Dogecoin Faces Security Crisis

狗狗幣面臨安全危機

A critical vulnerability in the Dogecoin (DOGE) network was exploited, leading to a 69% crash in its active nodes. Andreas Kohl, co-founder of the Bitcoin sidechain Sequentia, claimed responsibility for the exploit, revealing that he utilized an obsolete laptop in El Salvador to execute the attack.

狗狗幣 (DOGE) 網路中的一個嚴重漏洞被利用，導致其活動節點崩潰 69%。比特幣側鏈 Sequentia 聯合創始人 Andreas Kohl 聲稱對攻擊負責，並透露他使用薩爾瓦多的一台過時筆記型電腦來執行攻擊。

Prior to the incident, Blockchair data indicated 647 active Dogecoin nodes. Post-exploit, the number plummeted to 315.

事件發生前，Blockchair 數據顯示有 647 個活躍狗狗幣節點。漏洞利用後，數字驟降至 315。

Kohl attributed the attack to a vulnerability identified by researcher Tobias Ruck. The exploit, dubbed "DogeReaper," was unveiled by the "Department Of DOGE Efficiency" on X on December 4th. The account described the vulnerability as a potent tool capable of remotely crashing any Dogecoin node.

Kohl 將這次攻擊歸因於研究員 Tobias Ruck 發現的漏洞。該漏洞被稱為“DogeReaper”，由“DOGE 效率部”於 12 月 4 日在 X 上公佈。該帳戶將該漏洞描述為能夠遠端破壞任何狗狗幣節點的強大工具。

They drew parallels to the fictional "Death Note" from Japanese manga, where inscribing a name in the notebook results in a heart attack-induced demise. Similarly, the DogeReaper exploit enables attackers to target a node's address, causing it to crash due to a segmentation fault.

他們將其與日本漫畫中虛構的「死亡筆記」進行了類比，在筆記本上寫下一個名字會導致心臟病發作而死亡。同樣，DogeReaper 漏洞使攻擊者能夠瞄準節點的位址，導致節點因分段錯誤而崩潰。

Segmentation faults occur when a program attempts to access unauthorized memory, prompting the operating system to terminate the program for security reasons. With Dogecoin nodes being publicly identifiable, the exploit posed a significant threat to the network. The account cautioned that a malicious actor could potentially cripple the entire Dogecoin network for days, suspending transactions and block production.

當程式試圖存取未經授權的記憶體時，就會出現分段錯誤，促使作業系統出於安全原因終止該程式。由於狗狗幣節點可公開識別，該漏洞對網路構成了重大威脅。該帳戶警告說，惡意行為者可能會導致整個狗狗幣網路癱瘓數天，從而暫停交易和區塊生產。

Despite the vulnerability's potential severity, Coinbase deemed its impact low and awarded Ruck a $200 bounty for reporting the issue.

儘管該漏洞可能很嚴重，但 Coinbase 認為其影響較小，並為報告該問題的 Ruck 獎勵 200 美元。

Australia Proposes Stricter Crypto Oversight

澳洲提議更嚴格的加密貨幣監管

Australia has taken a proactive stance in safeguarding its citizens against crypto-related crimes. It has proposed stricter Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) rules to enhance oversight of the cryptocurrency industry and combat financial crimes.

澳洲採取了積極主動的立場，保護其公民免受加密相關犯罪的侵害。它提出了更嚴格的反洗錢和反恐融資（AML/CTF）規則，以加強對加密貨幣行業的監管並打擊金融犯罪。

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC) introduced the draft rules following recent amendments to the AML/CTF Act passed by parliament in November. These changes aim to close regulatory gaps, increase oversight of high-risk sectors, enhance customer due diligence (CDD) measures, and enforce stricter reporting and compliance requirements for businesses.

澳洲交易報告和分析中心 (AUSTRAC) 在議會於 11 月通過《反洗錢/反恐怖主義融資法案》最新修正案後推出了規則草案。這些變化旨在縮小監管差距，加強對高風險產業的監管，加強客戶盡職調查（CDD）措施，並對企業實施更嚴格的報告和合規要求。

The proposed reforms extend regulatory oversight to sectors deemed high-risk, such as cryptocurrency exchanges, legal services, and real estate businesses. Businesses will be required to implement stricter CDD processes, monitor suspicious transactions, and ensure transparency in cross-border asset transfers. Additionally, the framework mandates adherence to the Travel Rule for international transactions, requiring detailed information on the origin and destination of transfers.

