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FinCEN Requires Real Estate Purchases Using Crypto Assets and Virtual Currencies to be Reported
In a blog post released on November 15, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the issuance of revised Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs). These GTOs require U. S. title insurance companies to identify who is behind shell companies used in cash purchases of real estate. дальше »
2018-11-16 04:55 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Evaluating Mainstream Medias’ Cryptocurrency Related Crimes And Frauds Coverage
If the abundance of reportage regarding crypto related thefts and frauds is anything to go by, it might not be so wrong to say that there’s a conspiracy afoot against cryptocurrencies. There’s not as much media coverage of financial crimes carried out in the mainstream finance sector as there is for cryptocurrencies. But when it […] дальше »
2018-11-7 12:24 | |
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Marco Santori on Airdrops and the “Complete Picture” of SAFT Regulation
Ever since the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a stern warning about initial coin offerings (ICOs) in February 2018, cryptocurrency projects have had to consider different options for distributing their tokens — and funding their development. дальше »
2018-10-20 19:31 | |
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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
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On the Frontline: How Blockchain Forensics Fight Crypto Crimes
There are some stories involving Bitcoin, crime, and blockchain forensics that could be straight out of a movie plot. Grab the popcorn, and we shall begin. The post On the Frontline: How Blockchain Forensics Fight Crypto Crimes appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-17 23:26 | |
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FinCEN Warning: Iran Destabilizing the Financial System and Using Cryptocurrencies to Dodge Sanctions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory report on Oct. 11 to US financial institutions warning them about Iran’s activities to “exploit the financial system” and evade US sanctions using cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-15 19:04 | |
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Oklahoma Officials Arrest 2 Men Suspected of Masterminding a $14-Million SIM Swap Cryptocurrency Heist
Cryptocurrency-related crimes are closely resembling those drawn out of a James Bond movie script. In late September, Oklahoma officials arrested two men, 21-year-old Joseph Harris and 23-year-old Fletcher Robert Childers, for allegedly stealing around $14 million using SIM-swapping methods from Crowd Machine, a blockchain firm. дальше »
2018-10-15 17:59 | |
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Fincen Claims Iran Is Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned U. S financial institutions that the Iranian government might be dodging economic sanctions by using cryptocurrencies. The document highlights challenges arising from peer-to-peer virtual currency exchanges and encourages banks to monitor blockchain ledgers for transactions tied to the country. дальше »
2018-10-15 15:35 | |
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FinCEN Issues Advisory On Iran’s “Illicit” Use of Crypto to Bypass Sanctions
Concerns are growing surrounding Iran’s use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero – and soon, their own native cryptocurrency – to evade economic sanctions put in place by the U. S. , prompting FinCEN to issue an advisory on the topic. дальше »
2018-10-13 02:30 | |
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This Peruvian app is the Waze of preventing street crime
Unfortunately, in Latin America and many other places around the world, robberies are aThis app allows all citizens to connect with each other and share information so that we can prevent crimes and find alternatives to help the people we connect with or authorities using the… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2018-10-4 14:02 | |
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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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North Korea Using Cryptocurrencies to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions According to Experts
Two U. S-based financial crimes and intelligence experts, Lourdes Miranda and Ross Delston, have said that it is likely that North Korea is using both established DLT-based digital assets like bitcoin and ether to bypass U. дальше »
2018-9-28 07:00 | |
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Billionaire Novogratz: Impossible For Bitcoin Not to Hit $10,000 by This Year
After a single day in the green, with many cryptocurrencies pushing monthly-highs, many advocates of this space have claimed that this market is on the verge of its next exponential growth cycle. While many wouldn’t classify these overly-bullish claims as crimes, so to speak, no one is as guilty to doing this as Mike Novogratz, the. дальше »
2018-9-23 13:05 | |
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Dubai Security Chief Wants Stricter Cryptocurrency Laws
Dubai security chief noted that stricter measures need to be put in place for cryptocurrency laws, to ensure investors’ protection. The Use of Cryptocurrency in Electronic Crimes Assistant-Commander of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Major-General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, said that the public was not enlightened on the dangers of virtual currency. дальше »
2018-9-19 19:07 | |
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House of Representatives Passes Bill To Expand FinCEN’s Duties
A bill enabling the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to investigate cryptocurrencies is now headed to the Senate.
