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Romanian Hackers Get 20 Years in Prison For Cryptojacking 400k Computers To Mine $4M In BTC & XMR
Bogdan Nicolescu, the leader of the Bayrob Group hacker gang from Romania, as well as his co-conspirator Radu Miclaus, have been found guilty of charges related to their cryptojacking malware. The charges include 21 separate counts of wire fraud, money laundering, aggravated identity theft, and other crimes, according to a press release that was published […] дальше »
2019-12-10 23:51 | |
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Blockchain App ‘Smashboard’ Offers Help for India’s Sexual Abuse Victims
Smashboard is an app that utilizes blockchain technology to help sexual abuse victims come out, seek help, and report crimes in India. The post Blockchain App ‘Smashboard’ Offers Help for India’s Sexual Abuse Victims appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-12-8 11:22 | |
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United States: FinCEN says Crypto Exchanges must Share Customer info by June 2020
As part of efforts to curb the use of blockchain-based virtual currencies for unlawful activities such as money laundering, the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has mandated all money services businesses (MSBs) such as Bitcoin (BTC) trading venues to start transmitting certain customer info for transactions up to $3,000 or higher. дальше »
2019-11-21 02:00 | |
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FinCEN Says Stablecoin Companies Must Observe Regulations
The Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network has revealed its stance on stablecoins. Kenneth A. Blanco, director of the U. S. government body, has declared that stablecoins are a form of money transmission and must be regulated as such. дальше »
2019-11-20 20:53 | |
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US to Strictly Enforce Crypto Rules Similar to FATF Guidelines
The U. S. government will strictly enforce the rules on cryptocurrencies similar to the standards recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has reaffirmed that its “Travel” rule applies to cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-11-19 03:30 | |
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FinCEN Chief Cracks Whip Hard on World of Cryptocurrencies
The US government is coming to grips with a firm but fair approach to cryptocurrency regulations. This was once again reiterated by Kenneth Blanco, director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), saying cryptocurrency companies would be held by anti-money laundering law (AML) and be forced to share information about their clients. дальше »
2019-11-18 00:40 | |
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FinCEN Chief: US Will Enforce ‘Travel Rule’ For Crypto Exchange to Combat Money Laundering
Kenneth Blanco, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) director, said on November 15th that the US government will enforce a ‘travel rule’ requiring crypto companies providing wallet services and trading digital assets to provide information on their customers. дальше »
2019-11-15 23:28 | |
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Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Crime Under the Lens at Australian Police Conference
More than 200 representatives of various police departments will meet in Brisbane, Australia, this week. The purpose is to share information about the evolving methods online criminals are using to carry out crimes and hide the proceeds from them with the help of Bitcoin and other technologies. дальше »
2019-11-14 06:43 | |
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Australian Crime Conference To Help Officers Put An End To Cryptocurrency Based Criminal Activities
The cryptocurrency industry is no stranger to theft, but pursuing these crimes is relatively difficult around the world. A recent article by The Next Web’s Hard Fork reveals that law enforcers from around the world will soon gather in Australia at the National Proceeds of Crime Conference, as confirmed by a statement from the Australian […] дальше »
2019-11-14 00:25 | |
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Crypto Guru John McAfee Says It’s Not the Exchanges Job to Fight Cryptocurrency Crimes; Is He Right?
McAfee Also Mentioned that Authorities Should Handle Crypto Crimes John McAfee continued by saying that authorities shouldn’t be helped by cryptocurrency firms or trading platforms to control frauds done with digital currency. дальше »
2019-11-13 23:42 | |
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John McAfee: Authorities Should Not Expect Crypto Firms to Stop Crypto Crimes
John McAfee has argued that authorities should not require crypto companies and exchanges to help them control digital currency’s use in illicit activities
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The IRS and the Global Tax Enforcement are Analyzing Crypto Tax Evaders and Criminals
The criminal division of the U. S. Internal Revenue System (IRS) recently announced that it was able to identify dozens of people who were using cryptocurrencies to evade taxes or to commit crimes without getting caught. дальше »
2019-11-9 07:10 | |
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Australian Home Affairs Minister Says Terrorists Use Crypto to Obfuscate Crimes
The Australian Minister of Home Affairs warned that terrorists are exploiting cryptocurrencies to “fund their deadly missions”
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FinCEN Director: AML Laws Apply To Everyone, Even Cryptocurrency Firms Promoting Anonymity
At the University of Georgetown, The United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and it's executive Kenneth Blanco gave their views where he clarified that the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws straightforwardly apply to everybody. дальше »
2019-10-22 19:10 | |
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FinCEN chief: AML laws also apply to crypto-fintech firms
On October 21, director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Kenneth Blanco, spoke at the University of Georgetown. During his speech, he stated that Fintech firms offering anonymity to cryptocurrency users would also be subject to anti-money laundering (AML) laws. дальше »
