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New Elliptic research uncovers the true scale of cross-chain crime, as North Korean hackers and criminals adopt new crypto laundering tactics.
Cross-chain crime is accelerating faster than predicted, with $7 billion worth of illicit or high-risk funds laundered through cross-chain and cross-asset services
LONDON and NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Elliptic, the global leader in blockchain analytics solutions, today released its 2023 edition of the landmark report, ‘The State of Cross-chain Crime’.
The report reveals that $7 billion of illicit or high risk funds has been laundered through cross-chain and cross-asset services, with North Korean hackers, the Lazarus Group, responsible for $900 million of cross-chain crime.
In the first edition of this report, published in October 2022, Elliptic found that $4.1 billion of illicit or high-risk funds had been laundered through decentralized exchanges, cross-chain bridges and coin swap services up to, and including, July 2022. At that time, the company predicted that this figure would rise to $6.5 billion by the end of 2023 and $10.5 billion by 2025.
Using new research methodologies empowered by Elliptic’s Holistic blockchain analytics, the report uncovers the true scale of cross-chain crime, including:
- Cross-chain and cross-asset services have been used to launder $7 billion worth of illicit or high-risk funds up to and including July 2023. $2.7 billion has been laundered through cross-chain crime between July 2022 – July 2023.
- Sanctioned and terrorist entities now hold over 80 different assets across more than 26 blockchains.
- The Lazarus Group is singularly the largest source of all illicit funds laundered through cross-chain bridges and the third largest source of all cross-chain crime overall, having laundered over $900 million through cross-chain methods.
- Criminals are using more complex cross-chain methods – such as derivatives trading and limit orders – to obfuscate their laundering activities.
“Over the past decade, Elliptic has helped to mitigate risk and bring transparency to blockchains by identifying and tracking illicit activities within the crypto ecosystem,” said Dr. Tom Robinson, Co-founder and Chief Scientist at Elliptic. “Now, with the innovative insights from our Holistic blockchain analytics capabilities released last year, we’ve seen that cross-chain crime continues to grow, as bad actors continue to exploit services such as decentralized exchanges (DEXs), cross-chain bridges, and coin swap services.”
For more information on the findings of the report, please contact the Elliptic team.
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About Elliptic
Elliptic is the global leader in cryptoasset risk management for crypto businesses, governments, and financial institutions worldwide.
Recognized as a WEF Technology Pioneer and backed by investors including J.P. Morgan, Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, SBI Group, and Santander Innoventures, Elliptic has assessed risk on transactions worth several trillion dollars, uncovering activities related to money laundering, terrorist fundraising, fraud, and other financial crimes.
Elliptic is headquartered in London with offices in New York, Singapore, and Tokyo. To learn more, visit www.elliptic.co.
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Institutions Have Doubled their Bitcoin Allocations this Year, New Bybit Report Shows
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s third-largest crypto exchange by volume, has released new research offering analysis of how traders adapt their strategies in fluctuating market conditions. “Navigating Bull and Bear Markets — A Dive Into Asset Allocation,” uses Bybit’s proprietary data and is the first initiated by a crypto exchange.
The report provides a detailed examination of asset allocation strategies employed by different cohorts — institutions, VIPs, and retail traders — especially in the volatile market environment since December 2022.
Key findings include:
- Institutional Investors: Predominantly holding 45% in stablecoins, 35% in Bitcoin, and 15% in Ether, institutions emphasize liquidity and strategic diversification. Notably, their Bitcoin holdings nearly doubled in the first three quarters of 2023.
- Ether Trends: A decline in institutional interest in Ether has been noted, although upcoming market developments, like the rumored BlackRock spot Ether ETF, could shift the trend.
- Retail Trader Behavior: Retail traders are observed to hold more stablecoins, suggesting a more cautious allocation to riskier assets compared to traditional finance norms.
- Altcoin Investments: Both retail and VIP traders show higher altcoin holdings than institutional investors, although these remain a minor part of total portfolios, indicating caution, perhaps due to a hangover from the recent bear market.
“This report is a testament to Bybit’s commitment to empowering our users with actionable insights,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO. “Understanding how different market participants navigate the complexities of bull and bear markets is crucial. We believe this research will not only enlighten our traders but also contribute to the broader crypto community’s understanding of market dynamics.”
