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Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians
27.9.2024
Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday
The selectmenu Element is No More…Long Live select!
23.9.2024
I was looking over an older article Patrick Brosset penned for us introducing <selectmenu>, a new proposal at the time for a more style-able cousin to <select>. From there, I clicked the linked-up <selectmenu> explainer and got… this:…
The selectmenu Element...
FBI Seizes Websites Linked to Crypto Recovery Fraud
16.9.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s San Diego office has seized websites linked to three fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery services. The scam preys on victims of crypto fraud by promising recovery of lost funds, often charging significant fees without delivering results. The FBI advises...
Brazilian Tax Watchdog Uses AI Tool to Identify Operations Linked to Over $180 Million in Crypto-Related Tax Fraud
10.9.2024
The Federal Revenue Service, the Brazilian tax watchdog, recently revealed that it has been using an in-house tool that leverages AI to detect money laundering and tax evasion transactions involving crypto. The tool has already been proven useful in identifying over $180 million in funds involved...
Largest Japanese Banks to Use SWIFT-Linked Stablecoin System for Cross-Border Payments
7.9.2024
The largest Japanese banks—MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho—plan to use a stablecoin-based system to facilitate cross-border payments in the future. The initiative, Project Pax, replaces correspondent banks with blockchain technology, linking it to SWIFT to allow users to initiate payments conventionally...
United Texas Bank Faces Regulatory Action for AML Failures Linked to ‘Virtual Currency Customers’
4.9.2024
United Texas Bank has been issued a cease and desist order by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking due to significant compliance deficiencies. The bank must take immediate action to rectify issues related to its anti-money laundering (AML) program and corporate governance...
Inside the Trump Crypto Project Linked to a $2M DeFi Hack and Former Pick-Up Artist
3.9.2024
Four team members listed in World Liberty Financial's white paper previously worked on Dough Finance, which was drained of $2 million in July. One also founded Date Hotter Girls LLC
Washington State Probes Alleged Crypto Fraud Linked to Fake Nasdaq Exchange
30.8.2024
The financial watchdog in Washington State is currently probing a complaint regarding a cryptocurrency platform that allegedly purports to be associated with the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. This inquiry began after an investor reportedly put in $200,000 following a solicitation on Facebook that...
Telegram-Linked TON Blockchain Suffers Second Outage
28.8.2024
Once again, the DOGS token is gumming up the works
Will Telegram-linked Toncoin bounce back after Pavel Durov’s arrest?
25.8.2024
TON traders might view the recent dip as a chance to buy low if Durov’s arrest is an isolated incident
Will Telegram-linked Toncoin bounce back after Pavel Durov’s arrest?
25.8.2024
TON traders might view the recent dip as a chance to buy low if Durov’s arrest is an isolated incident
U.S. Elections-Linked Bitcoin Options Draw Nearly $350M in Open Interest
20.8.2024
Paraguayan Justice System Achieves Conviction for Power Theft Crime Linked to Cryptocurrency Mining
16.8.2024
The Paraguayan justice system has reached a milestone by achieving its second conviction related to a power theft crime linked to cryptocurrency mining. Carlos Raul Rojas, the owner of a dwelling where over 1,000 cryptocurrency miners operated, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for causing over...
SEC Greenlights Crypto-Linked Leveraged MicroStrategy ETF
15.8.2024
The SEC has allowed the listing of MSTX, a new leveraged ETF focused on MicroStrategy, which has significant…
OKX Founder Clarifies Ban on Accounts Linked to Tornado Cash
9.8.2024
Star Xu, the founder of OKX, has addressed growing speculations regarding the platform’s handling of accounts connected to…
Wallet Linked to Nomad Bridge Hack Transfers $36M of Ether to Tornado Cash
8.8.2024
A wallet linked to the $200 million hack of the Nomad bridge in 2022 transferred 14,500 ETH to sanctioned coin-mixing service Tornado Cash, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield
Plus Token Ponzi-linked wallet moves $2B ETH after 3.3 years of dormancy
7.8.2024
After 3.3 years of inactivity, cryptocurrency wallets linked to the Plus Token Ponzi scheme move $2 billion in Ether (ETH), potentially impacting the market
First Mover Americas: BTC Slides as U.S. Government-Linked Selling Pressure Looms
30.7.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 30, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean Ransomware
27.7.2024
A grand jury in Kansas City indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his role in a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The group laundered cryptocurrency proceeds and used the funds for further cyber intrusions into global defense, technology...
Russia-Linked Banknotes Blamed for Libyan Dinar Plunge
26.7.2024
The Libyan dinar’s recent devaluation has been blamed on a flood of illicit banknotes exchanged for U.S. dollars. A report identified the Russian state money printer as a potential source of the banknotes, which the Central Bank of Libya has labelled counterfeit. Russia Linked to Illicit...