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Story: ZachXBT Freezes $7M in $330M Bitcoin Theft Case

By James Thorp

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In one of the most significant thefts in recent cryptocurrency history, blockchain investigator ZachXBT and a team of collaborators have managed to freeze over $7 million worth…

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The theft, which occurred on April 28, quickly drew the attention of ZachXBT, a well-known figure in the crypto industry for his tireless work exposing scams and tracking stolen…

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While recovering $7 million is a positive step, more than $300 million in stolen Bitcoin remains missing.

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The attack appears to have been executed using classic social engineering tactics. In this case, the perpetrators manipulated the victim or third parties to gain access to…

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Two primary suspects have been identified in the ongoing investigation. One, known by aliases “Nina” or “Mo,” is alleged to be a Somalian national operating a call scam center…

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Binance's involvement in the operation to freeze some of the funds is particularly notable. The exchange has become increasingly proactive in collaborating with investigators to…

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The crypto community has reacted strongly to the news. Many experts argue that this case should serve as a wake-up call to both investors and platforms about the importance of…

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Despite freezing a portion of the funds, the investigation is far from over. ZachXBT and his partners continue to monitor wallets, analyze blockchain data, and collaborate with…

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Nonetheless, this swift partial recovery is a rare bright spot in a story that otherwise highlights the dark side of digital finance.

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