Bitcoin, Ether, XRP React As Jerome Powell’s Criminal Investigation Begins

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Bitcoin Tops $92,000 As DOJ Subpoenas Escalate Trump-Powell Fight

Bitcoin pushed above the $92,000 level late-Sunday as a legal escalation around Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell became public. The catalyst was Powell’s decision to publicly address Department of Justice subpoenas and a criminal probe he characterized as political pressure tied to the administration’s rate preferences. дальше »

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Bitcoin Soars Past $91K as Criminal Investigation Looms Over Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Bitcoin price has risen above the $91,000 level to trade at $91,673 as of 2:02 a.m. EST, after Jerome Powell said in a statement that [...] дальше »

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Jerome Powell Says DOJ Threatens Criminal Charges As Fed Resists Trump’s Rate Demands

Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell said in a statement that the US Justice Department has threatened criminal charges against him in connection with his [...] дальше »

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U.S. prosecutors open criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

U. S. prosecutors are now investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s conduct in what critics view as an escalating confrontation over the central bank’s independence. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed that U. дальше »

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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin appeals for Tornado Cash developer as sentencing looms

Vitalik Buterin has stepped into one of the most consequential legal battles in crypto, as sentencing approaches for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm. The Ethereum co-founder’s appeal comes at a moment when the industry is grappling with the boundaries between software development, privacy, and criminal liability. дальше »

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South Korea’s top court rules exchange-held Bitcoin can be seized

The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices. дальше »

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Bitfinex hacker released early, BitMine CEO urges share increase approval, South Koreans move $110B offshore | Weekly Recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, the Bitfinex exchange hacker secured early prison release through criminal justice reform legislation, BitMine Immersion’s chairman requested shareholder approval for massive authorized share expansion, and South Korean traders transferred over $110 billion… дальше »

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Bitfinex Heist Figure Freed Early, Cites Trump-Era Law

Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein is out of prison early, and he's crediting a Trump-era criminal justice reform bill. The post Bitfinex Heist Figure Freed Early, Cites Trump-Era Law appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Unregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced Labor

Bitcoin Magazine Unregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced Labor Russia is planning criminal penalties, including forced labor, to curb widespread unregistered bitcoin mining after legalization. дальше »

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BNB at $860 lags broader market as scrutiny of Binance grows

An FT report alleged Binance failed to stop suspicious transactions, despite agreeing to pay $4.3 billion to settle a U.S. criminal case in 2023. дальше »

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210 Bitcoin Land On Taiwan’s Balance Sheet After Asset Crackdowns

Taiwan has taken custody of about 210. 45 BTC. According to official responses shared with lawmakers, the coins were seized during criminal probes into fraud, money laundering and other illegal activity. дальше »

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Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million

Bitcoin Magazine Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice disclosed it holds over 210 bitcoin seized from criminal cases, placing the country among the world’s top government bitcoin holders. дальше »

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Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice unveils over 210 Bitcoin seized in criminal cases

Taiwan's Bitcoin holdings highlight the growing trend of governments accumulating cryptocurrency assets, impacting global financial dynamics. The post Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice unveils over 210 Bitcoin seized in criminal cases appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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California's Newsom pokes Trump, flagging convicted crypto allies CZ, Ross Ulbricht

Potential 2028 presidential candidate Gavin Newsom again goaded the president with a website highlighting ties to those with criminal records, including some in crypto. дальше »

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Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutor probes alleged €2 million fraud tied to Monovex

The Spanish Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has received a complaint alleging fraud, criminal organisation, and money laundering against the cryptocurrency platform Monovex. This scheme allegedly involved approximately one hundred persons and resulted in losses of €2 million. дальше »

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Binance will invest everything in America if it gets a refund after CZ pardon

Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao removed his remaining criminal exposure while leaving intact the more than $4. 3 billion that Binance has already paid to U. S. agencies. дальше »

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Investigative Reporter Group ICIJ Exposes ‘Coin Laundry,’ Crypto’s Criminal Financial System

A series of ICIJ reports unearth a litany of crypto-backed criminality including people trafficking operations, drug cartels, Russian criminal gangs and crypto-to-cash storefronts around the world. дальше »

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China says the U.S. stole LuBian’s 127,000 Bitcoin — who does the stash actually belong to?