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About Bybit
Bybit is a top-three cryptocurrency exchange by volume with 20 million users established in 2018. It offers a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
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Set Sail on a Crypto Voyage: Bybit Announces ByBUIDLERs Cruise Contest to Dubai in Partnership with Sea Summit
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s third-largest crypto exchange by volume, is excited to announce the ByBUIDLERs Cruise Contest, an extraordinary opportunity for crypto enthusiasts in India. This contest offers a chance to win a luxurious 10-day cruise from Mumbai to Dubai, coupled with an exciting Sea Summit experience and a visit to Bybit’s Dubai office.
Introducing ByBUIDLERs
ByBUIDLERs is Bybit’s initiative that combines grassroots enthusiasm with the thrilling world of cryptocurrency. Designed for crypto aficionados, the program invites participants to engage with the community, create compelling content, and contribute to Bybit’s growth and outreach.
Participation Steps
- Enlist as a ByBUIDLER: To join, provide your name, email, and social media profile link. Express in 100 words your excitement about becoming a ByBUIDLER via our Google form.
- Take the Bybit 5th Anniversary Personality Quiz: Complete the personality quiz and share your results on social media, highlighting how your personality influences your crypto journey.
- Participants must post their entries before December 6th, tagging @Bybit and @TheSeaSummit, using the hashtags #ByBUIDLERcruisetrip and #High5Bybit.
Rewards
The top five most creative ByBUIDLERs, judged by their engagement and creativity, will embark on the Sea Summit 10-day luxury cruise, setting sail from Mumbai to Dubai. The cruise is also a crypto summit where winners will meet leaders in crypto, participate in educational events, and attend themed party nights.
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About Bybit
Bybit is a top-three cryptocurrency exchange by volume with 20 million users established in 2018. It offers a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
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Bitget Wallet Integrates TON Mainnet, Prepares for TON and Telegram-Based Innovative Products
Bitget Wallet Integrates TON Mainnet, Prepares for TON and Telegram-Based Innovative Products
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The leading Web3 trading wallet, Bitget Wallet (formerly known as BitKeep Wallet), now supports TON (The Open Network). TON, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, was initially designed by the Telegram team and later advanced by the community.
The TON integration allows users to add the TON network with a single click, manage assets, and perform on-chain transactions. Looking ahead, Bitget Wallet plans to further expand its services to include support for TON ecosystem DApps, token trading, and candlestick chart features. Additionally, Bitget Wallet is set to launch innovative products and services based on TON and Telegram, such as the Telegram Red Packet feature.
TON, with its Telegram-originated blockchain solution, is designed for high scalability, targeting millions of transactions per second (TPS) to serve Telegram’s extensive user base. This performance capability positions TON as a pivotal player in the evolving digital landscape. By building a Web3 ecosystem within Telegram, TON is committed to bridging Web2 and Web3, promoting the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies and decentralized technologies.
Bitget Wallet’s support for TON reflects a recognition of its innovation and anticipation of Telegram’s user base venturing into Web3. This aligns with Bitget Wallet’s ongoing commitment to providing convenient, user-friendly product experiences and opening the doors to Web3 for its users.
To date, Bitget Wallet has served over 12 million users worldwide, becoming one of the most popular crypto hot wallets globally, with its app ranking fourth in global downloads in October. The integration with the TON mainnet is also expected to enhance the liquidity and user base of the TON network.
About Bitget Wallet (Web3 trading wallet)
Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet stands as Asia’s largest and global frontrunner among all-in-one Web3 trading wallets. We offer a comprehensive range of on-chain products and DeFi services to our users, including wallet functionality, Swap feature, NFT trading, DApp browsing, MPC Wallet and more.
With a 5-year legacy, Bitget Wallet has garnered acclaim from over 12 million users worldwide and has secured partnerships with prominent industry leaders including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Polygon, Solana, Base, and others. This success stems from our commitment to consistently delivering secure and convenient products and services.
In March 2023, Bitget, a leading crypto derivatives trading platform made a substantial $30 million investment in BitKeep, acquiring a controlling stake. Following this strategic move, BitKeep underwent a transformative and strategic brand evolution in August, officially rebranding itself as Bitget Wallet.
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