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How Top BTC Developer and Bitcoin Evangelist Vanished Using Crypto Using These 15 Phases
Ever wanted to get off the grid? Jameson Lopp did. The New York Times has recently published his story, entitled “How a Bitcoin Evangelist Made Himself Vanish, in 15 (Not So Easy) Steps”. All began when Lopp had the SWAT team raiding his house. дальше »
2019-3-13 14:04 | |
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Criminal Side Of Cryptos Brought to the Surface in the New Hollywood’s Thriller
CoinSpeaker Criminal Side Of Cryptos Brought to the Surface in the New Hollywood’s ThrillerDirected by John Stalberg Jr. , the new movie 'Crypto' is scheduled to be released in selected theaters on April 12. дальше »
2019-3-13 12:29 | |
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Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018
Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
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New AML Protocols Amendments in Russia Lists Illicit Use of Cryptocurrency as a Criminal Offense
Russia has been working to ensure that its financial regulations within their country appropriately cover cryptocurrency. Though their original decree on anti-money laundering came out in July 2015, new developments in cryptocurrency have urged them to make some changes. дальше »
2019-2-27 05:50 | |
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Trump to Be Accused of Racism, Lies and Criminal Acts by Former Lawyer Michael Cohen
Editor’s Note 14:59 EST: The headline has been amended for clarity. Trump’s former personal lawyer is set to give a bombshell testimony in front of Congress. Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former attorney and fixer for 12 years until May 2018, could be about to open a can of worms on Wednesday that even Teflon Don cannot walk away from clean. дальше »
2019-2-27 22:40 | |
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Op Ed: Why It’s Unsafe to Store Private Crypto Keys in the Cloud
There are two primary reasons why storing your private crypto keys in the cloud is a bad idea. First, your cloud provider represents a centralized honeypot that could experience a security breach, allowing cyber criminals to access your data. дальше »
2019-2-19 00:19 | |
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Hacker Gets 10 Years in First SIM-Swapping Sentencing in the U.S.
According to a recent report, Joel Ortiz, the 20-year-old student from Boston who was indicted by prosecutors in Santa Clara, California, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in what is believed to be the very first SIM swapping conviction in the United States. дальше »
2019-2-6 01:17 | |
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Cryptocurrency Investors Lost $1.7 Billion to Hackers in 2018, Claims Two New Reports
A new report from CipherTrace suggests that hackers stole $1. 7 billion worth of digital currency from investors in 2018 as organized crime is becoming more common. A separate report from Chainalysis suggests that two sophisticated criminal groups stole $1 billion, accounting for a massive portion of total cryptocurrency hacks. дальше »
2019-2-2 15:59 | |
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Crypto Thefts, Scams On The Rise Finds New Research
Thefts and scams are plaguing the crypto space, which saw US$1. 7 billion worth of cryptocurrencies being stolen and scammed in 2018, a sharp increase despite a slump in the market, according to the CipherTrace 2018 Q4 2018 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report. дальше »
2019-2-2 15:11 | |
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CipherTrace research shows $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency thefts from 2018
CryptoNinjas New research released today in the CipherTrace 2018 Q4 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Report reveals that $1. 7 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen and scammed in 2018 — a dramatic rise in criminal activity despite a slump. дальше »
2019-1-30 00:55 | |
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Two Hacker Groups Have Stolen over $1 Billion, Accounting for over Half the Hacks: Report
Hackers have made away with billions of dollars in the past few years. And as it turns out, it may have been primarily the work of two criminal groups. A new report by Chainalysis revealed that the two groups have stolen over $1 billion in successful heists in recent years. дальше »
2019-1-29 14:11 | |
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FBI and Homeland Security Agents Raid Tech Campus Over Unauthorized Crypto Trading
U. S. federal law enforcement authorities are among the most active criminal agencies globally against cryptocurrency infractions. A new example of this is that FBI and Homeland Security agents have reportedly raided a technology campus over unauthorized cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2019-1-8 01:45 | |
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India May Legalize Bitcoin Under “Strong” Rules
India could be making a U-turn on its directives for cryptocurrencies. Per reports from the New India Express, a second interdisciplinary committee set up by the Indian government is considering making cryptocurrencies legal in the country again but with more stringent rules. дальше »
2018-12-28 02:16 | |
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The High Court of Ireland Rules Silk Road Dealer’s Crypto Funds to Be Proceed of Crime
