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North Korean hackers launder $242 million of Binance loot via Tron as FBI presses THORChain: analyst
Chainalysis-style tracing shows Binance hack funds moved via Tron bridges Relay, THORChain, Chainflip and Symbiosis, with the FBI pressing THORChain.
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THORChain Restarts Most Swaps, With 14 Nodes Yet to Upgrade
THORChain restarted most swaps, but 14 nodes have not upgraded and Cosmos Hub, BNB Chain and Solana still have restrictions.
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THORChain Keeps ZEC Swaps Halted After Bug Triggers Vault Slash
A THORChain bug slashed about 140 RUNE from 18 node accounts, and ZEC swaps stay halted until the v3.21 fix.
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THORChain Restarts Most Swaps After Analyst Said Operators Would Expect North Korea to Launder
THORChain restarted most swaps while an analyst warned operators would knowingly enable North Korean laundering of stolen funds.
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THORChain Co-Founder Cites Public Data After FBI Binance Blocking Appeal
THORChain's co-founder uses public data to answer an FBI appeal that named THORNode operators, arguing the protocol's broad halt controls also hit unrelated users.
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THORChain Swaps Remain Paused on 12 Chains After Reported Refund Error
THORChain swaps stay paused on 12 chains after a reported refund error, while outbound signing continues on most affected chains.
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THORChain Targets Rujira Restart With v3.21 Exploit Fix
THORChain plans a v3.21 upgrade around Oct. 23 to fix an exploit and restart Rujira, with a proposed 24-hour liquidation grace period for borrowers.
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THORChain Fees Rebound but Remain 84% Below September Surge
THORChain fees rebounded but remain 84% below the September surge, with a 91% plunge in early October.