2022-8-31 18:52 |
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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According to a recent report released by the United States Department of Justice, a Bergen County woman admitted to illegally use individuals’ identities and obtain more than $300,000. Authorities were able to link two telephone numbers to Bitcoin (BTC) addresses that were used to perform four illegal transactions. Fraudster Tackled By Authorities As reported by […]
2019-11-22 21:28 | |
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According to Eastmoney, Shenzhen, the tech capital of china recently issued a warning against illegitimate dealings taking place in the cryptocurrency industry. The report released by Eastmoney indicated that the Leading Group for Remediation of Internet Finance Risks, a regulatory body in the city, is investigating all illegal dealings in the crypto space. According to […]
2019-11-22 00:00 | |
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David Schwartz, Ripple CTO says it’s just an attempt to “get clicks” on the “PR Stunt” by leveraging XRP’s name More than $400 million worth of XRP are traced back to illegal activities, with a large portion of it to Ponzi schemes and scams, Elliptic, a blockchain analytics startup said in its report, released Wednesday. […]
2019-11-21 17:38 | |
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Around $400 million worth of XRP tokens may be involved in illegal transactions. XRP is the Ripple payment network’s cryptocurrency. The findings were released by the London’s Elliptic on Wednesday.
2019-11-20 17:29 | |
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People who decide to denounce illegal cryptocurrency fundraisings such as Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in China will now be rewarded by the local authorities, as reported by Sina Finance, one of the largest business media outlets in the country.
2019-11-20 16:54 | |
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An inter-ministerial committee in China plans to reward individuals who report illicit ICO fundraisers. The decision could likely boost China’s crackdown on the regional cryptocurrency industry.
2019-11-19 15:55 | |
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China is taking serious action against cryptocurrencies, solidifying its stance on “blockchain not bitcoin. ” Dovey Wan, Founding Partner at Primitive Crypto shared the latest developments where CCTV1, the national flagship television network of the People's Republic of China featured a 60-minute investigative program on cryptocurrency.
2019-11-18 18:51 | |
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Cryptocurrencies are largely illegal in India, but the technology forming the crux of these assets is currently getting attention from many on the Asian subcontinent. According to a recent report bThe post India: Tamil Nadu begins work on AI, Blockchain-related policy framework appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-1 16:19 | |
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Australian authorities have become unwitting benefactors of Bitcoin’s impressive bull run in recent years. The Australia Federal Police’s latest Annual Report highlights a bust which netted them a cool 2000% profit.
2019-10-23 15:30 | |
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There is an old saying when someone is arrested for illegal activities on the dark web: he should have used Monero. Curiously, it seems that this practice is not as common as some people think. A recent report made by the Europol has concluded that only a small fraction of people use Monero (XMR) for […]
2019-10-15 01:03 | |
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Bitcoin’s immutable transparency and anonymity, while enabling a gateway for uncensored transactions, allows analysts to identify unique trends within the ecosystem. Given the ongoing war between crypto-adoption and regulatory requirements, blockchain analysis company Elliptic published an MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab-funded paper to detect various anomalies around illegal Bitcoin transactions.
2019-9-13 03:53 | |
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By CCN Markets: One of the reasons governments have been against the adoption of bitcoin is because of its potential to be misused for illegal activities such as money laundering, and the latest report from Los Angeles, California, will give the detractors more fodder.
2019-8-26 16:29 | |
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It is an open secret that the supply of the crypto currency Monero partly feeds from illegal sources. With no other crypto currency is the phenomenon of malware mining as contagious as with the privacy coin.
2019-8-16 17:54 | |
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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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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.
The Federal Reserve continues to pilot a central bank digital currency, but will not issue one without executive branch and Congressional support, the report said.
India's most controversial crypto tax, the 1% TDS levy deducted at source, should be lowered to 0.01%, according to the findings of a new study.