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South Korean customs authorities on Tuesday arrested 16 people involved in illegal foregin exchange transactions, according to a report by local outlet Newsis. origin »
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The Afghan central bank declared forex trading un-Islamic and illegal earlier this year, and issued a warning about continuing activities a month later; now arrests have been made.
2022-8-25 20:57 | |
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The country is still grappling with the illegal crypto mining industry.
2022-8-9 13:43 | |
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Popular meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE) has increasingly become connected to several illicit activities such as terrorism financing, Ponzi schemes, and child sex abuse, according to a new report by Elliptic.
2022-6-24 23:00 | |
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According to a recent report by blockchain analytics company Elliptic, Dogecoin is becoming more and more linked to illegal activity. This includes Ponzi schemes, terrorism funding, and child sex abusThe post Why a hike in Dogecoin [DOGE] adoption doesn't tell us the whole story appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2022-6-23 18:30 | |
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A new research paper published by the Bank for International Settlements has equated miner extractable value (MEV) to illegal activities in traditional markets like front-running and sandwich trades.
2022-6-18 20:00 | |
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The Bank for International Settlements has suggested that new regulatory approaches may be needed to address market manipulation by blockchain miners and validators. BIS Likens MEV to Illegal Market Manipulation...
2022-6-18 15:31 | |
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The NCA called for regulation of crypto mixing tech as it may be used by criminals to legitimize illegal transactions.
2022-3-16 12:20 | |
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Cybercriminals are receiving a high percentage of their payments in Bitcoin and Monero, according to a Chainalysis report. The Crypto Crime Report examines the prevalence of illegal activities in the crypto space last year.
2022-2-11 16:05 | |
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Regular mining and mining for cryptocurrencies may not be the same thing, but they do have something in common. Illegal mining of both takes a toll on the environment, the economy, public order and The post Google security report reveals, compromised cloud instances used for crypto mining appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-11-28 01:30 | |
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Dogecoin’s price has dropped almost 10% following China’s statement that crypto transactions and services are illegal in the nation. As China Declares Crypto Transactions Illegal, Dogecoin Plunges Almost 10% According to a report from Bloomberg, China’s central bank has put out a statement saying that all crypto transactions and services are illegal in the country.
2021-9-25 17:03 | |
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China’s central bank has announced that all crypto-related transactions and services are now illegal. In response, Bitcoin drops down to $41k from $45k. China Announces All Crypto Transactions And Activities Are Illegal As per a report from Bloomberg, China has intensified its crackdown on crypto and Bitcoin as the nation’s central bank says all digital […]
2021-9-25 15:04 | |
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The percentage of illegal crypto transactions, according to this Chainalysis report, is about 2% of total transactions. Although the majority of cryptocurrency transactions is not illegal, it is increasingly being used for criminal activities.
2021-8-22 23:30 | |
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Chinese addresses sent more than $2.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency to addresses linked to illegal activities between April 2019 and June 2021, according to the latest report from analyst firm Chainalysis.
2021-8-14 13:33 | |
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A recent report reveals that Malaysian authorities are sweeping out illegal Bitcoin miners in the country. According to the report, 297 Bitcoin machines have already been seized. The authorities also raided multiple premises involved in the stealing of power to mine Bitcoin (BTC/USD).
2021-7-18 16:27 | |
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Seol’s Central Customs is currently investigating 33 people allegedly in the illegal overseas cryptocurrency transactions of 1. 69 million won (USD 1. 48 billion) in South Korea. According to the report, the individuals were caught during a pan-governmental investigation.
2021-7-9 19:09 | |
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Russian officials aim to develop a new set of amendments that would authorize the government to confiscate crypto assets, as per a report by a local media outlet. Igor Krasnov, the Prosecutor General of Russia, asserted that the new bill would essentially target the cryptocurrencies used in illegal activities. Krasnov, who was speaking at a […]
2021-7-8 14:47 | |
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More than 7,000 mining machines have been confiscated by the Iranian authorities at an illegal crypto mining farm operating in the country's capital, Tehran. Iran’s Crackdown On Crypto Miners According to a report by Iranian state media, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the raid is part of efforts aimed at stopping illegal crypto mining […] The post Iranian Authorities Raid Illegal Cryptocurrency Farm, Seize 7,000 Bitcoin Mining Machines first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-6-23 18:15 | |
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Iranian authorities have seized 7,000 Bitcoin (BTC/USD) mining rigs after raiding an illegal crypto farm. A report unveiled this news on June 22, noting that this is the largest number of miners that the police have seized to date.
