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2 Persons Charged For Illegal Drug Sale Transacted In Bitcoin
Two Costa Rican citizens have been charged with illegal sale of opioids using Bitcoin in the dark web, court documents revealed. The grand jury in DC indicted David Pate and Jose Hou, a pharmacist, of seven charges, including the distribution of illegal substances as well as laundering money. дальше »
2020-8-6 20:44 | |
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China Investigates Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms at Hydropwer Stations In Sichuan Province
Authorities in China are investigating allegedly illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining farms that have apparently been built without the required permissions in Sichuan province. This is according to the local media agency Sina in a report on May 30. дальше »
2019-5-31 01:54 | |
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U.S. Court Alleges Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund Illegal Activities
A U. S. Justice Department indictment against seven Russian officers on Oct. 5, 2018, revealed the country allegedly used Bitcoin to fund illegal interests in the States, reported MarketWatch. As per the indictment, several shell companies and individuals in the U. дальше »
2018-10-6 10:00 | |
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Bitcoin Espionage: US Grand Jury Indicts Russian Hackers of Illegal Covert Operations
A U. S grand jury has indicted a group of Russian Operatives on charges of criminal cyber activities funded with Bitcoin. This is the latest against foreign elements using the anonymity of cryptocurrencies to support illegal operations in the US. дальше »
2018-10-5 12:29 | |
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DEA: The Number Of Illegal vs. Legal Uses of Bitcoin Has Swapped
If 90 percent of Bitcoin’s applications used to be tied to illegal activities in 2013, today, the cryptocurrency is being used for legal financial speculation in 90 percent of cases. Bitcoin and illegality are found in association only 10 percent of the time currently. дальше »
2018-10-3 09:00 | |
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Banks, Money Mules and Front Companies Aid Terrorists in Conflict Zones Launder Money
Terror financing is taking on a new shape, but still retaining its old aides. Environmental crimes such as wildlife trafficking and illegal ivory sales have overtaken the drug trade as the major income source for terrorists around the world, accounting for more than a third of their revenue. дальше »
2018-10-2 11:35 | |
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SEC Charges Forex Broker for Illegal Securities Swaps Involving Bitcoin
In what seems like the first coordinated strike from government agencies, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have taken action against a securities broker for violating federal laws in connection with security-based swaps funded by bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-29 22:29 | |
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Would Al Capone Have Used Cryptocurrency?
Wars have been started and peace agreements signed, all over money-either a lack of it or the desire to control what’s valuable. Now, many people, including government leaders, understand that Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are valuable, and they know this new kind of money isn’t going away. дальше »
2018-9-27 21:30 | |
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Australia Shuts Down Fake and Illegal ICOs
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) confirmed the shutdown of several ICOs on the ground of fraudulent marketing strategies or other illegal practices. As identified by ASIC, a large number of fraudulent companies are looking to ICOs as the perfect way to trick people into crowdfunding projects. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:49 | |
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AWS Mining Cryptocurrency MLM Scam Outed as a Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
AWS Mining Outed As A Ponzi Scheme Popular scam watchdog site “Behind MLM” published a lengthy article recently outlining their belief that the AWS Mining company is an overt Ponzi scam selling unregistered, illegal securities to unknowing victims. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:01 | |
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Two-for-One: SEC Slaps Crypto Hedge Fund, Broker With Registration Failures
In what it deems a first for both enforcement actions, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is charging two entities with registration failures. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:36 | |
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Thai Government Approves Crypto Exchange, Wants Own Wallet
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has approved another crypto exchange to legally operate in the country. There are now six exchanges that have been granted approval. Meanwhile, the government is considering maintaining its own wallet in order to confiscate cryptocurrencies from illegal sources. дальше »
2018-9-8 13:57 | |
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Colombia Could Follow Malta’s Footsteps and Become the Blockchain Nation of South America
In the eyes of crypto investors, one way to categorize the nations of the world is by their stance on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Some countries ban the use of digital currencies declaring them as illegal; others embrace both cryptos and blockchain wholeheartedly while the rest are somewhere in between. дальше »
2018-9-6 15:59 | |
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Japan National Police To Employ A Cryptocurrency Tracking System
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) intends to introduce tracking software for cryptocurrency transactions as it strives to curb the use of cryptos in illegal transactions, a local media outlet recently reported. дальше »
2018-9-4 15:00 | |
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Russian Police Seize 22 Bitcoin ATMs in Countrywide Crackdown
