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Crypto Contributes to Money Laundering Problems in Latin America, Report
28.2.2020
Crypto exchanges in Latin America attract money launderers due to “extremely lax” AML and KYC regulations, a new report says
Courts Will Seize BTC With Miners' Help: Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright
27.2.2020
Bitcoin can and will be seized to accommodate court orders, according to self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright
IT Exec at Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office Illegally Mined Crypto on Office Systems
27.2.2020
An IT expert at a Ukrainian prosecutor’s office used the office’s systems to illegally mine cryptocurrency and provide placement to third parties
Ex-Microsoft Employee Convicted of 18 Felonies in Digital Currency Scheme
26.2.2020
A software engineer who worked for Microsoft has been found guilty of a complex $10 million scheme to embezzle funds using Bitcoin
Finnish Customs Puzzled on what to do with 15M Euro Seized in Bitcoin
25.2.2020
The Finnish Customs service is puzzling over what to do with seized 1,666 bitcoins as their value has soared almost 2,000% to over $15 million
US Develops Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program Targeting P2P Sites, Forums, Darknet Markets
24.2.2020
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revealed a cryptocurrency intelligence program aimed at identifying unlicensed crypto businesses using P2P sites, online forums, and darknet markets. These areas have consistently presented “a significant challenge to law enforcement” and...
Are the BZx Flash Loan Attacks Signaling the End of DeFi?
22.2.2020
Recent attacks on the lending platform bZx have left faith in DeFi shattered, but what actually happened? And can the sector bounce back?
OSCE Sponsors Cryptocurrency Course for Central Asia Law Enforcement
21.2.2020
The OSCE held a course on the darkweb and cryptocurrencies for law enforcement officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and other Central Asian countries
Dutch Authorities Arrest Two Men for Alleged Crypto Money Laundering
20.2.2020
Dutch financial authorities have arrested two men for laundering money with cryptocurrencies
Irish Court Seizes $56 Million in Bitcoin From Alleged Drug Dealer
19.2.2020
The Irish High Court has ruled to confiscate $56 million in Bitcoin from an alleged drug dealer after deeming the proceeds criminal
The Law Enforcement’s Guide to Policing Crypto Cybercrimes
19.2.2020
As the tools used by crypto criminals are getting more sophisticated, government bodies are finding new ways to respond. Here are some of those responses
New Email Extortion Scam Targets Google’s AdSense, Demands Bitcoin
17.2.2020
A new email extortion scam demands BTC from AdSense users in exchange for preventing an attack
CFTC Charges Colorado Resident With Fraud in Crypto Ponzi Scheme
15.2.2020
The CFTC has charged a Colorado individual for allegedly defrauding investors out of more than $500K via a crypto trading scheme
Coin Ninja CEO Arrested for Laundering $311M With Bitcoin Privacy Tools
13.2.2020
The CEO of Bitcoin media site Coin Ninja and founder of crypto wallet provider DropBit has been arrested for allegedly laundering $311 million with Bitcoin tools
A Mailbomber in the Netherlands Wants a BTC Payment to Stop Blowing Things Up
12.2.2020
Police won’t reveal how much the bomber is asking for to stop
US Financial Crimes Watchdog Preparing ‘Significant’ Crypto Rules, Warns Treasury Secretary Mnuchin
12.2.2020
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said FinCEN is preparing "significant new requirements" around cryptocurrencies to tamp down illicit activity
SEC Charges Ohio Man for $33M Crypto Fraud Targeting Physicians
12.2.2020
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against a man for allegedly swindling 150 investors in an elaborate crypto trading scam
PlusToken Scam Moves $123M in Bitcoin Just as BTC Price Regains $10K
11.2.2020
Likely buy-the-dip moment for Bitcoin price under $10,000 as the trend remains resoundingly bullish
US Authorities Charge Crypto ‘Trading Club’ Operators With Defrauding 150 Investors
11.2.2020
Michael Ackerman and unnamed business partners allegedly defrauded investors of $33M in a crypto-trading scheme targeting doctors
North Korean Internet Use Spikes 300% as Regime Turns to Cryptocurrencies
11.2.2020
According to a new report, North Korean internet usage is up as state actors use it as a means for raising revenues and skirting sanctions