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‘Wave of Crypto Muggings’ Hits London’s Financial District
9.5.2022
In the UK, thieves are targeting crypto traders in “a wave of crypto muggings,” with police warning that “thousands of pounds have been stolen” by criminals looking out for opportunities to access other people’s wallets and transfer funds into their own accounts, per a new report.
The report...
How Big Is Crypto Crime, Really?
9.5.2022
Estimates of the scale of online crime range from under 1% to nearly half of all crypto activity – so CoinDesk looks under the hood
Florida Cops Killed Someone Over Shoplifted Pokémon Cards
2.5.2022
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office deputies opened fire on four suspects believed to have stolen Pokémon cards and a pizza, Vice reports. One died after being transported to a hospital, while two others were charged with petty theft.Read more
Norwegian Police Warn Crypto Owners After Armed Robbery in Sweden
2.5.2022
Police in Norway have issued a warning to crypto owners, saying they should take measures to ensure their own security with things like multi-signature (multisig) solutions and alarm systems. The warning comes after a couple in Sweden in late April were assaulted and forced to hand over crypto...
Bungie Sees Multiple Claims Against Destiny Cheat Seller Dismissed In Federal Court
30.4.2022
Bungie was served a bit of a loss this week in its ongoing legal war against cheat makers and sellers. On Wednesday, a federal judge dismissed Bungie’s copyright infringement claims against website AimJunkies while agreeing with the cheat seller’s legal defense that the Destiny publisher’s other...
Making crypto conventional by improving crypto crime investigations worldwide
30.4.2022
Law enforcement needs to be better educated — alongside regulators and policymakers — to truly make a difference and unlock further crypto mass adoption
Finland to Donate Millions of Dollars From Sale of Seized Bitcoin to Ukraine
29.4.2022
The government of Finland is discussing supporting Ukraine with part of the money from the liquidation of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency seized in crime investigations. Finnish authorities want to sell the bitcoins soon and say they couldn’t come up with a better idea for...
Russian security agency wants exchanges to share data with crime investigators
28.4.2022
The measure comes along with a proposed ban on advertising of non-licensed crypto services
Finland Set to Donate Bitcoin Seized from Criminals to Ukraine – Report
28.4.2022
Finland’s government will reportedly donate bitcoin (BTC) seized in criminal operations to Ukraine, to support the latter’s war efforts against the Russian invasion.
Per the Finnish media outlet Helsingin Sanomat, the Finnish government has amassed BTC 1,981 (USD 78m). The coins have been...
PlayStation's Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed By Court
22.4.2022
A lawsuit brought against Sony last year accusing PlayStation of “pay disparity, wrongful termination, and other instances of gender-based discrimination” has been dismissed by the United States District Court of North California.Read more
AUSTRAC releases 2 new guides to help spot illicit crypto use
21.4.2022
AUSTRAC also urged financial institutions from debanking clients who may be engaged in suspicious account activity, as a mistake could be costly to “Australia’s economy.”
Monero Usage in Ransomware Payments Rise while Bitcoin Accepted With Premium
20.4.2022
Ransomware attackers are increasingly asking for payments in privacy coins like monero (XMR), while still mostly accepting bitcoin (BTC) payments but with a premium, per a new report.
According to the report by CipherTrace, a crypto intelligence company, demanding ransomware payments in XMR...
Five Video Games To Vibe With While Stoned
20.4.2022
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Alleged Hydra Administrator Dmitry Pavlov Reportedly Arrested In Russia
16.4.2022
A district court in Moscow has arrested a man whom local media reports identify as Dmitry Pavlov, alleged administrator of the recently shut down darknet market Hydra. Russian authorities believe he has been involved in drug-related crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Moscow Court Arrests...
Bitfinex, Tether Launch Bitcoin, USDT Donation Funds for Victims of El Salvador Gang Crime
12.4.2022
The crypto exchange Bitfinex and the USDT issuer Tether have set up a crypto relief fund to aid the families of the people affected by the gang-related violence in El Salvador – although the government’s controversial crackdown on gang crime continues to intensify in the country....
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NFT Self Defense: Staying Safe in Web3
8.4.2022
John Ennis, Ecosystem Lead of Gnosis Safe, a multi-signature (multisig) wallet solution.
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From BAYC, Cryptopunks, Meebits, NFT collections are gaining mainstream attention from brands to celebrities to everyday individuals, but not all this attention has been positive. NFT hacks...
UK, US, India, Singapore See More Crypto-Related Regulations, EU Bans High-Value Provision of Crypto Services to Russia + More News
8.4.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Bukele Returns to Miami Bitcoin Conference as Gangland Crackdown Takes Gruesome Turn
6.4.2022
International bitcoiners will be turning their eyes to El Salvador again this week – but some are concerned that government’s aggressive recent crackdown on gang crime could undermine its standing in the bitcoin (BTC) community....
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Axie Infinity’s Ronin Hack Exposes Risks of Proof-of-Stake and Centralization – Analysts
30.3.2022
The recent hack of Axie Infinity’s Ronin bridge reveals how proof-of-stake (PoS) chains still struggle with a fundamental flaw in their design, with speed and energy efficiency prioritized over security, an analyst at crypto exchange Huobi has said....
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Over USD 600M Stolen in Blockchain Bridge Hack as Ronin Network Exploited
29.3.2022
The first quarter of 2022 is about to end with one of the largest crypto thefts, as the gaming-focused Ronin bridge, which connects blockchains, has been exploited to the tune of more than USD 600m....
Read More: Over USD 600M Stolen in Blockchain Bridge Hack as Ronin Network Exploited