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New York authorities freeze $300K linked to crypto scammers
18.6.2025
Officials reported that scammers had used crypto to pay for fake digital asset investment ads on social media platforms, leading to more than $1 million in losses for victims
New York authorities freeze $300K linked to crypto scammers
18.6.2025
Officials reported that scammers had used crypto to pay for fake digital asset investment ads on social media platforms, leading to more than $1 million in losses for victims
New York authorities freeze $300K linked to crypto scammers
18.6.2025
Officials reported that scammers had used crypto to pay for fake digital asset investment ads on social media platforms, leading to more than $1 million in losses for victims
Russian authorities bust truck-based crypto mine draining village power
14.6.2025
Russian authorities found 95 mining rigs and a mobile transformer in a KamAZ truck illegally tapping power meant for a village in Buryatia
Brazilian Authorities Terminate Exemptions, Aims to Tax Crypto Held in Self Custody
13.6.2025
Brazilian authorities issued a Provisional Measure that terminates the previous tax regime and introduces a new ruleset to tax all crypto-derived profits. The new rule also states that these measures apply to crypto held in self-custody wallets and digital assets held abroad. Brazilian Government...
$124M Crypto Laundering Scheme Exposed in Australia—Authorities Charge Four
12.6.2025
A long-running Australian multi-agency investigation has dismantled a sophisticated money laundering scheme in Queensland, charging four individuals and freezing $13.7 million. At the heart of the alleged operation was a security company that reportedly converted $124 million in cash into...
Suspect in French Crypto Kidnappings Arrested in Morocco
5.6.2025
A 24-year-old man said to be a mastermind behind the recent crimes was taken into custody in Tangier, authorities said
German Authorities Shut Down Exch Crypto Service, Seize €34M in Laundered Funds
9.5.2025
German authorities seized €34 million in cryptocurrency and shut down the crypto swapping service Exch linked to money laundering, including funds stolen in the 2025 Bybit hack. Crypto Swapping Service Exch Closed; €34M Seized in Third-Largest BKA Crypto Bust The Public Prosecutor General’s Office...
Germany Seizes $38M From Crypto Platform Suspected of Laundering Bybit, Genesis Hack Proceeds
9.5.2025
EXch served as a hub for over $1.9 billion in illicit crypto transfers, authorities said, with funds tied to both high-profile hacks and phishing operations
Investors Beware — Dubai Authorities Warn of Fake Tokenized Property Offerings
26.4.2025
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and the Dubai Land Department have issued a public warning about entities falsely claiming involvement in their real estate tokenization project pilot. Possible Violation of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulation The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority...
US to return $7M to victims of ‘spoofed’ crypto investment websites
24.3.2025
US authorities are seeking to return $7 million to victims of a social engineering scam that tricked them into sending money to fake cryptocurrency investment platforms. The scam involved the fraudsters contacting victims and earning trust before directing them to websites masquerading...
US to return $7M to victims of ‘spoofed’ crypto investment websites
24.3.2025
US authorities are seeking to return $7 million to victims of a social engineering scam that tricked them into sending money to fake cryptocurrency investment platforms. The scam involved the fraudsters contacting victims and earning trust before directing them to websites masquerading...
US to return $7M to victims of ‘spoofed’ crypto investment websites
24.3.2025
US authorities are seeking to return $7 million to victims of a social engineering scam that tricked them into sending money to fake cryptocurrency investment platforms. The scam involved the fraudsters contacting victims and earning trust before directing them to websites masquerading...
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Passport Returned by French Authorities
16.3.2025
The TON Foundation has announced the return of Pavel Durov‘s passport by French authorities, allowing him the freedom to leave the country at his discretion. This development is viewed by the foundation as a significant resolution for Durov, the founder of Telegram, which boasts nearly...
TON Surges 20% as Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Recovers Passport From French Authorities
15.3.2025
Telegram founder Pavel Durov regained access to his passport, allowing him to travel freely
Indian authorities arrest alleged Garantex founder for US extradition
12.3.2025
Officials with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Bešciokov, who was alleged to have operated the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. In a March 12 notice, the CBI said police in the Indian state of Kerala...
Indian authorities arrest alleged Garantex founder for US extradition
12.3.2025
Officials with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Bešciokov, who was alleged to have operated the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. In a March 12 notice, the CBI said police in the Indian state of Kerala...
Indian authorities arrest alleged Garantex founder for US extradition
12.3.2025
Officials with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Bešciokov, who was alleged to have operated the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. In a March 12 notice, the CBI said police in the Indian state of Kerala...
Latest Draft of U.S. Stablecoin Bill Aims to Split Power Between State and Federal Authorities
11.3.2025
The latest version of the bill expands the role of states in regulating stablecoins and proposes new transparency as well as enforcement requirements
Crypto Fraudsters Can be Fined, Jailed and Now Also 'Caned' by Authorities
5.3.2025
The government is exploring this option to deter financial crimes and protect citizens from falling victim to crypto fraud