Could the abrupt and unannounced seizure of 22 Bitcoin ATMs spread across nine Russian cities signal the start of a wider crackdown on crypto-commerce? Illegal Search and Seizure of Bitcoin ATMs? Up until Friday, August 31, BBFpro was contentedly operating a modest Bitcoin ATM service throughout Russia. дальше »
2018-9-3 21:00 | |
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Guide To Understanding Monero
There is a popular belief among people that cryptocurrencies are private and untraceable, explaining their association with illegal transactions. In truth though, this is not the case, for example with bitcoin, all transactions are recorded on a public ledger (blockchain) which allows for anyone to view and verify transactions. дальше »
2018-8-29 12:30 | |
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Regulations Round-Up: Tokenized Securities in Singapore, China Warns of Illegal Fundraising
In recent regulatory news, Chinese authorities have issued a warning seeking to encourage citizens to be skeptical regarding the promotional claims of illegal fundraising schemes operating with cryptocurrencies, Singapore Exchange and the Monetary Authority of Singapore have partnered with Anquan, Deloitte, and Nasdaq to settle tokenized securities using distributed ledger technology, and Hungary’s finance ministry […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Tokenized Securities in Singapore, China Warns of Illegal Fundraising appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-26 16:15 | |
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Russia May Criminalize Illegal Cryptocurrency Activities
Maintaining its positive, yet careful, stance on cryptocurrencies, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs is considering making all unauthorized cryptocurrencies a criminally-liable offense, according to local outlet Izvestia. дальше »
2018-8-26 07:00 | |
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China Blocks Access to Over 120 Offshore Digital Currency Exchanges
China is continuing its crackdown on bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related ventures. The country is now blocking access to more than 120 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges utilized for trading purposes by mainland customers. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:24 | |
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Bitcoin Dealer Charged with International Money Laundering
A 21-year-old Bitcoin dealer is currently being prosecuting for illegal money transmission and money laundering. According to the Department of Justice in the Southern District of California, Jacob Burrell Campos was arrested in August 2018, as he attempted to enter the United States from Mexico. дальше »
2018-8-23 12:00 | |
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Crypto Industry Consortium Launches Self-Policing Program
ECoinmerce, a DAO e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of the Crypto Community Watch program, in partnership with a consortium of crypto industry organizations including ICO Alert, GZH, Step VC and NewEconomies. дальше »
2018-8-21 19:07 | |
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Crypto Exchange Works With Regulators to Develop Legal Frameworks for Arab States
Following the statement by Saudi Arabia declaring cryptocurrency illegal, the largest crypto exchange in the Middle East and North Africa is working with regulators across the region to develop crypto regulations. дальше »
2018-8-20 16:10 | |
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Bitcoin Trading Declared Illegal in Saudi Arabia
Considering the popularity of Bitcoin towards the end of 2017, this year has not been one of great achievements. As the digital currency markets are experiencing consistent declines, regulatory pressures are building up in the industry and the results have mostly been negative. дальше »
2018-8-17 16:30 | |
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Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
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Bans on Crypto Trading and Mining Active in the US Salamanca, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia
While Saudi Arabia proclaimed cryptocurrency trading illegal on Sunday, August 12, the Ministry of Finance in Vietnam placed a ban on importing crypto mining equipment. In addition to this, the US city of Salamanca voted anonymously for banning crypto mining within the city’s jurisdiction. дальше »
2018-8-15 15:21 | |
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Saudi Arabia Declares Bitcoin Trading Is an Illegal Activity
Saudi Arabia’s financial watchdog, the Standing Committee for awareness on dealing in unauthorized securities has stated categorically on August 12, 2018, that cryptocurrency trading is illegal in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. дальше »
2018-8-15 14:00 | |
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Trading Bitcoin Declared Illegal in Saudi Arabia Despite the Great Strides Made
Trading cryptocurrencies is illegal in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as they are high risk to traders and are out of the government’s supervision. This is according to a statement issued on August 12 by a standing committee comprised of regulators from various government institutions. дальше »
2018-8-14 17:00 | |
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Saudi Arabia Officials: Cryptocurrency Trading Illegal
State officials in Saudi Arabia reissue warnings against trading and investing in cryptocurrencies. The official committee will also have the remit of notifying relevant agencies of any activity to reduce marketing exposure. дальше »
2018-8-14 16:00 | |
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Saudi Arabia Officials Warn that Bitcoin Trading is Illegal
Despite the country’s proactive and seemingly positive approach towards blockchain-based technologies, cryptocurrency trading remains heavily outlawed, officials reiterate. Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Are Illegal A standing committee, headed by the Capital Market Authority in Saudi Arabia and including representatives of the Ministry of Trade and Investment, the Ministry of Information, and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, issued a formal statement, reaffirming the illegality of trading with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-14 04:00 | |
