2026-4-3 08:00 |
Chinese authorities seized over 127,000 Bitcoin — worth more than $15 billion — from the head of a massive crypto fraud network. That seizure, tied to Chen Zhi of Prince Group, was just the opening move. origin »
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South Korea’s National Police Agency has introduced new guidelines for handling seized cryptocurrencies after multiple security lapses. The KNPA has drafted a directive outlining compliance requirements across multiple stages of crypto seizure, storage, and management, local media outlet Asiae reported…
2026-3-17 12:45 | |
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The case highlights the complexities of international financial crime enforcement and the challenges in proving illicit origins of digital assets. The post Chen Zhi’s lawyers ask court to dismiss US seizure of over 127,000 Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2026-3-11 13:57 | |
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The National Tax Service said it had intended to provide a vivid shot of the seizure by sharing a photo.
2026-3-2 16:05 | |
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South Korea’s finance minister has pledged reforms to strengthen how government agencies manage seized cryptocurrency, following a digital asset information leak involving the National Tax Service. Seized Bitcoin under scrutiny as South Korea tightens digital asset controls In a statement…
2026-3-2 10:45 | |
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The US Department of Justice just seized $61 million in Tether linked to pig butchering scams, and Tether has now frozen $4.2 billion in illicit assets since 2023. Reuters reported the seizure as one of the largest single USDT confiscations in US history, confirming that unaudited projects with anonymous teams remain the biggest risk in […] The post Best Crypto Presale 2026: DOJ Seizes $61 Million in Tether Scam as Pepeto Presale Outpaces Mutuum Finance and Bitcoin Hyper appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.
2026-3-1 22:15 | |
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U. S. authorities have announced the seizure of more than $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to international fraud networks, marking one of the most significant enforcement actions against online investment scams to date.
2026-3-3 21:43 | |
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Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina announced the seizure of more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) in one of the largest cryptocurrency asset forfeiture actions tied to a romance-style investment fraud known as a “pig…
2026-2-25 11:44 | |
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The threat actor was captured on video flaunting millions in crypto allegedly siphoned from U.S. government seizure addresses, later traced back by ZachXBT.
2026-1-27 20:35 | |
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On-chain investigator ZachXBT says a $40 million-plus theft from US government crypto seizure wallets may trace back to John Daghita, an alleged threat actor who goes by “Lick,” and a contractor relationship tied to Daghita’s family.
2026-1-26 10:15 | |
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A major crypto scandal has emerged in the US, implicating John Daghita, known online as “Lick,” in the alleged theft of over $40 million from government seizure addresses. The incident is tied to Daghita’s father, who heads CMDSS, a Virginia-based IT firm awarded a 2024 contract to assist the US Marshals Service (USMS) with managing The post $40 Million Crypto Heist Allegedly Linked to US Government Contractor’s Son appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2026-1-26 01:10 | |
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A bizarre moment of online bravado has unraveled into one of the clearest on-chain exposures of a major crypto threat actor in recent months. A figure known as John, also referred to as “Lick”, was reportedly rage-baited into a live “band for band” wallet flex, a showdown popular in cybercrime circles, ultimately revealing wallets now [...]
2026-1-24 21:45 | |
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A recorded online dispute between alleged threat actors led blockchain investigator ZachXBT to trace millions in illicit crypto to a single wallet.
2026-1-24 18:58 | |
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Fasial Tariq, co-founder of Paradox Metaverse dubbed a “Ponzi” by crypto investigator Coffeezilla, has been linked to what UK authorities call the world’s largest seizure of illegal weight-loss drugs.
2026-1-10 18:30 | |
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New directive, which operates alongside MiCA, expands tax data sharing, sets July 1 compliance deadline for exchanges across bloc.
2025-12-24 17:42 | |
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When European police staged another coordinated sweep against crypto mixers this autumn, most people saw a familiar headline and scrolled on. But every seizure, every frozen server rack, every compressed hard drive pushed into an evidence van has the potential to change how Bitcoin actually moves.
2025-12-9 23:05 | |
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Crypto scams are making headlines again. A Chinese woman was sentenced to 11 years in a UK prison. Police confiscated 61,000 BTC in the UK’s largest cryptocurrency seizure. The case shows the importance of checking projects before investing.
