Europol Freezes $3.5M in Crypto as Global Crackdown Dismantles Massive Proxy Botnet

Key Takeaways: Europol and other law enforcement agencies tore up the SocksEscort proxy network that had spread to over 369,000 routers and IoT devices across the world. Authorities confiscated 34 The post Europol Freezes $3. дальше »

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South Korean Authorities Exclude Stablecoins From Corporate Crypto Investments – Details

South Korean authorities are reportedly moving to exclude stablecoins from an incoming framework that will allow listed companies to invest in cryptocurrencies. The decision is reportedly tied to existing foreign exchange laws, but reflects a cautious approach in permitting institutional exposure to the digital asset market. дальше »

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KuCoin Blocked In UAE As Authorities Mandate Immediate Service Stop

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has been ordered to halt its operations in Dubai after regulators determined the platform was operating without the required authorization.  The action was announced Thursday by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which stated that KuCoin does not hold a license to provide virtual asset services in or from the emirate. […] дальше »

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Crypto-paid ‘revenge for hire’ ring busted in South Korea

South Korean police have arrested a series of individuals believed to be acting as hired agents committing what authorities describe as “private revenge” attacks, which have involved vandalism and threatening behavior directed at private residences. South Korean police arrest agents… дальше »

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Indiana enacts Bitcoin Rights Bill after governor approves HB 1042

Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1042 into law, formalizing new protections for digital asset users in Indiana and setting guardrails around how state and local authorities may regulate cryptocurrency activity. дальше »

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South Korea To Review Seized Crypto Custody Practices After Recovery Phase Leak Incident

South Korean financial authorities have pledged to revise their crypto custody practices following public scrutiny over multiple incidents that led to the loss of nearly $30 million in seized digital assets over the past few months. дальше »

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Hong Kong, Shanghai authorities to test blockchain for cargo trade data

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Shanghai partners will study a blockchain cross-border platform linking cargo trade data, e-bills of lading and finance under Project Ensemble. дальше »

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Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain

HKMA teams up with mainland regulators to develop a cross-border platform linking cargo data and electronic bills of lading, aiming to cut trade finance friction and plug Chinese supply chains into global markets дальше »

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Bitcoin drops to $63K on Iran strikes, Goliath Ventures CEO arrested for $328M fraud, MetaMask card launches nationwide | Weekly recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering following explosive strikes in Tehran amid U.S.-Israel operations and Iranian retaliatory missiles. In other prominent news, federal authorities arrested Goliath Ventures founder Christopher Alexander Delgado on… дальше »

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Tether froze $4.2B in tokens tied to illicit activity in 3 years: Report

Tether blocked billions in USDt tied to scams and laundering cases as authorities increasingly rely on stablecoin issuers to halt suspicious funds. дальше »

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Senate Democrats Lead Inquiry Into Binance: Warren Heads Effort With Letter To DOJ

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is once again facing mounting scrutiny in Washington, as lawmakers question whether the company is living up to the terms of its 2023 settlement with US authorities — an agreement that ultimately led to the resignation of its founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). дальше »

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U.S. Authorities Seize $580 Million In Crypto From Southeast Asia Scam Networks

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. дальше »

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U.S. Scam Center Strike Force seizes $580m in crypto in just three months

U. S. authorities have frozen and seized more than $580 million in cryptocurrency in under three months. It marks one of the most aggressive enforcement actions yet against crypto-enabled fraud netThe post U. дальше »

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U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams U. S. authorities have seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to Southeast Asian “pig butchering” scams. дальше »

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South Korea’s tax office leaks wallet seed and loses $4.8M in seized tokens

South Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, and tokens worth $4.8 million were swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for the authorities. дальше »

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Florida executive charged with wire fraud, money laundering in $328M crypto scam

Federal authorities have arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the founder and CEO of Goliath Ventures, on federal charges tied to an alleged $328 million Ponzi crypto scam, the U. S. Department of Justice announced. дальше »

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Indiana lawmakers pass crypto rights bill

Indiana lawmakers have approved a cryptocurrency rights measure that would restrict how state authorities tax and regulate digital assets. The bill would also open new investment pathways for public retirement savers. дальше »

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South Korea arrests two suspects in $1.5M Bitcoin evidence theft

