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New Zealand Police Seize $91 Million From Russian Bitcoin Exchange Operator
23.6.2020
Police in New Zealand confiscated NZ$140 million ($91 million) from Russian bitcoin exchange operator Alexander Vinnik. Vinnik is the alleged owner of the collapsed BTC-e exchange. The funds were seized from bank accounts held by Canton Business Corporation, a New Zealand-registered company...
Alexander Vinnik Claims Injustice While Now Fighting Charges in France
7.2.2020
What’s next for suspected Bitcoin money launderer Alexander Vinnik as French authorities slam money laundering and conspiracy charges against him?
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
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...
Accused Bitcoin Launderer Vinnik Reportedly Arrives at French Hospital
24.1.2020
Accused money launderer Alexander Vinnik arrives at French hospital
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
Greek Court Suspends Decision to Extradite Alexander Vinnik
25.12.2019
The Supreme Administrative Court of Greece has suspended a decision to extradite the alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik. The temporary measure has been imposed to allow the review of an appeal against the extradition. The Russian national, accused of laundering billions of dollars through...
Greek Court Suspends Decision to Extradite Alleged Crypto Criminal
24.12.2019
A top Greek court has reportedly suspended the decision to extradite Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of laundering billions through crypto exchange BTC-e
Russia Is Unhappy About Greece Extraditing Money Launderer Vinnik to France
20.12.2019
Russian Embassy is unhappy about Greece again ruling to extradite the alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik to France
Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik to Be Extradited to France: Reports
20.12.2019
Alleged BTC-e exchange operator and money launderer Alexander Vinnik is finally being extradited to France, say reports
Is Greece Cracking Down on Tax Evasion or Taxing Anonymity?
11.12.2019
Credit cards and bank transfers – and their incumbent surveillance features – are no longer payment options for Greek citizens, they are obligations
Bitfinex Claims to Be Victim of Fraud After Crypto Capital President Arrested
28.10.2019
The operators of Bitfinex claim that the cryptocurrency exchange is a victim of fraud committed by its payment processor Crypto Capital. The men behind Crypto Capital now face charges related to money laundering in Poland and the U.S. Also Read: Tether Created ‘Largest Bubble in Human...
More Signs the Next Big Financial Crisis May Begin in Germany
3.8.2019
Germany, the locomotive of Europe’s huge economy, is entering a difficult period, various indicators suggest. And when the Federal Republic sneezes, the Old Continent usually catches cold. This time, Germany may infect the rest of the world as well. An economic and financial crisis there...
CoinDesk Guide to the World’s National Altcoins
28.3.2014
All you need to know about national cryptocurrencies – a new trend in altcoin development