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FBI Seeks for QuadrigaCX Victims to Aid Ongoing Investigation
According to a report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on June 3, 2019, it is conducting an ongoing investigation alongside the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, and the Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section to seek victims who lostRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-5 13:00 | |
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Vancouver mayor suggests Bitcoin ATM ban to stop money laundering
Vancouver has cryptocurrency growing pains. The city’s police labeled Bitcoin ATMs an “ideal money laundering vehicle,” and its mayor has even suggested a complete ban. Experts and local businesses have instead called for federal money services regulations to be changed to include Bitcoin ATMs, reports The Star. дальше »
2019-6-5 12:47 | |
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FBI asks victims of bankrupt QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange to start snitching
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is stepping up its probe into defunct Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX. In an announcement yesterday, the FBI asked victims affected by the QuadrigaCX collapse to come forward and complete a questionnaire to aid with its “ongoing investigation. дальше »
2019-6-4 16:18 | |
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Las Vegas Man Jailed for Operating Illegal Bitcoin Trading Business
Anthony J. Battaglia, a United States federal judge for the Southern District of California has sentenced Morgan Rockcoons, a Las Vegas, Nevada resident to nearly two years in prison for wire fraud and running an unlicensed money transmitting business, according to a press release on May 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-30 09:00 | |
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Germany: BaFin Accuses Crypto Exchange Coinbene of Unregistered Trading
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany, commonly referred to as BaFin, on May 28, 2019, issued a warning against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbene stating that it was operating without a license. дальше »
2019-5-30 01:00 | |
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Financial Regulators in Germany Have Received Zero Cryptocurrency Fraud Compliants To-Date
The financial regulatory authority of Germany claims that it has no knowledge of “Cyber Incidents” or market manipulation on trading platforms in the country. This is according to a recently uploaded press release on May 28. дальше »
2019-5-29 01:18 | |
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Cryptocurrency’s potential can be preserved by ‘wise regulations’, claims former United States Mint Director
Cryptocurrency’s recent status in the limelight has compelled federal agencies to deploy new sets of regulations. The former Director at the Unites States Mint, Honorable Edmund C. Moy, in his latest interview, highlighted the possibility of fiat and cryptocurrencies co-existing. дальше »
2019-5-28 15:30 | |
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Australian Civil Servant Caught Mining Crypto With Government Hardware
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged a government employee alleged to have misused government IT infrastructure for personal cryptomining operations, per a press release. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:47 | |
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Russia’s KGB Successor Warns Terrorists are Turning to Cryptocurrencies
By CCN: Terrorist organizations getting support in the form of cryptocurrency are becoming the norm, according to Russia’s FSB director Alexander Bortnikov. As per local news portal RBC, citing media agency Tass, the chief of Russia’s Federal Security Service (the FSB’s successor) reported on the latest updates in the international terrorist networks at a meeting of the heads of security agencies of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member states. дальше »
2019-5-22 13:11 | |
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55,000 Brazilians scammed out of $200M+ worth of fake cryptocurrency
A Brazilian cryptocurrency crime cartel has been shut down after conning over 55,000 investors for over $200 million. The cartel ran an unlicensed financial institution without authorization from Brazil‘s Central Bank. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:25 | |
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Australian Worker Faces Jail Term for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Despite the fact that the price of bitcoin and other digital assets are just trying to recover from the winter of 2018, the crypto fever remains as hot as ever. Now, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a 33-year-old Sydney man for illegally mining cryptos with the federal government agency’s computers, reports local newsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 11:00 | |
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FATF Orders Lawmakers To Expand Crypto Terminology On Federal Bill, Delays Adoption Of Regulations
FATF Orders Lawmakers To Expand Crypto Terminology On Federal Bill, Holding Up Adoption Of Regulations Adoption of cryptocurrency regulations has been postponed in Russia. FATF requires the terminology be changed to reflect major industry phrases like “Bitcoin” and “cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-21 22:12 | |
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IRS Commissioner Makes Crypto Tax Clarity a Priority
The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to overhaul its methods for determining the federal taxes due on cryptocurrency payments to improve clarity for taxpayers. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:54 | |
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Australian civil servant faces 10 years for mining cryptocurrency on government computers
An Australian government employee is appearing in court today after using work equipment to mine cryptocurrency for his own gain. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) allege that the 33 year-old from Killara in New South Wales took advantage of his position as an IT contractor to modify government computer systems to mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-21 13:27 | |
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Aussie Bitcoin Miner Retrofits Government Computers, Faces 10 Years in Prison
By CCN: A man from Sydney, Australia will appear in court on Tuesday after turning a government computer into a bitcoin mining rig. He allegedly mined $9,000 worth of cryptocurrency on the modified machine. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:26 | |
