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Illicit crypto volume could have reached $51b in 2024: report
Cryptocurrency illicit activity is diversifying, with illicit crypto volumes for 2024 expected to surpass $51 billion, according to a new report. While the total volume identified so far is $40.9 billion, historical trends suggest that figure will grow as more… дальше »
2025-1-16 18:29 | |
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Ransomware and theft drive over $2 billion in illicit crypto activity in 2024 – Chainalysis
Stolen funds and ransomware amounted to over $2 billion in illicit crypto transactions in 2024, according to Chainalysis. Despite an overall 20% decline in illicit on-chain activity year-to-date, these two categories have seen significant growth. дальше »
2024-8-16 23:00 | |
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Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients
Customers Bank, which has done business with several of the most prominent crypto firms, has been called out by the U.S. Federal Reserve for inadequately policing illicit activity, particularly with digital asset clients. дальше »
2024-8-13 20:03 | |
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Harris Calls Bitcoin ‘Money for Criminals,’ Trump Embraces Crypto – Buy Now Before the Presidential Election
Kamala Harris has labeled Bitcoin as a tool for illicit activities, while Donald Trump has shown strong support for cryptocurrencies. In the lead-up to the presidential election, the contrasting views of these political figures have sparked heated debates. дальше »
2024-7-29 11:18 | |
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US House passes act to add crypto industry to team combatting terrorism financing
The United States House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Financial Technology Protection Act, which aims to curb the use of digital for illicit activities and terrorism financing. Representative Zach Nunn introduced the bill on April 27, 2023, and it was approved on July 22, 2024. дальше »
2024-7-23 17:00 | |
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U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill That's Likely to be Rebuffed in Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved another piece of cryptocurrency legislation with a routine voice vote, though the bill to set up a government working group to assess how to keep bad actors from using digital assets isn't likely to become a law as-is. дальше »
2024-7-23 00:52 | |
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Co-founder of Bitzlato avoids extra jail time in $700m money laundering case
The Russian founder of Bitzlato was sentenced to time served for facilitating over $700 million in illegal crypto transactions. Anatoly Legkodymov, a Russian co-founder of Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Bitzlato that processed over $700 million worth of illicit crypto on… дальше »
2024-7-19 10:25 | |
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Australia’s AUSTRAC warns of crypto’s growing role in illicit activities
Australia’s financial watchdog has expressed concerns over the surge in digital currency usage in facilitating illicit transactions. Per the 2024 Money Laundering National Risk Assessment from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), a financial intelligence agency, the nation… дальше »
2024-7-15 13:20 | |
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Chainalysis: Nearly $100b of ‘dirty crypto’ sent to exchanges since 2019
Nearly 30% of all crypto traced from illicit addresses since 2019 ended up at sanctioned services like Russia’s crypto exchange Garantex, according to Chainalysis. Cryptocurrency exchanges have received nearly $100 billion worth of crypto from well-known illicit addresses since 2019,… дальше »
2024-7-12 17:12 | |
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FinCEN says illicit use of crypto by criminals creates new ‘opportunities’ for detection
The US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a stark warning to US financial firms, warning them about the increasing use of crypto by Mexican drug cartels to purchase chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl. дальше »
2024-6-24 02:46 | |
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From Bank Vaults To Wallets: Here’s How Two Bankers Used Crypto To Launder Millions
A local Chinese bank, the Bank of Huludao, has recently discovered an “intricate embezzlement” and money laundering scheme via crypto orchestrated by two of its top former executives. The scandal, which has sent ripples through the financial community, involved the illicit transfer of a staggering 1. дальше »
2024-6-19 04:00 | |
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EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse
An EU report raises concerns about Bitcoin's Lightning Network and privacy coins complicating law enforcement efforts in tracing illicit crypto transactions. The post EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-11 15:08 | |
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US DOJ Seizes $100M In Crypto From Major Dark Web Drug Trafficking Operation
In a recent crackdown on illicit transactions involving crypto assets, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old individual from Taiwan. Lin, who also goes by the names Pharoah and Faro, is accused of owning and operating a dark web drug marketplace known as the “Incognito Market. дальше »
2024-5-22 03:00 | |
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FBI traces crypto transfers to dismantle $100m dark web marketplace
