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FBI joins Mirror Trading probe in Africa to help recover US investor funds

4.8.2021
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is joining the investigation into one of the largest alleged crypto scams of 2020

Anchorage Digital will custody crypto seized by US Marshals

29.7.2021
Co-founders Diogo Mónica and Nathan McCauley cited the Anchorage's "stringent processes and procedures" as likely factors in the decision from the federal agency

Bitmart seeks restraining order to prevent hackers from selling fake BSV

27.7.2021
The owner of crypto exchange Bitmart has asked a New York judge to intervene to prevent hackers from selling the fraud-begotten coins on the open market

Blizzard Devs Say Some Men Were Sexually Harassed, Too

26.7.2021
Since allegations of widespread harassment and discrimination at Activision Blizzard first surfaced last week, former Blizzard developers and women across the field have spoken up once again about abuse in the games industry. While many of those affected are women, not all are, and some men...

Malaysia is literally crushing thousands of illegal Bitcoin miners

16.7.2021
It’s unclear why authorities outright destroyed the miners rather than attempting to reap some value, but they could still be sold for scrap

Shanghai Law Enforcement Officials, Scholars Talk Cryptocurrency

14.7.2021
Representatives of law enforcement agencies and academia in Shanghai held a seminar devoted to cryptocurrencies, regulations, and the combating of crypto-related crime. Determining “the legal attributes of virtual currency” was among the main topics at the forum which also focused...

Japanese police arrest alleged masterminds behind $55M ‘AI-led‘ crypto scam

14.7.2021
Four men have been arrested in Aichi Prefecture for allegedly running a fraudulent crypto scheme that drew in 20,000 Japanese investors and raised 6 billion yen

SEC charges individuals connected to former iced tea-turned-mining company

9.7.2021
According to the regulatory body, an investor was tipped off that the company would be rebranded, a move that resulted in a huge surge in Long Blockchain's stock price

Financial Watchdog FinCEN Recruits First-Ever Chief Digital Currency Advisor

7.7.2021
Following the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) explaining the misuse of cryptocurrencies is a national priority last week, the bureau announced on Tuesday it hired its first-ever chief digital currency advisor. FinCEN’s acting director Michael Mosier detailed that Michele Korver...

Your keys, his coins — Cryptopia employee admits to stealing $172K in crypto

5.7.2021
The theft was first discovered in September and was not yet connected to the crypto exchange going into liquidation the previous year

FinCEN Names Misuse of Cryptocurrencies a National Priority

4.7.2021
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has named “cybercrime, including relevant cybersecurity and virtual currency considerations” a national priority. In particular, the Treasury is concerned about the “misuse of virtual assets that exploits and undermines their...

FinCEN lists cryptocurrencies as top AML and CFT priorities

1.7.2021
FinCEN will soon issue regulations on how financial institutions should incorporate its priorities on crypto considerations into their AML programs

Korean Banks to Be Relieved of Liability for Crypto-Related Crime, Report Suggests

28.6.2021
Banking institutions in South Korea have reportedly requested to not be held accountable for crimes linked to cryptocurrencies such as money laundering. According to local media, financial regulators are now developing rules that could relieve Korean banks from responsibility when screening...

US Man Selling Bitcoin Without License Faces 5 Years in Prison

26.6.2021
A New Orleans resident has been charged for selling bitcoin without registering with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). If convicted, the seller may receive a maximum of five years in prison, a maximum $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory...

Old Flier Invites Kids To Do Nintendo Crimes

24.6.2021
Ever wanted the likes of Donkey Kong Jr., Excitebike, Popeye, Pac-Man, Galaga, and many more classics on one single game cartridge for the low, low price of $24 plus shipping and handling? Time-travel back to 1990 and this technological “gray market” wonder could be yours.Read more

Banning cryptocurrencies to counter crime is a nonsensical excuse

24.6.2021
Cryptocurrencies represent far less of a market for criminals compared to traditional finance, so crypto bans won’t solve the problem

BIS: Cryptocurrencies Are Often Used in Financial Crimes, Money Laundering, Ransomware Attacks

24.6.2021
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) says that it is now clear that cryptocurrencies are not money but speculative assets, emphasizing that in many cases they are used “to facilitate money laundering, ransomware attacks, and other financial crimes.” BIS Criticizes...