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Russian Prime Minister deprioritizes Cryptocurrency Regulation Citing a Decline in Popularity
In February of this year, there was a demand from Russian President Vladimir Putin to adopt Cryptocurrency federal laws by July. However, with the deadline just around the corner now, that drive has cooled off. дальше »
2019-5-17 14:21 | |
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Court Dismisses Lawsuit by Aggrieved ICO Investors Against Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled
In a new development regarding the lawsuit brought against Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled by some aggrieved Centra Tech ICO investors, a US federal judge has dismissed the case. According to a court document on May 13, 2019, the judge granted an omnibus order on motion to dismiss, on the grounds that the plaintiffs’ decisions were notRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-16 15:00 | |
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Game Changer? Crypto Prime Dealer Unveils FDIC-Insured Accounts
By CCN: Crypto mass adoption hopefuls rejoice. FDIC protection is here. Cryptocurrency prime dealer SFOX is partnering with M. Y. Safra Bank of New York to offer traders and investors deposit accounts backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. дальше »
2019-5-15 01:15 | |
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PayPal snitched on bullish movie pirate who bought $1M in cryptocurrency from Coinbase
US authorities have seized over $4 million worth of cryptocurrency and cash following a movie piracy investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). дальше »
2019-5-14 13:19 | |
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U.S. Congressman Proposes to Ban All Cryptocurrencies
U. S. Congressman Bradley Sherman, during a Financial Services Committee hearing, asked others in his party to join him to prepare a bill to ban all cryptocurrencies, reported The Block Crypto on May 09, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:00 | |
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Crowdfunder Sued for Misappropriating Funds over $800,000 to Buy Bitcoin
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a lawsuit against a crowdfunder who diverted customers’ funds to purchase bitcoin. According to The Next Web, the entrepreneur raised funds over $800,000 to buy iBackPacks but instead diverted the funds to personal use such as buying crypto and paying off credit cards debts. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:00 | |
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FBI Arrests Individuals Suspected of Involvement in Running Dark Web Marketplace
According to a report by TechCrunch published May 7, 2019, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested several individuals suspected of running the deep web search engine called Deep Dot Web. дальше »
2019-5-8 20:00 | |
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Blockchain-Based E-Voting to be Piloted During Moscow Student Elections
Moscow authorities are planning to test their blockchain-based electronic voting program in the forthcoming student council elections, as reported by the Russian news outlet Tass on May 6, 2019, Not a Replacement, but a New Option The Russian federal authorities have previously displayed immense interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:00 | |
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FCC Considers Using Blockchain for Dynamic Tracking and Recording of the Wireless Spectrum
Owing to the rapid increase in wireless devices, the U. S. regulator Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering blockchain technology as a means to track, record, and monitor the use of radio wave spectrums, reported IT and Financing magazine ComputerWorld on May 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-7 09:00 | |
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Admins of Largest Dark Web Marketplace Arrested in Germany
In a major operation to uncover dark web business, the German Federal Criminal Police pulled down the shutters of the largest dark web market, the Wall Street Market. In a similar operation earlier this year, Finnish Customs and the French National Police busted Silkkitie, aka the Valhalla Marketplace, along with its entire content, Europol announcedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-5 09:00 | |
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FCC Commissioner Questions Telecom Companies for Selling Location Data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on May 1, 2019, demanded answers from telecommunication companies in regards to their involvement in selling customers’ phone location information to data aggregators, Motherboard reported. дальше »
2019-5-3 01:00 | |
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Fintech-Related Lobbying Attracted $42 Million in Q1 2019
In a bid to carry out their agendas, crypto firms have turned to lobbying. Citing statistics from the Federal Electoral Commission (FEC), news platform Roll Call reported that fintech firms spent $42 million as lobbying expenses in Q1 in 2019 alone. дальше »
2019-5-3 18:27 | |
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Authorities Dismantle Shadow Bank That Handled ‘Hundreds of Millions’ for Crypto Exchanges
An Arizona Man and an Israeli woman have been charged in connection with providing “shadow banking services” to cryptocurrency exchanges — involving millions of dollars. The two individuals were charged by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a criminal investigation. дальше »
2019-5-2 14:00 | |
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Feds Seize Part of Bitfinex’s Missing Funds, First Arrest Made
As first reported by Modern Consensus, an HSBC account linked to a federal indictment for bank fraud has been found to be directly related to Bitfinex. Legal Troubles Begin A portion of Bitfinex’s missing $850 million has been seized by the U. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:38 | |
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New York Attorney General Accuses Two of Cryptocurrency Fraud
Federal prosecutors indicted Reginald Fowler, 60, of Arizona and Ravid Yosef, 36, of Tel Aviv on grounds of hiding the true nature of hundreds of millions of dollars transferred in and out of their several bank accounts around the world, reported Bloomberg May 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:00 | |
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SpaceX to Launch 1,600 Starlink Internet-Providing Satellites into Orbit, Can Blockchains Benefit?
