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Early Bitcoin Investor Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion on $3.7 Million BTC Sale
This marks the first criminal tax evasion prosecution centered solely on bitcoin. дальше »
2024-12-14 19:08
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US DOJ seeking statements about Bitfinex hack despite lack of formal victims
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a website to collect information from individuals affected by the 2016 Bitfinex hack, according to a Nov. 7 statement. The DOJ announced it was inviting statements from those impacted by the hack, including affected Bitfinex account holders. дальше »
2024-11-9 22:00
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US hacker faces 20-year prison sentence over $37m crypto theft
Evan Frederick Light, 21, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison after stealing $37 million worth of crypto from an investment holdings company located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The U.S Department of Justice stated in a press… дальше »
2024-10-3 09:45
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DOJ appoints Forensic Risk Alliance as Binance monitor
The Justice Department named Forensic Risk Alliance as Binance's outside monitor after it pleaded guilty to violating U.S. money-laundering regulations and trade sanctions. дальше »
2024-5-11 23:33
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Rabotnik, Affiliate of Ransomware Group REvil, Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail
Ukrainian national, Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, has been sentenced 13 years and seven months in prison for his role in conducting over 2,500 ransomware attacks and demanding over $700 million in ransom payments, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. дальше »
2024-5-2 09:04
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Slap On The Wrist? DOJ Faces Backlash For Letting Binance Founder Off Easy For AML Failures
Changpeng Zhao, the ousted CEO of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, walked away from court this week with a sentence many see as a slap on the wrist. Zhao, better known in the crypto world as “CZ,” received four months in prison for failing to implement sufficient anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards at Binance. Related Reading: Stagflation […] дальше »
2024-5-1 10:30
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to become richest prisoner in US history
Crypto exchange Binance continues to thrive despite the numerous legal problems of its founder, Changpeng Zhao. дальше »
2024-4-30 17:41
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Binance CEO says company moving into ‘greater maturity’
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance CEO Richard Teng said the company has overcome cultural issues after several setbacks. дальше »
2024-4-10 18:38
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Apple’s legal woes mount as vulnerability threatening crypto security comes to light
Academic researchers have unearthed a significant vulnerability within Apple’s M-series computing chips, potentially jeopardizing the security of private crypto keys. On the same day, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an antitrust case against the iPhone maker, alleging monopoly practices detrimental to consumers, developers, and competitors. дальше »
2024-3-24 22:41
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Recent Bitcoin buyers show unyielding optimism, pushing cost basis upward despite price surges
Quick Take Utilizing data from Glassnode to estimate a market-wide cost basis reveals intriguing trends in the average price at which coins are withdrawn from exchanges. The information, segregated into cohorts, uncovers an upward trajectory on a cost basis, indicating a trend of purchasing Bitcoin at incrementally higher prices. дальше »
2024-3-24 22:13
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Files Civil Forfeiture Action to Return $2.3M in Crypto Tied to 37 Scam Victims
The United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action on Wednesday aimed at returning $2.3 million in cryptocurrency to 37 victims of online scams and fraud. дальше »
2024-3-14 23:33
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Binance salvages $4b in botched crypto deposits
Binance has recovered billions in bungled deposits following its $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. дальше »
2024-2-29 20:48
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Judge Signs Off on Binance's $4.3B Plea Deal With U.S. Prosecutors
A federal judge approved the U.S. Department of Justice's $4.3 billion fine on Binance after the crypto exchange pleaded guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws last November. дальше »
2024-2-24 23:44
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Binance VIP users made aware of record penalty months earlier, per report
During a meeting for VIP clients of the Binance crypto exchange in Singapore, guests learned insider information related to problems with the American authorities. дальше »
2023-12-1 17:23
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New Binance CEO reluctant towards senior leadership changes
Binance's new CEO, Richard Teng, emphasizes the leadership team’s continuity following the DOJ settlement, ensuring operational stability amid legal challenges. дальше »
2023-11-30 20:12
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Binance Founder CZ Stuck in U.S. for the Moment
A district judge ordered Changpeng "CZ" Zhao to stay in the U.S. until he could make a proper ruling on a U.S. Department of Justice motion to block him from returning to his home in the UAE. дальше »