South Korean authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 22 bitcoins that had been held as evidence by the Gangnam Police Station, officials announced on Wednesday. Suspects detained as South Korea police probe disappearance of seized… дальше »

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Telegram CEO faces Russia probe over allegations of terrorism facilitation

Russian authorities claim the Telegram messenger refused to remove 155,000 channels flagged for illegal content, according to multiple media reports. дальше »

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DeepSnitch AI Presale Ending Soon, the Fed Praises AI Over Crypto, Highlighting DSNT’s 100x Potential

Federal authorities and macroeconomic leaders are dismissing speculative digital assets in favor of the tangible utility offered by artificial intelligence. This creates an opportunity for platforms that combine blockchain technology with advanced AI capabilities. дальше »

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Two charged in Australia over $5 million crypto fraud

Australian authorities have charged two men following an investigation into an alleged $5 million cryptocurrency investment scam that targeted vulnerable victims across the country. Australia steps up crypto fraud crackdown The New South Wales Police Force said detectives from its… дальше »

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Dutch authorities call on Polymarket arm to cease activities

The prediction market's Dutch arm, Adventure One, allegedly offered illegal bets, including on elections in the Netherlands.

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South Korean authorities under fire over $43B Bithumb Bitcoin error

Lawmakers criticize South Korea’s Financial Services Commission after Bithumb mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC and the probe faces delays. дальше »

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Russian man arrested over alleged crypto-linked terror financing

Authorities in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan have opened a criminal investigation against a local man suspected of financing terrorism, the state news agency TASS reported. Russian arrested as scrutiny grows over crypto and terror financing The case was initiated by… дальше »

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China extends crypto ban to stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets

Mainland China widens its crypto ban to cover RMB-pegged stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, even as Hong Kong pushes ahead with a licensed stablecoin regime. China’s central bank and top regulatory authorities have extended the country’s cryptocurrency ban to include… дальше »

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22 Bitcoin worth $1.5M vanish from Seoul police custody

The loss was uncovered during an audit launched after a separate 320 Bitcoin custody failure, raising fresh concerns over digital asset management by authorities. дальше »

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Two Alleged Polymarket Insiders Arrested by Israeli Authorities

Israeli Traders Arrested for Polymarket Military Bets

The post Two Alleged Polymarket Insiders Arrested by Israeli Authorities appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Israel arrests two over Polymarket trades on military operations

Israeli authorities said a military reservist and a civilian were arrested after allegedly using classified information to place bets related to military strikes on Iran. дальше »

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Israel indicts IDF reservist for using classified military data on Polymarket

Israeli authorities have indicted an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified military information to place wagers on the decentralized prediction market Polymarket. дальше »

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South Korea probes Bithumb after $43B ‘phantom’ Bitcoin payout

South Korean authorities launched an investigation into Bithumb after it mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC to users, adding to concerns about “paper Bitcoin” and internal controls. дальше »

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South Korea Targets Crypto Whales & Price Manipulation

Key Takeaways: South Korea Financial Supervisory Service will be digging into crypto price manipulation including whale trades and API manipulation. Authorities plan AI-powered monitoring tools to detect abnormal token surges The post South Korea Targets Crypto Whales & Price Manipulation appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Crypto kidnapping in France: Police arrest six over magistrate abduction

French authorities have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a magistrate and her mother in a case prosecutors say involved a cryptocurrency ransom plot. Crypto kidnapping sparks nationwide police operation in France The Lyon public prosecutor’s office… дальше »

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China Tightens Crypto Crackdown: PBoC Targets RWA Tokens, Stablecoins, Mining & Trading

Key Takeaways: The immediately remarkable point is that the new announcement from the central bank and competent authorities informs the continuous restriction on crypto trading, mining operations and token issuance The post China Tightens Crypto Crackdown: PBoC Targets RWA Tokens, Stablecoins, Mining & Trading appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Bitcoin Ransom Shock: Alleged Millions BTC Demand Surfaces in Nancy Guthrie Case Twist

Key Takeaways: Put simply, a ransome mail requesting Bitcoin worth millions dollars appeared in a kidnap in the U.S. Meanwhile, police and authorities are scanning through reports and coordinating with The post Bitcoin Ransom Shock: Alleged Millions BTC Demand Surfaces in Nancy Guthrie Case Twist appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Hong Kong regulators to submit draft bill for crypto framework in 2026

