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Billions in BTC remain locked in abandoned wallets. See how KYT tools could detect dormant wallet activity, uncover high-risk behavior, and help regulators manage one of crypto’s largest hidden risks.

New U.S. sanctions validate Nominis’ early warnings on North Korea’s evolving cyber tactics. Our transaction monitoring exposed DPRK-linked wallet networks behind major crypto thefts, laundering schemes, and state-funded IT operations.

In late August 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) quietly dropped a bombshell. In an advisory on Foreign Boards of Trade (FBOTs), the agency clarified that offshore exchanges can legally open their doors to U.S. users, if they register and meet stringent oversight standards. For years, many believed that U.S. participation in global crypto derivatives markets was a dead end. Overnight, that perception has changed.

The open-source JavaScript ecosystem NPM has recently been hit by a major supply-chain hack. A phishing campaign against an NPM maintainer gave attackers access to popular libraries, including Chalk, Strip-ansi and debug-js; packages that are downloaded billions of times a month. Malicious code was inserted into these dependencies, turning them into vehicles for a crypto-clipper, which is a type of malware designed to silently swap wallet addresses during crypto transactions, potentially redirecting funds to the attacker.

In late July 2025, a defining moment hit the crypto privacy space. William Lonergan Hill and Keonne Rodriguez, the founders of Samourai Wallet, a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet known for its privacy features, pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.

In a landmark move that may reshape the future of political fundraising in the UK, Reform UK announced it will begin accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as donations.

In a significant shift with potentially global implications, Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has set a deadline for crypto firms incorporated in the country, but servicing overseas clients.

On June 18, Iran’s largest Crypto Exchange, Nobitex, suffered a major cyberattack that has since sent shockwaves through the blockchain ecosystem. The breach, which hacktivist group ‘Predatory Sparrow’ (Gonjeshke Darande) has claimed responsibility for, saw the unauthorized outflow of almost $90 million, mostly in USDT on Tron, from Nobitex’s Hot Wallets.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s op-ed in The Washington Post advocated for the tokenisation of private company shares, aiming to democratise access to early-stage investments. T

In May 2025, Coinbase - the largest US cryptocurrency exchange, found itself as the target of a major cyber attack.

The cryptocurrency space has long been associated with innovation, decentralisation and volatility, with the absence of traditional oversight.

A growing wave of homebuyers is bypassing credit checks, income verification, and traditional mortgage paperwork in favour of something radically different: using cryptocurrency as collateral to buy real estate.

Blockchain technology is set to revolutionize the gaming industry by reshaping how developers and players engage with gaming ecosystems. Its integration introduces innovative ways to enhance ownership, security, and monetization within virtual worlds.

As a compliance company, Nominis has shared plenty to our website and LinkedIn community discussing our thoughts on the incident itself, the roles of crypto gangs, such as Lazarus Group, who committed the Bybit attack, and how these hacks can be prevented in future

Criminal organizations are increasingly leveraging the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency markets to evade detection by Chinese and international authorities. They utilize digital currencies to launder proceeds from illicit activities such as drug trafficking and illegal gambling. Additionally, they orchestrate investment scams that promise substantial returns, thereby defrauding investors within the cryptocurrency sector. The Lazarus Group and co-conspirators A significant example of this i

Despite the growing influence of cryptocurrencies, major international banks and financial institutions continue to play an integral role in facilitating money laundering activities.

Cryptocurrency shell companies are established to obscure the identity of their owners and facilitate illicit activities within the crypto industry.

As Donald Trump returns to the political spotlight with his re-inauguration to office, the cryptocurrency industry appears to be bracing for the growing national interest in blockchain innovation, while also remaining somewhat skeptical about changes the new administration may have in store for them.

Dormant crypto wallets, often called hibernated wallets, are those that remain unused for extended periods, typically six months or more.

Polkadot, developed by Ethereum co-founder Dr. Gavin Wood, has emerged as a leader in the blockchain ecosystem by addressing critical challenges like scalability, interoperability, and compliance. By integrating cutting-edge AML tools and CTF insights, Polkadot sets a new standard for secure, compliant, and scalable blockchain networks

Stablecoins have become essential in the cryptocurrency world, providing a much-needed buffer against the volatility of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Explore how reputation impacts crypto markets through real industry examples, and learn to build lasting trust in digital asset trading.