2019-10-22 12:30 | |
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New Singapore Payment Services Act Includes Forensic Crypto Tracking
Financial regulators in Singapore are looking to implement robust crypto tracking as part of efforts to combat financial crimes. This move comes as authorities are set to introduce the country’s new Payment Services Act. дальше »
2019-10-17 13:27 | |
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U.S. Financial Watchdogs Draft Joint Statement on Cryptocurrency
Top financial regulators in the United States, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have issued a joint statement reminding cryptocurrency market participants of their anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), reports EconoTimes on October 14,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-10-14 17:00 | |
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Chief of SEC, FinCEN and CFTC issue warning for digital asset operators
The heads of top US financial regulators issued a joint statement warning digital asset business operators to abide by the banking laws of the United States. The statement was signed by the leaders of the U. дальше »
2019-10-12 16:30 | |
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SEC, CFTC and FinCEN Tells Crypto Industry to Abide By Existing US Financial and Banking Laws
Three major US financial regulators are warning the crypto industry players to adhere to the country’s banking laws. The warning was given in a joint communique issued on Friday and signed by the heads of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Heath Tarbert, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Kenneth Blanco and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […] дальше »
2019-10-12 00:33 | |
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A new study says nearly 96% of deepfake videos are porn
Deepfakes are one of the scariest phenomenons of recent technology trends. From demeaning women to costing monetary loss, these artificial videos are causing a lot of trouble for people. Now a new report from Deeptrace, a Netherland based cybersecurity company, has published a new report stating 96 percent of deepfake videos online are porn, and they received over 134 million views. дальше »
2019-10-7 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s underlying technology helps solve crimes, claims Andreessen Horowitz exec
Facebook’s entry into the cryptospace with its native cryptocurrency, Libra, has put Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the spotlight. Several financial watchdogs across the world have now acknowledged the presence and widespread use of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-10-7 09:25 | |
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Global Law Enforcement Has Auctioned Massive Amounts of Bitcoin
Last month, the U. K. police auctioned off roughly $300,000 worth of cryptocurrencies after they were confiscated by the country’s Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU). Since 2014, law enforcement agencies worldwide have been auctioning large sums of bitcoin seized during investigations. дальше »
2019-10-4 22:45 | |
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Indonesia Hosts International Summit to Enlighten Lawyers on Cryptocurrencies
In an effort to curb illegal use of bitcoin and other blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, and make it easier for law enforcement agents to recognize and fight crypto-fueled crimes, the Indonesian government is hosting an international conference made up of Turkey, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia and Hong Kong, according to reports on October 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-3 01:00 | |
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Indonesia organizes international training program in Jakarta to counter growing cases of crypto-related crimes
With the benefits of cryptocurrency, come the risks associated with the industry. From scams to hacks, the cryptoverse has witnessed an array of crimes. Several people have contemplated engaging in crypto-related activities due to the risks that come with it. дальше »
2019-10-2 01:30 | |
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US Congress Passes Bill Ordering FinCEN to Study AI and Blockchain Uses For Law Enforcement
On the 19th of September 2019, the US House of Representatives passed the “Advancing Innovation to Assist Law Enforcement Act.” The on-the-nose bill has mandated the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to push studies within sectors of emerging technology, like blockchains, AI, Digital identity technologies. This is to determine the possible uses […] дальше »
2019-9-25 17:45 | |
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277 Chinese nationals arrested in Philippines for cryptocurrency scam
Recently, Philippines’ central bank approved two companies to run cryptocurrency exchanges and the country’s boxing champion, Manny Pacquiao released his own tokens. The country is most evidently steering toward increased crypto adoption. дальше »
2019-9-17 22:05 | |
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Free software icon Richard Stallman has some moronic thoughts about pedophilia
The world of academia is in turmoil over the shock discovery that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein funded several several prestigious science and technology research labs, including MIT’s Media Lab, long after his 2008 conviction for sex crimes involving children. дальше »
2019-9-14 00:22 | |
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Cryptocurrency Used to Fund North Korean Weapons Program, Says US Treasury
The US Treasury Department has just announced new sanctions against online criminal groups based in North Korea. The groups have reportedly conducted cryptocurrency ransomware attacks and other cyber crimes aimed at subverting international sanctions against the state. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:00 | |
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PrimeXBT joins forces with Bitfury’s Crystal for better AML, CTF guidelines compliance