An official said that Hong Kong authorities would work on a draft framework, and had begun processing license applications for stablecoin issuers and addressing crypto taxes. дальше »

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French Authorities Probe Waltio Data Breach as Hackers Expose User Information

French authorities have launched a preliminary investigation into a data breach involving Waltio, a cryptocurrency tax reporting platform, after concerns emerged that hackers may have [...] дальше »

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French authorities investigate data breach of crypto tax platform

A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users. дальше »

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Bitcoin could be your only liferaft as Bank of England experts brace for alien disclosure chaos

Bitcoin could emerge as a long-term winner if global authorities confirm the existence of non-human intelligence, even if the immediate fallout triggers a severe financial shock. Over the weekend, reports emerged that Helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the Bank of England, urged Governor Andrew Bailey to consider contingency planning for a scenario in […] The post Bitcoin could be your only liferaft as Bank of England experts brace for alien disclosure chaos appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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US Official Says Seized Bitcoin From Samourai Case Was Not Sold

According to a senior White House crypto adviser, the Bitcoin tied to the Samourai Wallet forfeiture was not liquidated by federal authorities. The assets will remain held by the government under its strategic reserve plan, the adviser said on social media. дальше »

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Kazakhstan blocks 1,100 unlicensed crypto exchanges in crackdown

Kazakhstan blocked access to over 1,100 unlicensed crypto platforms as it tightens enforcement, steering activity toward licensed exchanges to support its hub ambitions. Financial authorities in Kazakhstan have blocked access to more than 1,100 online platforms offering cryptocurrency exchange services… дальше »

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Nigeria enforces identity-linked crypto oversight under new tax law

Exchanges must report detailed crypto activity to Nigerian authorities under new identity-based compliance rules effective from January 2026. дальше »

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South Korea Moves To Reopen Crypto Markets For Corporate Investors After Nine-Year Ban

South Korea is lifting its long-standing restrictions on corporate cryptocurrency investments, signaling a major policy shift that could reshape the country’s digital asset landscape. After nine years of limitations and regulatory caution, authorities are now preparing to allow listed companies and professional investors to allocate a portion of their equity into top-tier cryptocurrencies traded on [...] дальше »

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Crypto scammer caught up in record-breaking drug seizure

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. дальше »

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Ripple Gains UK Regulatory Approval Ahead Of FCA’s New Crypto Licensing Regime

In a significant development, Ripple has expanded its footprint in regulated markets after gaining regulatory approval from the UK’s financial authorities to provide payment services. Related Reading: Florida Lawmakers Revive Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Efforts With New Proposal Ripple Obtains FCA Approval On Friday, Ripple secured a major regulatory victory in the UK by officially obtaining […] дальше »

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Crypto Adoption Heats Up Worldwide: Dirham Stablecoins, Digital Yuan Deposits & More

Crypto adoption gained momentum this week, with governments and financial authorities of the UAE, India, China, and Turkmenistan showing big signs. дальше »

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India tax authorities warn crypto undermines tax enforcement

Officials told a parliamentary panel that private wallets, offshore exchanges and cross-border DeFi activity make tracking taxable crypto income difficult. дальше »

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South Korea weighs preemptive freezes on suspicious crypto accounts

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reviewing a proposal to allow preemptive account freezes. According to local sources, the proposal defines a system referred to as “payment suspension” that would enable authorities to block suspicious crypto transactions before illegal gains can be moved or hidden. дальше »

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Crypto Tax Secrecy Ends: 48 Nations Activate Global Reporting Dragnet

The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is now live, mandating crypto exchanges in 48 countries to begin collecting user transaction data for tax authorities. The post Crypto Tax Secrecy Ends: 48 Nations Activate Global Reporting Dragnet appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Trust Wallet begins hack compensation, Coinbase arrests former agent, Uniswap activates protocol fees | Weekly Recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Trust Wallet launched a formal compensation process following the hack, Indian authorities arrested a former Coinbase employee, and Uniswap’s community voted overwhelmingly to activate protocol fees and token burns. Trust Wallet initiates… дальше »

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Ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison To Be Released From Prison In January

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