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US agencies warn against the influx of North Koreans in IT and crypto jobs online
The public advisory warned private firms to do their due diligence before hiring freelance workers, as North Koreans often use illicit tactics and stolen identities to hide their nationality. дальше »
2022-5-18 13:00 | |
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FinCEN acting director says PATRIOT Act provision isn't 'right sized' for crypto enforcement
Him Das said FinCEN’s current authority under the PATRIOT Act would likely not stop actors from engaging in illicit transactions for ransomware attacks and darknet markets. дальше »
2022-4-29 22:00 | |
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India’s Finance Minister says crypto could be used for illicit activities
India’s Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, believes crypto can help facilitate terrorist financing and money laundering. The post India’s Finance Minister says crypto could be used for illicit activities appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-4-21 04:00 | |
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U.S Secret Service Seizes $102 Million Of Crypto Assets Linked To Criminals
In a crackdown against illicit transactions of digital assets linked to cybercrimes, the U. S. Secret Service has seized more than $102 million worth of digital assets, reported CNBC. Per the stats provided by the security agency, the seized crypto wealth is recovered from 254 cases targeted since 2015. дальше »
2022-4-20 00:00 | |
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Kazakhstan Crackdown On Illegal Mining Forces 106 Miners To Close Shop
The government of Kazakhstan has sanctioned 106 crypto mining farms for engaging in illicit crypto mining activities. Some ex-officials and Kazakhstan’s wealthiest businesses were found to be involved, according to the administration. дальше »
2022-3-15 17:31 | |
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Coinbase Conforms To Sanctions, Blocks 25,000 ‘Illicit’ Russian Crypto Wallet Addresses
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, announced Monday that it had blocked more than 25,000 cryptocurrency wallet addresses associated with Russian persons or businesses suspected of engaging in criminal behavior. дальше »
2022-3-8 10:46 | |
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The Crypto Crime Series: Illicit activity represents only 0.15% of the market
According to the latest report from Chainalysis, total transaction volume grew to $15. 8 trillion last year, up 567% from 2020’s total. The post The Crypto Crime Series: Illicit activity represents only 0. дальше »
2022-2-23 08:00 | |
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Credit Suisse data leak reveals shady activities in over 18,000 accounts
The critics of the cryptocurrency sector usually base their arguments on the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities. However, a recent data leak on Credit Suisse shows that money laundering in the traditional financial sector dwarfs what is reported in the crypto sector. дальше »
2022-2-21 11:38 | |
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Chainalysis Report Notes That A Significant Number Of Crypto Whales Are Criminals
The Chainalysis report reveals that about 3. 7% of crypto whales are criminals. The majority of their income appears to come from the Darknet, as they have about $25 billion in total assets. дальше »
2022-2-21 00:21 | |
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America COMPETES Act passes House without 'disastrous' provision on crypto
A provision originally included in the bill had critics saying the Treasury Secretary would not have had limits on surveilling crypto firms suspected of illicit transactions, nor open the matter to include public feedback. дальше »
2022-2-5 01:25 | |
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Money laundering 0.05% of all crypto transactions in 2021: Chainalysis report
Every year since 2017, blockchain analysis company Chainalysis publishes a report focusing on money laundering and illicit transactions going through the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The post Money laundering 0. дальше »
2022-1-27 21:00 | |
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Robinhood to Enable its Users to Gift Crypto, Partners with Chainalysis to Flag “Risky & Illicit Transactions”
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) is working on another crypto-related feature that will let its users send cryptocurrency to others as a gift. This new feature was revealed in the app’s code, discovered in the beta version of Robinhood’s iPhone app. дальше »
2021-12-14 16:49 | |
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FCA to Pay Experts Over $600,000 to Combat Crypto Crime
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog, is looking to hire Experts that would help monitor cryptocurrency transactions for money-laundering, and other illicit activities. дальше »
2021-11-23 08:00 | |
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Biden Administration Sanction Another Crypto Exchange for Facilitating Illicit Transactions Along with REvil Operators
Cryptocurrency exchange Chatex is the latest one to be sanctioned by the Biden administration for facilitating financial transactions for hackers. An analysis of the exchange’s known transactions indicates that over half are “directly traced to illicit or high-risk activities such as darknet markets, high-risk exchanges, and ransomware,” said the US Treasury Department in a statement. дальше »
2021-11-10 22:55 | |
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Wells Fargo, SoftBank Invest Millions in Crypto Analytics Firm Elliptic
Crypto analytics and illicit activity tracker Elliptic raised over $60 million in their latest Series-C funding round. The post Wells Fargo, SoftBank Invest Millions in Crypto Analytics Firm Elliptic appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-10-12 22:21 | |
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Binance Australia To Shut Down Crypto Futures Trading Amid Regulatory Concerns
As the crypto industry continues to dominate, financial regulators fear criminals will turn to the industry for their illicit activities. This year 2021, has been hot for the crypto industry in terms of regulation. дальше »
2021-9-23 00:00 | |
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National-Security Officials Warns Against Aggressive Crypto Regulation in Infrastructure Bill
National-security officials are warning that the crypto provision in the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill proposal could push illicit cryptocurrency transactions into markets where the US government has no reach, reported the WSJ. дальше »
2021-8-26 15:55 | |
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Ukraine’s state security shuts down illegal crypto exchanges
Ukrainian authorities say the crypto exchanges were involved in money laundering and other illicit financial activities.