2021-6-24 17:16 | |
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Chinese regulators in the Hainan province have warned residents not to involve themselves in cryptocurrency-related fundraising activities, as they are illegal in the island province. Hainan Cautions Against Illegal Crypto-Related Fundraising Activities According to Reuters on Thursday (June 3, 2021), a report by Nanguo Metropolis Daily stated that the local branch of China’s central bank,Read More
2021-6-6 19:00 | |
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Crypto and blockchain solutions are targeted for their use in illegal betting in Asia, according to a recent report. The post Crypto and Blockchain Use Scrutinized for Illegal Betting in Asia appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-6-2 13:35 | |
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The acceptance of top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP on gambling sites are part of the reason why illegal online gambling is rising in Asia, a report from the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) said earlier this week.
2021-6-3 10:08 | |
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Rising cases of illicit coal extraction played a part in the recent Bitcoin mining ban in China, a report on business outlet Bloomberg said today. The post Illegal coal extraction in China spurred Bitcoin mining ban appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2021-5-26 13:00 | |
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Inner Mongolia, which recently banned bitcoin mining, has established a hotline for reporting illegal operations.
2021-5-20 20:00 | |
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According to a report published on April 14, privacy is the most important feature of a digital euro, especially for merchants and other companies. Both the public and professionals support requirements to prevent illegal activities, as less than 10% supported full anonymity.
2021-4-14 18:31 | |
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The illegal mining operations will be disconnected from the national power grid and the miners will face prosecution.
2021-1-7 20:43 | |
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Privacy has been one of the hot buttons in the crypto space. In a new report, leading blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reviews the industry's illegal activity levels this year. On Wednesday, the firm released a study showing that criminals are now laundering Bitcoin using private wallets like Wasabi.
2020-12-11 01:03 | |
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Airport officials at Lamezia Terme International located in the southwest region of Calabria caught a 41-year-old technician from Italy for illegally mining Ethereum (ETH) according to a report publisThe post Illegal Ethereum mining farm at Italian airport busted by officials appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-10-30 23:03 | |
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Finnish exchanges remain the most popular destination for illegal cryptocurrency proceeds. The Scandinavian nation has dubiously claimed the title for the third year in a row. In its Spring 2020 crypto crime and AML report, the blockchain tracking firm CipherTrace revealed that exchanges in Finland and Russia account for most of the illicit funds.
2020-6-3 21:04 | |
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The crypto landscape in Russia may soon be facing harsh laws as authorities have proposed new draft bills that seek to fine and imprison the illegal use of cryptocurrencies in the country. Crypto Violations Attract $28,000 Fine and 7 Years Imprisonment According to a report by the local news outlet RBC on Thursday (May 21,Read MoreRead More.
2020-5-23 16:00 | |
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The EU parliament has been quite progressive in defining crypto legally compared to the global pace. This body adopted the current 5AMLD crypto governing infrastructure back in 2018. At the time, they were moving to enforce stricter KYC/AML laws to curb illegal activities within the crypto markets.
2020-4-11 19:02 | |
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) recently seized two cryptocurrency mining farms in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, one of the administrative provinces of Pakistan, as per a report.
2020-1-25 00:00 | |
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Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Malaysia’s state-owned electricity company has raided 33 buildings illegally using its energy for bitcoin mining operations that gulped RM3. 2 million (roughly $763k) worth of power whereas they only paid a bill of only RM219 ($52), according to a report by local news source, malaymail August 7, 2019.
2019-8-9 17:00 | |
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Starting from this month, Brazilian citizens have to report cryptocurrency transactions to the competent authority compulsorily or will run into sanctions, according to a press release, August 1, 2019 Declaring Digital Currency Brazil has just made it illegal to not disclose data regarding cryptocurrencies transaction to Tax Authorities.