Were the 127,000 Bitcoin seized by U.S. agents actually criminal proceeds, or did they originate from the LuBian mining pool? Claims coming from China In a report, amplified by Global Times and PANews, CVERC accuses the U.S. government of orchestrating… дальше »

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Irish central bank hits Coinbase Europe with €21.5M fine for failed transaction monitoring

Ireland’s central bank has fined Coinbase Europe €21.5 million for failing to properly monitor millions of transactions, including some linked to criminal offences. 30 million transactions slipped through Coinbase monitoring Ireland’s central bank has imposed a €21.5 million ($25 million)… дальше »

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Tether, TRON join TRM Labs to seize $300m in illicit crypto via T3 unit

The T3 Financial Crime Unit has frozen more than $300 million in criminal assets globally since its launch in September 2024. дальше »

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From terrorism to 'Wrench Attacks': Inside T3's $300M crypto crime crackdown

Key Takeaways How much criminal crypto has T3 FCU frozen in its first year? The unit froze over $300 million across 23 countries in just 12 months, supporting investigations from fraud and money lauThe post From terrorism to 'Wrench Attacks': Inside T3's $300M crypto crime crackdown appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Tether-backed crime unit freezes $300m of illicit funds

Tether and its T3 partners have frozen over $300 million in criminal assets, a milestone revealing a year-long, multi-continent offensive against crypto money laundering and fraud. According to a press release dated Oct. 31, the T3 Financial Crime Unit, a… дальше »

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TRON DAO Participates in Europol’s 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets

Geneva, Switzerland, October 28, 2025 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in the 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets, held on October 28-29, 2025, at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) headquarters in Vienna, […] The post TRON DAO Participates in Europol’s 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Kalshi files federal lawsuit against New York regulators

Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against New York regulators, as the state is looking to classify its sports event contracts as unlicensed gambling and enforce a cease-and-desist order threatening civil and criminal penalties. дальше »

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Japan to ban crypto insider trading under proposed FIEA amendments

The proposed rules would allow Japan’s SESC to investigate crypto trades based on non-public information and recommend fines or criminal action where necessary. дальше »

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FSA Japan to ban insider crypto trading in 2026

Japan’s FSA is preparing to introduce amendments to prevent insider trading in crypto markets. Violators could face increased fines and criminal charges. According to a report from Nikkei, Japan’s financial regulators at the FSA will introduce a series of law… дальше »

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DOJ confirms ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver’s $49.9 million tax deal

Key Takeaways What does Roger Ver’s settlement mean for crypto enforcement? The $49.9 million deal signals a shift in the DOJ’s approach — prioritizing compliance and recovery over criminal puThe post DOJ confirms ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver’s $49.9 million tax deal appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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U.S. seizes $15b Bitcoin in forced-labor crypto scam case

U.S. federal agents have seized a historic $15 billion in Bitcoin, allegedly the proceeds of a Cambodian criminal network that forced trafficked individuals to run sophisticated cryptocurrency “pig butchering” scams on a global scale. On Oct. 14, the U.S. Department… дальше »

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Chainalysis maps $75b illicit crypto hidden in plain sight

Chainalysis has pinpointed a massive $75 billion in criminal cryptocurrency sitting untouched in publicly viewable wallets. The findings reveal a vast digital treasure trove that remains theoretically seizable by global law enforcement agencies. In a report dated Oct. 9, blockchain… дальше »

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Athena Bitcoin Global faces U.S fraud allegations after co-sponsoring rally

Key Takeaways Why is crypto raising concerns in the UK? Right-wing movements are increasingly using crypto, and anonymous transactions could allow foreign or criminal influence in politics. What haThe post Athena Bitcoin Global faces U. дальше »

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FinCEN finds $312B Chinese laundering in U.S. banks — crypto is still called criminal

A four-year FinCEN review showed $312 billion laundered in banks by Chinese networks, while enforcement rhetoric continued to target crypto as the threat. дальше »

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Tron-Backed T3 Has Frozen $250 Million in Crypto Crime Assets: Details

T3 Financial Crime Unit has frozen up to $250 million in criminal assets in less than a year, including the $100 million in USDT locked at the beginning of this year. The post Tron-Backed T3 Has Frozen $250 Million in Crypto Crime Assets: Details appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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T3 Financial Crime Unit Launches “T3+” Global Collaborator Program; Over $250M in Criminal Assets Frozen as Binance Becomes First Member

Singapore – August 12, 2025 – The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU)—a joint initiative by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs—today announced the launch of “T3+,” a global collaborator program made up of some of the largest and most influential players in the crypto ecosystem. дальше »

