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Brazilian Police Swoop on Suspected Crypto Pyramid Operator Braiscompany
28.7.2023
Brazil’s police force has conducted raids on addresses linked with Braiscompany, a suspected crypto pyramid. The firm’s owners have allegedly escaped the country with around $160 million worth of customers’ funds.
Police launched an investigation into the firm, codenamed Operation Halving, earlier...
UK crime agency scouts for seasoned crypto investigators
26.7.2023
The ideal candidate to join the National Crime Agency will be an existing member of the police staff who is a certified accredited financial investigator (AFI)
Canadian Police Warn of Surge in Home Invasion-Style Robberies Targeting Affluent Crypto Investors
22.7.2023
Canadian law enforcement reports that affluent cryptocurrency investors have become targets of home invasion-style robberies. Both Delta Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Richmond have issued warnings after having dealt with multiple robberies involving prominent cryptocurrency investors...
Canadian police warn crypto investors on growing home robbery trend
21.7.2023
Perpetrators have impersonated delivery drivers in order to break into the homes of victims to steal cryptocurrency
Today in Crypto: UK Gov 'Firmly Disagrees' with Treasury on Regulating Crypto as Gambling, UK FCA to Open Digital Sandbox on August 1, Push Protocol Launches Decentralized Audio & Video Streaming App
20.7.2023
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Today in Crypto: Multichain Halts Operations Due to Lack of Funds and CEO's Arrest, Indonesia to Launch National Crypto Exchange This Month, US SEC Acknowledges Bitwise's Spot BTC ETF Application
14.7.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Multichain Halts Operations Due to Lack of Funds and CEO's Arrest, Indonesia to Launch National Crypto...
The Fall of Multichain: A Tale of Unexpected Turbulence and Security Breaches
14.7.2023
In an unforeseen chain of events that unfolded between May and July 2023, the CEO of Multichain, Zhaojun, was apprehended by Chinese authorities, destabilizing the blockchain project. The situation escalated when user assets began to be transferred to unknown addresses. From Seizure to Shutdown:...
Brazil Police Take Down ‘Crypto-powered Money Laundering Rings’
14.7.2023
Brazilian police say they have taken apart two crypto-powered money laundering rings, with suspects arrested in four states across the nation.
In an official Federal Police announcement, officers explained that they had “dismantled” two groups they claimed had been active in “international drug...
UK Regulator Targets Unlawful Crypto ATMs in Joint Operation
12.7.2023
The UK's financial watchdog and four other law enforcement agencies recently inspected another 18 crypto ATM sites, "disrupting" 26 machines across the nation.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stated on Tuesday that the sites "suspected" of operating crypto ATMs were inspected in May and June...
New Cyberpunk Anime Is A Cross Between Blade Runner And Kamen Rider
6.7.2023
During Anime Expo 2023, Studio Bones released a brand-new trailer for its upcoming cyberpunk anime, Metallic Rouge. Its lush futuristic cityscape, in tandem with its inventive cybernetic character design for its leading protag, hopes to wow fans with an affinity for strong female leads with magical...
Today in Crypto: BNB Chain Was the Most Targeted Chain in Q2 with 36 Incidents, Crypto Scammers Posing as Canadian Police Officers, Bill to Exempt Foreigners in Israel from Crypto Taxes Passes Preliminary Reading
6.7.2023
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Video Games And TikTok Are To Blame For French Riots, Says Prez
30.6.2023
French President Emmanuel Macron has a few theories as to why riots have spread across France in the wake of the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old delivery driver: TikTok, Snapchat, and video games, mostly.Read more
Brazil: Suspected Braiscompany Crypto Fraudsters Detained in Argentina
27.6.2023
Three suspected Brazilian crypto fraudsters have been detained while trying to flee to Argentina – as police continue to probe the troubled Braiscompany.
In March, a number of suspected employees were filmed apparently emptying the firm’s São Paulo premises under cover of night.
In May, police...
Do Kwon out on bail once again after court dismisses prosecution appeal
5.6.2023
The Terraform Labs co-founder is out on bail after a successful appeal in Montenegro but will be closely monitored until his next court appearance
Today in Crypto: Xapo Integrates USDT Payment Rails, Police Reportedly Detains Trust Reserve Core Team, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Recommends All Banks Adopt Blockchain & AI
31.5.2023
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Team Behind Offshore Yuan, Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoins Detained by Chinese Police: Report
31.5.2023
Earlier this year KuCoin closed a $10 million funding round into CNHC
CNHC stablecoin issuer detained by Chinese police: Report
31.5.2023
KuCoin Ventures and Circle Ventures are among investors in the Chinese offshore yuan-pegged stablecoin, which is reportedly now under investigation in China
Jimbos Protocol offers deal to hacker, threatens police action
29.5.2023
The deal was posted to both the Ethereum network and the protocol’s official Twitter channel
Today in Crypto: Genesis & Gemini File Motion to Dismiss the SEC Lawsuit, Temasek Cuts Compensation for Team Who Recommended FTX Investment, Hong Kong Police Launches 'CyberDefender Metaverse' Platform
29.5.2023
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The Hong Kong Police Force launch metaverse platform, ‘CyberDefender’
28.5.2023
The chief inspector of the CSTCB warned that the metaverse is no safer than the traditional internet, saying that "all crimes in the cyberspace could also happen in the metaverse."