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UK Lawmakers Pass Bill to Help Seize Illicit Crypto
26.10.2023
The bill lets law enforcement freeze crypto without a conviction, promising faster and more substantial seizures
Atomic Wallet and Chainalysis Join Hands to Seize $2M Following Suspicious Deposits
19.10.2023
Atomic Wallet has frozen over $2 million after detecting suspicious deposits in a partnership with prominent exchanges.
According to an announcement on October 18, 2023, Atomic Wallet has sought the assistance of blockchain intelligence firms Chainalysis and Crystal in its effort to identify...
Israeli Authorities Order to Seize Millions in Crypto Linked to Hamas
17.10.2023
Israeli law enforcement authorities have ordered a freeze on hundreds of cryptocurrency accounts and seized millions of dollars' worth of crypto in order to block the flow of funds to Hamas, Financial Times reported.
The crackdown primarily targets cryptocurrency accounts on Binance, the world's...
Report: Australian Police Seize Crypto Worth $1.5 Million From Dark Web Drug Dealer
10.10.2023
The police in the Australian state of South Australia recently seized cryptocurrency worth $1.5 million from an alleged dark web drug dealer. Police also recovered a “large quantity” of the synthetic opioid nitazene as well as tens of thousands of dollars in cash. ‘Illicit...
Police Seize 1,000 Cards In Pokémon Counterfeiting Bust
6.10.2023
The crackdown on counterfeit Pikachus and Charizards continues. Earlier this week, an investigation by police in Annaka City, Japan led them to a haul of 1,000 cards believed to be fake, including Pokémon trading card game products. The 21-year-old suspect they allegedly belonged to had been caught...
Binance collaborates with Royal Thai Police to seize $277M from scammers
3.10.2023
Over 3,000 victims of the alleged crypto scammers have come forward to the authorities to file for compensation claims
Hong Kong and Macau police seize over $2.8M related to JPEX fraud case
29.9.2023
One suspect was arrested while trying to destroy potential evidence with paper shredders and bleach in the bathtub of an apartment
Police Make 12 Arrests, Seize $1 Million in Cash and $9.8 Million in Assets in JPEX Case
28.9.2023
On Tuesday, Hong Kong police announced the arrest of 12 suspects in connection with the JPEX cryptocurrency exchange platform scandal.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Chris Tang Ping-Keung, the Secretary for Security of Hong Kong, reassured the public that the police are fully committed...
US Authorities Seize Crypto Linked to Pig-Butchering Scam Held at Binance
28.9.2023
U.S. authorities are seeking to recover cryptocurrencies linked to the popular pig-butchering crypto scam. “Law enforcement was able to trace cryptocurrency involved in the fraud and money laundering to two Binance accounts, where it was seized,” the United States Attorney’s...
Hungarian Authorities Seize Crypto Worth $1M in Tax Fraud Case
23.9.2023
Hungarian authorities have seized cryptocurrency worth over $1 million from a criminal organization in a value-added tax (VAT) fraud case. The authorities raided 28 locations, arrested three suspects, and seized various assets tied to the group. The seized cryptocurrencies were transferred to...
UK Passes Bill to Seize Crypto from Illicit Activities
19.9.2023
The United Kingdom’s House of Lords has pushed The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill to its final stages of approval.
The bill was introduced in September 2022 with a bid to expand the powers of financial authorities in the country to confiscate monetary proceeds from financial crimes...
UK House of Lords passes bill to seize stolen crypto
19.9.2023
During the bill's review phase, the House of Lords agreed on certain amendments to clarify its intent of targeting monetary proceeds from fraud or other financial crimes
South Korean city to seize crypto from thousands of tax evaders: Report
22.8.2023
City authorities of Cheongju are looking to seize cryptocurrency from anyone who owes at least $750 in crypto taxes to the government
On-chain tool to seize crypto is a purist's nightmare, but a must: CEO
21.8.2023
A U.S. federal court recently used on-chain tech to lock criminals out of their crypto on the Jurat Network. Its founder, Mike Kanovitz, admits it could see hate from crypto purists
Today in Crypto: Polygon Labs and Mobile Giant SK Telecom Sign a Web3 Deal, Coinbase Partners With Trustly for Payments in Canada, Singaporean Police Arrest Ten Foreigners and Seize Crypto
17.8.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Polygon Labs and Mobile Giant SK Telecom Sign a Web3 Deal, Coinbase Partners With Trustly for Payments...
The FBI Seizes Nearly $2 Million Of Digital Assets In Three Months, New Filings Reveal
16.8.2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized digital assets worth $1.7 million from March to May in the United States.
According to the filing, the Federal law enforcement agency seized Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), USD Tether (USDT), Monero (XMR), and DAI in its ongoing efforts to curb unlawful...
Facebook Owner Meta May Launch Chatbot ‘Personas’ Next Month, Report
5.8.2023
U.S. tech giant Meta is preparing to launch multiple chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) as early as September. According to an article quoting knowledgeable sources, the company seeks to encourage user engagement on its social media platforms with the chatbots that could also be used...
Borneo authorities seize illegal crypto miners running off stolen power
31.7.2023
A Malaysian energy supplier uncovered an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation stealing power from the local grid on the island nation of Borneo
Russian Bailiffs ‘Will Be Allowed to Seize Digital Rubles from Citizens & Firms’
29.7.2023
Russian bailiffs will be allowed to seize digital rubles from citizens, a government chief has confirmed – as the nation readies a “real-world” CBDC pilot.
Per Pravda, the comments were made by the Russian Federal Bailiff Service Director Dmitry Aristov at a law enforcement meeting at the Second...
Crypto lender Delio warns normal operations in jeopardy after asset seizures
24.7.2023
The South Korean crypto lender has had to halt certain interest payments amid a recent investigation resulting in the company and its customers' assets being seized