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Dirty Crypto Takedown: How Gov’ts Deanonymize Crypto Transactions to Fight Crime
It’s a common belief that the anonymity of cryptocurrency is nearly absolute, making it harder for law enforcement agencies to trace furtive transactions and apprehend criminals. However, there are examples when government agencies managed to seize criminals by analyzing crypto transactions to the point of deanonymizing crypto users’ identities. дальше »
2020-8-25 21:47 | |
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Cellebrite Launches Crypto Tracer Solution Powered by CipherTrace for Tracking Illicit Activities Involving Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Cellebrite, a digital intelligence firm has released a cryptocurrency transaction tracing tool called “Cellebrite Crypto Tracer,” which would help law enforcement agencies, businesses, and analysts to trace crypto transactions being used for any illicit activity such as money laundering, terrorism, drugs, human trafficking, weapon sales, and ransomware schemes. The firm has promised to offer its […] дальше »
2020-7-30 23:46 | |
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Cellebrite Launches Crypto Tracer Solution to Track Illicit Transactions
Cellebrite released a new cryptocurrency tracer tool that gives law enforcement and analysts the ability to track illicit crypto transactions. дальше »
2020-7-28 15:15 | |
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Police Freeze Chinese Crypto OTC Traders’ Accounts; Digital Assets Tied to Laundered Money
Chinese Police freeze crypto over the counter traders (OTC) accounts to investigate a possible incident of money laundering stains on some of the digital assets on exchanges. The abrupt halt in China’s biggest fiat on- and off- ramp gives sets in surveillance by the relevant law enforcement officers with locked users’ accounts needing an “approval […] дальше »
2020-6-9 19:02 | |
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EU’s Law Enforcement Agency, Europol, Targets Bitcoin Privacy Tool Wasabi Wallet
Europol, the European Union’s Law Enforcement Agency recently released a two-part report analyzing the impact of privacy tools in crimes related to cryptocurrency. Privacy tools such as Wasabi wallets are used by individuals to hide the origin of crypto transactions. дальше »
2020-6-6 21:58 | |
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Europe’s Top Law Enforcement Agency Investigating Bitcoin Mixer
Wasabi Wallet, the Bitcoin mixer, is being investigated by Europol for its alleged role in facilitating dark web transactions. Europol Watching Wasabi Wallet Closely Bitcoin’s days as a conduit for... The post Europe’s Top Law Enforcement Agency Investigating Bitcoin Mixer appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-6-6 17:38 | |
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Singapore Crypto Exchange Eyes US Expansion After Registering With FinCEN
Bitget, a Singaporean crypto exchange that claims to process $1 billion of daily trading volumes, received a license from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
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Interpol Targets Darkweb and Crypto with S.Korean Help
Following the success of working with local law enforcement bodies in clamping down on cryptojacking, Interpol is now targeting darkweb and crypto crime with assistance from a South Korean startup. Interpol Gets Help to Track Darkweb Crypto Crime Interpol is getting serious about cracking down on crime on the darkweb. дальше »
2020-3-21 23:00 | |
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Crypto, Encryption, and the Quest for a Secure Messaging App
How confidential is our conversation? This question has come to the fore in recent months, driven by a flurry of news stories detailing the weakening of encrypted messenger apps at the behest of law enforcement. дальше »
2020-3-8 09:05 | |
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Sanctioned Chinese Nationals Laundered Money for North Korean Hackers
The Office of Foreign Assets and Control (OFAC) the enforcement body of the U. S. Treasury Department, sanctioned two Chinese nationals who played a part in laundering illicit funds linked to a crypto exchange hack. дальше »
2020-3-4 20:00 | |
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Homeland Security Uses ICE’s Crypto Intelligence Program For Digital Asset Investigations
The United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently disclosed that its frequent use of the Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program (CIP) for many of its Homeland Security Investigations where they relate to digital asset investigations. дальше »
2020-2-29 21:07 | |
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The “Dark Side” of Crypto Crime in Latin America, Report
A new report by Intsights and Ciphertrace delves into the way cybercrime and crypto intersect in Latin America. The report offered valuable insights into the threat landscape and challenges with enforcement in Latin American nations. дальше »
2020-2-28 14:00 | |
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IRS Crypto Prosecutions Set to ‘Skyrocket’, Says US Tax Law Firm
