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Florida man convicted in cryptocurrency theft home invasions
26.6.2024
Remy St. Felix of West Palm Beach led violent home invasions to steal cryptocurrencies, targeting multiple states over several months
Federal Agents Crack Down on Drug Ring Using Crypto Mixers
21.6.2024
Holly Danielle Adams, 34, from California, has pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution conspiracy and money laundering via cryptocurrency mixers. This case stems from an investigation by the Northern California Illicit Digital Economy (NCIDE) Task Force, a federal team dedicated to combating...
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...
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
Fake Federal employees target crypto investors: CISA warns
15.6.2024
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns of a surge in impersonation scams targeting crypto investors
AI-driven crypto crime is only just beginning — Elliptic report
7.6.2024
Elliptic’s 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning
Hospitality worker jailed for $2.5B Bitcoin laundering scheme
29.5.2024
The authority’s suspicion was based on Wen's change in lifestyle. In 2017, she reportedly moved to a six-bedroom mansion in North London
Kronos Research hacker moves $3.7M to Tornado Cash after Ethereum price surge
21.5.2024
The transfer occurred after Ether's price rose over 20% during the past day, boosted by a potential U-turn by the United States SEC
Dark web market owner arrested in New York after FBI traces crypto
21.5.2024
The FBI claimed it found Incognito Market’s alleged owner, Rui-Siang Lin, by tracking crypto from the dark web drug market to a crypto exchange account allegedly in his name
China Police Uncover $2B USDT Underground Banking Operation
16.5.2024
Chinese police have uncovered a $1.9 billion USDT underground banking operation going against Chinese crypto bans.
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Sonne Finance Suffers $20M Exploit, Hacker Flees
15.5.2024
Lending protocol Sonne Finance halted operations after a hack drained $20 million in cryptocurrencies, including WETH and USDC, and flees.
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Tether freezes $5.2 million in USDT linked to phishing scams
14.5.2024
Since its inception, Tether has frozen over $1 billion worth of assets linked to illicit activities on demand from law enforcement agencies
Trader Loses $68M of Wrapped Bitcoin in Address Poisoning Scam
4.5.2024
An unknown trader lost $68 million worth of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) in a single transaction in an address-poisoning scam.
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Crypto firms among ‘greatest risks’ for money laundering in 2022-2023: UK govt
2.5.2024
Crypto firms, wealth management companies, and retail and wholesale banking remain “particularly vulnerable” to financial crime, according to a U.K. Treasury report
18 Years In Prison for NYC Woman Behind Bitcoin Terrorism Financing in Syria
1.5.2024
Victoria Jacobs, aka Bakhrom Talipov, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by a New York State court jury after being found guilty of funding Syrian terrorism through Bitcoin.
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India and US Team Up To Tackle $360M Crypto-Funded Drug Ring
30.4.2024
Indian and US authorities teamed up in a search operation in Uttarakhand to uncover a $360 million crypto-funded drug ring.
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South Korean ministries look to upgrade status of crypto crime unit
29.4.2024
The temporary unit is reportedly being transformed into a permanent department as enforcement actions rise dramatically in South Korea
UK Law Enforcement Can Seize Crypto More Easily With New Powers
26.4.2024
New powers that will make it easier for UK law enforcement agencies to seize crypto come into effect on Friday.
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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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Canadian Authorities Question QuadrigaCX Co-Founder on Source of Funds
28.3.2024
Canadian authorities have filed a third “unexplained wealth order” application with the British Columbia Supreme Court targeting the co-founder of QuadrigaCX Michael Patryn to explain how assets were acquired.
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