From Syria to Nigeria: how ISIS uses cryptocurrency, and where Bitcoin Xchange comes in

Jun 24, 2026

From Syria to Nigeria: how ISIS uses cryptocurrency, and where Bitcoin Xchange comes in

The blockchain has helped uncover the ties between cryptocurrency fundraising campaigns, exchangers in Syria, and intermediaries in several countries around the world. A telltale pattern has emerged in which the same addresses were used across multiple donation drives at once

UK sanctions on HTX and A7: a step-by-step OFSI compliance guide

Jun 19, 2026

UK sanctions on HTX and A7: a step-by-step OFSI compliance guide

The A7 network, which British authorities say took in around $838 million after the shutdown of Garantex, has become one of the main targets of the new sanctions package. We look at why these restrictions could affect not only crypto exchanges, but also traditional financial institutions around the world.

How Garantex helped create a shadow crypto network for sanctions evasion

Jun 1, 2026

How Garantex helped create a shadow crypto network for sanctions evasion

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on a range of crypto exchanges, banks, and companies that authorities believe helped facilitate transactions supporting the Russian economy. The investigation reveals how, within months of the collapse of one major platform, a new network of financial routes emerged to take its place.

Hacker drains $660,000 from Polymarket's internal wallet

May 22, 2026

Hacker drains $660,000 from Polymarket's internal wallet

The company is linking the incident to a compromised private key on a service wallet, rather than a smart contract exploit

Bitget awarded the best projects by women entrepreneurs as part of the global Blockchain4Her program.

Apr 22, 2026

Bitget awarded the best projects by women entrepreneurs as part of the global Blockchain4Her program.

Five projects reached the finals and received prizes and support for further development.

Coinone fined $3.5 million for AML violations in South Korea

Apr 14, 2026

Coinone fined $3.5 million for AML violations in South Korea

The new measures aim to enhance transparency and prevent money laundering.

How Iran Is Making Money With Crypto: The Strait of Hormuz Payment Scheme

Apr 10, 2026

How Iran Is Making Money With Crypto: The Strait of Hormuz Payment Scheme

The payment system operates outside the U.S. banking system and is nearly impossible to block. This marks the first time a nation-state is using cryptocurrency as a strategic government revenue tool

Bybit prevents fake deposit attacks worth over 1 billion DOT

Apr 8, 2026

Bybit prevents fake deposit attacks worth over 1 billion DOT

All attacks were neutralized in real time.

GOTBIT, Vortex, and Antier: How Major Market Makers Ended Up Behind Bars

Apr 6, 2026

GOTBIT, Vortex, and Antier: How Major Market Makers Ended Up Behind Bars

Undercover agents ordered token “promotion” services themselves—and received a detailed breakdown of the scheme. Every transaction was recorded on the blockchain, allowing investigators to fully reconstruct the fraud.

Why Uranium Finance collapsed and where the $54 million went

Apr 1, 2026

Why Uranium Finance collapsed and where the $54 million went

American citizen Jonathan Spalletta managed to exploit Uranium Finance twice, stealing millions in crypto. He used clever “zero-value” transaction tricks and even negotiated a bounty to cover up part of the theft.

Circle and Tether freeze $2.49M tied to Iran’s Wallex exchange

Mar 25, 2026

Circle and Tether freeze $2.49M tied to Iran’s Wallex exchange

The move is part of tighter enforcement of international sanctions.

Why Bybit is blocking Russian users: causes and the role of compliance

Mar 20, 2026

Why Bybit is blocking Russian users: causes and the role of compliance

As Bybit returns to Western markets, users are facing unexpected restrictions. We uncover the hidden processes inside the exchange’s compliance system