Canada’s financial regulators have imposed a historic $176 million fine on the cryptocurrency platform Cryptomus for failing to report suspicious transactions linked to serious crimes such as child sexual abuse material, fraud, and ransomware payments. The action follows an investigation revealing that Cryptomus facilitated numerous cybercrime services and was connected to a network of shadowy money service businesses operating under false pretenses in Canada.

North Korea is reportedly targeting cryptocurrency job seekers to distribute malware designed to steal passwords. These cyber operations aim to exploit the growing interest in crypto jobs, leveraging social engineering tactics to infect potential candidates' devices. The initiative reflects North Korea's ongoing efforts to fund its regime through cybercrime activities.

Founders of the Samourai Wallet cryptocurrency mixer, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, have pleaded guilty to laundering over $200 million for cybercriminals. They face significant fines and potential prison sentences as part of their plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice.

The U.S. government has seized approximately $774 million in cryptocurrency linked to North Korean cybercriminal activities. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the funding of illicit activities supported by the North Korean regime, particularly through hacking and ransomware schemes.

The U.S. Department of Justice has seized approximately $2.8 million in cryptocurrency believed to be linked to the Zeppelin ransomware group, which has been responsible for multiple high-profile cyberattacks. This operation highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat ransomware and cybercrime, particularly by targeting the financial gains of such criminal organizations.

Federal authorities have seized a significant portion of the Bidencash carding market, which involved illicit profits generated through cryptocurrency transactions. The operation targeted a network engaged in the trafficking of stolen financial data, leading to substantial financial recoveries for victims of cybercrime.