Cybercriminals are increasingly using cross-chain bridges to launder money, with one report from Chainalysis highlighting a significant surge in such activities. In 2023, the amount of cryptocurrency received by bridge protocols from illicit addresses jumped to $743.8 million, up from $312.2 million in 2022, marking a 138% increase year-on-year. The report highlighted a shift in money laundering tactics among cybercriminals, moving from traditional exchanges to more sophisticated methods involving bridges and mixers. Notably, the North Korea-sponsored Lazarus Group has been identified as a pri…