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The Heist Behind a Policy First

North Korea laundered over $20.5 million through the Blender.io mixer after stealing over $600 million from a game’s owner.

Crypto Mixers and Sanctions: Technology, Security, and Priv‍

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A New Line Drawn

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Blender.io—the first time it acted against a mixer. Security tightened as some criminals still bypass measures.

Crypto Mixers and Sanctions: Technology, Security, and Priv‍

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