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Irish Banks Hail EU’s ‘Radical’ Anti-Money Laundering Push
Banks in Ireland have welcomed an upcoming reform of the European Union’s anti-money laundering regulations that will affect the crypto space. The Irish banking industry organization voiced support for the changes aimed at disrupting illicit transactions at the union level while calling them “radical. дальше »
2021-7-25 11:00 | |
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John McAfee Speaks: The US Thinks I’m Hiding Crypto
John McAfee, a software developer, and entrepreneur was indicted with fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering conspiracy. According to the indictment filed by the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York, McAfee and other accomplices allegedly obtained over $10 million with illicit activities related to cryptocurrencies. McAfee was accused of using his […] дальше »
2021-6-17 23:45 | |
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China arrests 1,100 suspects for laundering illicit funds through crypto
Chinese police officers have arrested more than 1,100 people suspected of using cryptocurrencies to launder funds obtained through telephone and internet scams. The suspects’ illegal activities were discovered after a recent crackdown. дальше »
2021-6-11 22:58 | |
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Bitcoin Lands A Spot On Phemex’s Earn Crypto Program
Not long ago, Bitcoin and several cryptocurrencies were closely associated with the dark web. Cryptocurrencies were viewed as nothing but a medium that facilitates illicit activities. In just a few years, the entire crypto-verse witnessed a radical transformation and eventually became the talk of the town. дальше »
2021-6-7 22:07 | |
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Crypto will ‘come to life’ in Nigeria, central bank governor says
Emefiele said the Nigerian government will do its best to prevent crypto from being used to finance illicit activities.
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South Korean Police Raid Crypto Exchange Allegedly Involved in a $214M Multi-Level Marketing Fraud
Authorities in South Korea have launched a major raid against a domestic crypto exchange allegedly involved in a millionaire multi-level marketing (MLM) fraud. The police accuse V Global platform of running an illicit operation that reportedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars from investors. дальше »
2021-5-6 09:00 | |
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‘Concern Over BTC Use for Illicit Finance Is Significantly Overstated,’ Says Former CIA Director
Morrell is a 33-year veteran of the agency. He served as Deputy Director and as acting Director in 2011 and again between 2012 and 2013. The lobbying group, Crypto Council for Innovation, commissioned the study. дальше »
2021-4-13 18:30 | |
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South Korean Government Announces Crackdown on Illicit Crypto-Related Transactions in an ‘Overheated Market’
Adding to the South Korean cryptocurrency industry’s stricter regulations, the central government is focusing on the “crackdown” of illegal crypto transactions. A meeting over the week held with high-ranked politicians resulted in a campaign that will soon be deployed. дальше »
2021-4-10 06:30 | |
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Drug traffickers ‘increasingly’ used Bitcoin ATMs to aid illicit transfers in 2020
According to US Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), drug traffickers increasingly relied on crypto ATMs to aid illicit bulk money transfers, last year. DEA also notedThe post Drug traffickers ‘increasingly’ used Bitcoin ATMs to aid illicit transfers in 2020 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-3-4 01:30 | |
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Janet Yellen Stresses Importance of Crypto Regulation, Making Sure Bitcoin Is Not Used in Illicit Transactions
U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has reaffirmed that it is important to ensure that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not used for illicit financing. In addition, she stresses the importance of regulating institutions that deal with bitcoin. дальше »
2021-2-20 22:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency Ransomware Attacks Surged Over 300% in 2020: Chainalysis’ Crime Report
Revenue from crypto-related crime was reduced by 53% last year. Illicit funds, scams, and proceeds of crime through crypto also dropped. However, The value of ransomware attacks tripled, generating over $350 million. дальше »
2021-2-18 00:17 | |
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Just 270 Addresses Responsible for Majority of Money Laundering in Crypto: Chainalysis
