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FBI’s token sting operation faces copyright controversy over MIT license misuse
On Oct. 9, the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) announced it took an “unprecedented step” of creating a crypto token, NexFundAI, to catch individuals accused of manipulating crypto markets and inflating token values. дальше »
2024-10-11 16:57 | |
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Vietnamese police arrest five in $710,000 crypto scam involving fake romantic relationships
Police authorities in Vietnam have arrested five individuals involved in an elaborate romance scam that defrauded victims of approximately 17. 6 billion VND ($710,000). The operation centered around Laos’ Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, and tricked victims into fake relationships and investments in a fraudulent crypto platform. дальше »
2024-10-5 18:41 | |
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Crypto scam: Vietnamese police arrest 5 in crypto fraud ring
Vietnamese police have dismantled an international crypto fraud network, arresting multiple suspects for swindling billions of VND from Vietnamese citizens. The operation, led by criminals working from the Laos’ Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, involved scams enticing victims into fake… дальше »
2024-10-4 17:05 | |
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Australia’s “Operation Kraken” seizes over $6 million in crypto from alleged Ghost mastermind
The AFP arrests a 32-year-old man during a raid at his home in New South Wales Seizing the crypto was made possible after the AFP cracked the suspect’s seed phrase The arrest marks the second under Operation Kraken The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has seized $6. дальше »
2024-10-3 23:03 | |
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Man pleads guilty in UK’s first illegal crypto ATM conviction
Olumide Osunkoya pleaded guilty to FCA charges of illegal offer and use of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs). The 45-year old Osunkuya will be sentenced at a later date. Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to several charges involving the illegal operation of cryptocurrency automated teller machines in the UK. дальше »
2024-10-1 17:54 | |
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Nic Carter revisits Operation Choke Point 2.0 after bombshell Silvergate testimony
Venture Capitalist Nic Carter updates his findings on Operation Choke Point 2.0 after Silvergate executive’s testimony that sheds light on how US financial regulators tried to crackdown on banks involved in the crypto industry, known as Operation Choke Point 2.0.… дальше »
2024-9-20 16:40 | |
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Germany closes 47 crypto exchanges over money laundering concerns
German authorities have taken down 47 cryptocurrency exchange services in a crackdown on illegal money laundering activities. The Federal Criminal Police Office in Germany and the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime led the operation, which targeted platforms allowing users… дальше »
2024-9-20 22:10 | |
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SEC’s regulatory hammer falls: OpenSea, Custodia, and the revival of Operation Choke Point 2.0
Could Operation Choke Point 2.0 and the SEC’s focus on OpenSea and Custodia push the crypto industry into a corner? SEC strikes the crypto industry again… As the U.S. approaches the upcoming presidential elections, the crypto industry once again finds… дальше »
2024-9-4 16:12 | |
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Billionaire Behind Bars: China’s Second-Richest Man Jailed For $5 Million Crypto Scam
Yang Bin, the former second-richest man in China, has been sentenced to six years in a Singapore prison for operating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme disguised as a crypto investment operation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mine Busted In Thailand Following Mysterious Power Outages The 61-year-old Chinese-Dutch national, pleaded guilty to eight charges that ranged from conspiring to […] дальше »
2024-8-27 23:00 | |
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Analysts bust Russian launderer moving crypto for North Korea
Authorities in Argentina arrested a Russian national for laundering millions in crypto tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Argentinian authorities have arrested a 29-year-old Russian national for money laundering, uncovering a multimillion-dollar operation based in the country. Per a report… дальше »
2024-8-24 12:45 | |
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Germany seizes $28 million in raid on unlicensed crypto ATMs
German authorities have confiscated $28 million in cash and 13 crypto ATMs in a coordinated nationwide operation aimed at curbing unlicensed activities. The latest action, spearheaded by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), is part of a broader initiative to strengthen oversight within the country’s rapidly expanding crypto market. дальше »
2024-8-21 01:30 | |
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Australia’s ASIC takes down over 600 crypto scam websites in yearlong operation
Australia’s securities regulator says over 8% of the scam websites it took down in 2023 were focused on crypto investments only. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has published a report, marking the first anniversary of its investment scam disruption… дальше »
2024-8-19 10:06 | |
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ZachXBT exposes North Korean agents infiltrating crypto projects to conduct thefts
Crypto investigator ZachXBT has unveiled a sophisticated operation involving North Korean IT workers who infiltrated a project’s development team and stole $1. 3 million from its treasury. The theft occurred after the developers, hired under fake identities, pushed malicious code that facilitated the transfer of funds. дальше »
