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The russian Solaris platform was hacked by the Kraken trading platform, which also targets the russian-speaking audience. Kraken claims to have taken control of Solaris' infrastructure and Gitlab repository, as well as locking and emptying its crypto wallets.
Both platforms are linked to a Russian operator and both have about 25% market share of the total volume of drugs and weapons sold on the dark web.
It is known for certain that Solaris used the services of pro-Kremlin hackers Killnet, which launched DDoS attacks on Ukrainian and European government servers in 2022.
All Solaris clients are now automatically redirected to the Kraken website because the hackers not only took control of the code and wallets but also set up a redirect.
There are three things you can watch forever: fire burning, water falling, and Russians destroying each other.
It is still unknown what kind of Kraken it is. Maybe it's some of ours Heather Morgan, accused of crypto laundering, gets a new tech job
Imagine that you are facing a 25-year prison sentence for laundering crypto, and you are under 24-hour house arrest. Already terrified? No worries, it's not that bad. You can still get a good job. Heather Morgan is living proof of that since she officially returned to the tech industry. 
SEC charges Genesis and Gemini with violating the Securities Act
On January 12, the regulator published an indictment against crypto lender Genesis Global Capital and cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Trust. According to the SEC, companies illegally offered and sold securities through the Gemini Earn program. 
Genesis Global also failed to stay afloat and filed for bankruptcy.
It was reported that the exchange founders filed in the New York Southern District Court for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which provides for "sale, capital raise or reorganization of debt. That is, the exchange can still be saved, but with a different owner.
Genesis Trading owes creditors more than $3 billion. The company representatives claim that they have only $150 million in cash. The unknown trader made $55,000 on the RPL listing
Crypto exchange Binance has once again been accused of insider trading. Today, the platform announced the Rocket Pool (RPL) coin listing. Ten minutes before the official announcement, an unknown wallet bought 6,000 tokens worth $200,000. Following the listing announcement, the coin price pumped up amid the news. The profit totaled 25%, or $55,400 
Bitcoin inheritance: an interview with a licensed attorney
We all know a simple truth: who owns the key, owns the cryptocurrency. But what if the owner of the key changes for various reasons? How to inherit crypto or divide it during divorce without breaking the law? How cryptocurrencies are seized in Ukraine? 
Manage risks, do not rush, and other tips for crypto traders
While trading cryptocurrencies does not endanger your life (aside from the possibility of pulling out your hair), there is a chance that you will make costly mistakes. Therefore, you should arm yourself with knowledge before entering the market. 
