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Head of South Korea’s Biggest Crypto Exchange ‘Not Guilty’ of Data Manipulation
10.11.2023
Source: vladim_ka/Adobe The head of Dunamu, operator of South Korea’s market-leading Upbit crypto exchange, has been found not guilty of manipulating platform data. Per Chosun Ilbo, the nation’s Supreme Court acquitted the Dunamu Chairman Song Chi-hyung, of fraud charges under the Aggravated...
Can crypto Privacy Pools help balance privacy and regulation?
9.11.2023
When it comes to privacy and regulation, could Vitalik Buterin’s Privacy Pools be the answer?
India Trains Around 3,000 Officials in Cryptocurrency Forensics and Investigation
9.11.2023
Source: Pexels India offered officials from various cybercrime and police departments training in cryptocurrency forensics and investigation during the financial year 2022–2023. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s annual report, the training is aimed to equip law enforcement...
SafeMoon addresses recent exploits amid SEC charges
3.11.2023
SafeMoon says it is closely examining the recent developments and will work to resolve the situation promptly
5 nations challenge crypto experts and investigators to target tax crimes
3.11.2023
The J5 generates significant leads through events, which, in the past, has helped uncover multi-million-dollar crypto Ponzi schemes such as the BitClub Network
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Attorney Paints Picture of Mistakes, Not Crimes, in Closing Argument
2.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer Mark Cohen gave a final argument Wednesday, portraying the FTX founder as someone who “did his best” and made mistakes but did not commit crimes. Bankman-Fried’s Lawyer: ‘Mistakes Are Not a Crime’ Sam Bankman-Fried‘s attorney...
October sees a comparative lull in crypto crime with losses of $32.2M: CertiK
31.10.2023
There is no clear downward trend in crypto crime, but a quiet month is undoubtedly more than welcome in the Web3 community
Sam Bankman-Fried denies knowledge of moving FTX deposits to North Dimension: Report
26.10.2023
Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon grilled the former FTX CEO in court on his knowledge of FTX user deposits and the retention of communication records
Sam Bankman-Fried thought 'taking FTX deposits through Alameda was legal': Report
26.10.2023
The former FTX CEO took the stand for the first time in his criminal trial, but without members of the jury present
Prosecutors rest their case as Sam Bankman-Fried prepares to testify
26.10.2023
Defense lawyers representing SBF called two witnesses, a Bahamas-based attorney and an expert from a litigation consulting firm, before the former FTX CEO’s testimony
UK passes bill to enable authorities to seize Bitcoin used for crime
26.10.2023
Filed in September 2022, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is expected to receive royal assent on Oct. 26, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony to challenge government claims, lawyer tells judge
26.10.2023
The testimony will challenge the government‘s claims, especially the counsel’s role in auto-deletion, North Dimension creation, Payment Agent Agreement, Alameda loans, and FTX Terms of Service
Will Sam Bankman-Fried fix his case when he takes the stand?
25.10.2023
The former FTX CEO will take the stand in his own defense. Will it be enough to counter the narrative introduced by former employees and expert witnesses?
Sam Bankman-Fried will testify at criminal trial, say defense lawyers
25.10.2023
After much speculation, the former FTX CEO will be one of only a handful of witnesses to testify for his defense in the criminal fraud case
FTX navigates post-bankruptcy options, weighs sale or revival
25.10.2023
These options reportedly encompass selling the entire exchange, including its extensive customer base of over 9 million, to the potential of forming a partnership with another entity to revive the platform
FTX clients face deceptive priority withdrawal scam
21.10.2023
FTX users have reported receiving deceptive emails purportedly sent by FTX Trading, West Realm Shires Services and FTX EU
FinCEN Targets Crypto Mixers Over Laundering and National Security Concerns
20.10.2023
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, this week proposed regulations aimed at increasing transparency around crypto mixing services. These services, the agency says, are used by terrorist organizations and state actors to obscure financial...
U.S. Treasury Seeks to Name Crypto Mixers as 'Money Laundering Concern'
19.10.2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's financial crimes arm is proposing to label crypto mixers as a "primary money laundering concern" in its effort to combat illicit crypto finance, highlighting the terrorist groups that have benefited from anonymous crypto funds, including possibly Hamas
Singapore Establishes Task Forces to Assist Police in Crypto-Related Crimes
18.10.2023
Singapore's Attorney-General's Office has officially established two specialized task forces, comprising approximately 20 prosecutors, tasked with addressing the crypto related crimes.
Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Attorney-General's Chambers, Ong Shouren, told a local news outlet that...
Nishad Singh says there was 'a lot' he didn't remember about FTX in 2022 — SBF trial
17.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team cross-examined former FTX engineering director Nishad Singh following questions from the prosecution on Oct. 16