The United States, Russia, and China receive the highest volume of digital currency from illicit addresses. The post Just 270 Addresses Responsible for Majority of Money Laundering in Crypto: Chainalysis first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-2-13 23:05 | |
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First Mover: Bitcoin at Center Stage (and Record High) as Mastercard, BNY Go Crypto
Bitcoin's price hits new all-time high over $48,000 despite U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's warning that cryptocurrencies are prone to illicit uses. дальше »
2021-2-12 17:35 | |
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Data Shows Under 1% of Bitcoin and Crypto Transactions Have Criminal Intent
The new US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent negative comments about Bitcoin and crypto have revolved around alleged “illicit use. ” However, data from a top blockchain analysis firm claims that under 1% of all cryptocurrency transactions are related to criminal activity. дальше »
2021-1-25 18:30 | |
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Janet Yellen Clarifies Her Stance on Bitcoin — Promises ‘Effective’ Crypto Regulation
Joe Biden’s pick to become the new U. S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, has clarified her stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. This follows her remarks during a Senate hearing when she said that cryptocurrencies are mostly used for illicit financing. дальше »
2021-1-24 00:15 | |
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Janet Yellen Vows to Implement Laws to Curtail Illicit Crypto Use
Janet Yellen, President Biden’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, has clarified her stance on bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, making it clear that she will go all out to formulate and implement regulations that would curtail the use of blockchain-based cryptocurrencies for illicit activities, according to a Decrypt report on January 22, 2021. Yellen Not Anti-CryptoRead More дальше »
2021-1-23 21:00 | |
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Dirty Bitcoins: How to Conduct an Anti-Money Laundering Check on Your Crypto
What is a dirty bitcoin? A coin is considered “dirty” if it’s been involved in any illicit activity such as: Crypto crimes like wallet or exchange hacks; Money laundering, which includes criminals trying to hide the proceeds of their illegal activities by converting them into crypto (spoiler: it doesn’t work); Scams such as fraudulent schemes … Continued The post Dirty Bitcoins: How to Conduct an Anti-Money Laundering Check on Your Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-1-15 17:18 | |
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BitMEX Partners With Chainalysis to Enhance KYC/AML Compliance On The Exchange
The crypto derivatives exchange extends its partnership with crypto intelligence firm, Chainalysis. The partnership will bolster the exchange’s ability to stop illicit transactions. The post BitMEX Partners With Chainalysis to Enhance KYC/AML Compliance On The Exchange first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-13 00:17 | |
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U.S. regulators crackdown on 15 Bitcoin and forex scammers in “sweeping action”
Texan regulators filed charges against 15 illicit investment platforms advertising false crypto, forex, and binary options investments, as per a Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) release shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-11-21 15:53 | |
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French Finance Minister Criticizes Crypto But Praises The Underlying “Transparency” of Blockchain Technology
French Finance minister accepts blockchain technology's brilliance but dismisses cryptocurrency assets as a facilitator of illicit activities and terrorist financing. Earlier in the year, the French Economy, Finance and Recovery minister, Bruno Le Maire, suggested that European Union member states, need to come up with rules and regulations that can be used in the zone […] The post French Finance Minister Criticizes Crypto But Praises The Underlying “Transparency” of Blockchain Technology first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-10-21 23:25 | |
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US Law Enforcement Seize $1.6M in Crypto From Darknet Narcotics Vendors
United States law enforcement has disrupted another darknet drug trafficking ring, recovering illegal narcotics, firearms, and millions of dollars in crypto and cash. Cryptocurrencies remain a popular payment method on the dark web for illicit drugs and other controlled goods. дальше »
2020-9-23 21:57 | |
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