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expected to ramp up its cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions, a tax law office warns. US Revenue Agency Looking to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Evasion The IRS has not been explicit on how would it treat taxes related to cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2020-2-22 20:00 | |
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Enigma Settles with SEC, Agrees to Refund ENG Investors
Enigma, a startup developing private smart contracts, settled charges with the Securities Exchange Commission for selling its ENG tokens as unregistered securities. Enigma Faces SEC Enforcement Enigma raised $45 million...The post Enigma Settles with SEC, Agrees to Refund ENG Investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-20 23:21 | |
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IRS Cryptocurrency Tax Summit Amidst Tightening Enforcement
The IRS is hosting a summit to discuss the tax implications of crypto early this March. Meaningful clarification on Bitcoin’s treatment, however, is not expected as the agency continues to...The post IRS Cryptocurrency Tax Summit Amidst Tightening Enforcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-20 22:06 | |
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Crypto Tax: IRS Invites Industry Stakeholders to Parley in March
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting cryptocurrency stakeholders to a crypto tax summit in March. The move comes as the IRS has declared its intention to pursue robust virtual currency tax enforcement in 2020. дальше »
2020-2-19 16:00 | |
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Better Regulation Could Curb Crypto Scams, Chainalysis Report Says
Chainalysis’ 2019 crime report found illicit activities accounted for roughly 1 percent of overall crypto transactions last year, and better enforcement of anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations could stamp out a large portion of that. дальше »
2020-1-30 00:15 | |
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New Chainalysis Report Sheds Light on Darknet Markets and the Need for Onchain Privacy
Darknet market activity hit new highs in 2019, as shown in a new report from blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis. Despite concerted attempts from law enforcement (LE) to crack down on darknet markets (DNMs), coupled with several exit scams, crypto inflows and outflows surpassed $800 million last year. дальше »
2020-1-30 22:00 | |
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The Fallout From Onecoin’s Ponzi Scheme Continues to Impact Investors
In late 2019, the remnants of multi-level Ponzi scheme Onecoin crumbled. However, Onecoin’s founder, dubbed the ‘crypto queen,’ Ruja Ignatova, remains on the run and law enforcement haven’t caught up with her yet. дальше »
2020-1-26 23:00 | |
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Crypto Forensics Startup Elliptic to Urge Congress For Tougher AML Enforcement of Privacy Coins
Elliptic, a crypto analytic firm is set on recommending the US Congress demand tougher anti-money laundering (AML) rules for exchanges allowing of the trading of privacy coins. The firm is set to lay down recommendations at a US Congressional hearing that will discuss how cryptos are being utilized to facilitate human trafficking, CoinDesk reports. On […] дальше »
2020-1-16 01:44 | |
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Crypto Analytics Firm Elliptic to Tell US Congress Privacy Coins Need Stricter AML Rules
Elliptic head of policy Liat Shetret will recommend that the U.S. push for greater enforcement of anti-money laundering regulation of crypto exchanges, including for traders using privacy coins, in a Congressional hearing on human trafficking. дальше »
2020-1-16 21:00 | |
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Kraken Reveals 49% Increase in Law Enforcement Investigations
The publication of crypto exchange Kraken’s 2019 Transparency Report has provoked discussion about the scale of government surveillance. According to the report, Kraken received 710 requests last year (or two per day), impacting approximately 1,222 accounts. дальше »
2020-1-8 04:30 | |
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Kraken Rails Against Rising Cost of Compliance for Crypto Exchanges
San Francisco-based Kraken says the increasing number of law enforcement requests across the globe is placing a significant strain on crypto exchanges. Since 2018, several platforms have been forced to go out of business for reasons other than being victims of cyber thefts. дальше »
2020-1-7 20:00 | |
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Cloud Token and the Rise of MLM Crypto Projects
Chinese law enforcement recently busted 72 individuals connected to the Cloud Token (CTO) scam. The Ponzi was similar to the Plustoken fraud and CTO scammers made off with $500 million. According to regional press, the CTO scam artists are likely connected to the Plustoken swindlers. дальше »
2019-12-29 03:20 | |
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Jake Chervinsky: I’m Surprised There Haven’t Been More Enforcement Actions This Year
Chervinsky, counsel at Compound, discusses crypto's regulatory issues and growing pains. дальше »
2019-12-18 18:00 | |