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Iceland’s Biggest Crypto Mining Heist Sees 7 People Charged For Crimes Totalling Over $2 Million Stolen
Seven People Charged for Crimes Against Iceland’s Mining Facility, Amounting to Over $871,000 The mining facilities in Iceland recently experienced a major heist involving conspiracy, burglary, and theft. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:36 | |
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Thailand’s Anti Money Laundering Office Set to Create Own Cryptocurrency Wallet for Confiscating Ill-Gotten Cryptoassets
In a bid to fight crypto-linked money laundering activities by bad actors in Thailand, the nation’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has said it would create a cryptocurrency wallet to enable it to seize digital currencies from cyberpunks convicted of DLT-based virtual currency-related crimes, as first reported by local news source, The Nation on September 3, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-5 23:00 | |
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Thailand Remains Major Target for Crypto Crimes
Thailand’s institutional advisors, the Institute of Justice (TIJ and the UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) predict continued misuse of cryptocurrencies by people to engage in a variety of crimes, in the coming days. дальше »
2018-9-5 23:58 | |
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Russia Developing Cryptocurrency Tracker
The Federal Financial Monitoring Service of Russia (Rosfinmonitoring) has commissioned an analytical tool for monitoring cryptocurrency transactions. The system will particularly focus on bitcoin, as reported by BBC’s Russian service. дальше »
2018-8-31 04:00 | |
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Bitcoin Dealer Indicted in San Diego With Money Laundering Charges
A Bitcoin dealer from Baja California has been indicted with international money laundering crimes that are related to cryptocurrency transactions. The individual is Jacob Burrell Campos, from Rosarito, and has been arrested on Monday after he tried entering the United States from Mexico. дальше »
2018-8-19 07:11 | |
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UK’s Action Fraud Finds 203 Crypto Crimes Worth $2.5M Within Two Months
UK’s Action Fraud Finds Over $2 Million in Losses, Accounting for 203 Instances Of Crypto Fraud One of the biggest issues that arises with the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is the potential for theft, as hackers find new ways to infiltrate it. дальше »
2018-8-17 16:39 | |
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Crypto Scammers Stole $2.3 Million In Q2 2018 According to Kaspersky
New Report By Kaspersky Reveals That Crypto Scammers Stole $2. 3 Million In 2018 Q2 After doing a thorough research on cyber crimes, Kaspersky Lab reported that hackers earned more than $2. 3 million from cryptocurrency scams during the second quarter of 2018. дальше »
2018-8-16 04:28 | |
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FinCEN Receives More Than 1,500 Crypto-Related Complaints Every Month
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network receives over 1,500 suspicious activity reports (SARs) related to cryptocurrencies, the agency’s director has revealed. The majority of them come from money service businesses (MSBs), stakeholders in the digital currency industry and other financial institutions. дальше »
2018-8-14 20:00 | |
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1,500 Reports Against Cryptocurrency Per Month In The US Alone
FinCEN, the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network have reported that on average, over a month, they receive around 1,500 reports against cryptocurrency and illicit use of digital currencies. дальше »
2018-8-14 06:00 | |
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FinCEN Director Explains Agency’s Cryptocurrency Stance, Suggests Future Enforcement Actions
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently clarified its stance towards cryptocurrencies. In a conference last week, FinCEN Director Kenneth A. Blanco discussed how his agency is approaching cryptocurrencies – and why future regulations may be necessary. дальше »
2018-8-14 00:23 | |
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Skybox Security Report: Cryptojacking Is Bigger Threat Than Ransomware
Cryptacking has risen to the top of the top of the cyber threats with reports coming that it has even become a bigger nuisance for cybersecurity experts than ransomware. An incredible 32% of all cyber crimes are done by crypto miners. дальше »
2018-8-13 01:15 | |
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FinCEN Director Reports Surge in Crypto-Related Suspicious Activity, Still Supports Digital Currency Innovation
Director of US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Kenneth A. Blanco delivered a speech on August 9th at the 2018 Chicago-Kent Block Legal Tech Conference, wherein he cited a recent surge in crypto-related Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). дальше »
2018-8-12 00:13 | |
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Using Blockchain Technology to Prevent Workplace Crimes
