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China Arrests 1,100 People Allegedly Using Cryptocurrency to Launder Criminal Proceeds
Chinese authorities have announced that more than 170 criminal gangs have been eliminated and over 1,100 suspects arrested in the latest round of crackdown on criminal groups providing cryptocurrency money laundering services for telecom fraudsters. дальше »
2021-6-11 19:00 | |
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Weibo says crypto accounts on its platform violate laws and rules
Microblogging platform Weibo has reportedly banned cryptocurrency accounts on its platform. The ban is coming as China is stepping up its crackdown on Bitcoin trading and mining in the country. There could be more actions expected, which will include linking cryptocurrency activities directly with China’s criminal law. дальше »
2021-6-8 14:28 | |
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Biden Administration Expanding Cryptocurrency Analysis to Find Criminal Transactions
The U. S. government is expanding its cryptocurrency analysis in a strategy to find and pursue criminal transactions. This comes in the wake of a rising problem of ransomware involving cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin. дальше »
2021-6-3 20:00 | |
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Trader Confesses Cryptocurrency Addiction Led to Criminal Charges, Hospital Treatment
A British man has shared his story of how his cryptocurrency addiction has led to criminal charges and landed him in a hospital for addiction treatment. He lost more than a million dollars of other people’s money trying to duplicate his previous success in cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2021-6-2 05:00 | |
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US Senator Urges Treasury Secretary Yellen to Take Action on Cryptocurrency Scams to Protect Investors
U.S. Senator Rick Scott has urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to take action on cryptocurrency scams, which he said have risen 1,000% in the past year and cost consumers at least $80 million. “This is an unregulated industry, and the alarming amount of criminal activity surrounding cryptocurrency demands action,” he told Yellen. Senator Scott Alerts […] дальше »
2021-5-30 19:00 | |
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Pantera Remains Bullish on BTC Despite Environmental, Criminal Concerns
Although Pantera CEO Dan Morehead said that Tesla dropping BTC payments could have “some impact,” he remains bullish on the leading cryptocurrency. The post Pantera Remains Bullish on BTC Despite Environmental, Criminal Concerns appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-14 16:10 | |
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Founder of Crypto Scam Promoted by Actor Steven Seagal Charged — Key Member Arrested in US
Three people have been charged in the U. S. over two cryptocurrency scams, one of which was promoted by famous Hollywood actor Steven Seagal. The main promoter of the schemes has already been arrested and is facing criminal charges. дальше »
2021-2-4 18:05 | |
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Data Shows Under 1% of Bitcoin and Crypto Transactions Have Criminal Intent
The new US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent negative comments about Bitcoin and crypto have revolved around alleged “illicit use. ” However, data from a top blockchain analysis firm claims that under 1% of all cryptocurrency transactions are related to criminal activity. дальше »
2021-1-25 18:30 | |
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Crypto Crime Fell Sharply to Only 0.3% of All Cryptocurrency Activity in 2020
A study by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis finds that cryptocurrency-related crime has fallen significantly. The criminal share of all crypto activity fell to just 0. 34% in 2020. This contradicts recent statements by U. дальше »
2021-1-24 18:15 | |
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Stop The Bitcoin FUD: Criminal Cryptocurrency Transactions Are Falling
Despite the “bitcoin is for criminals” narrative, the proportion of criminal cryptocurrency transactions was less than 1 percent in 2020. The post Stop The Bitcoin FUD: Criminal Cryptocurrency Transactions Are Falling appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2021-1-21 20:16 | |
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Crypto Exchange Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud Americans
The U. S. has sentenced a cryptocurrency exchange owner to 10 years in prison. He “knowingly and intentionally engaged in business practices designed to both assist fraudsters in laundering the proceeds of their fraud and to shield himself from criminal liability,” the Department of Justice alleges. дальше »
2021-1-16 22:05 | |
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Biden and Yellen will crack down on crypto 'criminal cesspool' — Nouriel Roubini
