The national anti-organized crime prosecutor's investigation revealed that structured criminal networks are actively recruiting participants and systematically targeting the families of known cryptocurrency holders.
The IRS has paid the firm $130 million since 2018 to use its data analysis software to pore over financial records for investigative purposes, according to public records detailing Palantir's IRS contract.
Kash Patel, confirmed as FBI Director in February 2025, has personal holdings in Bitcoin ETFs and Bitcoin miner Core Scientific, indicating a vested interest in the cryptocurrency sector.
Morpheus, a new malware identified by Osservatorio Nessuno, masquerades as a phone updating app and is capable of stealing a broad range of data from an intended target's device.
The French case illustrates how attackers used a fake police raid and violence to force a Bitcoin transfer worth $1 million, bypassing encryption entirely by compelling the victim to authorize the transaction.