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T3 Financial Crime Unit launches “T3+” global collaborator program; over $250M in criminal assets frozen as Binance becomes first member

The T3+ program's collaboration model could redefine global crypto compliance, enhancing security and trust across the blockchain industry. The post T3 Financial Crime Unit launches “T3+” global collaborator program; over $250M in criminal assets frozen as Binance becomes first member appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Do Kwon to Change Plea in Criminal Case at Tuesday Conference

Сообщение Do Kwon to Change Plea in Criminal Case at Tuesday Conference появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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LUNA and LUNC on the edge as Do Kwon eyes guilty plea in $40B Terraform case

Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon is in talks to plead guilty in a U.S. criminal case tied to the $40 billion Terra collapse. Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon may plead guilty in a U.S. criminal case over the 2022 collapse… дальше »

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Senator Warren warns current crypto regulation could ‘blow up’ economy

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has renewed her push for stricter crypto regulation, warning that the current framework leaves the door open for corruption, economic risk, and criminal abuse. In a recent MSNBC interview, Warren warned that the current state of… дальше »

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DOJ confirms Dragonfly not under investigation in Tornado Cash case

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially clarified that Dragonfly Ventures is not under investigation for its 2020 investment in PepperSec, the company that developed Tornado Cash. The update came during the high-profile criminal trial of Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing protocol, and marks a pivotal moment in the case that has […] дальше »

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Roman Storm seeks $1.5m in donations as Tornado Cash trial enters its third week

Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm needs $1.5 million in donations to cover legal expenses as his criminal trial enters its third week in New York. Appealing to the cryptocurrency community in a July 26 post on X, Storm said his… дальше »

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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm seeks $500K in donations ahead of criminal trial

Roman Storm, co-founder of privacy protocol Tornado Cash, is urgently appealing for $500,000 in donations to support his legal defense as his criminal trial begins today, July 14, in Manhattan. In a message posted to X on July 12, Storm… дальше »

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Belgian Court sentences three for crypto coach’s wife kidnapping

A Belgian court has sentenced three for the abduction of a crypto coach’s wife, marking another high-profile case amid the rising wave of crypto kidnappings in France. The Brussels Criminal Court court has sentenced three kidnappers to 12 years in… дальше »

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‘If I lose, DeFi dies with me:’ Tornado Cash co-founder doubles down on innocence ahead of trial

With his criminal trial just weeks away, Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm is speaking out and denying any wrongdoing. In a recent interview with Crypto in America, Storm said the U.S. government is prosecuting him for writing open-source code, not… дальше »

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Arizona passes HB2324 to create Bitcoin reserve funded by seized crypto, pending governor’s signature

Arizona has passed HB2324, approving a previously rejected proposal to create a Bitcoin reserve funded by seized criminal assets. Arizona has passed HB2324, a Bitcoin Reserve bill that establishes a state-managed fund for digital assets seized through criminal forfeiture. The… дальше »

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Crypto tax Australia: How does Australia tax their crypto?

A recent ruling in a criminal court case classified crypto assets as money, which goes against the long-held crypto tax Australian office that counts crypto as capital gains. A court decision involving a federal police officer who allegedly stole 81.6… дальше »

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US Investor Charged With Kidnapping And Torturing Italian Tourist For Weeks Over Bitcoin Password

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Crypto entrepreneur arrested for kidnapping and torturing his ex-business partner with chainsaw and cocaine

This incident highlights the potential for extreme criminal behavior in the crypto industry, raising concerns about security and trust. The post Crypto entrepreneur arrested for kidnapping and torturing his ex-business partner with chainsaw and cocaine appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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DOJ opens probe into Coinbase breach involving bribed overseas staff: report

The U.S. Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a recent breach at Coinbase involving bribed overseas staff and a $20 million ransom demand. U.S. authorities have launched a criminal investigation into how hackers managed to steal sensitive… дальше »

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Australian federal police seizes $4.5M in assets tied to 2013 crypto theft

Australian authorities have seized more than $4.5 million in assets from a Queensland man, who was linked to the 2013 theft of 950 BTC from a French crypto exchange. In a May 18 statement, AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce said… дальше »

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Russian authorities detain Blum co-founder in criminal fraud case: report

The Zamoskvoretsky Court of Moscow initiated the arrest of a former Binance executive and co-founder of the Blum tap-to-earn app, Vladimir Smerkis, on fraud charges. According to Russian news site TASS, citing law enforcement agencies, the Zamoskvoretsky District Court granted… дальше »

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