Gate News message, April 25 — A 22-year-old man from Newport Beach, California, Evan Tangeman, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release for his role in a multi-state social engineering crime ring that stole over $263 million in cryptocurrency, according to

Lazarus releases Mach-O Man for macOS to steal keychain data and wallet credentials, targeting crypto executives via ClickFix pop-ups and compromised Telegram meetings. Abstract: The article reports that the Lazarus-linked Mach-O Man malware targets macOS to exfiltrate keychain data, browser credentials, and login sessions to access cryptocurrency wallets and exchange accounts. Distribution relies on ClickFix social engineering and compromised Telegram accounts directing victims to fake meeting links. The piece ties the operation to the April 20 Kelp DAO hack and identifies TraderTraitor as Lazarus-affiliated, noting rsETH movement across blockchains via LayerZero’s OFT standard.

Summary: Lazarus Group released a native macOS malware toolkit named Mach-O Man, aimed at crypto platforms and high-value executives; SlowMist warns users to exercise caution against attacks. Abstract: The article reports that the Lazarus Group has unveiled Mach-O Man, a macOS-native malware toolkit aimed at cryptocurrency platforms and high-value executives. SlowMist warns users to exercise caution to mitigate potential attacks.

Robert Dunlap has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for a $20 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme involving the sale of a fictitious coin, falsely backed by valuable assets. He was convicted of mail fraud and must pay restitution to nearly 1,000 victims.

Gate News update: On April 8, a man was fined for entering the enclosure of the influencer pygmy hippo Moo Deng without permission. After this incident, the price of the Moo Deng Meme token (MOODENG) rose. Even so, MOODENG’s price is still down nearly 93% from its all-time high.

March 30, U.S. prosecutors charged Jonathan Spalletta of Maryland, accusing him of repeatedly attacking the decentralized exchange Uranium Finance since 2021, involving $54 million. Spalletta faces computer fraud and money laundering charges, with a maximum total sentence of up to 30 years in prison. He allegedly profited illegally by manipulating transaction processes and used the proceeds to buy collectible items. Prosecutors emphasized that crypto assets are also protected by law.

Kairos Labs completed a $2.4 million seed round funding and launched a permissionless, non-custodial interest rate swap protocol based on EVM, planning to go live on Ethereum mainnet and Base. The protocol will optimize interest rate risk management in the DeFi market and promote the development of fixed income products.

Ethereum Ecosystem Rate Swap Protocol Kairos Labs Completes $2.4M Seed Round Funding on March 25, Led by 6th Man Ventures with Participation from Lattice and Others. The Project Has Graduated from Alliance Accelerator and is Expected to Launch on Ethereum Mainnet and Base Network in the Near Term.

A 39-year-old woman from Hong Kong met a man through a dating app who claimed to be an employee of a new energy company. They later developed a romantic relationship on WhatsApp. The man lured her into investing in cryptocurrency on a fraudulent platform, causing her to transfer over 5.5 million Hong Kong dollars within two months before he disappeared. Hong Kong police have received 15 similar fraud cases involving a total amount of nearly 10 million Hong Kong dollars.

A North Carolina resident, Michael Smith, has formally pleaded guilty in a streaming royalty fraud case. He used AI technology to generate songs in bulk and created fake plays through bot accounts to fraudulently obtain over $8.09 million in royalties. He will face sentencing in 2026.