擬議的改革將監管範圍擴大到被視為高風險的行業，例如加密貨幣交易所、法律服務和房地產業務。企業將被要求實施更嚴格的客戶盡職調查流程，監控可疑交易，並確保跨國資產轉移的透明度。此外，該框架還要求遵守國際交易的旅行規則，要求提供有關轉移的出發地和目的地的詳細資訊。

Another goal of the proposal is to reduce compliance burdens by introducing an outcomes-based compliance model. This approach allows businesses to tailor compliance efforts to their size, structure, and risk profile while maintaining stringent standards. The draft framework retains necessary exemptions from the previous regime through the AML/CTF General Rule 2025 and the AML/CTF (Exemptions) Rule 2007, while eliminating outdated requirements.

該提案的另一個目標是透過引入基於結果的合規模型來減輕合規負擔。這種方法讓企業可以根據其規模、結構和風險狀況量身訂做合規工作，同時保持嚴格的標準。該框架草案透過 2025 年 AML/CTF 一般規則和 2007 年 AML/CTF（豁免）規則保留了對先前製度的必要豁免，同時消除了過時的要求。

AUSTRAC has invited stakeholders, including financial institutions, legal practitioners, and crypto exchanges, to provide feedback on the draft rules during the consultation period, which will be open from December 11th to February 14th, 2025.

AUSTRAC 已邀請包括金融機構、法律從業人員和加密貨幣交易所在內的利害關係人在諮詢期間內就規則草案提供回饋，諮詢期間將於 2025 年 12 月 11 日至 2025 年 2 月 14 日開放。

Australia's commitment to consumer safety is further evidenced by AUSTRAC's launch of a task force on December 6th to ensure compliance among crypto ATM providers. This is a significant step towards reducing the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency in the country.

AUSTRAC 於 12 月 6 日成立了一個特別工作小組，以確保加密 ATM 提供者的合規性，這進一步證明了澳洲對消費者安全的承諾。這是減少該國濫用加密貨幣犯罪行為的重要一步。

Kraken Australia Fined for Regulatory Breaches

Kraken Australia 因違反監管規定被罰款

Australia's Federal Court recently imposed an 8 million Australian dollar ($5.1 million) fine on Bit Trade, the Australian operator of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange. This action was the result of a successful legal action by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

澳洲聯邦法院最近對 Kraken 加密貨幣交易所的澳洲營運商 Bit Trade 處以 800 萬澳元（510 萬美元）罰款。此次訴訟是澳洲證券和投資委員會 (ASIC) 成功採取法律行動的結果。

Justice John Nicholas delivered the judgment on December 12th, ordering Bit Trade to pay the fine within 60 days and cover court costs. The penalty stems from Bit Trade's failure to meet design and distribution obligations and its operation as a credit facility without a proper license.

法官約翰·尼古拉斯 (John Nicholas) 於 12 月 12 日做出判決，命令 Bit Trade 在 60 天內支付罰款並支付法庭費用。處罰源於 Bit Trade 未能履行設計和分銷義務，以及在沒有適當許可的情況下作為信貸機構運營。

The fine significantly exceeded Bit Trade's proposed $2.5 million, which the court deemed inadequate. A Kraken spokesperson expressed disappointment with the ruling, arguing the need for clearer crypto-specific legislation in Australia to address regulatory uncertainties affecting investors and businesses. Kraken suggested the ruling could potentially hinder economic growth in Australia.

該罰款大大超過了 Bit Trade 提議的 250 萬美元，法院認為這筆金額不夠。 Kraken 發言人對裁決表示失望，認為澳洲需要製定更明確的加密貨幣特定立法，以解決影響投資者和企業的監管不確定性。 Kraken 表示，該裁決可能會阻礙澳洲的經濟成長。

The case centered on Bit Trade's offering of a "margin extension" product, which allowed users to trade crypto or fiat with leverage without the required target market determination (TMD). ASIC Chair Joe Longo criticized the absence of a TMD, emphasizing its importance in ensuring financial products are not inappropriately marketed to consumers. Longo revealed that over 1,100 Australians used the product, incurring over $7 million in fees and interest while losing more than $5 million collectively. One investor alone lost nearly $4 million.

