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Blockchain investigators have unveiled an individual associated with a cryptocurrency laundering scheme. The culprit has been selling stolen tokens from high-profile exchange hacks at discounted prices. 
A recent exposé revealed that an individual, operating through Telegram, has been linked to a cryptocurrency laundering operation. 
Blockchain analytics investigators from Match Systems identified this individual, who allegedly has been selling stolen tokens from recent high-profile exchange hacks at discounted prices, according to <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/exclusive-hackers-selling-stolen-tokens-coinex-stake" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cointelegraph</a>. 
The tokens are believed to be sourced from the breaches of CoinEx and Stake exchanges. The investigators made contact with this individual on Telegram and were able to confirm their control over an address containing over $6 million worth of cryptocurrencies​. 
The trading of these ill-gotten assets was facilitated through a specially created Telegram bot, offering a 3% discount off the market price of the tokens. 
This individual has also been associated with previous sales totaling $6 million, notably in TRON tokens, and the latest offering includes a staggering $50 million worth of TRX, ETH, and BSC tokens. 
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Though the individual’s precise location remains undisclosed, it’s been narrowed down to the European time zone based on the timing of conversations and some received screenshots. Bitcoin (BTC) is the accepted mode of payment for these discounted stolen tokens​. 
The narrative around cryptocurrency-related crimes in 2023 is evolving, with a notable rise in stolen funds transactions. Despite a general fall in other categories of cryptocurrency-related crimes, transactions involving stolen funds rose by 7% year-over-year, with the downturn in the market cited as a possible catalyst​. 
This operation underlines the urgency for robust security measures within the crypto space, especially as the tactics employed by cybercriminals grow more sophisticated. 
The breaches at CoinEx and Stake, along with the subsequent laundering operation, reveal a pattern of exploiting mathematical vulnerabilities and social engineering as key attack vectors, contrasting with previous tactics by notorious hacking groups like Lazarus. 
These incidents showcase a shift from using platforms like Tornado Cash for laundering to newer protocols like Sinbad and Wasabi, indicating an adaptation to the evolving blockchain security landscape​.

Crypto launderer selling $50M in stolen tokens through Telegram Bot

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