2023-11-28 22:05
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Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Isn't a Flight Risk, His Attorneys Say
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao should be allowed to return to the UAE, where he is a citizen and lives, ahead of his February sentencing, his lawyers said, pushing back against a U. S. дальше »
2023-11-25 02:42
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Changpeng Zhao’s legal team suggests home detention, says he is not a flight risk
Changpeng Zhao's defense team advocates for combined home detention and community confinement, emphasizing his willingness to take responsibility for Binance’s criminal charges. дальше »
2023-11-24 18:36
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DoJ urges judge to require Binance’s Zhao to stay in the U.S. before sentencing
U.S. prosecutors are trying to prevent Changpeng Zhao from returning to the United Arab Emirates before his sentencing. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has pressed a Seattle federal judge on Nov. 22 to require Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to stay… дальше »
2023-11-23 11:00
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New Binance CEO says company fundamentals remain strong despite $4.3b DoJ fine
Binance CEO Richard Teng has reiterated his confidence in the exchange's financial health after agreeing to a $4.3 billion penalty from U.S. authorities дальше »
2023-11-22 12:52
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Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Released on $175M Bond, Will Be Sentenced in February
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has been released from custody on a $175 million personal recognizance bond. дальше »
2023-11-22 03:42
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Binance charged with three major crimes by the DoJ, including conspiracy
Binance is charged with three criminal charges by the U.S. DoJ, including conspiracy, unlicensed money transmission and sanctions violations, as CEO Changpeng Zhao is prepared to plead guilty. дальше »
2023-11-22 22:28
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Crypto market jumps amid possible end to U.S. criminal probe of Binance
Crypto markets received support from news of a possible settlement of the Binance case with the U.S. Department of Justice. Sources familiar with the matter said talks between the U.S. Justice Department and Binance include the possibility that its founder… дальше »
2023-11-21 12:38
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U.S. Department of Justice charges eight Chinese companies using crypto to facilitate fentanyl trade
U. S. authorities took action against several China-based companies and individuals implicated in the fentanyl trade on Oct. 3. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has unsealed eight indictments on crimes related to the production of fentanyl and methamphetamine, the distribution of synthetic opioids, and sales related to precursor chemicals. дальше »
2023-10-4 01:40
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Deep web drug vendor misusing crypto faces 96 years in prison
32-year-old New York man James Charles Rivera was sentenced to 96 years in a federal prison for selling steroids for crypto on a deep web black market дальше »
2023-8-24 21:46
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Sam Bankman-Fried prosecutors submit proposed jury instructions for trial
Ahead of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s October trial, government prosecutors have laid out their requests for how the jury should be directed. дальше »
2023-8-22 09:19
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U.S. Justice Department Agrees to Try Sam Bankman-Fried on Original Charges Only for Now
Prosecutors with the U.S. Department of Justice wrote late Wednesday night that they would agree to try FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on only the original eight charges filed in January after a court in the Bahamas blocked the local government from agreeing to additional charges. дальше »
2023-6-15 07:50
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What’s the Reality of Crypto in Crime?
The DOJ's Eun Young Choi said the agency is constantly finding crypto connections in its criminal investigations. But how deep does the problem go and how much should we blame the blockchain? дальше »
2023-5-12 20:57
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Former Coinbase Employee Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading
Ishan Wahi, Coinbases former product manager, pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges in the first ever crypto insider trading case. First Case of Crypto Insider Trading One of last years... дальше »
2023-2-9 19:22
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Crypto Reacts: DoJ’s Hyped Announcement Results In Comedic Relief
Speculation on ‘Crypto Twitter’ started going wild after a Department of Justice announcement early on Wednesday regarding a following press release. With very vague and non-descriptive language, the DoJ made an announcement that a press release detailing “International Crypto Enforcement Action” was to follow in the hours following the release. What followed can only be […] дальше »
2023-1-19 01:02
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800 victims of ‘massive’ Bitconnect fraud to receive $17M restitution
The millions will be distributed among the select number of victims, but thousands more were impacted by the $2.4 billion fraudulent scheme. дальше »
2023-1-13 07:42
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US Department of Justice probing $372M FTX exploit: Report
The current whereabouts of the funds remain unknown.
