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Police Forces in Belgium, France and Israel Stop Scam Promising 35% Returns on Crypto Investments
2.2.2020
Police forces in Belgium, France and Israel have reportedly put a stop to an international scam promising high returns of up to 35% on crypto investments. A big French private company and a French local authority are said to be among the 85 victims of this network. In total, 10 suspects related...
Investigators Bust €6 Million Bitcoin and Gold Fraud Scheme
31.1.2020
Investigators take down fraudulent crypto and gold investment scheme
Paris Saint-Germain Teams up With Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform CoinCasso
29.1.2020
Paris Saint-Germain and cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinCasso have joined forces in a multi-year international partnership, with the virtual currency giant becoming an Official Partner of the Parisian club in all markets outside of France. CoinCasso is a blockchain specialist and will now...
Alleged Launderer of $4B in BTC Vinnik Charged in France After Extradition
29.1.2020
BTC-e operator and alleged money launderer Alexander Vinnik now faces charges before French authorities
French Pro Soccer Team Paris Saint-Germain Launches Fan Token
29.1.2020
Holders of Paris Saint-Germain’s newly launched fan token will first vote on an inspirational message for the captain’s armband
France Charges Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Following Greek Extradition
29.1.2020
French prosecutors have charged Vinnik on counts of extortion, aggravated money laundering, conspiracy and more
Financial Institutions Use Stablecoins to Shake Things Up in 2020
26.1.2020
2020 has kicked off with a lot of excitement and announcements around stablecoins. Will these top institutions and companies lead the front towards a stablecoin-ruled world
Alexander Vinnik Accused of Laundering Billions Through BTC-e Extradited to France
25.1.2020
Alexander Vinnik, the Russian-born IT specialist who spent over two years in detention in Greece, where he was arrested on a U.S. warrant, is now in Paris. The alleged BTC-e operator, suspected of laundering at least $4 billion through the now defunct crypto exchange, has been handed over to France...
Suspected Bitcoin Launderer Vinnik Extradited to France
24.1.2020
Alexander Vinnik. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Kostas Koukoumakas
Russian bitcoin laundering suspect Alexander Vinnik is now in France, confirmed his lawyer Zoe Konstantopoulou.
He was extradited following a ruling by the Greek Council of State, published on Thursday, according to local...
Alleged BTC-e Operator Will Be Extradited to France After Greek Supreme Court Ruling
23.1.2020
Greece's supreme administrative court found that a ruling to extradite alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik to France was lawful. Vinnik can no longer appeal the decision
Greece Extradites Alleged Launderer of $4B BTC Alexander Vinnik to France
23.1.2020
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian man accused of having laundered $4 billion in Bitcoin, will be extradited from Greece to France, against the wishes of Russia
Vinnik’s Children File a Complaint About Rights Violation to Greek Court
20.1.2020
The lawyers of alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik file a complaint alleging violation of Vinnik’s rights on behalf of his children
Crypto News From Japan: Jan. 13-17 in Review
18.1.2020
This week’s news from Japan includes heightened interest from Binance, a new working group on security tokens, and more
EU Countries Commence Crypto Regulations as Mandated by New Directive
11.1.2020
The European Union’s 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive mandates that member states start regulating crypto assets by Jan. 10. Crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers are now covered by the same regulatory requirements as banks and other financial institutions. Also read: Regs...
2019 to 2020: Insiders, Outsiders and Experimenters in Crypto Regulation: Part 3
6.1.2020
2019 was a year of some legal experiments with crypto among several nations within Europe, Asia and the Middle East: Who are these experimenters?
Vexed Tech Entrepreneur Turns Bitcoin Hacker, Steals €1M+ from Ex-Colleagues
31.12.2019
A French tech entrepreneur allegedly stole over 1 million euros in Bitcoin from his former colleagues in a reported “act of revenge”
Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia
31.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. We also cover Japan’s world conference for decentralized...
French Businessman Detained for Stealing €1.2 Million in Crypto From His Partners
30.12.2019
An investigation launched on the request of a French startup has led to the indictment of a 37-year-old entrepreneur accused of stealing 182 BTC from the company he cofounded. Embezzlement of money is one the charges brought against him by the public prosecutor’s office in Paris. Also read:...
Indian Government’s Institute Offers Blockchain Training in Multiple Cities
29.12.2019
The National Power Training Institute, under India’s Ministry of Power, is offering blockchain training in multiple cities throughout the country. Participants will learn about blockchain technology, its use cases, smart contracts, Ethereum, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and even mining. Also...
France’s Social Media Stalking Points to the Violence of Fiat, Consent of Crypto
29.12.2019
France will soon be monitoring social media accounts to catch suspected tax evaders. The endeavor could label anyone as suspicious who so much as posts a “taxation is theft” meme or a poses with a nice car. The country’s budget minister, Gérald Darmanin, called...