global crackdown on illicit financial activities, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unveiled a massive indictment against a Russian national, Iurii Gugnin. He stands accused of orchestrating a staggering $530 million crypto laundering operation, alongside widespread sanctions evasion. This case sends a clear message: the digital realm […]

Bitrue Hacker’s Desperate Move: $16M Laundered Via Tornado Cash

June 12, 2025 coinpulse_staff

News from the world of on-chain investigation reveals a significant development regarding the **Bitrue hacker**. It appears the individual responsible for the April 2023 exploit, which resulted in a $23 million crypto loss for the Bitrue exchange, is actively engaged in **crypto laundering** using the controversial mixer service, **Tornado Cash**. This activity highlights the ongoing […]

Shocking Elliptic Report Exposes Xinbi’s $8.4 Billion Crypto Laundering Operation

May 14, 2025 coinpulse_staff

Imagine a single online entity facilitating billions of dollars in illicit financial activity. That’s the alarming picture painted by a recent Elliptic report concerning the online marketplace known as Xinbi Guarantee. According to the blockchain security firm Elliptic, Xinbi has been implicated in a staggering $8.4 billion worth of crypto laundering, primarily utilizing the stablecoin […]

Shocking UN Report: Crime Syndicates Weaponize Stablecoins for Billion-Dollar Crypto Laundering

April 22, 2025 coinpulse_staff

Hold onto your hats, crypto enthusiasts! A recent United Nations report has dropped a bombshell, revealing a disturbing trend: organized crime groups in Southeast Asia are leveraging the very technology we love – blockchain and cryptocurrencies – to launder billions of illicit funds. Specifically, they are creating their own stablecoins and exchanges to bypass traditional […]

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