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SBF signs extradition papers, set to return to face charges in the US
The FTX founder has reportedly signed on the dotted line, bringing him a step closer to returning to US soil.
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U.S. DOJ charges nine founders for operating crypto ponzi scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday arrested nine people for running a crypto ponzi scheme that posed as a trading and mining company. дальше »
2022-12-16 15:13
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U.S. Justice Department Split Over Decision To Charge Binance In Criminal Investigation
Justice officials are reportedly deciding whether they have sufficient evidence to bring charges against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2022-12-15 17:31
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Celsius Withdrawals Must Remain Closed: DOJ
A U.S. Trustee reporting to the Department of Justice has argued to the court that Celsius should not be allowed to initiate customer withdrawals pending more extensive investigation. U.S. Trustee... дальше »
2022-10-1 00:41
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Justice Department, SEC File Charges Against Alleged Coinbase Insider Traders
A former Coinbase employee and two co-conspirators are being charged by the Justice Department and the SEC in the first ever crypto insider trading scheme. Law enforcement claims the scheme... дальше »
2022-7-22 20:17
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DOJ Calls for International Cooperation to Fight Crypto Crime
A new DOJ report is calling for a strengthening of international cooperation to counter the criminal use of digital assets. Their recommendations include helping foreign nations develop the necessary infrastructure... дальше »
2022-6-8 21:28
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FBI to reform virtual currency practices following DoJ recommendations
The DoJ thinks the FBI needs to shape up when it comes to its cryptocurrency support teams.
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BitMEX Founder’s Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi
The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market. дальше »
2020-11-25 22:53
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US Woman Gets 13 Years Jail After Funding ISIS With Cryptocurrency
A woman from New York State committed various financial frauds in order to fund terrorist organisation ISIS, according the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ). Zoobia Shahnaz has now been sentenced to 13 years in prison by Judge Joanna Seybert at the District Court in Islip, Long Island, for providing material support worth over $150,000 to […] дальше »
2020-3-16 13:25
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US Woman Gets 13 Years in Jail After Funding ISIS With Cryptocurrency
The woman fraudulently obtained credit card numbers in order to buy $62,000 in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies дальше »
2020-3-17 13:25
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The FBI Is Now Reaching Out to QuadrigaCX Victims
The FBI is emailing victims of the QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange, confirming the federal agency is investigating the circumstances around its collapse. дальше »
2020-1-15 23:30
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Crypto Escrow Firm Chief Charged Over Alleged $7 Million Fraud
A man faces charges by the U.S. Attorney's Office and the CFTC over claims he took money for bulk bitcoin orders that were never delivered. дальше »
2019-10-1 13:21
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DOJ Brings Extortion Charges Against Early Advisor to Ethereum, tZero
U.S. law enforcement has charged an early supporter of the ethereum project and former advisor to Overstock’s tZero with extortion. дальше »
2019-9-19 00:10
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Bitcoin Escrow Firm Bilked Investors for $7 Million, DOJ Says
U.S. prosecutors have charged the head of a bitcoin escrow company with defrauding investors for $7 million. дальше »
2019-7-26 23:45
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The FBI Is Looking for QuadrigaCX Victims
The FBI published a questionnaire for potential victims of QuadrigaCX on Monday. дальше »
2019-6-4 17:00
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$17 Million in Bitcoin Seized in Dark Web Undercover Sting Operation
US Prosecutors seized over $22 million in assets from two men in Maryland on charges of production and selling counterfeit drugs through the Dark Web. $17 million (at the time of seizure) of the amount was in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-6-28 04:00
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