Bein Crypto issued a very interesting article recently titled SpaceX Launching 1,600 Internet-Transmitting Satellites – Will Cryptocurrency Networks Get Stronger? The article is referring to the Federal Communication Commission’s approval of a SpaceX application to launch nearly 1,600 internet-transmitting satellites into space. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:23 | |
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After Failing to Comply with Bitcoin Liquidation Order, FTC Wants Eric Pinkston Held in Contempt
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently took legal action against Eric Pinkston, who was accused of promoting a scam involving cryptocurrency, along with Thomas Dluca, Louis Gatto, and Scott Chandler. дальше »
2019-4-29 07:03 | |
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Atonomi Token Accused of Offering Unregistered Securities Could Return $25 Million to Investors
Atonomi Token, a virtual currency that was released to the market is currently facing some legal issues after being accused of selling unregistered securities. The information was released by the recognized cryptocurrency lawyer in the community, Stephen Palley, on April 26. дальше »
2019-4-28 20:45 | |
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Coinbase Files with the FEC to Shutter its Political Action Committee
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by reported trading volume has shuttered its political action committee (PAC). This was revealed in the exchange’s official filing with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on April 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 14:00 | |
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Corrupt Russian agents arrested over $1M Bitcoin extortion scheme
Law enforcers from around the globe seem to finally be getting up to speed with tackling cryptocurrency crimes. But it seems the lure of Bitcoin is still too much for some, even for those that should be protecting citizens from cyber-criminals. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:14 | |
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2020 Presidential Hopeful Andrew Yang Calls For Clear Crypto Guidelines
Bitcoin supporter and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is calling on the federal government to provide the crypto community with clear and concise guidelines concerning how cryptocurrency and digital assets will be treated and regulated. дальше »
2019-4-20 19:23 | |
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Pro-Bitcoin Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Slams ‘Onerous’ Bitlicense
By CCN. com: 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang believes that “clear” regulations are needed for cryptocurrencies, and he specifically calls the Bitlicense “onerous” on his crypto policy page. дальше »
2019-4-19 08:32 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Reach Settlement With Charlie Shrem
The Winklevoss twins reached a settlement with Charlie Shrem on April 16, 2019, declaring that their case against him has been dismissed with prejudice and will not be reopened. дальше »
2019-4-18 23:23 | |
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Two Hackers Are Convicted for Infecting over 400,000 Computers with Malware and Stealing Millions
A federal jury convicted two hackers on 21 counts of cybercrimes including infecting computers with malware to steal credit card information. The culprits also attempted to sell sensitive data on dark web marketplaces, engaged in online fraud and illegally mined digital currencies. дальше »
2019-4-16 13:00 | |
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Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested in London, Site’s Bitcoin Donations Spike
Julian Assange, co-founder of Wikileaks and early Bitcoin supporter, was arrested at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and faces extradition to the U. S. on conspiracy charges. дальше »
2019-4-12 19:27 | |
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New Bill Intended To Fight Crypto-Related Crime Introduced In Congress
Not to be confused with the Token Taxonomy Act, the Digital Taxonomy Act of 2019 introduced by Representative Darren Soto would allocate funds to the Federal Trade Commission to help stop crime related to cryptocurrency and digital assets. дальше »
2019-4-11 20:26 | |
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Bitcoin Price and Stocks Do Not Correlate, Indicates Latest FRED Data
Cryptocurrency and stock price movements do not correlate with each other, indicated the latest Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). The data pitted S&P 500 index performance against the cryptocurrency index managed by US-based Coinbase crypto exchange platform. дальше »
2019-4-10 18:14 | |
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User Location Being Sold on the Black Market, Report Says
Despite a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and consumer outrage, wireless services providers are still selling user location data to third parties, says an April 2, 2019 report. Private no More A quick look at the news will tell you that consumers are becoming much more concerned about their privacy and, more importantly,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-5 09:00 | |
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FCC Member Demands Regulators’ Take Location Data Breaches Seriously
An op-ed published on April 2, 2019, by The New York Times, highlights the need for urgent Federal attention of data breaches. Written by Geoffrey Starks, a member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the opinion editorial notes how easy it is for corporate giants to collect and sell their user’s data to advertising companiesRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-4 19:00 | |
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In Plain English: SEC Publishes Guidance on Tokens as Securities
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investment contract framework for digital assets, which is intended to give crypto companies guidance as to whether a cryptocurrency is a security. дальше »
2019-4-4 22:02 | |
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