Crypto Mixer

Highlights: U.S. authorities finalized the forfeiture of more than $400 million tied to Helix. DOJ confirmed Helix processed 354,468 Bitcoin between 2014 and 2017. A federal court order on January 21 legally transferred seized assets to the government. On January […]

Highlights: Elliptic said hackers of the Bybit exchange may use mixers to launder $1.4B stolen crypto.  Lazarus Group follows a distinct laundering pattern, starting with exchanging stolen tokens for ETH. Elliptic reports Lazarus is now in the “second stage,” layering […]

Highlights: Harmon ran Helix from 2014 to 2017, laundering over 350,000 BTC for criminals. Judge Howell granted leniency due to Harmon’s cooperation and Helix’s shutdown before his arrest. U.S. government cracks down on crypto mixers, sentencing Roman Sterlingov to 12.5 […]

Highlights: Roman Sterlingov received a 12.5-year sentence for running the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog. Bitcoin Fog laundered $400 million, aiding criminal activities like drug trafficking and identity theft. Sterlingov was ordered to forfeit $395 million, including Bitcoin assets and seized […]