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Bitcoin Trading Is Illegal in Saudi Arabia, Warn Watchdogs
A governmental committee comprised of Saudi Arabian regulators has issued a statement warning that cryptocurrency trading is illegal in the kingdom. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Getting Creative With Blockchain Solutions
This week’s top stories include two feature interview: one with Kavita Gupta, founding managing partner at ConsenSys Ventures; and another with electronic dance music DJ Justin Blau (aka DJ 3BLAU) who is launching a decentralized music festival. дальше »
2018-8-13 20:52 | |
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US DEA Says Only 10% of Bitcoin Transactions Related to Illegal Activities
Critics have always warned anyone willing to listen that cryptocurrency could be used for illegal activities. Thanks to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data, the public now has an idea just how much of Bitcoin’s transactions are connected to criminal activity. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:00 | |
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The Vast Majority of Bitcoin Transactions are Used for Legal Activities Reports the DEA
The U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has found that cryptocurrency use is now dominated by Bitcoin speculators, and the ratio of legal to illegal activity surrounding Bitcoin has reversed. дальше »
2018-8-10 22:51 | |
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On-Chain BCH Used in a Submarine Swap for Off-Chain BTC
This week an individual revealed he had completed the first trustless swap by trading on-chain bitcoin cash (BCH) for off-chain bitcoin core (BTC) using Alex Bosworth’s submarine swap protocol. Also read: Illegal Activity No Longer Dominant Use of Bitcoin: DEA Agent On-Chain Bitcoin Cash Submarine Swapped for Off-Chain BTC The decentralized cryptocurrency bitcoin cash (BCH) was […] The post On-Chain BCH Used in a Submarine Swap for Off-Chain BTC appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-10 21:25 | |
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Illegal Activity Shrinks to 10% as Speculators Become the Dominant Bitcoin Drivers
There was a time when the overwhelming majority of Bitcoin usage was associated with drug dealing and other illegal activities. With Bitcoin offering relative anonymity that traditional payment methods like cards and bank transfers didn’t, criminals were quick to hop on the bandwagon, which gave Bitcoin the misguided moniker of the criminals’ currency. While the […] дальше »
2018-8-10 00:00 | |
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DEA: Criminal Activity Drops 80% in Bitcoin Transactions
Since Bitcoin’s inception, many crypto aficionados have worked to dissociate their favorite digital coin from the notion that it may be used for illegal activity, and new data from the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proving that criminal activity in the space is massively shrinking. дальше »
2018-8-8 18:00 | |
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‘White Rabbit’ Set To Stop Crypto Ransomware In Its Tracks
An upcoming security tool called White Rabbit will utilize machine learning in tandem with a dataset of Bitcoin addresses in order to prevent cybercrime. The platform will detect and predict which addresses are involved in illegal activity and will act as an “early warning system” that detects ransomware campaigns. This is how it works: White […] дальше »
2018-8-8 11:34 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] criminal activities fall down to 10% from an inflated 90%
Recently, Lilita Infante of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] made a statement regarding the relation between Bitcoin and illegal activities. She stated that the transaction volume of Bitcoin used for illegal or criminal activities has increased since 2013, but the ratio of its usage in criminal activities has come down to 10% from an […] дальше »
2018-8-8 09:37 | |
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Finally, Proof That Bitcoin Isn’t For Criminals
It is rare to see a large government agency speak kindly about Bitcoin, yet today for the first time (ever, I think), the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have spoken out about Bitcoin stating that now, within the DEA’s remit, instances of Bitcoin being used within criminal activity have dropped. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:00 | |
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US DEA Says Bitcoin’s Illegal Criminal Activity Use has Dropped Significantly in Past 5 Years
U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration Says Bitcoin is Dominated by Speculators and Not by Criminals According to the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the ratio of legal to illegal activity in Bitcoin has changed. дальше »
2018-8-7 22:10 | |
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‘White Rabbit’ Set To Stop Crypto Ransomware In Its Tracks
An upcoming security tool called White Rabbit will utilize machine learning in tandem with a dataset of Bitcoin addresses in order to prevent cybercrime. The platform will detect and predict which addresses are involved in illegal activity and will act as an “early warning system” that detects ransomware campaigns. дальше »
2018-8-7 21:12 | |
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University of Massachusetts Boston Student Accused of Stealing $5 Million in Cryptocurrency
Joel Ortiz 20 has been accused of using dubious means to take over people social media accounts and selling them in Bitcoin. According to the report, the young man made a total of $5 million in cryptocurrency from this illegal operation. дальше »
2018-8-2 11:26 | |
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Bodhi Bets on the Decentralized Prediction Marketplace
As with brick-and-mortar industries that are slowly fading away to the globalism of the online world, so too will the traditional prediction market industry have to innovate to keep up with the sheer efficiency, reliability and security that the decentralized prediction markets promise to bring. дальше »
2018-7-31 15:58 | |
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