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CLS Global Clarifies Position Amid SEC, FBI, DOJ Takedown of Fraudulent Crypto Firms

7.11.2024
In response to recent actions by a U.S. prosecutor and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against…

8 Months of Inactivity, Then Millions Withdrawn: What’s Going on With the US Government’s Seized Crypto?

24.10.2024
Blockchain monitoring firm Arkham Intelligence has reported that the U.S. government recently initiated a significant transaction, withdrawing $5.4 million from the decentralized finance (defi) platform Aave. This transfer marks the first activity on this specific government-linked address in eight...

BitMEX expects ‘no further fines’ for ‘old’ AML violation in US

11.7.2024
BitMEX addresses the DOJ's BSA charge as a past issue, highlighting their compliance improvements and founders' prior penalties

Sens. Lummis, Wyden oppose Justice Dept. stance on Tornado Cash charges

13.5.2024
If the Justice Dept. prevails in the case against the cryptocurrency mixer, internet service providers and the post office may also be liable to transmitter requirements, they said

US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Several Chinese Crypto Wallets Linked to Illegal Drug Dealers

4.10.2023
The US Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency wallets of China-based chemical companies and individuals tied to illegal production and trafficking of fentanyl. The blocked wallets apparently “received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits,” Deputy Treasury...

Former SEC Official Urges DOJ Action Against Crypto Industry — Says Crypto Grifters Need Threat of Prison Time

26.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has called on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to prosecute more crypto firms. “The stark reality is that the SEC is merely a civil enforcement agency. And until crypto-grifters face the threat of...

US Seizes 18 Crypto ATMs Purchased Using Fraudulent SBA Loans — Arrests Owner

27.3.2023
U.S. law enforcement has seized 18 cryptocurrency ATMs that were purchased using fraudulent loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) meant to assist small businesses financially harmed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The loans were also used to purchase bitcoin from a New York-based...

DOJ Launches Network of Over 150 Federal Prosecutors to Combat Criminal Uses of Crypto

18.9.2022
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has established the nationwide Digital Asset Coordinator Network of over 150 federal prosecutors. The authority explained that the new network will further its “efforts to combat the growing threat posed by the illicit use of digital assets to...

FBI Launches ‘Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit’ With Specialized Team of Crypto Experts

19.2.2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a new unit to tackle crypto exploitation. The new team will work with the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat “the criminal misuse of cryptocurrencies.” FBI Establishes New Crypto...

DOJ Seeks Trial Attorney With Extensive Blockchain and Crypto Knowledge

24.6.2021
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a trial attorney to help with the federal executive agency’s Digital Currency Initiative. The DOJ posted a job listing on the justice.gov web portal and the hired individual is expected to serve as an “expert on digital currency...

Crypto Fund Manager Charged in $5M Ponzi Scheme, Facing up to 30 Years in US Prison

30.1.2021
A cryptocurrency fund manager has been charged in a U.S. federal court. He allegedly took over $5 million from investors interested in investing in his crypto funds, promising them high returns. In reality, he was running a Ponzi scheme and is now facing up to 30 years in prison. Crypto Fund...