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Korea and US agree to share investigation data on Tera-Luna

6.7.2022
The two nations have agreed to share their investigation data on the ongoing crypto-related cases including Terra Luna

Chainalysis exec touts blockchain analysis to Senate homeland security committee

7.6.2022
Three experts from the private sector appeared before the Senate committee Tuesday to talk about ransomware attacks and how to combat them

Korean Police Ask Crypto Exchanges to Freeze Luna Foundation Guard’s Assets

24.5.2022
The South Korean police have reportedly launched an investigation into possible embezzlement involving an employee of Terraform Labs. To prevent fund transfers, the police have requested crypto exchanges to freeze the Luna Foundation Guard’s accounts. Embezzlement Investigation and Asset...

Crypto mixer sanctioned by US Treasury for role in Axie Infinity hack

6.5.2022
The crypto mixer is said to have processed $20.5 million out of the $620 million taken by North Korean Lazarus Group hackers

Blockchain and crypto can be a boon for tracking financial crimes

28.4.2022
The notion of crypto being a tool for money laundering is often propagated by naysayers that include policymakers with a stake in the traditional financial system

US Treasury’s OFAC Adds 3 ETH Addresses Linked to North Korean Cybercrime Group to SDN List

24.4.2022
The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has added three ethereum addresses to its Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons List (SDN). OFAC alleges the ether addresses are controlled by the Lazarus Group, a cybercrime group that is associated with North Korea. Lazarus Group Behind Axie...

North Korean Lazarus Group allegedly behind Ronin Bridge hack

14.4.2022
Treasury Department updates SDN list to ostensibly tie infamous hacker group to last month’s mega-heist

Ukraine’s Cyberpolice Force Starts Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations

3.3.2022
As Ukraine is increasingly relying on crypto donations, its Cyberpolice force has also decided to seek help from the crypto community in the country and abroad. The unit now takes various cryptocurrencies to support law enforcement agencies and acquire essential supplies. Cyberpolice...

Aussie advisory committee lists key factors for easing crypto adoption

2.3.2022
The federal advisory suggests exploring four key areas to support a safer adoption for crypto in Australia and dampen cybersecurity threats

Crypto is not criminal: US Secret Service launches 'crypto awareness hub'

23.2.2022
The educational website shares the Secret Service intends to combat the “illicit use of digital assets” and provide “public awareness information.”

FBI is launching team to address crypto exploitation: US Deputy Attorney General

17.2.2022
“The currency might be virtual, but the message to companies is concrete: if you report to us, we can follow the money and not only help you, but hopefully prevent the next victim," said Lisa Monaco

Report Attributes Large Share of Global Crypto Crime to Russia, Moscow City

16.2.2022
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has placed Russia among the leaders in adoption. But while it is yet to reach the top of the ranking, the country already has a “disproportionate share” of global activity related to some forms of crime involving cryptocurrency, according...

Russia Takes Down 4 Carding Sites With Over $260 Million in Crypto Turnover

12.2.2022
Law enforcement in Russia has blocked major sites on the dark web, including a carding market leader. The platforms have been seized amid ongoing investigations into hacking groups, with Russian authorities ramping up efforts to dismantle the cybercrime rings and detain their members. Interior...

FBI warns against rising crypto romance scams during Valentine's week

12.2.2022
In 2021 alone, victims within the FBI San Francisco division’s territory lost more than $64 million to romance scams, compared to just over $35 million in 2020

DoJ seizes $3.6B in crypto and arrests two in connection with 2016 Bitfinex hack

8.2.2022
"The department once again showed how it can and will follow the money," said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco

Ministries Queried About Missing 200,000 Bitcoins as Bulgaria Explores Crypto Payments

28.1.2022
The recently elected government of Bulgaria has found itself in the position of answering questions about the fate of billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency reportedly confiscated by the country’s law enforcement five years ago. Meanwhile, the new finance minister has revealed...

Binance Becomes the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Industry’s First to Join the National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA)

24.1.2022
Binance, the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, today announced that it has joined the National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA), a nonprofit corporation focused on identifying, validating, mitigating, and neutralizing cybercrime threats....