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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has accused Circle of profiting from transactions linked to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group. The accusation follows a delayed response by Circle in blacklisting funds associated with the group. ZachXBT criticized Circle's platform-wide failure in combatin...
Circle has been accused of profiting from transactions with the Lazarus Group, with allegations of delayed blacklisting of funds. The Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax was hacked, resulting in a $20 million theft, leading stablecoin issuers to blacklist the funds. Investigations reveal a trend of laundering stolen funds through stablecoins, with concerns rising over stablecoin regulation and anti-money laundering efforts.
The Lazarus Group, known for stealing $3 billion from the digital currency industry, is implicated in these events, sparking concerns about funding North Korea's regime. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT accused Circle of profiting from transactions linked to the group and criticized their failure in combating money laundering.
Circle's delayed response to blacklisting funds associated with the Lazarus Group has generated criticism, raising questions about the company's integrity and profit-driven motives. Concerns about stablecoin regulation and anti-money laundering efforts are intensifying amidst these events.
The broader implications involve the potential use of stolen funds to support North Korea-backed weapons development by the Lazarus Group. These developments highlight the challenges and risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions and their broader impact on international security and financial systems.
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Sun Communities Inc
Industry: Real Estate & Construction
Sector: Real Estate Investment Trusts
Market Cap: $19.13 billion
Stock Price: $283.81
Dividend Yield: 3.74%
P/E Ratio: 0.52
EPS: $25.99
Beta: 0.0199
Volume: 3,211,100,000
Short Ratio: 140
ROE: -41.7%
Revenue Per Share: $0.003
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Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets a range of disposable protective garments, infection control, and construction products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Markham, Canada.
Sector: LIFE SCIENCES
Industry: ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES
Market Cap: 63355000
Current Price: 13.83
Dividend Yield: None
P/E Ratio: 0.41
EPS: 5.33
Beta: 0.0771
Volume: 61090000
Avg. Volume: 16.75
EPS Growth: 0.545
Revenue Growth: 0.011