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Community reacts to new DoJ crypto enforcement guidelines
9.10.2020
The DoJ’s guidance around cryptocurrency enforcement, that cites "crime" and "criminals" 168 times, has been poorly received
The DOJ’s ‘Crypto Enforcement Framework’ Argues Against Privacy Tools and for International Regulation
8.10.2020
The Justice Department's new crypto enforcement framework lays out its case for prosecuting alleged crimes around the world while taking aim at privacy-enhancing tools
DOJ states it has jurisdiction over foreign crypto companies that touch US servers
8.10.2020
The US government says they have broad extraterritorial jurisdiction over crypto-related businesses
DOJ says use of privacy coins is 'indicative of possible criminal conduct'
8.10.2020
Privacy coins are getting more attention than ever from the U.S. government
US Attorney General Releases Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework
8.10.2020
U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr announced Thursday the release of “Cryptocurrency: An Enforcement Framework,” a publication produced by the Attorney General’s Cyber-Digital Task Force.
Bitmex CEO Hayes Steps Down Following U.S. Criminal Charges
8.10.2020
Arthur Hayes, chief executive officer of bitcoin derivatives exchange Bitmex, is stepping down from his position a week after U.S. prosecutors filed criminal charges against him. Hayes is leaving together with other top executives who are facing similar charges. The company announced on Thursday...
BitMEX Says It’s ‘Business as Usual’ Despite 30% Drop in Bitcoin Balance After CFTC, DOJ Action
7.10.2020
More than 57,000 BTC have been withdrawn from BitMEX since Sept. 30
John McAfee Arrested, Indicted for $23 Million Illegal Crypto Pumping and Tax Evasion in US
6.10.2020
John McAfee has been arrested and indicted for tax evasion, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. The cybersecurity entrepreneur has also been charged with fraudulently pumping cryptocurrencies by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. McAfee Fraudulently Pumped Tokens The U.S. Department...
BitMEX Moves $337M in Bitcoin Ahead of First User Withdrawals Since US Charges
2.10.2020
Bitcoin outflows from prominent crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX are already up in the wake of charges from U.S. agencies announced Thursday
Bitmex Charged With US Rules Violations — Owners Face Criminal Charges, Prison
2.10.2020
Cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Bitmex has been charged with illegally operating in the U.S. Concurrently, its executives, including CEO Arthur Hayes, have been charged with violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and are facing prison sentences. One of the Bitmex founders has already been...
Why the BitMEX charges could be bad news for DeFi
2.10.2020
Charges against BitMEX for weak AML and KYC policies could be bad news for the world of decentralized finance
Should DEXs Be Worried After BitMEX? DeFi Founders Weigh In
1.10.2020
The sudden takedown of crypto exchange BitMEX has cast a new light on Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) markets
BitMex denies CFTC and DoJ allegations, says trading will continue
1.10.2020
Despite criminal charges from the DOJ and at least one arrest of its leadership, Bitmex promises to continue operating as usual
JPMorgan Admits Fraud, Agrees to Billion Dollar Settlement for Illegal Trading
30.9.2020
JPMorgan Chase has admitted to fraud charges and agreed to settle with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm has agreed to pay nearly a billion dollars in penalties and victim compensation. JPMorgan’s...
US Government Darknet Raid Seizes $6.5M in Cash and Cryptocurrencies
22.9.2020
The U.S. government has today announced the results of one of the biggest seizures of drugs sold on the Darknet in history
US Indicts 2 People Stealing $17M in Bitcoin and Ether From Binance, Poloniex, Gemini Users
21.9.2020
Two people have been charged in the U.S. for allegedly using “a sophisticated market manipulation scheme” to defraud and steal $17 million in bitcoin and ether from users of three cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide. The targeted exchanges were Binance, Poloniex, and Gemini. Binance...
US Hopes to Confiscate $400M: DoJ Files Forfeiture Judgment Against Onecoin Launderer
3.9.2020
Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York (SDNY) court have submitted a “forfeiture money judgment” against the former attorney Mark Scott. The lawyer was charged with helping the Ponzi scheme Onecoin launder funds. The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) claims that Scott helped...
Suspected North Korean Hackers Move Bitcoin Worth $140K From Forfeited Account
1.9.2020
Suspected North Korean hackers on Monday moved 12 bitcoin, worth about $140,000, from one of 280 accounts the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has targeted for seizure. The funds have been wired into an anonymous wallet, according to Whale Alert, a bot that tracks notable crypto transactions....
Tesla Foils Ransomware Attack After Employee Rejects Bitcoin Bribe Worth $1 Million
1.9.2020
Tesla’s Elon Musk has said the company recently foiled attempts to infect its computer network with malicious software, after an employee cooperated with the FBI in an investigation. The malicious software would create an opportunity for criminals to extort money from Tesla. Musk’s...
NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Was Paid $35k to Discuss Bitcoin
19.8.2020
The notorious NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden, was paid to discuss bitcoin and other digital assets at virtual conferences, according to a new court filing called “Edward Snowden Speaking Engagements 2015-2020.” Snowden has always been a supporter of digital currencies and during...