2025-11-14 21:00 | |
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New blockchain evidence hints that the US government may have hacked wallets in its $14 billion Bitcoin seizure. Analysts say this could mark a shift toward a more aggressive crypto reserve strategy.
2025-10-15 22:11 | |
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UK may return £640M to fraud victims but keep $6. 4B gains from seized Bitcoin, sparking debate. Largest crypto seizure ever: 61,000 BTC worth $7. 24B confiscated in UK fraud case. Officials warn legal battles could delay victim payouts if UK keeps Bitcoin windfall.
2025-10-2 14:47 | |
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The following is a guest post and opinion from Jill Ford, Founder of Bitford Digital. The DOJ’s seizure of roughly $1 million tied to BlackSuit ransomware is more than just a win against cybercrime.
2025-9-22 18:00 | |
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Did Canada’s first dismantled crypto exchange mark progress in crackdowns, or did it prove that user fallout remains the most ignored consequence of enforcement? Canada pulls the plug on TradeOgre in record crypto seizure On Sep. 18, the Royal Canadian…
2025-9-19 19:58 | |
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Israel’s Ministry of Defense ordered the seizure of 187 crypto wallets that it claims to have ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The wallets reportedly received $1. 5 billion in funds.
2025-9-16 11:20 | |
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When a suspicious transaction flashed across their screens, Greek investigators knew they had a shot at history. Months after North Korea’s Lazarus Group looted Bybit for $1.5 billion, a digital breadcrumb led to Greece’s first-ever crypto seizure, proving even the…
2025-7-10 18:01 | |
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Beijing has established its first formal process for liquidating confiscated cryptocurrencies by tapping into Hong Kong’s licensed exchanges.
2025-6-8 16:01 | |
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Russia is making a crucial step to prepare laws that would allow for the seizure of crypto assets.
2025-5-22 15:57 | |
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Russia's move to classify digital currencies as property for seizure could enhance legal frameworks but may also stifle crypto innovation. The post Russia drafts bill to treat Bitcoin, digital currencies as property for seizure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2025-5-27 15:15 | |
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The U.S. Department of Justice has seized approximately $201,400 in cryptocurrency linked to Hamas. This seizure was part of a terrorist financing operation that laundered over $1.5 million in virtual currency since October 2024, according to the DOJ. According to…
2025-3-28 20:53 | |
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Loudoun County police in Virginia have seized $1.4 million in cryptocurrency linked to a “pig butchering” scam. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed that approximately $1.4 million tied to the scam was recovered, marking one of the largest crypto seizures in Virginia,…
2025-2-27 00:00 | |
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South Korea is taking a more aggressive stance against tax evasion by targeting high-income residents suspected of hiding wealth in cryptocurrencies. South Korean media outlet Energy Kyungjae reports Gwacheon, a city in Gyeonggi Province, has introduced an electronic virtual asset seizure system designed to identify and confiscate crypto holdings linked to tax delinquents. The initiative […]
2025-2-5 17:45 | |
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A court in Argentina has ordered the seizure of a crypto wallet containing $3.5 million in Tether’s USDT stablecoin. The Argentine Justice Department has taken control of a $3.5 million (USDT) wallet, which is part of a larger investigation into…
2024-12-24 15:45 | |
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Victoria Police confiscated over $140,000 in crypto assets this year after a recent legislative change granted them new seizure powers. Victoria Police recently seized $142,679.10 in cryptocurrency as part of a drug trafficking investigation, according to their annual report. This…
2024-11-1 16:36 | |
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German authorities confiscated 13 crypto ATMs and seized nearly $28 million in cash across 35 locations. It’s been quite the summer for Germany and crypto. German authorities have faced criticism for their negative stance on crypto after selling seized Bitcoin…
2024-8-20 21:04 | |
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A US district court in Columbia has ordered the seizure of 279 crypto accounts linked to North Korean operatives. According to a May 10 report, Justice Timothy Kelly has ruled that the accounts be frozen and handed over to the…
2024-5-14 12:24 | |
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About two weeks ago, the crypto space faced another alleged rug pull. This time, the gambling platform and blockchain casino ZKasino was at the center of the accusations, with many investors claiming their money was gone.
