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Report: Predators Are Using Twitch 'Clips' To Spread Child Abuse
5.1.2024
Trigger warning: This post talks about child predation and sexual abuse.Read more
Bulgarian Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Crypto Lender Nexo — ‘No Evidence of Criminal Activity’
26.12.2023
The prosecutor’s office for Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria, has dropped criminal proceedings against crypto lender Nexo. “The team of supervising prosecutors came to the conclusion that there was no evidence of committed crimes,” the authorities stated, adding that crypto...
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...
Public-Private Partnerships Necessary in Investigating Crypto Crimes: Former IRS Agent and Lead Investigator at Merkle Science
15.12.2023
Richard Reinhardt. Image: LinkedIn / Merkle Science In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, former IRS agent Richard Reinhardt, now serving as the lead investigator at Merkle Science, talked about growing challenges in investigating crypto-related crimes and the need for public-private...
Crypto KYC Solutions Advance to Ensure Adoption and Better User Experience
14.12.2023
Know-your-customer (KYC) measures are becoming more important as the cryptocurrency sector grows. These models have proven to help digital asset service providers prevent against crimes such as money laundering, terrorist financing and more. Yet while KYC processes can help financial firms better...
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...
Binance and CZ Settle With the DOJ and Other Federal Agencies
6.12.2023
On November 21, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Department of Treasury’s Finance Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) all settled charges against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency...
Changpeng Zhao may not leave the US pending court review, says judge
27.11.2023
Pending a review of a motion filed by the U.S. government, the former Binance CEO will not be allowed to return to his home in the United Arab Emirates as he awaits sentencing
Nigeria’s Patricia Technologies relieved as arrest made in crypto wallet heist
25.11.2023
The Nigerian Police Force spokesperson said in the statement that Ambassador Wilfred Bonse has been arrested concerning the theft, conversion of cryptocurrency wallets, and unauthorized fund diversion from Patricia Technologies Limited
Do Kwon extradition approved by Montenegro court
24.11.2023
Montenegro's Minister of Justice will make the final decision on Do Kwon’s extradition to either South Korea or the United States
Court unseals indictments against Binance and CZ, detailing expected guilty pleas
21.11.2023
The U.S. Justice Department, Treasury, and CFTC are reportedly planning to announce settlements for many of the criminal and civil cases against Binance and CZ on Nov. 21
US DOJ Seizes $9M USDT As Part Of $225M Frozen By Tether In “Pig Butchering” Crypto Scam
21.11.2023
The DOJ continues its crackdown on cryptocurrency crimes by seizing USDT funds related to a “pig butchering” crypto romance scam. Image by blvdone, Adobe Stock. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that it seized $9 million worth of the stablecoin USDT related to...
US Justice Department seizes 9M USDT amid $225M illicit funds frozen by Tether
21.11.2023
Officials reported the seizure was tied to an organization responsible for “pig butchering” romance scams
Tether Freezes $225 Million in USDT After DOJ Investigation, Calling It ‘Largest-Ever Freeze of USDT’
21.11.2023
Tether has announced the “largest-ever freeze of USDT in history.” In collaboration with crypto exchange Okx, Tether froze $225 million in USDT following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The tokens were allegedly linked to an international human trafficking...
Former Bithumb Chairman faces eight-year imprisonment
18.11.2023
According to prosecutors, Lee intended to revamp Bithumb’s governance to gain from exchange coins, circumventing financial regulations
Fourteen Ukrainian Officials Receive Advanced Crypto Crime Investigation Training
17.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Ukrainian lawmakers and officials have received advanced training on identifying and investigating crypto-related financial crimes. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities have organized the 4-day course. Fourteen...
US House Financial Services subcommittee looks for answers on crypto and crime
15.11.2023
Reports on crypto funding terrorism and blockchain forensics were confusing, but everyone agreed on the need for collaboration and regulation
Swan Bitcoin to Terminate Accounts Interacting With Bitcoin Mixing Services
14.11.2023
Swan Bitcoin, a bitcoin exchange platform, announced recently that it would terminate accounts of users directly interacting with mixing services. The company explained that this was due to the pressure from banking institutions after the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) presented...
Australian regulators will compel businesses to report cyberattacks: Report
13.11.2023
This obligation won’t be backed by a fine if the company fails to comply, and businesses will still be permitted to pay ransoms, though this is discouraged
China declares stealing digital collections like NFTs liable for criminal theft sentence
10.11.2023
The Chinese government says theft of digital collections violates the protection law and interests of the crime of illegally obtaining computer information system data