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a dark web narcotics marketplace owner after tracking illicit crypto transfers. Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old Taiwan resident, was found guilty of operating a $100 million dark web narcotics marketplace. Known online as… дальше »
2024-5-22 12:20 | |
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US Treasury to increase focus on combatting illicit financial activity via crypto, emerging tech
The US Treasury Department intends to place a significant emphasis on addressing the risks posed by cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies in the coming months via comprehensive regulation. дальше »
2024-5-17 21:43 | |
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U.S. Treasury Says It Wants to Better Money Laundering Regulations Around Crypto, Other Illicit Finance
The U.S. Treasury Department wants to continue beefing up anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts around digital assets, as part of its broader strategy to tamp down on illicit financing. дальше »
2024-5-19 19:00 | |
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Chinese authorities arrest six suspects in $300m crypto fraud case
Authorities in China have arrested six individuals suspected of engaging in illicit cryptocurrency transactions amounting to 2.94 billion yuan — worth roughly $300 million. According to a May 10 report by local media outlet Chinanews, the suspects were taken into… дальше »
2024-5-14 11:48 | |
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Sanctioned Russian developer interacts with Garantex, Chainalysis finds
Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned the Russian developer of LockBit, who transferred crypto to various illicit services, including sanctioned Russian exchange Garantex, Chainalysis says. Dmitry Khoroshev, a Russian developer of the ransomware program called LockBit which has been recently sanctioned by… дальше »
2024-5-8 13:44 | |
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BTC-e Co-founder Enters Guilty Plea For $9 Billion Money Laundering Conspiracy
Co-founder of crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering. In a public release by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on May 3, the Russian national has admitted to his role as one of the operators of BTC-e, facilitating $9 billion worth of illicit transactions between […] дальше »
2024-5-6 13:30 | |
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Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions
Tether partners with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to monitor USDT transactions and detect illicit crypto transfers that could enable sanctions evasion. The post Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-3 23:55 | |
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Tether Enters Transaction Surveillance Partnership with Chainalysis as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
The monitoring system would help Tether identify risky crypto addresses that could be used for bypassing sanctions or illicit activities like terrorist financing, the company said. дальше »
2024-5-3 21:51 | |
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Binance founder CZ says 'no excuse for actions' as he faces 3-year sentence
Binance founder faces a 36-month prison term, spotlighting illicit activities in the crypto space. Legal actions against Binance and earlier FTX raise questions about crypto adoption. AmidstThe post Binance founder CZ says 'no excuse for actions' as he faces 3-year sentence appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-4-30 17:00 | |
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Senator Warren: Crypto Is The “Payment Of Choice” For Child Sexual Abuse, Urges DOJ Action
In a joint effort to combat the illicit trafficking of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), US senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have written a letter to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concern about the alleged use of crypto to facilitate these activities. Alleged Link Between Crypto […] дальше »
2024-4-27 07:00 | |
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UK authorises police to seize illicit crypto without arrests
UK police now have powers to seize, freeze or destroy criminal crypto holdings. It follows new legislation that comes into effect today, April 26, 2024. Reforms to help UK’s national security, said Home Secretary James Cleverly. дальше »
2024-4-26 17:15 | |
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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering
Federal prosecutors charges Samurai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill with conspiracy to commit money laundering on Wednesday, as the U.S. government continues its approach to prosecuting crypto mixing tools that may be used by illicit actors and foreign governments to hide fund transfers. дальше »
2024-4-25 22:10 | |
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Illicit crypto volume decreased to $34.8b in 2023, TRM Labs says
The overall proportion of total illicit crypto funds is shrinking by 9% on a year-on-year basis, although bad actors still handled over $34 billion in 2023. The total volume of illicit crypto funds decreased by nearly one-third in 2023, according… дальше »
2024-4-12 10:57 | |
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Republican Sen. Tillis Calls for ‘Light’ Crypto Regulatory Framework Ahead of Presidential Election
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the need for new crypto laws on Tuesday, as Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo asked for “additional tools” to effectively crack down on illicit crypto financing. дальше »
2024-4-11 20:07 | |
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Tron faces legal troubles. What’s next for the network?