2024-5-4 03:30 | |
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Ethereum (ETH) has faced some regulatory turmoil amid rumors of a rejection of ETH spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) in May. The second largest cryptocurrency has also been in the spotlight after a key component in its ecosystem, Consensys, sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “unlawful seizure of authority” over the asset. The […]
2024-5-1 07:00 | |
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The UK government has enacted enhanced powers for the National Crime Agency and police to seize and freeze crypto used by criminals. The British National Crime Agency (NCA) will no longer be required to make an arrest before seizing crypto…
2024-4-26 12:40 | |
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In a Brooklyn federal court, a crypto-influencer on social media sites such as Instagram, Jebara Igbara, also known as “Jay Mazini,” was sentenced to 84 months for wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering.
2024-4-26 21:30 | |
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Brazilian lawmakers are considering a bill that would include cryptocurrencies in the list of assets protected from creditors’ seizure. The bill, authored by Deputy Carlos Bezerra, aims to give cryptocurrency holders the same protection as personal savings, which are exempt…
2023-9-20 14:40 | |
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According to a recent report by Forbes, the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has inadvertently transferred $50,000 worth of seized cryptocurrency to a hacker, who has amassed hundreds of thousands in Ethereum (ETH) within a few months.
2023-8-25 04:00 | |
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is seeking a digital asset solution to facilitate the seizure and storage of cryptocurrency and nonfungible tokens.
2023-8-12 11:23 | |
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The South Korean crypto lender has had to halt certain interest payments after a recent investigation resulted in the seizure of its assets and those of its customers.
2023-7-24 08:08 | |
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Former Coinbase CTO, Balaji Srinivasan, raises concerns about the cooperation between tech giants and governments in crypto seizure, citing the potential assistance these companies could provide through their operating system access.
2023-6-19 08:33 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced its collaboration with US law enforcement agencies in the seizure of $4.4 million worth of crypto assets connected to cybercrime organizations operating out of North Korea.
2023-5-25 14:35 | |
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The crypto industry is in turmoil, with both major failures, and a lack of banking partners. With the shuttering of major crypto-focused banks like Silvergate, Signature, and the seizure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the sector is scrambling to secure banking partners.
2023-4-20 18:07 | |
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The US Government has sold 9,800 BTC, amounting to $215.7 million, from the historic seizure connected to the Silk Road dark web case, according to a recent court filing
2023-3-31 20:13 | |
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Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime has announced biggest cryptocurrency seizure in country's history
2023-2-21 18:35 | |
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2023-1-24 18:20 | |
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In a hearing before a Delaware bankruptcy court, the US Justice Department has declared its seizure of $460 million worth of Robinhood shares from FTX. Sam Bankman-Fried and bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi have highly contested the shares. The fight over…
2023-1-5 12:41 | |
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The country's Financial Crimes Investigation Board MASAK says the founder of the collapsed crypto exchange Sam Bankman-Fried is also under investigation.
2022-11-26 14:58 | |
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Lawmakers had already accepted amendments to a new bill to make it easier for law enforcement to target crypto and related property linked to crime.
2022-11-25 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin has been making higher highs and higher lows at least twice this month — a pattern that technical traders watch closely as a sign that selling pressure may be fading and a new direction could be forming.
A Delaware court had already ordered 71 Bitcoin frozen over a customer fund dispute before crypto lender BlockFills formally declared it could no longer operate. That freeze — tied to a legal battle with creditors over how client money was handled — cast a shadow over the company well before it filed for Chapter 11 […]
Reports indicate investment bank TD Cowen warned the CLARITY Act may not pass until 2027 and could take effect in 2029. Related Reading: $100K Bitcoin? Prediction Market Odds Climb To 40% Lawmakers And Deadlines The bill’s timetable is tight.
The crypto markets are sitting in a mood that rarely looks like hope. Fear sits very high, and that kind of fear has traders asking whether the worst is already behind them or still to come. Extreme Fear And Market Signals Reports note the Crypto Fear & Greed Index recently hit a low of 11, one of the weakest readings this year.
Many people wonder about the length of Bitcoin’s rollercoaster journey that its price increase has been on. The bull run may persist until at least April 2025, argues CryptoQuant CEO, Ki Young Ju.
A well-known cryptocurrency exchange might have become one of the largest “banks” in the United States if the crypto platform is classified as a financial institution. This is an intriguing thought brought up by its top executive.