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Signs Point to Inside Job in Upbit Crypto Exchange Hack, Says Commentator
27.11.2019
In the wake of a 342,000 ETH theft from South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, commentators deem an inside job to be more likely than a hack
Former Hollywood Executive Admits to Embezzling $22M to Buy Crypto and Gamble
25.11.2019
A former executive of Hollywood-based StyleHaul Inc, Dennis Blieden, has admitted to embezzling $22 million from his employer to buy crypto and gamble
Canada: Thieves Steal $4K From Bitcoin ATM, Leave $50K Untouched
22.11.2019
Two men have stolen $4,000 from a Bitcoin ATM in a small-town grocery store, but left $50,000 behind in an overlooked canister
US Think Tank Releases Report on Investigation Into Illicit Transactions on the Dark Web
21.11.2019
U.S. think thank releases a report on the future of investigating illicit transactions on the dark web, including tracing crypto use
New York Judge Grants US Government Right to Intervene in $7M Bitcoin Fraud Case
20.11.2019
The U.S. government now has the right to interfere in a multimillion Bitcoin scam case initially brought before the court by the CFTC
Cryptocurrency Forensics Firm Elliptic Ties $400M in XRP to Illicit Activities
20.11.2019
Cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic states that $400 million in XRP tokens are tied with illicit activities
Malware on Official Monero Website Can Steal Crypto: Investigator
19.11.2019
Monero’s official website was compromised to distribute software that steals cryptocurrency
US to Strictly Enforce Crypto Rules Similar to FATF Guidelines
19.11.2019
The U.S. government will strictly enforce the rules on cryptocurrencies similar to the standards recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has reaffirmed that its “Travel” rule applies to cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the Federal...
U.S. Gov’t Extradites Alleged Fraudster for Selling Fake Securities for $11 M in BTC
19.11.2019
U.S. extradites man for selling investors shares in gold company that had no gold in exchange for over $11 million in Bitcoin and other cryptos
BBC: New Files Allegedly Connect $450M in Lost Bitcoin to Russian Intelligence
15.11.2019
Recent BBC investigation into the BTC-e crypto exchange case reveals new details allegedly connecting lost funds to Russia’s FSB
State-Run Ukranian Railway in Lviv Gets Caught Mining Bitcoin
15.11.2019
A division at a state-owned enterprise of rail transport in Ukraine illegally mined Bitcoin, using the country’s power grid
OneCoin Co-Founder Pleads Guilty, Faces up to 90 Years in Jail
14.11.2019
OneCoin co-founder Ignatov pleaded guilty to role in OneCoin, disclosing more details about his missing accomplice and sister Ruja Ignatova
C++ Creator Laments C++ Use in Bitcoin Mining Operation
12.11.2019
Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++ programming language, has expressed disappointment in C++’s use in Bitcoin mining operation
John McAfee: Authorities Should Not Expect Crypto Firms to Stop Crypto Crimes
12.11.2019
John McAfee has argued that authorities should not require crypto companies and exchanges to help them control digital currency’s use in illicit activities
Australian Man Arrested for Unregistered Crypto Transactions
12.11.2019
Australian police arrested a man operating a cryptocurrency ATM that allegedly facilitated “unregistered cryptocurrency transactions”
Netherlands: Police Arrest Founder of Blockchain Startup That Raised Over $80M
11.11.2019
The police seized the founder of blockchain game development startup Komodore64, which was allegedly a fraudulent scheme
Dutch Court Orders Facebook to Remove Fake Bitcoin Ads
11.11.2019
A Dutch court ruled that Facebook must pull fake BTC investments ads exploiting John de Mol’s image
M5S Proposed to Use Blockchain to Stop Fuel-related Crimes
11.11.2019
The Italian political party Five Star Movement (M5S) is intending to use modern technologies like distributed ledger tech (DLT) and blockchain to check buses and track crimes, during the gas station strikes. Reportedly, the two days’ nationwide strikes were not administered by gas station...
Australian Home Affairs Minister Says Terrorists Use Crypto to Obfuscate Crimes
7.11.2019
The Australian Minister of Home Affairs warned that terrorists are exploiting cryptocurrencies to “fund their deadly missions”
‘Bitcoin of the Middle East’ Scam Lands Canadian Expat in Dubai Jail
1.11.2019
A Dubai-based Canadian expat has been arrested for peddling an allegedly fraudulent cryptocurrency, billed as the “Bitcoin of the Middle East”