How have recent legal challenges impacted Tron’s trajectory, and what implications does this hold for Tether’s future? According to recent research by TRM Labs, in 2023, Tron (TRX), led by Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun, saw 45% of all illicit crypto… дальше »
2024-4-4 15:55 | |
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How one Russian smuggler used crypto to skirt sanctions for tech and arms deals
Andrey Zverev, self-described as a smuggler for illicit Russian activities, has reportedly been leveraging Tether to carry out purchases of high-tech equipment and components for weaponry, thereby sidestepping Western-imposed sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-2 13:47 | |
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В TRM подтвердили доминирование Tron в криминальной криптоэкономике
В 2023 году на блокчейн Tron пришлось 45% всего объема незаконных транзакций в криптовалютах. По большей части речь идет о стейблкоине USDT от Tether, отметили специалисты TRM Labs. Our Illicit Crypto Economy Report covers eight key trends we're tracking from 2023, including a drop in overall illicit volume year-on-year. дальше »
2024-3-31 15:59 | |
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Nearly 50% of all illicit volume occured on TRON in 2023, TRM Labs says
Data revealed by analysts at blockchain forensics firm TRM Labs shows that TRON hosted 45% of all illicit volume in 2023. The so-called “dirty crypto” appears to be highly centered on the TRON blockchain network, founded by Chinese entrepreneur Justin… дальше »
2024-3-28 14:49 | |
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Crypto Users Beware: EU’s New Anti-Money Laundering Legislation Explained
The new regulation prohibits anonymous crypto transactions, aiming to enhance transparency and combat illicit financial activities. The post Crypto Users Beware: EU’s New Anti-Money Laundering Legislation Explained appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-24 01:30 | |
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US Authorities Recovered $1.4 Million in USDT From Crypto Scammers
, US agencies have recovered $1. 4 million in USDT from crypto scammers, demonstrating the effectiveness of blockchain technology in tracing illicit funds and protecting victims. The post US Authorities Recovered $1. дальше »
2024-3-11 14:30 | |
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Binance Slapped with a $10 Billion Fine by Regulatory Authorities
Nigeria fined Binance $10 billion, accusing it of financial harm through illicit activities, amidst global crypto regulation debates. The post Binance Slapped with a $10 Billion Fine by Regulatory Authorities appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-2 17:30 | |
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Myanmar-based scammers stole $100m worth of crypto since 2022, Chainalysis says
Chainalysis report reveals Myanmar-based romance scammers amassing $100 million in crypto, underscoring the nexus between illicit activities and digital assets. A criminal gang based in Myanmar has netted $100 million worth of crypto from victims over the past two years… дальше »
2024-2-27 14:52 | |
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Frankfurt to Host New EU Money Laundering Watchdog Tasked With Monitoring Crypto
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority is part of a broader effort by the European Union to combat illicit fund flows, and is ready to begin work as early as Friday, officials said Thursday. дальше »
2024-2-24 22:58 | |
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Crypto Action in Senate Remains on Back Burner: Sources
Despite keen interest from U.S. Senate Democrats such as Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to deal with the illicit movement of funds in crypto, there's no immediate action planned in the committee that would need to get it rolling, according to two sources familiar with the plans. дальше »
2024-2-22 23:36 | |
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Nigeria reportedly plans to ban Binance, other crypto firms over their ties to forex
The Nigerian government is said to be considering blocking Binance and other crypto firms to prevent forex market manipulation and illicit fund movement. Crypto exchange Binance and other digital asset trading platforms are risking being banned in Nigeria, as the… дальше »
2024-2-22 12:47 | |
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Crypto Money Laundering Dropped 30% Last Year, Chainalysis Says
Illicit addresses sent $22.2 billion in cryptocurrency to services in 2023, a decrease from $31.5 billion in 2022, and centralized exchanges remain the primary destination. дальше »
2024-2-16 17:00 | |
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South Korea’s FIU unveils strategy to block illicit crypto platforms
South Korea is set to intensify its scrutiny of virtual asset exchanges with plans to conduct inspections and block platforms that do not meet regulatory standards later this year. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has outlined a comprehensive “2024 Work… дальше »
2024-2-12 13:35 | |
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Tornado Cash Sanction Has Wider Liability Implications For Crypto Sector
The August 2022 sanction of Tornado Cash by the OFAC has highlighted the legal concept of ‘Strict Liability’ and potential heavy fines for crypto platforms – even if they were unaware of their platforms being used for illicit activity. дальше »
2022-11-7 14:00 | |
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Canada launches consultations on crypto, stablecoins, CBDCs
Canada’s government announced it is launching consultations on cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CDBCs) to address illicit crypto activities, according to a November 3 mini-budget fiscal update by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. дальше »
2022-11-5 20:54 | |
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