2019-8-2 17:00 | |
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According to an all new report, a 31-year-old Israeli citizen named Eliyahu Gigi has been accused of laundering over $1.7 million worth of crypto assets across the globe. It is alleged that Gigi was involved in the illegal procuration of a number of digital currencies such as BTC, Ethereum, and Dash. The aforementioned story states […]
2019-7-19 18:24 | |
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Following the crypto-focused briefing by the U. S Treasury Secretary, many have drawn conclusions that best fit their financial interests. But, with Steven Mnuchin linking Bitcoin to enabling illegal activities, hardcore crypto-enthusiasts have taken the criticism personally.
2019-7-17 12:00 | |
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China Arrests 22 in Illegal Bitcoin Scheme Bitcoin mining is still a thing in China. And according to a recent report from XinhuaNet, a Chinese press agency, so is illegal cryptocurrency mining. Due to the.
2019-7-15 08:30 | |
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On July 8 the office of the New York Attorney General submitted a report detailing Bitfinex and Tether’s alleged illegal trading and securities issuance in the state of New York. Have Tether and Bitfinex Colluded to Manipulate Bitcoin Price? A recently filed Memorandum of Law filed by the New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG) alleges that Bitfinex and Tether knowingly issued USDT as loans to investors and operated as an unregistered securities operator in New Read More The post Tether Is In The Soup ‘Again’ For Blatant USDT Issuance appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.
2019-7-10 13:00 | |
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Power officials in Iran have seized 1,000 bitcoin mining machines in two abandoned factories turned into mining farms in the central province of Yazd, Iran. The officials claim the cryptocurrency mining equipment was seized because their operators illegally made use of government-subsidized electricity, according to a Tech2 report on June 28, 2019.
2019-6-29 01:00 | |
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By CCN: Lawmakers in India have proposed a bill which would see Bitcoin and crypto ownership made completely illegal, with as much as a 10-year prison sentence for anyone caught holding. This coincides directly with India’s plans to launch its own state-backed cryptocurrency – the Digital Rupee.
2019-6-7 13:19 | |
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U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users.
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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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.
2019-5-31 01:54 | |
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According to a report by Egypt Independent published on May 28, 2019, a new banking law drafted for the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) would make it illegal to form or operate a crypto-based business without obtaining the mandatory licenses in advance.
2019-5-29 13:00 | |
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Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know.
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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The United States Government has finally hammered down a movie and TV show piracy racket, seizing millions of dollars in cryptos and cash. The illegal platform run by Talon White, a U. S resident, has allegedly been in operation since 2013, according to a TorrentFreak report on May 14, 2019.
2019-5-15 19:50 | |
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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network [FinCEN] recently released guidance for money transmitter using digital currencies. Along with this, it also released a document titled ‘Advisory on Illicit Activity Involving Convertible Virtual Currency’ guiding institutions on how to identify and report “suspicious activity concerning how criminals and other bad actors exploit convertible virtual currencies”.
2019-5-10 18:45 | |
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Major darknet markets come and go in eras, so it seems, and the current one may be ending. Two of the biggest digital black markets seem to be disappearing, both at the same time.
2019-4-27 21:17 | |
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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the U. S. Department of the Treasury, has imposed its first-ever penalty on a peer-to-peer crypto exchange for violating AML regulations, among other violations.
2019-4-20 23:38 | |
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As part of an ongoing criminal case, a judge in Canada has ordered that a local online drug dealer must forfeit about 281. 41 bitcoin (worth about $1. 4 million) after it was found that he used the cryptocurrency to fund his illegal activities.
2019-4-5 20:02 | |
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The cryptocurrency industry, like the traditional finance industry, tends to go through ups and downs, and nearly anyone that runs a business in this sector knows that there will be financial mishaps along the way.
2019-2-28 17:03 | |
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The Labour government said the bill will give owners of bitcoin and other digital assets greater legal protection.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto.
Taiwan's crypto advocacy body, the Taiwan Virtual Asset Service Provider Association, has been formally established and the founding meeting held with 24 cryptocurrency-related entities.
The exchange could return as a FIU-registered firm after paying the fine, the report added.
This is the third test for the Province's new tool to combat money laundering.