This is important because cryptocurrency and blockchain often intersect with some of the more nefarious corners of our online lives. A big recent bust by India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) underscores this grim reality. Code-named “Operation MELON,” this high-stakes probe resulted in a surprising breakthrough. Our agents were able to...
The darknet lies deep within the underbelly of the internet, acting as an underground exchange for all manners of illegal conduct. Of these, drug trafficking is one of its most violent and horrible trades. A few months ago, Indian authorities scored a huge win, busting an elaborate darknet drug syndicate...
G7 leaders should be preparing for an equally important discussion next month in Canada. They’ll discuss North Korea’s increasing cyber operations and recent crypto heists. This new deliberation further underscores increasing international concerns raised by Pyongyang’s increasing engagement in cyber-enabled theft. Their continued actions are damaging financial stability and cybersecurity...
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recently dismantled a significant cargo theft operation, recovering nearly $4 million in stolen goods. Among the other devices that were recovered were Bitcoin mining machines worth a whopping $2.7 million. This event has reverberated throughout the entire crypto industry. Most importantly, it raises immediate...