In his latest ill-fated tweet, "Dr. Doom" Roubini spells out the death of cryptocurrency again, just as XRP gains 35% and Bitcoin aims for new all-time highs. дальше »
2020-12-25 13:05 | |
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The Pandemic Is Accelerating the Use of Cryptocurrencies to Launder Money, says, Officials
Bitcoin yet again led to a criminal's capture, a suspected human trafficker Ignacio Santoyo in April 2019 in the Caribbean resort of Playa del Carmen. The Mexican police officials said the prostitution act that extended across Latin America was busted not by the 2,000 women that Satoyo alleged blackmailed and sexually exploited but the cryptocurrency […] The post The Pandemic Is Accelerating the Use of Cryptocurrencies to Launder Money, says, Officials first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-12-9 23:54 | |
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Ciphertrace Files 2 Patents for Systems to Identify Criminal Monero Transactions
Cryptocurrency intelligence firm Ciphertrace has filed two patent applications for tools and systems to trace monero transactions. The company aims to enable the detection of criminal uses of privacy coins like monero. дальше »
2020-11-24 06:30 | |
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DeFi Hacks Lead 2020 Crypto Crime Charts, Says CipherTrace
While crypto heists have declined in 2020, the largely unregulated decentralized finance (DeFi) arena has seen an uptick in the activities of rogue actors. Crypto Crime on the Decline in 2020 According to cryptocurrency forensics firm CipherTrace, losses due to crypto-related criminal activity have seen a significant reduction in 2020. дальше »
2020-11-12 17:00 | |
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Ripple Board Member Ken Kurson Arrested For Cyberstalking
A board member of Ripple Ken Kurson has been arrested and charged with cyberstalking. Kurson who is also the Co-Founder of cryptocurrency website Modern Consensus was accused of sending messages containing threats to many people online which is an act that qualifies as a criminal offense under the anti-stalking, slander, and harassment laws of many […] дальше »
2020-10-24 04:50 | |
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NZ Man Charged in Money Laundering Scheme, Crypto & Luxury Cars
A New Zealand man has been charged with money laundering that allegedly involves shady crypto transactions and luxury car purchases. According to reports from the New Zealand Herald, the 40-year-old defendant appeared in court Thursday and faces some 30 criminal charges, including money laundering, that allege he was given thousands of dollars to purchase cryptocurrency. дальше »
2020-10-16 17:31 | |
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Willy Woo on Regulatory Sweep: This Is One of Those ‘Herd Is Coming’ Events
Now that BitMEX has a target on its back, there is a cloud of uncertainty surrounding one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges. According to widely cited on-chain market analyst Willy Woo, however, the latest regulatory and criminal crackdown could pave the way for the herd to finally arrive in the cryptocurrency space. дальше »
2020-10-4 20:00 | |
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A ‘Big’ Positive Step Towards the Bitcoin ETF Approval
In terms of the price of Bitcoin, criminal charges on the popular cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX may be bearish, but the same isn’t true for the overall market. Just like it is bullish in the long term, this could help in getting the much-desired Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) an approval. дальше »
2020-10-3 17:52 | |
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Here’s Why the BitMEX Criminal Charges Are ‘Bullish’ for Bitcoin’s Price & The Overall Market
As we reported, on Thursday, the US authorities brought criminal charges against the owners of the popular cryptocurrency derivatives platform BitMEX, accusing them of engaging in illegal transactions and allowing money laundering. дальше »
2020-10-2 15:38 | |
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Bitmex Charged With US Rules Violations — Owners Face Criminal Charges, Prison
Cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Bitmex has been charged with illegally operating in the U. S. Concurrently, its executives, including CEO Arthur Hayes, have been charged with violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and are facing prison sentences. дальше »
2020-10-3 14:00 | |
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Russia reportedly to introduce mandatory declaration of cryptocurrency
The Russian Ministry of Finance drafted laws to regulate cryptocurrencies and counter money laundering through digital assets. It proposes to introduce criminal liability for the lack of declaring cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-9-25 17:51 | |
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Sends Out ‘Crypto Tax Compliance’ Letters To Investors