The High Court of Ireland has taken the decision to proceed of Crime Silk Road Dealer’s funds. Neil Mannion held around €25,000 in ETH. The Irish Examiner reported that the case ‘broke new legal ground’ in terms of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-12-19 19:48 | |
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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto
For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
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American Woman Faces 20-Year Sentence for Using Bitcoin to Fund ISIS
A Pakistani-American woman is facing up to 20 years in prison after she admitted to sending Bitcoin to a terrorist organization to fund their deadly criminal operation and activities. 27-Year-Old New York Woman Funds ISIS with Bitcoin Zoobia Shahnaz, a 27-year old New York hospital technician, has admitted to a Federal Court Judge that she. дальше »
2018-11-27 20:00 | |
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An American woman has been funding ISIS with Bitcoin
A Pakistani-American woman has confessed to using Bitcoin to launder dirty money to help finance terrorist organization ISIS, CNBC reports. Zoobia Shahnaz, a 27-year-old Long Island, New York resident, made the confession yesterday in front of New York state federal courts. дальше »
2018-11-27 13:12 | |
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India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Hacked to Promote Bitcoin Twitter Scams
Crypto scammers and hackers have no shame at all. They are so selfish and criminal that they do not even spare important services in order to make a quick buck. For instance, we have recently reported a new case of hackers using a ransomware on an East Coast water utility company to demand Bitcoin. The […] дальше »
2018-11-7 01:55 | |
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Regulations Roundup: Ebang IPO Challenged by Probe, Plattsburgh Passes Mining Guidelines
In recent regulatory news, a criminal investigation may prevent Ebang from conducting an initial public offering, Plattsburgh has passed new regulations governing commercial mining operations, and Ron Paul has endorsed precious metals and cryptocurrencies as a viable alternative to fiat currency. дальше »
2018-11-3 11:05 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Sue Charlie Shrem For Allegedly Stealing 5,000 Bitcoin
The Winklevoss twins have filed a lawsuit against bitcoin investor Charlie Shrem, alleging that Shrem “stole” 5,000 bitcoins from them in 2012. According to a recent report released by the New York Times, Charlie Shrem has made several large purchases over the past year, including multiple real estate properties, luxury cars, powerboats and a $2 million house. дальше »
2018-11-3 20:19 | |
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Binance Freezes Funds on Multiple Accounts with Dubious Crypto Exchange
Binance has frozen multiple accounts associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Wex, citing money laundering concerns. The CEO of Binance went on Twitter recently to announce the freezing of multiple accounts owned by Wex, claiming that Binance will cooperate with law enforcement in any way possible should a criminal investigation result from alleged money laundering. дальше »
2018-11-1 01:47 | |
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New ‘Trust Machine’ Blockchain Film Tackles Politics of Technology
Tinseltown turns its gaze back to technology in “Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain,” which opens on Oct. 26 at Cinema Village in New York City. However, unlike most popular media representations of the cryptocurrency revolution, Alex Winter’s new documentary film doesn’t dwell on the price of bitcoin or its frequently alleged ties to criminal […] The post New ‘Trust Machine’ Blockchain Film Tackles Politics of Technology appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-10-25 17:15 | |
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Int’l Financial Watchdog FATF to Introduce Cryptocurrency Rules in 2019
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – an international agency which is intended to tackle criminal activity across the globe, is set to issue the first set of rules regarding cryptocurrency regulations in 2019. дальше »
2018-10-22 17:00 | |
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Ethereum Cofounder Vitalik Buterin Answers Dr Doom’s ‘Ether Scam’ Claim
Was the Ether premining a “criminal” act, and should Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin be called out for this “scam”? Notable economist and New York University professor Dr. Nouriel Roubini thinks so. дальше »
2018-10-14 19:19 | |
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Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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Criminals used Bitcoin to launder $2.5B in dirty money, data shows
New data shows criminals have laundered $2. 5 billion worth dirty Bitcoin through cryptocurrency exchanges, and almost all of it ends up in countries with lax Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) regulations. дальше »
2018-10-10 18:24 | |
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New Europol Report Warns Of Cybercrime Threats
Europol yesterday published its fifth annual Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), in which it highlights some common cyber attacks and criminal activities related to cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-19 00:04 | |
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Federal Judge Applies Long-Established Securities Law to ICOs
