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Tether Blacklisting, One Year Later: Is the Freeze Window Any Safer?

Freezing USDT requires several signatures from Tether’s multisig, and the pending transaction is public — the target can see it coming. A year on, Tether executes faster, yet six times more USDT moved out of targeted addresses before the freeze.

Silent Hackers: How Triple-A "Legally" Lost $ 9 Million

An attacker gained control over Triple-A's wallets and withdrew $ 9 million through transactions that looked legitimate. Here is how it happened and where the funds went.

How a Hacker Stole $3.9 Million From B2 Using a 'Master Key'

A hacker stole $3.9 million from B² Network using the project's upgrade 'master key.' BitOK analysts traced where the funds went.

$7.5M Déjà Vu:
Verus Bridge Drained Again

An attacker extracted $7.5 million from the Verus bridge using a fraudulent proof. It was the bridge's second exploit in two months. Here is how it happened.

The Perfect Heist: How AFX Bridge “Gave” Hackers $24 Million

Five of seven validator signatures “forced” AFX Bridge to release 24 million USDC in three minutes. A full breakdown of the attack and the flow of funds.

Stealing $1 Million Without a Hack: How 42DAO Was Drained

A false Bitcoin price sent 42DAO’s stablecoin down 99% and allowed an attacker to siphon off more than $1 million through indirect routes.

The $735,000 TeleSwap Hack No One Wants to Talk About

BitOK analysts investigated how $735,000 quietly disappeared from the TeleSwap cross-chain bridge—and where the funds went.

How the $1.65M Allbridge Hack Unfolded

BitOK analyzes the $1.65M Allbridge hack, explaining the exploit, flash loan mechanics, and where the stolen funds moved.

A $130M USDT Freeze Exposed the Structure of Iran's Crypto Reserves

The U.S. froze $130 million in USDT linked to Iran's central bank. BitOK analysts uncovered a two-tier storage system and fund routes.

What Links the Bybit, Kelp DAO, and Humanity Hacks

How stolen funds from Bybit, Kelp DAO, and Humanity Protocol moved through the same Bitcoin laundering infrastructure.

DSJ/BG Collapse: How a $ 150M Global AI Ponzi Was Exposed

Investigation into the $ 150M DSJ/BG scam: how one of the largest AI Ponzis fell and where the stolen millions are hidden.

Tracing Tether’s $344M Freeze: A Shadow Network Uncovered

Behind the record $344M USDT freeze: how a secret OTC hub moved billions for sanctioned entities and global scam centers.

BitOK has uncovered the movement of the stolen $13.1M from Grinex.

The funds were funneled through SunSwap, challenging the theory of an attack by foreign intelligence agencies.

How an Axe Beat the Blockchain: Crypto's Most Humiliating Theft

Armed robbers stole $ 23.6M in crypto from Soulcast co-founder. A breakdown of the laundering via DAI, Monero and Tornado Cash.

Hacked and Exposed: The Year's Largest Crypto Hacks

Discover the year’s biggest crypto hacks. Learn which platforms fell victim, how much was stolen, and critical security lessons for investors.

The Real Story of the Solv Protocol Hack

A breakdown of the Solv Protocol exploit: double mint mechanics, a layered laundering chain, and RailGun's autonomous rejection.

The Stain Epstein Left on Bitcoin and Crypto

How Epstein’s crimes and connections dragged Bitcoin and the crypto community into scandal, distrust, and lasting reputational damage.

How Stablecoins Help Sanctioned States Bypass Restrictions

How stablecoins help Iran, Venezuela, and Russia bypass sanctions, sustain payments, and adapt financial systems amid global restrictions.

Why Iran Is Unlikely to Sell Weapons for Cryptocurrency

An expert analysis by BitOK on why Iran’s proposal to sell weapons for cryptocurrency is unlikely to succeed, examining sanctions law, stablecoin freezing risks, political pressure, and on-chain exposure.

When Trust Fails Through Compromised Code

A detailed breakdown of the Trust Wallet exploit that led to $ 7M in stolen assets, highlighting on-chain tracing and exchange exposure.

Tether’s $45 million USDT freeze in October 2025 stands as the largest Tether’s enforcement action of the year. BitOK’s investigation reveals advanced laundering tactics, intricate fraud schemes, and emphasizes the growing need for stronger collaboration between law enforcement and the digital asset industry to combat crypto-related financial crime.

The largest Tether freeze of 2025

What is the actual cost and meaning of crypto and fintech partnerships with Formula One. Discover BitOK’s exclusive analysis of crypto collaborations in F1, including unique cost estimations of sponsorship deals.

Crypto sponsorship in Formula 1: Full research and insights

How Tether’s blacklisting mechanism can be exploited, allowing malicious actors to withdraw funds before freezes take effect.

How Tether’s Blacklisting Mechanism Allowed Offenders to Retain $ 50 Million?

From Bitcoin’s pseudonymity to de-anonymization techniques and privacy-enhancing tools.

Blockchain Anonymity: Myth or Reality?

Explore how KYT evolved, why it matters for both businesses and users, how it differs from KYC/AML

What is KYT in Crypto?

Discover how AML checks work and why they’re essential for both individuals and businesses

What are AML checks and why do individuals and businesses need them?

Which blockchains do scammers prefer and why?

Scamchains: The Most Popular Blockchains for Scammers?

OXFUN faces a liquidity crisis and scrutiny after freezing a $1 million withdrawal, raising concerns about its solvency and transparency.

OXFUN Under Scrutiny: Liquidity Crisis and Frozen Withdrawals

Discover the varied transaction types within blockchain!

Types and Characteristics of Transactions in Blockchain Networks

Preparing the crypto business for new regulations!

SEC Boosts Cryptocurrency Oversight in 2024. What to expect and how to prepare?

Analytical report by BitOK

Losses from crypto incidents in Q4 2023 dropped by 70%

BitOK team briefly explains the essential points and the core ideas presented in the document

BitOK's take on IMF and FSB policies for crypto-assets

Investigation of the Heco Bridge Exploit

BitOK has traced the whereabouts of crypto stolen from Heco Bridge

BitOK Analytical Report

BitOK corrects Russian Central Bank data on the decline in Russian’s cryptocurrency activity

Top Crypto Hacks in November 2023

BitOK Analytical Report

Why Binance Is Facing the Largest Fine in Crypto Industry History

The BitOK team delves into the details of the accusations against the cryptocurrency exchange

New SpaceX Giveaway: BitOK Exposes Scammers Who Raised $165,000 in Crypto Through Fake Donations

The scammers set live YouTube streams, featuring a deepfake Elon Musk, and promised participants a 200% return on сrypto donations.

How North Korea's Lazarus Group laundered over $110 million in crypto using cross-chain bridges

BitOK analysts investigate CoinEx and Stake.com incidents

Cryptocurrency Theft of $150 Million: BitOK Exposes Bitmama

BitOK analysts investigated addresses linked to Bitmama

Market Report January 2023

New market report from the BitOK team for January 2023

Market Report December 2022

New market report from the BitOK team for December 2022

Analytics report
Nov 2022

New analytical report from the BitOK team for November 2022

Analytics report
Oct - Nov 2022

New analytics report from BitOK team!