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Taiwan prosecutors target 20-year sentences for ACE exchange suspects
27.4.2024
According to the prosecutors, the increased scale of the losses justifies the sentence recommendation
Armenian Officials Trained on Essential Techniques and Tools for Effective Crypto-Crime Investigations
26.4.2024
A group of Armenian officials from various law enforcement agencies have been trained on crypto-asset investigations to combat crypto-related crimes.
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Changpeng Zhao could serve time in the same facility as ‘crypto-anarchist’ Jim Bell
24.4.2024
An expert in U.S. federal prisons suggested that the former Binance CEO, if sentenced to incarceration, could face the risk of “theft and extortion” from other inmates
Do Kwon appeals Montenegrin court decision, claiming ‘unfounded and illegal’ interpretation
24.4.2024
The question of the Terraform co-founder’s extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea has been bouncing between lower and higher courts in Montenegro for months
US authorities arrest and charge new figure in OneCoin scheme — who is William Morro?
24.4.2024
Reports suggested that the latest individual to be charged in connection to the crypto scheme was associated with Gilbert Armenta, the boyfriend of OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova
Binance exec will remain in Nigerian custody until May 17 bail hearing: Report
23.4.2024
The question of Tigran Gambaryan’s bail in Nigeria was expected to be addressed in an April 22 hearing, which has reportedly been pushed back to May 17
Australian Court Hands Over $41 Million of Crypto Held by Blockchain Mining Group at Regulator's Request
12.4.2024
An Australian federal court agreed to a petition by markets regulator ASIC to hand over some US$41 million in digital assets invested by over 450 Australians with the mining companies to specialists from advisory and restructuring company McGrathNicol
FinCEN appreciates Coinbase’s stance against financial crimes
12.4.2024
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) gives a thumbs up to Coinbase for its aggressive stance against illegal financial activities and for assisting law enforcement agencies. The message was delivered through a post on X by the Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, Paul Grewal....
Binance Receives Court Order to Release Nigerian Traders’ Data
19.3.2024
A Nigerian court ordered Binance to furnish detailed information regarding all Nigerian traders on its platform to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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US FinCEN Investigates $165 Million Crypto Transactions Tied to Hamas
14.3.2024
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is probing into the $165 million worth crypto transaction linked to Hamas, per Wall Street Journal.
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Deloitte is Hiring Specialists for Crypto Fraud Investigations
5.3.2024
Consulting firm Deloitte is looking for specialist analysts to assist in uncovering financial crimes related to crypto. Recent job listings on LinkedIn show vacancies for Senior Cyber Crypto Analysts and Cryptocurrency Investigators.
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Nigeria’s Financial Watchdog Summons Binance CEO Over Crime Concerns
4.3.2024
New Binance CEO Richard Teng must appear before Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes to answer questions about his company’s lax KYC and AML policies, which may have played a part in terrorism financing and money laundering. Committee Chairman Ginger Onwusibe...
Chinese Prosecutors Promise Increased Punishment for Blockchain and Metaverse Crimes
23.2.2024
In a press conference hosted by the China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate on February 23, spokesperson Li Xuehui highlighted a surge in cybercrime occurring within blockchains and the metaverse.
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FinCEN Sees Rise in Bitcoin Being Used in Human Trafficking Cases
14.2.2024
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said it has seen a rise in the number of Bitcoin transactions used in connection with human trafficking and online child exploitation cases. According to FinCEN recent findings show 95% of cases involving online child exploitation...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Eyes Surpassing Meta in Total Market Cap – $1 Million BTC Incoming?
14.2.2024
As of Wednesday, Bitcoin’s trading value slightly declined to $49,540, marking less than 1% decrease. This fluctuation comes amidst a backdrop of significant developments within the crypto space and broader financial markets. Notably, recent reports from the Financial Crimes Enforcement...
Nigeria Faces Pressure to Tighten Crypto Regulations for Financial Crime Prevention
12.2.2024
Nigeria faces calls to go further in its efforts to clarify crypto regulation after a blockchain firm successfully finished training its fifth cohort of crypto compliance specialists last weekend. Blockchain intelligence service provider A&D Forensics teaches a course on curbing financial...
Expert Calls for Full Cryptocurrency Regulation in Nigeria to Mitigate Digital Asset-Related Financial Crimes
12.2.2024
Nigeria must fully regulate crypto activities if it wants to curb financial crimes associated with digital assets, a forensic expert has said. The co-founder of A&D Forensics also called on Nigeria to enact laws that would mandate banks to vet service providers before granting them account...
Brazilian Tax Authority Reports Bitcoin Irregularities in Over 25,000 Statements
6.2.2024
The Brazilian tax authority has reported identifying cryptocurrency irregularities in more than 25,000 tax statements. After a country-wide investigation, the institution detected that 25,126 individuals who possessed at least 0.05 BTC failed to include these holdings in its income tax statements...
Polygon Labs Execs Outline Regulatory Framework to Combat Illicit Activity in Defi
31.1.2024
A paper prepared by two Polygon Labs executives and a former Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) director presents a framework to combat illicit activity in decentralized finance (defi) markets. The document proposes three different classes for defi platforms, including platforms...
Interpol Publishes Report on Crime in the Metaverse
29.1.2024
The International Criminal Police Organization, known as Interpol, has issued a report that examines the metaverse from a law enforcement perspective. The report considers illegality in the metaverse, including metacrime, metaverse forensics, governance, and the opportunities it presents for using...