Rumors Swirl As North Korea’s ETH Transfer To BlackRock Via Tornado Cash Sparks Speculation
Summary
North Korean hackers linked to Ethereum exploit via Tornado Cash. Alleged transfer of 1 ETH to BlackRock raises concerns. Tornado Cash faced legal action from US Treasury in 2022. Chainalysis reported North Korean hackers using Tornado Cash to launder $12 million worth of stolen Ethereum. Lazarus Group briefly shifted focus after sanctions but returned to Tornado Cash. BlackRock has not responded. Ethereum rebounded to $3,511 after decline.