2024-8-16 20:48 | |
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North Korean workers tied to $1.3M crypto theft: ZachXBT
Cybersecurity expert ZachXBT’s recent tweets suggest a sophisticated scheme involving North Korean IT workers posing as crypto developers is taking place. The operation led to the theft of $1.3 million from a project’s treasury and exposed a network of over… дальше »
2024-8-16 19:36 | |
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'Crypto industry in America will be dead,' Tyler Winklevoss warns
Federal Reserve has initiated enforcement action against crypto-friendly Customers Bank. Tyler Winklevoss sees the move as an extension of ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ by the Biden-Harris The post 'Crypto industry in America will be dead,' Tyler Winklevoss warns appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-9 15:00 | |
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Hong Kong busts $190m crypto money laundering ring: report
Hong Kong customs dismantled a sophisticated money-laundering syndicate that processed over $190 million through crypto transactions and over 200 bank accounts. Hong Kong customs authorities have cracked down on a money-laundering operation that funneled HK$1.5 billion (around $192 million) in… дальше »
2024-8-9 15:05 | |
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Over 2000 Australian Crypto Wallets Breached in Widespread Phishing Scheme
Operation Spincaster has uncovered a major security breach involving over 2,000 Australian crypto wallets. The post Over 2000 Australian Crypto Wallets Breached in Widespread Phishing Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-5 00:15 | |
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India’s Enforcement Directorate cracks down on $890k Emoillent crypto scam
India’s Enforcement Directorate has launched a search operation against the founders of Emoillent Coin, a dubious cryptocurrency that promised investors lucrative returns. Reports from local media allege that 2,508 investors in India lost a total of 7,343,6267 inr (approximately $890,000)… дальше »
2024-8-2 12:17 | |
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Web3 adoption hinges on high-quality nodes, says Lava Network co-founder
Ensuring high-quality nodes is crucial for the seamless operation and broader adoption of Web3, impacting user trust and blockchain reliability. The post Web3 adoption hinges on high-quality nodes, says Lava Network co-founder appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-7-3 20:46 | |
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Huge Interpol operation exposes how prolific crypto scams really are
Almost 4,000 people were arrested worldwide in a recent sting — but we’re only scratching the surface when it comes to the problem of crypto scams. Interpol says it’s waging war on online scam networks — and has seized $257… дальше »
2024-6-28 20:14 | |
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy Tied to Forcount Crypto Ponzi
Juan Tacuri, oe of the top promoters in the Forcount crypto ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based scam that bilked Spanish-speaking investors around the world of a collective $8.4 million – has pleaded guilty to his role in the operation, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. дальше »
2024-6-7 01:03 | |
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Europol shuts down malware dropper ring linked to at least $75M in stolen crypto
The Europol's Operation Endgame has taken down major malware droppers including IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee, and Trickbot. Investigations revealed that one of the perpetrators behind the exploits was able to siphon off roughly $75 million in crypto. дальше »
2024-6-3 16:26 | |
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UXLINK Reaches Global User-Tiered Operations with NFT Distribution
UXLINK has experienced incredible user growth and has quickly become a large Web3 social platform. It allows users to discover and engage in quality Crypto assets socially. UXLINK has successfully implemented a stratified operation for over 7 million users globally by issuing community NFTs. дальше »
2024-5-31 18:16 | |
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US DOJ Seizes $100M In Crypto From Major Dark Web Drug Trafficking Operation
In a recent crackdown on illicit transactions involving crypto assets, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old individual from Taiwan. Lin, who also goes by the names Pharoah and Faro, is accused of owning and operating a dark web drug marketplace known as the “Incognito Market. дальше »
2024-5-22 03:00 | |
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Trump campaign leans in on crypto with new donation page amid shifting political landscape
Former President Donald Trump has begun accepting crypto donations for his re-election campaign, making him the first US Presidential candidate to adopt digital assets for funding. According to a May 21 statement: “This addition to President Trump’s already groundbreaking digital fundraising operation marks the first time a major party Presidential nominee has embraced cryptocurrency for […] The post Trump campaign leans in on crypto with new donation page amid shifting political landscape appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-5-22 01:13 | |
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Chinese Authorities Dismantle $295 Million Illegal Crypto Ring
Chinese officials arrest six in a $295 million illegal foreign exchange operation involving crypto. The post Chinese Authorities Dismantle $295 Million Illegal Crypto Ring appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-5-13 15:37 | |
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Binance to Continue Operations in India After Paying Fine to Financial Intelligence Unit
