- ZachXBT identified insider involvement in $140M theft, criticizing Circle’s collaboration.
- $30-40M of stolen funds converted to crypto assets.
- $5M in crypto assets frozen across various platforms.
The theft involved insider João Nazareno Roque, who sold login credentials, and ZachXBT, an on-chain investigator providing public updates. The conversion of fiat to crypto assets revealed potential security gaps in digital exchanges.
Hackers exploited insider access, affecting Brazilian banks and utilizing platforms like Tether and Binance. ZachXBT’s criticisms of Circle reflect tensions in crypto oversight.
The hack stresses increased scrutiny of infrastructure providers like C&M Software and emphasizes the risks associated with crypto laundering and OTC markets.
Historically, insider-enabled hacks have targeted financial institutions, often involving rapid crypto laundering. “A similar scope and method were referenced in my commentary, emphasizing insider collusion and fast crypto laundering—a persistent pattern in crypto-linked financial crime.”
ZachXBT’s findings, combined with police actions, revealed the latent security concerns and potential necessity for increased regulatory measures in preventing similar incidents.
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