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NY prosecutor suggests office will scale back crypto cases
15.11.2024
Scott Hartman reportedly said authorities in New York’s Southern District had filed “a lot of big cases” after a crypto market downturn but suggested it was petering out
Trump picks ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Manhattan
14.11.2024
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has been given a new role by President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on Jan. 20
Trump picks ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Manhattan
14.11.2024
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has been given a new role by President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on Jan. 20
Trump picks ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Manhattan
14.11.2024
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has been given a new role by President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on Jan. 20
Bitcoin miner claims judge, prosecutor, targeted firm with noise laws
1.10.2024
Bitcoin mining firm NewRays alleges that Judge Allen Dodson, prosecuting attorney Phil Murphy, selectively enforced noise legislation to target its business.
German Authorities Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchange Services in Cybercrime Crackdown
20.9.2024
German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity verification. The takedown...
Brazil’s top prosecutor defends X ban, urges Supreme Court to end disputes
13.9.2024
For Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office, the ban on X does not violate free speech rights in the country
Durov Unaware of French Arrest Warrant — Macron Denies Knowledge of Durov’s Visit
30.8.2024
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly unaware of an arrest warrant issued against him in France, according to a source from the Paris prosecutor’s office. The French investigation was not linked to any U.S. actions. Neither President Emmanuel Macron nor the French foreign ministry were...
Russia Seeks Clarification From France on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest
27.8.2024
The Russian Foreign Ministry has disclosed that its embassy in France has sought clarification on the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. The embassy stated that it aims to protect his rights, but France has been uncooperative. Durov’s arrest has sparked controversy, with Russian officials...
Paris Prosecutor’s Office Reveals Telegram CEO’s Arrest in Major Cybercrime Probe
26.8.2024
The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office has disclosed the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained at Le Bourget airport on August 24, 2024. Durov is currently in police custody as part of an extensive judicial investigation. The probe, launched on July 8, 2024, involves multiple serious...
Clay County Intensifies Efforts Against Cryptocurrency Scams
17.8.2024
The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing the growing threat posed by scams related to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum, the office is organizing a specialized training...
Prosecutor demands jail for Crypto.com user who received $6.8M by mistake
4.8.2024
Australian prosecutors argue that imprisonment should remain a strong possibility for the Crypto.com user who received millions because of an internal error
South Korean Prosecutor Jailed for Leaking Info in Crypto Fraud Case
26.4.2024
A South Korean prosecutor was jailed for leaking sensitive information in a high-profile crypto fraud case, domestic media outlets reported on April 25.
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DeFi Trader Eisenberg 'Wasn't Borrowing, He Was Stealing,' Prosecutor Says in Opening Argument
9.4.2024
The defense countered that Eisenberg "risked 13 million of his own dollars" to net $110 million from Mango Markets
Unabomber Prosecutor to Conduct FTX Probe Into Law Firm Sullivan and Cromwell’s “Conflicts of Interest”
22.3.2024
Unabomber prosecutor Robert J. Cleary has been approved by a U.S. bankruptcy judge to probe law firm Sullivan and Cromwell’s potential conflicts of interests in relation to FTX. Cleary's appointment marks a significant shift into the collapse of FTX following over a year of calls for an appointment...
Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea Challenged by Montenegro’s Top Prosecutor
22.3.2024
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon's recent extradition to South Korea is being challenged by Montenegro’s prosecutor.
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Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Uncertain After Challenge from Top Prosecutor
21.3.2024
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s pending extradition to South Korea has apparently been put on ice following a legal challenge issued Thursday by Montenegro’s top prosecutor
China’s National Prosecutor Takes Action Against Blockchain Cybercrimes
25.2.2024
China's highest prosecutorial authority is stepping up efforts to combat the growing wave of cybercrimes by targeting criminals who exploit blockchain and metaverse projects for illegal activities.
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Top Crypto Hedge Fund Faced Swiss Raid Over FTX-Linked Losses
20.2.2024
Crypto hedge fund Tyr Capital Partners faces allegations of "criminal" mismanagement and was raided by a Swiss prosecutor over losses incurred in relation to FTX.
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Law Firm Handling FTX’s Bankruptcy Case Expected to Become Binance’s Independent Monitor
16.2.2024
New York-based law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, which is currently handling FTX’s bankruptcy case, is expected to be appointed as the independent monitor for Binance Holdings. The move comes after Binance reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the US government. As part of...