A U. S. -based startup company called I’ve Been Vetted (IBV) is using blockchain technology to prevent workplace crimes. The specific distributed ledger protocol that IBV is using comes from Swiss startup KryptoPal, which provides blockchain solutions for enterprises. дальше »
2018-8-8 14:53 | |
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Group-IB Study Reveals Majority of Cryptocurrency Crimes Happen in US
Cryptocurrency crimes (i.e. money laundering, hacking, terrorist financing, etc.) have become a growing concern for the market, leaving many consumers and investors concerned about its future. As an effort to see whether such activities have a common trend on a geographical basis, software firm devoted to preventing and investigating online crime, Group-IB recently conducted a […] дальше »
2018-8-8 00:57 | |
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USA, Russia and China to be the main targets for cryptocurrency hackers
A recent investigation conducted by Group-IB, an international firm dedicated to investigate and prevent sophisticated crimes and online fraud, revealed that the USA, Russia and China are going to be the main targets for crypto hackers. дальше »
2018-8-5 08:06 | |
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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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South Korean Govt Speeds up Legalising Crypto Market Bill
As the cryptocurrency industry reels under pressure due to the high number of crypto crimes and continued security threats, the Regulators urged the government of South Korea to bring in new legislation at the earliest. дальше »
2018-7-27 22:12 | |
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Vigilantes Are Outing Crypto Shillers and Scammers
Hunting crypto scammers and shillers is now a sport. Armchair sleuths have taken it upon themselves to chase down perceived bad actors, and to publicly out them for their crimes. Crypto influencers who conceal promoted tweets and conflicts of interest are liable to be outed and shamed. дальше »
2018-7-25 03:35 | |
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G20 Adopts FSB Recommendation on Cryptocurrencies, Cryptocurrency is Not a Threat to Global Financial System
The G20, yesterday, adopted the recommendation of the Financial Services Board (FSB) by declaring that cryptocurrency posed no threat to the stability of the global financial system. The G20 also reiterated the need for better monitoring of the market to prevent the use of virtual assets in financial crimes and sponsorship of terrorism. G20 Adopts […] дальше »
2018-7-24 09:28 | |
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G20 Adopts FSB Recommendation on Cryptocurrencies, Cryptocurrency is Not a Threat to Global Financial System
The G20, yesterday, adopted the recommendation of the Financial Services Board (FSB) by declaring that cryptocurrency posed no threat to the stability of the global financial system. The G20 also reiterated the need for better monitoring of the market to prevent the use of virtual assets in financial crimes and sponsorship of terrorism. дальше »
2018-7-24 23:40 | |
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EU Parliament Study Recommends Anti-Money Laundering 5 To Include Crypto Rules
As the unified Parliament sets out to amend one of its most comprehensive financial laws, it sought the help of a study to include new regulations for the emerging alternate financial system that would include use of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-21 09:43 | |
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FATF to Monitor Cryptocurrency Use in Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing
FATF to Introduce New Program Regarding Cryptos and Related-Illegal Uses During U. S Presidency The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) explicitly shared that it will be addressing cryptocurrencies and its associated crimes during its U. дальше »
2018-7-20 03:07 | |
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Cryptocurrency Crimes By Russian Intelligence Exposes Dark Underbelly
The US Intelligence long-hand reached the faraway shores of cryptocurrency-based political interference by Russia, exposing the dark underbelly of virtual currencies. Robert Mueller, the Special Counsel’s indicted 12 Russian intelligence officials for using bitcoin to launder money and fund obtrusive, political activities for strategic advantage over the USA. дальше »
2018-7-17 00:23 | |
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Bitcoin is great for criminals. This is even better for law enforcement
When politicians and mainstream media began finger pointing, they had only one culprit to blame – bitcoin. No, the biggest takeaway from all this was that bitcoin had facilitated one of the gravest nation state-orchestrated crimes in years. дальше »
2018-7-16 18:42 | |
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$1.5 billion Bitcoin [BTC] fraud caught by Chinese police: World Cup 2018
Recently in the Guangdong city of China, a campaign was held by the Guangdong police against the World Bank online gambling crimes. As announced on the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department website [in Chinese], during the World Cup, an online gambling fraud of $1. дальше »
2018-7-14 13:28 | |
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