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Prosecutors Ease Off: Crypto Crimes Lose Spotlight in Manhattan
16.11.2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan will scale back its focus on cryptocurrency crimes after securing high-profile convictions, including FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), according to Scott Hartman, co-chief of the securities and commodities task force at the Southern District of...
New York Regulator Hiring Blockchain Analyst to Tackle Crypto Crimes
7.10.2024
New York’s financial regulator has a job opening for a Virtual Currency Senior Blockchain Analytics Analyst. The permanent position focuses on preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud by ensuring compliance in the growing virtual currency sector. The role involves using...
Been scammed? ‘Crypto crimestoppers’ claim to help get crypto back
25.9.2024
Private investigation firm Lionsgate claims it can help recover stolen crypto when going straight to the police fails
Been scammed? ‘Crypto crimestoppers’ claim to help get crypto back
25.9.2024
Private investigation firm Lionsgate claims it can help recover stolen crypto when going straight to the police fails
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs Join Forces to Tackle Crypto Crime
10.9.2024
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs have announced the creation of the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a new initiative aimed at fighting illicit activity in the cryptocurrency space. The partnership, focused on public-private collaboration, seeks to improve security within the Tron blockchain and reduce...
T3 FCU: Tron, Tether, & TRM Labs Partner to Take on Crypto Crime
10.9.2024
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs have joined forces to create T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a group…
40 Nations Join US and South Korea in Combating North Korean Crypto Crimes
29.8.2024
The U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on protecting the virtual asset industry from exploitation by North Korea (DPRK) and disrupting its revenue generation. The event aimed to curb...
Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case
26.8.2024
A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency. The 33-year-old Moscow resident was indicted in Cincinnati, Ohio, on charges of conspiracy...
China Deports MBI Founder From Thailand for Crypto Crime of Over $13B
23.8.2024
China has deported the first suspect of the crypto crime, an MBI group founder from Thailand. As per…
NCA Reports UK’s Annual Crypto Crimes Total $5.1 Billion
17.8.2024
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has unveiled a report revealing that the United Kingdom is entangled in up…
Crypto Crime Shifts Gears: $1.58B Stolen as Ransomware Hits $459.8M
16.8.2024
The cryptocurrency world has witnessed a shift in illicit activities, according to the latest mid-year report from blockchain…
Australian federal police to probe 2,000 exploited crypto wallets
5.8.2024
Chainalysis’ Operation Spincaster found over 2,000 Australian-owned crypto wallets were hit by “approval phishing” scams
Bill proposes to give Secret Service more power to pursue crypto crime
5.8.2024
Stronger threat assessments are needed to catch “seedy financial enterprises” facilitating money laundering schemes,” US Senator Charles Grassley said
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
2.8.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution...
Crypto Crimes Turn Dark: Bitcoin Greed Causes a Casualty
29.7.2024
Since before Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies became mainstream investment vehicles, they have been a means of executing cyber crimes. However, crimes affiliated with cryptocurrencies took a new shape this week, which also led to a casualty. Bitcoin Costs This Man More Than Just $70,000 Earlier...
Bill targeting illicit use of crypto passes US House: Law Decoded
29.7.2024
Legislation focuses on preventing illicit cryptocurrency activities while safeguarding consumer choice
Rising crypto crimes in Australia prompt call for tougher regulations
15.7.2024
AUSTRAC's latest report highlights a rise in criminal use of cryptocurrencies, urging stricter regulations and international cooperation to combat money laundering
Rising crypto crimes in Australia prompt call for tougher regulations
15.7.2024
AUSTRAC's latest report highlights a rise in criminal use of cryptocurrencies, urging stricter regulations and international cooperation to combat money laundering
APAC crypto crime spikes amid legal resource shortages: Chainalysis report
20.6.2024
APAC’s struggle with increasing crypto crime is exacerbated by a shortage of legal resources and inadequate training for law enforcement
Crystal Intelligence Report Reveals $19 Billion Lost in Crypto Crimes Over 13 Years
12.6.2024
In a comprehensive new report, Crystal Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm, details a significant $19 billion in losses due to cryptocurrency crimes over the past thirteen years. The study covers a timeline from June 19, 2011, to March 6, 2024, and delves into the various types of criminal...