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is once again sending out letters to cryptocurrency investors notifying them to pay their taxes and those that haven’t filed their taxes correctly. The taxman is increasing its efforts in collecting crypto transaction taxes, and those yet to file could be subject to “future civil and criminal enforcement activity. […] дальше »
2020-8-26 16:21 | |
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Nearly 1 Million BTC Held By Cybercriminals
People who are not so familiar with Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency world often associate the digital assets with crime. They see headlines about drug dealers, gun-runners, and money launderers using BTC or some other cryptocurrency and assume it was all to aid the criminal actions. дальше »
2020-7-28 12:24 | |
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Ex-Nissan Chief’s Son Paid $50,000 in Cryptocurrency via Coinbase to Help him Escape
Anthony Ghosn, son of Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman, made about $50,000 in cryptocurrency payments to an American man who helped his father escape criminal charges in Japan. The Jr. дальше »
2020-7-25 22:44 | |
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Nearly $1.4 Billion have been lost to crimes involving cryptocurrency in 2020, Analytics Firm Reveals
It’s true that the crypto space is awash with criminal masterminds looking to make a buck off the back of unsuspecting victims. Every year, multiple incidents are reported where fraudsters, hackers, and other thieves make away with huge crypto stashes. дальше »
2020-6-3 20:09 | |
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Russian authorities promise not to introduce criminal liability for purchase of bitcoin
New bills on the regulation of cryptocurrency circulation in Russia do not suppose criminal liability for the purchase of cryptocurrencies, said the Russian State Duma parliamentarian.
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CipherTrace Unveils its Armada Blockchain Analysis Tool
The concept of blockchain analysis will always be relatively controversial among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. CipherTrace is unveiling its new tool known as Armada. There will always be some degree of criminal activity associated with cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-4-30 00:00 | |
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Huobi Korea Delists Monero Over Nth Room Case, Bithumb May Follow
Reports have emerged that participants in a Korean-based sexual exploitation ring used Monero for criminal acts. As a result, Bithumb is considering delisting the cryptocurrency. Huobi has already dropped it from its Korean exchange. дальше »
2020-4-11 16:30 | |
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India: Tamil Nadu State Police Issues Cryptocurrency Warning
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Tamil Nadu Police has issued a warning against cryptocurrency dealings. Trade Cryptocurrency at Your Own Risk In a press release, the Tamil Nadu Police EOW advised residents of the state not to get involved in cryptocurrency transactions owing risk of fraud and other criminal activities. дальше »
2020-2-12 22:00 | |
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Tax Agents ‘Confiscate’ Bitcoin From Criminal but Keep the Coins in His Wallet
The State Revenue Service of Latvia (SRS) has seized some bitcoins for the first time. The cryptocurrency, allegedly acquired through illegal means, is still being stored in the wallet set up by a criminal. дальше »
2020-2-7 16:30 | |
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Crypto’s “Frontier Market” Needs Clearer Laws, Says U.S. Fund
The cryptocurrency ecosystem currently faces three critical issues: a lack of liquidity, thriving criminal activity, and the spread of misinformation. These barriers prevent crypto’s jump from a frontier market to...The post Crypto’s “Frontier Market” Needs Clearer Laws, Says U.S. Fund appeared first on Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2020-2-5 14:34 | |
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Japanese educational institution charged with misappropriating funds to buy cryptocurrency
The Meijo Gakuin Educational Corporation will file a criminal complaint against the company’s former chairwoman after funds were used to buy cryptocurrency. дальше »
2020-1-19 14:09 | |
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Binance, Huobi Launder Over 50% Of $2.8B In Illicit BTC Transactions: Chainalysis Report
Binance and Huobi cryptocurrency exchanges receives over 50% of the total cryptos used in criminal activities according to a report by Chainalysis, a cryptocurrency data analysis firm. The high figure comes at a time the former is on the edge of moving offices from the European Union as AMLD5 takes effect in the near future. […] дальше »
2020-1-16 17:41 | |
