Lazarus Group's Laundering Techniques Shift After Mixer Sanctions
Analysts say the group is adapting to a constricted laundering environment.
Following a series of US Treasury sanctions targeting popular cryptocurrency mixers, the Lazarus Group has visibly adapted its laundering playbook, on-chain analysts say, increasingly relying on cross-chain bridges, peer-to-peer over-the-counter networks, and on-chain swapping services. This piece reviews the latest tactical shifts and what they mean for compliance teams.
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