Elliptic, a research firm, has traced stolen assets worth $400 million from the now-defunct FTX crypto exchange to Russia-based cybercriminal groups. The attackers used RenBridge to move 65,000 ETH to the Bitcoin blockchain and employed a blockchain-based tool called a mixer to cover their tracks. However, at least $4 million of these assets made their way to various exchanges, hinting at a possible cash-out attempt. Elliptic's analysis suggests a Russian connection, as a significant portion of the stolen assets merged with funds linked to Russian criminal syndicates.
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