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Craig Wright on Bitcoin, the YouTube Purge, and HEX’s Criminal Richard Heart
According to purported Bitcoin creator Craig Wright, YouTube was right to purge cryptocurrency videos, and HEX's Richard Heart is a criminal. The post Craig Wright on Bitcoin, the YouTube Purge, and HEX’s Criminal Richard Heart appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-12-31 20:56 | |
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Australia Revokes 3 Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses
Are authorities in Australia starting to turn bearish on cryptocurrency as we enter a new year? The nation’s AML Agency ‘AUSTRAC’ has now revoked three of its previously issued licenses to cryptocurrency exchanges for alleged criminal ties. дальше »
2019-12-20 16:00 | |
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5 charged in connection with $2.7M Australian cryptocurrency scam
Australian police have charged five people in connection with a protracted cold call cryptocurrency investment scam that tricked more than 100 victims into losing $2. 7 million. The scam, which operated from Australia‘s Gold Coast, was busted as part of ‘Operation Quebec Walnut. дальше »
2019-8-8 14:21 | |
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Unsuspecting victims were cryptojacked 52.7 million times in the first half of 2019
Criminals made a staggering 52. 7 million cryptojacking hits during the first six months of the year. According to the latest research from SonicWall, cryptojacking activity rose by 9 percent between January and June 2019 when compared to levels seen in the last six months of 2018. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:01 | |
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Revealed: The Fines & Criminal Offenses Facing an Indian Crypto Adopter
After two years, a much-hyped consortium of bankers and legislators has proposed that the Indian government completely ban public cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin). Newsflash: Indian Regulators Officially Propose Total Cryptocurrency Ban https://t. дальше »
2019-7-24 12:22 | |
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Blockchain Ledgers Are Unlocking the Next Level of Forensics
Cryptocurrency gets a bad rap, and the media loves to associate virtual currencies with criminal activity. But an immutable ledger is actually more useful as a tool to fight crime than it is for would-be criminals, as researchers, law enforcement and criminals are learning very quickly all over the world. дальше »
2019-7-23 00:24 | |
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Notorious Israeli Crypto Criminal Dragged to Court
Eliyahu Gigi, a notorious Israeli hacker who allegedly stole NIS 6. 1 million ($1. 7 million) in bitcoin (BTC) ether (ETH) and other altcoins from foreign citizens through illegal means, has been indicted by Israeli authorities, reports local news source Globes on July 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-19 01:00 | |
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Mnuchin Warns Bitcoin Users of ‘Very, Very Strong’ Regulations
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin again turned his attention to bitcoin this week, warning that the Trump administration would pursue “very, very strong” enforcement of existing financial regulations to stop bad actors from using the cryptocurrency to bankroll criminal activities. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:29 | |
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Israeli hacker allegedly stole $1.7M in cryptocurrency from Europeans
A cybercriminal from Israel is facing a long list of felonies associated with the supposed theft of $1. 7 million (6. 1 million NIS) in various cryptocurrencies. The perp, 31-year old Eliyahu Gigi from Tel Aviv, reportedly stole Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dash from various foreigners, including Belgians, Dutch, and Germans, Israeli news reports. дальше »
2019-7-18 11:18 | |
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Overview: Facebook Libra Project US Senate Hearing
Earlier today Facebook Libra met with US Senators from the Senate Banking Committee. Here are a few highlights of note from the hearing. Facebook Libra Meets with Lawmakers Again Today Facebook answered questions from concerned US lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee. дальше »
2019-7-17 22:52 | |
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US Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin a “national security issue,” cryptocurrency dominated by illicit activity and speculation
Following President Trump’s derisive tweet about Bitcoin, U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin held a briefing on regulating Bitcoin and Facebook’s Libra because of their use in criminal activity and the threat they pose to the financial system. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:13 | |
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