Binance will restart operation in India after paying a fine to the Financial Intelligence Unit, aligning with India's crypto regulations alongside KuCoin. The post Binance to Continue Operations in India After Paying Fine to Financial Intelligence Unit appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-5-10 15:37 | |
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Indonesia Regulator Forms Crypto Committee to Monitor Industry's Operation, Compliance
The committee was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency, known as Bappebti, because crypto is considered a commodity in Indonesia. дальше »
2024-5-8 10:50 | |
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India’s ED works with FBI to uncover $360m drug trafficking operation using crypto
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has collaborated with authorities in the United States to crack down on an INR 3000 crore (approx $360 million) drug trafficking operation involving cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2024-4-30 13:20 | |
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Crypto-Linked Money-Laundering Scheme Worth $230M Uncovered In Hong Kong
According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong customs officers have apprehended three individuals in connection with a massive HK$1. 8 billion ($228 million) money-laundering operation that exploited a crypto platform and bank accounts associated with shell companies. дальше »
2024-4-19 03:00 | |
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Crypto Mining $3.5 Million Scheme: Man Indicted For Alleged “Cryptojacking” Operation
A Nebraska man has been indicted with several criminal charges by the New York authorities for allegedly conducting a $3. 5 million crypto scheme. The press release revealed that the accused could face up to 30 years in prison if found guilty. дальше »
2024-4-17 07:00 | |
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New UK Legislation To Govern Crypto Staking, Trading, By Mid-2024: What You Need To Know
The United Kingdom is poised to enact new legislation covering stablecoins and various crypto activities, including staking, trading, and custody. The forthcoming regulations, which are expected to be implemented by June or July 2024, mark a significant milestone as they bring digital assets, such as the operation of exchanges and the custody of customer funds, […] дальше »
2024-4-16 04:00 | |
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South Africa set to license 60 crypto firms by end of month, says report
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is on track to award licenses to 60 crypto firms, as reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday. The development underscores the country’s commitment to embracing digital currencies and ensuring a secure and regulated environment for their operation. дальше »
2024-3-14 20:26 | |
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Crypto Political Operation Targets California's Katie Porter by Undermining Her Base
A leading crypto industry political operation, Fairshake, is trying to ensure that the U. S. Senate doesn't get a twin for its chief Washington antagonist Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass. ) by trying to cut the legs from under U. дальше »
2024-2-29 17:00 | |
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Kraken joins crypto exchanges battling SEC lawsuit, denies wrongdoing
Crypto exchange Kraken has filed a motion to dismiss the SEC’s lawsuit alleging an unregistered exchange operation and mishandling of customer assets. In a blog post on Feb. 22, crypto exchange Kraken said it had filed a motion to dismiss… дальше »
2024-2-24 11:55 | |
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Australian police officer indicted for alleged theft of 81 BTC from drug proceeds
William Wheatley, an officer of the Australian police, is currently undergoing court proceedings in connection with accusations of stealing crypto assets seized during the dismantling of an online drug-trafficking operation. дальше »
2024-2-14 12:51 | |
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Security Firm Exposes 3 Telegram Channels Promoting Crypto Scams
Security firm CertiK has uncovered a scam operation across three Telegram channels promoting fake crypto tokens, causing financial losses of around $3. 2 million. The scammers, potentially based in the UK, initially offer legitimate trading advice before promoting fraudulent tokens. дальше »
2024-2-8 17:25 | |
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YouTuber Teams up With Kraken to Take Down Call Center Crypto Scam Operation
The Twitch streamer and YouTuber Kitboga worked with Kraken to help bring down a call center crypto scam operation. The post YouTuber Teams up With Kraken to Take Down Call Center Crypto Scam Operation appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-10 19:15 | |
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Bankman-Fried’s Cabal of Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated. Other Employees Have Lots of Questions
“The whole operation was run by a gang of kids in the Bahamas,” a person familiar with the matter told CoinDesk on the condition of anonymity. дальше »
2022-11-11 01:00 | |
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Binance restored the operation of the Ethereum wallet
The press service of the Binance crypto trading platform announced that the maintenance of the Ethereum wallet (ERC-20) has been successfully completed. Earlier, the technical service informed users that on the morning of November 8, 2022, the ETH storage will be unavailable to all clients of the platform due to the update. дальше »
2022-11-8 14:27 | |
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Another One Bites the Dust: LocalCryptos P2P Exchange is Closing Its Doors
Peer-to-peer crypto exchange LocalCryptos announced on October 21 that it would close the platform after five years of operation. The post Another One Bites the Dust: LocalCryptos P2P Exchange is Closing Its Doors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-10-23 17:30 | |
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