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Gotbit Founder Aleksei Andriunin Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Market Manipulation
20.3.2025
Prosecutors are recommending that Andriunin, 26, spends no more than 24 months in a U.S. prison
Gotbit Founder Aleksei Andriunin Extradied to U.S. on Fraud Charges
26.2.2025
The 26-year-old Russian national had been living in Portugal
U.S. Marshals Service Can't Say How Much Crypto It Holds, Complicating Bitcoin Reserve Plan
21.2.2025
The agency has been plagued with procedural and organizational issues for years
Three Russians Face Money Laundering Charges Over Mixing Services: DOJ
10.1.2025
Russian nationals have been charged with crimes for allegedly running the crypto mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io used by North Korean hackers
Market Fears of Potential Selling Pressure From Possible Silk Road Sale is Overblown: Van Straten
9.1.2025
Since September, the market has absorbed over 1 million bitcoins, while the price has gone from around $60,000 to over $100,000
The Free Roger Movement Gains Momentum
20.11.2024
The arrest and extradition battle of Roger Ver has ignited the #FreeRoger movement, a grassroots campaign calling attention to what advocates see as the misuse of legal systems to suppress dissent and punish individuals connected to crypto. Roger Ver’s Battle With U.S. Authorities Sparks...
Smithsonian to display IRS laptop that tracked Bitfinex’s 120K stolen Bitcoin
20.11.2024
The Smithsonian Institute has obtained the laptop owned by former IRS agent Chris Janczewski which was used to track down the 2016 Bitfinex hacker who stole 120,000 Bitcoin
BIT Mining to pay $10M fine for bribing Japanese politicians in former life
19.11.2024
BIT Mining, previously known as online sports casino 500.com, made around $2.5 million worth of bribes to Japanese officials between 2017 and 2019
MyTrade Head First to Plead Guilty Among Group of Firms Accused of Gaming Markets
30.10.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice said it secured a guilty plea from the operator of crypto "market maker" MyTrade, which was one target in a wide-ranging sting that brought manipulation charges to multiple firms and individuals earlier this month
DOJ pushes to break up Google’s search monopoly in antitrust case
11.10.2024
The US Department of Justice aims to dismantle Google’s dominance in online searches, raising questions about the future of Big Tech and its influence
Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Could Be Released on Friday
27.9.2024
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, could be released on Friday, two days ahead of his scheduled release date of September 29th (Sunday), according to an interpretation of the law
Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians
27.9.2024
Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday
Terror victims claim DOJ withholding their cut of $4.3B Binance penalty
26.9.2024
Four people who are victims or family of victims of state terrorism sued the Justice Department claiming it hasn't put the billions from Binance's settlement into a victim fund
DOJ sues Visa over alleged payments monopoly
24.9.2024
The suit alleges that Visa purposely made it difficult for competitors to participate in the payments market.
DOJ sues Visa over alleged payments monopoly
24.9.2024
The lawsuit alleges that Visa purposely made it difficult for competitors to participate in the payments market
Tether has 'redistributed' $108.8M USDT from illicit activity since 2014
24.8.2024
The most recent seizure of $5 million USDT from pig-butchering scams marks a "significant victory" in the ongoing fight against cyber fraud, according to Tether
Tether has ‘redistributed’ $108.8M in USDT from illicit activity since 2014
24.8.2024
The most recent seizure of $5 million USDT from pig-butchering scams marks a “significant victory” in the ongoing fight against cyber fraud, according to Tether
Tether has ‘redistributed’ $108.8M in USDT from illicit activity since 2014
24.8.2024
The most recent seizure of $5 million USDT from pig-butchering scams marks a “significant victory” in the ongoing fight against cyber fraud, according to Tether
DOJ recommends harsher sentences AI-enhanced crimes
7.8.2024
Using AI to plan, commit, or help cover up a plan could lead to harsher sentencing in the US soon
DOJ recommends harsher sentences AI-enhanced crimes
7.8.2024
Using AI to plan, commit, or help cover up a plan could lead to harsher sentencing in the US soon