Dogecoin Faces Security Crisis

狗狗币面临安全危机

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.

狗狗币 (DOGE) 网络中的一个严重漏洞被利用，导致其活动节点崩溃 69%。比特币侧链 Sequentia 联合创始人 Andreas Kohl 声称对此次攻击负责，并透露他使用萨尔瓦多的一台过时笔记本电脑来执行攻击。

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

事件发生前，Blockchair 数据显示有 647 个活跃狗狗币节点。漏洞利用后，该数字骤降至 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 将这次攻击归因于研究员 Tobias Ruck 发现的漏洞。该漏洞被称为“DogeReaper”，由“DOGE 效率部”于 12 月 4 日在 X 上公布。该帐户将该漏洞描述为能够远程破坏任何狗狗币节点的强大工具。

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.

他们将其与日本漫画中虚构的“死亡笔记”进行了类比，在笔记本上写下一个名字会导致心脏病发作而死亡。同样，DogeReaper 漏洞使攻击者能够瞄准节点的地址，导致节点因分段错误而崩溃。

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.

当程序试图访问未经授权的内存时，就会出现分段错误，从而促使操作系统出于安全原因终止该程序。由于狗狗币节点可公开识别，该漏洞对网络构成了重大威胁。该帐户警告说，恶意行为者可能会导致整个狗狗币网络瘫痪数天，从而暂停交易和区块生产。

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

尽管该漏洞可能很严重，但 Coinbase 认为其影响较小，并为报告该问题的 Ruck 奖励 200 美元。

Australia Proposes Stricter Crypto Oversight

澳大利亚提议更严格的加密货币监管

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.

澳大利亚采取了积极主动的立场，保护其公民免受加密相关犯罪的侵害。它提出了更严格的反洗钱和反恐融资（AML/CTF）规则，以加强对加密货币行业的监管并打击金融犯罪。

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.

澳大利亚交易报告和分析中心 (AUSTRAC) 在议会于 11 月通过《反洗钱/反恐怖融资法案》最新修正案后推出了规则草案。这些变化旨在缩小监管差距，加强对高风险行业的监管，加强客户尽职调查（CDD）措施，并对企业实施更严格的报告和合规要求。

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.

拟议的改革将监管范围扩大到被视为高风险的行业，例如加密货币交易所、法律服务和房地产业务。企业将被要求实施更严格的客户尽职调查流程，监控可疑交易，并确保跨境资产转移的透明度。此外，该框架还要求遵守国际交易的旅行规则，要求提供有关转移的出发地和目的地的详细信息。

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.

该提案的另一个目标是通过引入基于结果的合规模型来减轻合规负担。这种方法允许企业根据其规模、结构和风险状况定制合规工作，同时保持严格的标准。该框架草案通过 2025 年 AML/CTF 一般规则和 2007 年 AML/CTF（豁免）规则保留了对先前制度的必要豁免，同时消除了过时的要求。

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 已邀请包括金融机构、法律从业者和加密货币交易所在内的利益相关者在咨询期内就规则草案提供反馈，咨询期将于 2025 年 12 月 11 日至 2025 年 2 月 14 日开放。

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 于 12 月 6 日成立了一个特别工作组，以确保加密 ATM 提供商的合规性，这进一步证明了澳大利亚对消费者安全的承诺。这是减少该国滥用加密货币犯罪行为的重要一步。

Kraken Australia Fined for Regulatory Breaches

Kraken Australia 因违反监管规定被罚款

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).

澳大利亚联邦法院最近对 Kraken 加密货币交易所的澳大利亚运营商 Bit Trade 处以 800 万澳元（510 万美元）罚款。此次诉讼是澳大利亚证券和投资委员会 (ASIC) 成功采取法律行动的结果。

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.

法官约翰·尼古拉斯 (John Nicholas) 于 12 月 12 日做出判决，命令 Bit Trade 在 60 天内支付罚款并支付法庭费用。处罚源于 Bit Trade 未能履行设计和分销义务，以及在没有适当许可的情况下作为信贷机构运营。

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.

该罚款大大超过了 Bit Trade 提议的 250 万美元，法院认为这一数额不够。 Kraken 发言人对裁决表示失望，认为澳大利亚需要制定更明确的加密货币特定立法，以解决影响投资者和企业的监管不确定性。 Kraken 表示，该裁决可能会阻碍澳大利亚的经济增长。

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.

该案件的重点是 Bit Trade 提供的“保证金扩展”产品，该产品允许用户在没有所需的目标市场确定（TMD）的情况下使用杠杆交易加密货币或法币。 ASIC 主席 Joe Longo 批评 TMD 的缺失，强调其对于确保金融产品不会向消费者进行不当营销的重要性。 Longo透露，超过1100名澳大利亚人使用了该产品，产生了超过700万澳元的费用和利息，同时损失总计超过500万澳元。仅一位投资者就损失了近 400 万美元。

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.

尼古拉斯法官将 Bit Trade 的行为描述为以收入最大化为目的的严重违法行为。他还指出，在 ASIC 干预之前，保证金延期的提供并未考虑是否遵守公司法。尽管意识到需要 TMD，Bit Trade 仍继续向零售客户提供该产品，而没有做出必要的调整。

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 称赞这一决定是一个重要的里程碑，标志着监管机构首次对未能拥有 TMD 的加密货币实体进行处罚。

Court Fines IcomTech Fraudsters

法院对 IcomTech 欺诈者处以罚款

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).

加州一家法院最近还命令参与 IcomTech 庞氏骗局的 5 名个人因欺诈和挪用资金而支付超过 500 万美元的赔偿金。缺席判决认定 David Carmona、Juan Arellano Parra、Moses Valdez 和 David Brend 对违反《商品交易法》和 CFTC 规定负有责任。 Marco A. Ruiz Ochoa 同意同意令。该裁决源于商品期货交易委员会 (CFTC) 2023 年 5 月提起的诉讼。

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.

该计划通过虚假挖矿和交易平台谎称投资比特币 (BTC) 和其他加密货币，诈骗了美国和海外的 190 名受害者，骗取了超过 100 万美元。相反，到 2022 年 12 月，犯罪者挪用了受害者约 840 万美元的资金。

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.

四人均被责令支付 100 万美元的民事罚款，并与奥乔亚一起向受害者赔偿约 100 万美元，总计超过 500 万美元。所有五人均被永久禁止在 CFTC 注册或在 CFTC 监管的市场进行交易。

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.

主谋卡莫纳于 10 月因串谋电信诈骗罪被判处 10 年监禁。另一位关键人物罗德里格斯于 10 月底被判处 8 年徒刑，布伦德于 12 月被判处 10 年徒刑，奥乔亚于 1 月被判处 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 年间运营，承诺投资者每六周获得 100% 的回报。肇事者还在美国和国际上举办了奢华的博览会，乘坐豪华轿车并穿着高档服装来展示成功并吸引毫无戒心的投资者。