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Australian Authorities Charge Exmount Holdings Group Members for $1.8 Million Crypto Scam
The law enforcement of Australia has recently charged five people for a cryptocurrency-related scam that involved $2. 7 million AUD ($1. 8 million USD). The investigation, which was made by the cybercrime division of the country, discovered that the criminals fooled over 100 investors. дальше »
2019-8-9 22:37 | |
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Scammers Capitalize On IRS Crypto Tax Letter Campaign
Last week, the US Internal Revenue Service sent letters to crypto holders regarding the proper way to report gains and losses on tax returns. Now, fraudulent letters are being sent to crypto holders claiming they owe unpaid taxes to the “Bureau of Tax Enforcement." дальше »
2019-8-7 19:26 | |
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Multiple Complaints Filed On Unlicensed BTC-e By US Prosecutors For Conspiracy, Money Laundering
As per an all-new court document made available by the Northern District of California, US prosecutors have filed a formal complaint against BTC-e — a crypto exchange that is now defunct — as well as its alleged owner Alexander Vinnik. дальше »
2019-7-28 18:57 | |
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SEC issues no-action letter for Ethereum token “Quarters,” what it means for crypto
In a step forward for crypto regulation, the Securities Exchange Commission granted no-action relief to Pocketful of Quarters for its Ethereum ERC-20 token “Quarters”—assuring the startup that the Commission will not take enforcement action. дальше »
2019-7-26 10:51 | |
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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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Just How Badly Will the U.S. Crypto Crackdown Hurt Bitcoin?
Following U. S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s warning that the federal government will pursue “very, very strong” enforcement of existing cryptocurrency regulations, various federal agencies and self-regulatory organizations have started to take a step further in tightening oversight on the budding bitcoin industry. дальше »
2019-7-22 20:15 | |
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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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Chinese Law Enforcement Authorities Raid Crypto Mining Setup Due to Excessive Energy Usage
Bitcoin miners in China have been arrested after stealing $3 million worth of electricity Miners need large amounts of energy to operate Law enforcement authorities in China have shut down a local mining farm after they registered an increase in the local energy usage. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:00 | |
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UK drafts collaborative plan to crack down on cryptocurrency crime
The UK government is seeking to crack down on the use of crypto assets for money laundering or other illicit activities. To do so, the government has published the Economic Crime Plan, agreed between the Chancellor Philip Hammond, Home Secretary Sajid Javid, and heads of law enforcement, major financial institutions and legal, accountancy and property organisations. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:54 | |
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Bitcoin ATMs Undermine EU Anti-Money Laundering Efforts, Says Spanish Police
Spanish law enforcement says Bitcoin ATMs enable criminals to circumvent anti-money laundering (AML) regulations according to a report by Bloomberg. This statement comes following calls from officials in Canada for crypto cash machines to be banned over money-laundering concerns. дальше »
2019-7-13 01:00 | |
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Rumors Surge Amid Video Footage of ‘Police Raids’ at Tron – Not True Says Source
Rumors have broken out on Twitter, and crypto Reddit after user Hayden Otto (@haydenotto_) tweeted a video showing the Tron HQ lobby full of at least nine law enforcement officers, and several angry bystanders. дальше »
2019-7-9 18:54 | |
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Rumors Surge Amid Video Footage of ‘Police Raids’ at Tron – Not True Says Inside Source
Rumors have broken out on Twitter, and crypto Reddit after user Hayden Otto (@haydenotto_) tweeted a video showing the Tron HQ lobby supposedly full of at least nine law enforcement officers, and several angry bystanders. дальше »
2019-7-8 18:54 | |
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Teenagers Apprehended in Bitcoin Drug Ring Over the Dark Web in Dublin, Ireland
While there are many advantages and benefits that cryptocurrency has brought the world there are a number of downsides and one of these is the use of cryptocurrency for the purposes of committing crime. дальше »
2019-6-28 23:53 | |
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Europol Nabs Crypto Thieves Behind International $27 Million Heist
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) executed six arrests in connection with an investigation into an international $27 million heist that scammed victims into depositing funds at a fake crypto exchange. дальше »
2019-6-27 19:44 | |
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