該案件的重點是 Bit Trade 提供的「保證金擴展」產品，該產品允許用戶在沒有所需的目標市場確定（TMD）的情況下使用槓桿交易加密貨幣或法幣。 ASIC 主席 Joe Longo 批評 TMD 的缺失，強調其對於確保金融產品不會向消費者不當行銷的重要性。 Longo透露，超過1100名澳洲人使用了該產品，產生了超過700萬澳元的費用和利息，同時損失總計超過500萬澳元。光是一位投資者就損失了近 400 萬美元。

Justice Nicholas characterized Bit Trade's actions as serious violations driven by revenue maximization. He also noted that the margin extension was provided without regard to compliance with corporate laws until ASIC's intervention. Despite becoming aware of the need for a TMD, Bit Trade continued offering the product to retail clients without making the necessary adjustments.

法官尼古拉斯將 Bit Trade 的行為描述為以收入最大化為目的的嚴重違法行為。他也指出，在 ASIC 幹預之前，保證金延期的提供並未考慮是否遵守公司法。儘管意識到需要 TMD，Bit Trade 仍繼續向零售客戶提供該產品，而沒有做出必要的調整。

ASIC hailed the decision as a major milestone, marking the regulator's first penalty against a crypto entity for failing to have a TMD.

ASIC 稱讚這項決定是一個重要的里程碑，標誌著監管機構首次對未能擁有 TMD 的加密貨幣實體進行處罰。

Court Fines IcomTech Fraudsters

法院對 IcomTech 詐欺者處以罰款

A California court has also recently ordered five individuals involved in the IcomTech Ponzi scheme to pay over $5 million for fraud and misappropriation of funds. The default judgment found David Carmona, Juan Arellano Parra, Moses Valdez, and David Brend liable for violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations. Marco A. Ruiz Ochoa agreed to a consent order. The ruling stems from a May 2023 lawsuit by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

加州一家法院最近還命令參與 IcomTech 龐氏騙局的 5 名個人因欺詐和挪用資金而支付超過 500 萬美元的賠償金。缺席判決認定 David Carmona、Juan Arellano Parra、Moses Valdez 和 David Brend 對違反《商品交易法》和 CFTC 規定負有責任。 Marco A. Ruiz Ochoa 同意同意令。該裁決源自於商品期貨交易委員會 (CFTC) 2023 年 5 月提起的訴訟。

The scheme defrauded 190 victims in the United States and abroad, soliciting over $1 million by falsely claiming to invest in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies through a fake mining and trading platform. Instead, the perpetrators misappropriated approximately $8.4 million of the victims' funds by December 2022.

該計劃透過虛假挖礦和交易平台謊稱投資比特幣 (BTC) 和其他加密貨幣，詐騙了美國和海外的 190 名受害者，騙取了超過 100 萬美元。相反，到 2022 年 12 月，犯罪者挪用了受害者約 840 萬美元的資金。

Each of the four individuals was ordered to pay a $1 million civil monetary penalty, and along with Ochoa, approximately $1 million in restitution to victims, totaling over $5 million. All five individuals were permanently barred from registering with the CFTC or trading in CFTC-regulated markets.

四人均被命令支付 100 萬美元的民事罰款，並與奧喬亞一起向受害者賠償約 100 萬美元，總計超過 500 萬美元。所有五人均被永久禁止在 CFTC 註冊或在 CFTC 監管的市場進行交易。

The mastermind, Carmona, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in October for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Rodriguez, another key figure, was sentenced to eight years in late October, Brend received a 10-year sentence in December, and Ochoa was sentenced to five years in January.

主謀卡莫納於 10 月因串謀電信詐欺罪被判處 10 年監禁。另一位關鍵人物羅德里格斯於 10 月底被判處 8 年徒刑，布倫德於 12 月被判處 10 年徒刑，奧喬亞於 1 月被判處 5 年徒刑。

IcomTech operated between 2018 and 2019, promising investors 100% returns every six weeks. The perpetrators also hosted lavish expos in the U.S. and internationally, arriving in luxury cars and wearing high-end clothing to project success and attract unsuspecting investors.

IcomTech 在 2018 年至 2019 年間經營，承諾投資者每六週獲得 100% 的回報。肇事者還在美國和國際上舉辦了奢華的博覽會，乘坐豪華轎車並穿著高檔服裝來展示成功並吸引毫無戒心的投資者。