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- 1Bitget hack launderers stuck on XRP swaps, says ZachXBT●Bitget hack money laundering hits a snag as alleged launderers plead for help over stuck XRP swaps, says ZachXBT. Here i
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT reports that individuals allegedly laundering funds stolen in the Bitget exchange hack are struggling to move the money, reportedly pleading for help after their XRP swaps got stuck. The episode highlights how quickly stolen crypto can hit technical roadblocks, with observers tracking the funds across chains including THORChain and Bitcoin as forensic analysis continues.
- 2Converting Bitcoin to Ethereum remains a messy process, critics say▼It's 11pm and you're staring at a hardware wallet holding 0.8 BTC in cold storage, wanting some of it in Ethereum. Simpl
A security commentator is highlighting the awkward reality of swapping small amounts of bitcoin for ether from self-custody. Holding roughly 0.8 BTC on a hardware wallet, the writer notes, leaves few clean options: exchanges require handing over custody, while decentralised routes like cross-chain bridges and ThorChain carry their own trust and security questions. The post points to a review of ThorChain's approach to sovereign yield and liquidity, framing cross-chain swaps as a persistent weak spot for users who want to keep control of their keys.