Does a decades-old securities law apply to an initial coin offering (ICO)? In a case that represents the first time securities laws have been applied to cryptocurrencies, a district judge says it may. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:09 | |
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Japanese Authorities to Implement Software to Track Cryptocurrency Transactions
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has unveiled plans to implement a new software designed to track cryptocurrency transactions. Created by a secret private company, the tracking program is part of an increased national effort to prevent fraud and other criminal activity taking place in digital money markets. дальше »
2018-9-1 20:28 | |
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Russia Seeking to Track Crypto Wallet Activity of Criminal Suspects
The Russian Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring) is seeking to develop an analytical tool for tracking cryptocurrency transactions, specifically Bitcoin. BBC Russia reports that Russian authorities will attempt to use the new tracking system to detect cases of financial fraud and terrorist financing. дальше »
2018-8-30 20:09 | |
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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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Hacked Accounts on Crypto Exchanges Rose 369% in 2017, Research Finds
New research has found that crypto hacks are increasing, with a majority of criminal activity originating from the U. S. , according to International cybersecurity firm Group-IB. Poor Security Measures According to Group-IB, hacked accounts rose 369 per cent in 2017 compared to the previous year, with 720 usernames and passwords stolen across 19 of the top exchanges,. дальше »
2018-8-6 19:00 | |
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Lyn Ulbricht and the Effort to Free Ross: Looking at "the End of the Road”
The darknet site founded by Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road, has been offline for years now. But the legal questions behind his conviction and subsequent sentencing to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2015, remain fresh, raw and real to Ulbricht’s advocates. дальше »
2018-7-28 23:38 | |
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Crypto Investors Are Not Left Untouched By The New EU Laws Meant To Stem Money Laundering
For long, money laundering has been linked to terrorism and other numerous criminal activities. This time around, the European Union is taking steps to introduce stricter measures to stem the vice. дальше »
2018-7-13 22:27 | |
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How Bitcoin’s Reputation Differs From The Whole Cryptocurrency Market
How Can Bitcoin Restore Its Reputation Around the World? Bitcoin has been able to grow and expand in many different countries. The economy is starting to see the influence of these new cryptocurrencies, but several individuals do not trust them, or believe that they are used solely for criminal activities. But how would it be […] дальше »
2018-7-5 21:07 | |
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New Super Group To Spearhead International Tax Enforcement Campaign
It is pretty rare to see countries come together to work on a new policy in a uniform manner. Unless of course their objectives are financial, then it seems everyone is happy to work with anyone in pursuit of financial gain. дальше »
2018-7-4 06:30 | |
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International Coalition Set to Tackle Cryptocurrency Tax Crime
In a bid to fight the threat of cryptocurrency tax crime, the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has joined with tax authorities from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to form the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), according to a press release. дальше »
2018-7-4 23:36 | |
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Criminals are being arrested by Homeland Security Agents Pretending to be Darknet Crypto Traders
Agents acting under the purview of the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have arrested more than 35 criminals by posing as cryptocurrency traders on the darknet, according to a DOJ release published yesterday, June 26. дальше »
2018-6-28 07:05 | |
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DOJ, U.S. Agencies Seize Over $12M Bitcoin in a Slew of Dark Web Busts
The U. S. Department of Justice, in cooperation with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Secret Service (USSS), the Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have apprehended more than 35 dark web drugs and arms dealers in a nation-wide bust. дальше »
2018-6-27 20:26 | |
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Investors Who Lost Bitcoin In Mt. Gox Hack May Receive Compensation
A new court ruling means creditors to the Mt. Gox cryptocurrency exchange stand a chance to get their lost funds back in their Bitcoin wallets. The Tokyo District court has permitted the company to move out of criminal bankruptcy and into civil rehabilitation, an Mt Fox. дальше »
2018-6-23 01:19 | |
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Mt. Gox Creditors May Be Reimbursed in Bitcoin Under Civil Rehabilitation
The Japan-based Mt. Gox exchange had its bankruptcy stayed due to a petition filed by some of the creditors for the commencement of civil rehabilitation proceedings in Tokyo District Court on November 24, 2017, and heard today, June 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-6-23 19:39 | |
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