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Singapore’s Parliament Addresses Worldcoin Account Misuse and Privacy Risks
11.9.2024
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under...
White hat ‘SEAL’ team protecting from crypto hacks surpasses 900 investigations
27.8.2024
The crypto security team is preparing to launch a battleground for hackers and crypto protocols at the DeFi Security Summit at Devcon in November
White hat ‘SEAL’ team protecting from crypto hacks surpasses 900 investigations
27.8.2024
The crypto security team is preparing to launch a battleground for hackers and crypto protocols at the DeFi Security Summit at Devcon in November
Coffeezilla says ‘groundless’ Logan Paul lawsuit aims to ‘crush new investigations’
6.8.2024
Coffeezilla believes the lawsuit aims to “crush new investigations while taking revenge for the old ones.”
Binance Helps Btcturk With Hack Investigations — Freezes Over $5.3M in Stolen Funds
23.6.2024
Turkish crypto exchange Btcturk has suffered a cyber attack which caused unauthorized withdrawals from the platform. Crypto exchange Binance is assisting Btcturk with investigating the breach and has already frozen over $5.3M in stolen funds, Binance’s CEO has disclosed. Btcturk has reopened...
Law Enforcement Holds Positive Views on Crypto Despite Crime Concerns, Chainalysis Reports
21.6.2024
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has found that law enforcement finds cryptocurrency relevant to many investigations and holds positive overall views. The firm also notes the growing adoption of cryptocurrency and its increased criminal exploitation, including intellectual property theft...
Binance denies reports of DWF Labs market manipulation
9.5.2024
DWF Labs was first hit by market manipulation accusations in September 2023
Canada’s Tax Authority Targets Crypto Tax Dodgers, Investigating Multimillion-Dollar Cases
7.5.2024
The Canada Revenue Agency is cracking down on crypto, going after C$54m ($39.5m) in suspected unpaid taxes. It is also launching investigations into hundreds of crypto investors.
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Armenian Officials Trained on Essential Techniques and Tools for Effective Crypto-Crime Investigations
26.4.2024
A group of Armenian officials from various law enforcement agencies have been trained on crypto-asset investigations to combat crypto-related crimes.
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Velvet Capital, Backed by Binance Labs, Temporarily Offline Due to Phishing Attack Risk
23.4.2024
Recognizing the potential threat, Velvet Capital swiftly initiated internal investigations and issued a cybersecurity alert advising investors to refrain from approving wallet connection requests until further notice.
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Hedgey Finance Suffers Dual Exploits, Losing $44.7 Million in Funds
19.4.2024
Hedgey Finance exploits have rocked the DeFi platform, resulting in a $44.7 million loss. Hackers targeted the Token Claim Contract across Ethereum and Arbitrum networks, utilizing flash loans to drain funds. Explore the aftermath, ongoing investigations, and the platform's response to these...
Filecoin Liquid Staking Platform STFIL Claims Team Members Under Investigation by Chinese Police
9.4.2024
Tokens on the platform were moved to an "unknown, external address" last week while its team members were under detention
Former IRS Criminal Investigations Chief Joins Chainalysis as Global Head of Capacity Building
8.4.2024
Chainalysis revealed that Jim Lee has joined the company as its global head of capacity building. In this capacity, he will focus on collaborating with international agencies to develop effective solutions against cryptocurrency-based crime.
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Chainalysis Hires Former IRS Criminal Investigations Chief Jim Lee
8.4.2024
In his new role, Lee will advise law enforcement and tax agencies on how they can better fight crypto crime with Chainalysis’ data
UAE Integrates Cardano Blockchain for Enhanced Criminal Investigation Security
11.3.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has integrated Cardano blockchain technology to ensure security in criminal investigations. During the World Police Summit in Dubai from March 5 to March 7, 2024, the Dubai police showcased a flagship project based on Cardano.
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Deloitte is Hiring Specialists for Crypto Fraud Investigations
5.3.2024
Consulting firm Deloitte is looking for specialist analysts to assist in uncovering financial crimes related to crypto. Recent job listings on LinkedIn show vacancies for Senior Cyber Crypto Analysts and Cryptocurrency Investigators.
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Binance Partners with INTERPOL to Enhance Global Cybersecurity Efforts
9.2.2024
Binance has taken certain measures to fortify global cybersecurity efforts by collaborating with INTERPOL. In a recent half-day virtual session focused on essential topics related to cryptocurrency investigations and cyber policing in the rapidly evolving Web3 space, Binance hosted over 30 officers...
Binance Freezes $4.2 Million in Stolen XRP; Ripple Investigation Aided by XRP Ledger Foundation
3.2.2024
After the unauthorized access of Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s personal holdings, Binance CEO Richard Teng revealed that the platform had successfully “managed to freeze $4.2 million” of the compromised assets. Teng elaborated that Binance is committed...
Crypto Crimes Highlighted in IRS Criminal Investigation’s 2023 Top 10 Criminal Cases
16.12.2023
In the IRS’s list of top 10 criminal cases for 2023, cryptocurrency frauds are featured, ranging from multi-million dollar tax evasions to elaborate money laundering schemes. Crypto Scams Among Most Significant Financial Crimes in IRS Criminal Investigation’s 2023 Report The...
IRS Spotlights Most Notable Cryptocurrency Scams in 2023
13.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / stevepb The U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) division has released its list of the top 10 criminal cases of 2023. These cases include the IRS‘s most prominent and high-profile investigations with a significant focus on cryptocurrency-related...