As crypto-related crimes continue to surge across the globe, many options are being considered for the most efficient and safest of crypto-operations. Despite the aforementioned surge however, blockchain and cryptocurrencies continue to remain a preferable option for carrying out transactions anonymously. дальше »
2019-9-10 21:00 | |
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Gemini Adds Former Morgan Stanley Executive as Chief Compliance Officer
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced that the former global head of financial crimes at Morgan Stanley will be its chief compliance officer. The post Gemini Adds Former Morgan Stanley Executive as Chief Compliance Officer appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-7 17:48 | |
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Malta’s Financial Services Authority highlights watchdog’s plan to actively monitor crypto-related businesses
The Malta Financial Services Authority [MFSA] is all set to monitor and manage business-related risks concerning all licensed virtual assets and cryptocurrency businesses, with the primary focus on fighting activities like financial crimes, money laundering, and terrorism financing. дальше »
2019-9-6 16:00 | |
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BitcoinAbuse Partners With Whale Alert Blockchain Trackers To Fight Crypto Crime
The crypto industry has been plagued with issues pertaining to the security of these assets and financial crimes that are committed using these digital assets. There are some industry players that have come together in a bid to fight against crypto crimes. дальше »
2019-9-6 20:50 | |
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NSA official says agency is covertly working on a quantum-resistant ‘crypto’
Incidents of cyber crimes have surged recently and with cryptocurency adoption on the rise and technology consistently evolving, fraudsters have succeeded in hiding their identity. There has also been a rise in the number of crypto-jacking incidents and ransomware attacks all across the world. дальше »
2019-9-5 20:00 | |
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Coincheck’s $500m hack changed Japan’s regulatory stance on virtual assets, claims exchange’s President
The cryptocurrency ecosystem isn’t averse to cases of serious financial crimes, including hacks which have often plagued cryptocurrency exchanges around the world. One of the largest hacks in the crypto-ecosystem was recorded by Mt. дальше »
2019-9-5 18:30 | |
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Dutch Central Bank cites crypto’s vulnerability to financial crimes; orders its supervision of the industry
As concerns around money laundering and terrorism financing grow, crypto-regulations have started to gain momentum. These concerns have now reared their head in The Netherlands. Due to cryptocurrencies not being fully regulated in the country, crypto-managing companies were not previously required to report to regulatory bodies. дальше »
2019-9-3 14:22 | |
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South Korea Regulator to Support Proposed Crypto Exchange Regulation
The chairperson of the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has stated that he is in favour of a proposed reporting system for crypto exchanges operating in the nation. The regulations may serve to make digital currency trading platforms more transparent, as well as helping to protect against money laundering and other financial crimes. дальше »
2019-8-28 23:00 | |
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DIY Bitcoin ATM Money Launderer Pleads Guilty
A man who created his own Bitcoin ATM has pleaded guilty of money laundering and related crimes. Kunal Kalra, a resident of Westwood, California, used his machine and other means to clean as much as $25 million between 2015 and 2017. дальше »
2019-8-27 01:00 | |
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United States Intensifies Bitcoin Address Analysis in Opioid Fight
The U. S. Treasury Department is stepping up its focus on illegal cryptocurrency-related activities. Recently, Treasury announced that its financial intelligence and enforcement agencies are collecting and analyzing Bitcoin addresses. дальше »
2019-8-26 21:54 | |
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The White House Just Blamed Bitcoin for America’s Opiate Crisis
The opioid epidemic is the new devil Bitcoin is being blamed for inflaming, to be added to the already long list of heinous crimes crypto is supposedly responsible for, like terrorism, money laundering, and trafficking. дальше »
2019-8-25 21:00 | |
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US Government Vague On Bitcoin Role In Fentanyl Drug ‘Epidemic’
The US government has singled out cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin as a funding mechanism for the ongoing trend for smuggling the drug fentanyl. FinCEN Advisory Mentions Cryptocurrencies In an advisory issued on August 21, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) highlighted the use of “convertible virtual currency” (“CVC”) in facilitating the black market. дальше »
2019-8-23 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin addresses of Chinese ‘drug kingpins’ blacklisted by US Treasury
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an advisory to alert financial institutions to drug trafficking-related financial schemes. дальше »
2019-8-21 22:08 | |
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FinCEN Director Asks Casinos To Follow The Agency’s Guidelines For Suspicious Crypto Activities
At an Anti-Money Laundering Conference in Las Vegas, the director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) asked the casinos to comply with the agency’s guidelines in regards to suspicious convertible virtual currency (CVC) activity. дальше »
2019-8-17 18:26 | |
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Big Banks Enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s Sex Trafficking Crimes
Unlike the unfounded narrative that cryptocurrency enables crime, big banks are more than happy to serve unsavory clients if it is lucrative enough for them. The latest example of this is a report that Jeffrey Epstein was apparently using his bank accounts to fund sex trafficking and possibly other crimes. дальше »
2019-8-13 11:30 | |
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