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Donors of Sweden’s largest neo-Nazi group used ‘mainstream exchanges,’ Chainalysis says
Supporters of Sweden’s largest neo-Nazi group donated crypto via centralized exchanges and mining pools, blockchain investigators say. The Nordic Resistance Movement, the largest neo-Nazi group in Sweden which was sanctioned by the U. дальше »
2024-6-18 15:17 | |
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Washington DFI issues public alert on Ethfinance over alleged fee fraud
The Washington State DFI has issued a public alert over an alleged $310,000 crypto scam scheme involving a crypto exchange. The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Securities Division, has received a complaint after an investor failed to withdraw… дальше »
2024-6-14 09:47 | |
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OFAC sanctions employee of Russian state-owned gold producer for laundering money via crypto
The U. S. Treasury has sanctioned a Russian national working at Polyus, Russia’s largest state-owned gold producer for being involved in a complex crypto laundering scheme. The U. S. Department of Treasury on Jan. дальше »
2024-6-13 12:25 | |
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Terraform Labs to settle SEC case for $4.47b
Terraform Labs agreed to pay a bigger penalty than the fine the U.S. Justice Department levied on crypto exchange Binance. дальше »
2024-6-13 21:41 | |
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In Conversation With Brian Nelson
Last October, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) – the U. S. Treasury Department's money laundering watchdog – announced a proposal to label crypto mixers as a "primary money laundering" concern, a move that alarmed a broad swath of the crypto industry. дальше »
2024-6-14 07:30 | |
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Ripple Completes Standard Custody Acquisition, Appoints New Stablecoin Lead
Ripple has officially finalized its acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company, a regulated entity providing high-grade digital asset custody solutions. This acquisition, first announced earlier this year, has received the green light from all necessary regulatory bodies, including the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), which oversees the operation of limited-purpose trust companies. […] дальше »
2024-6-11 20:00 | |
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Former U.S. federal agents rally to free Binance exec detained in Nigeria
A cohort of former United States federal prosecutors and agents have urged the U.S. Department of State to intervene in efforts to help free Tigran Gambaryan, the head of financial crimes and compliance at Binance. Gambaryan is currently in custody… дальше »
2024-6-7 13:38 | |
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Former Federal Prosecutors, Agents Ask U.S. Sec. Blinken to ‘Step Up’ Efforts to Secure Detained Binance Exec’s Release
A group of 108 former federal prosecutors and agents have signed a public letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the State Department to “step up” its efforts to secure Binance compliance head Tigran Gambaryan’s release from a Nigerian prison, Axios reported Thursday evening. дальше »
2024-6-8 04:59 | |
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DOJ, FTC to probe OpenAI, Microsoft, Nvidia over AI competition fairness
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are preparing to launch investigations into major AI companies over anticompetition issues, Politico reported on June 6. Under the agreement, the DOJ will probe Nvidia and its role in supplying high-end semiconductors to the AI industry. дальше »
2024-6-7 02:20 | |
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Crypto Money Laundering Scandal: Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan Indicted by US DOJ
In a significant development, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted Bill Guan, the Chief Financial Officer of Epoch Times, a global newspaper and media company, on allegations of participating in a scheme to launder approximately $67 million using crypto. дальше »
2024-6-5 00:00 | |
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U.S. Treasury Department Releases First-ever Finance Risk Assessment Report on NFTs
The U. S. Treasury reports highlight NFT risks like fraud and money laundering, recommending regulations and collaboration to enhance market security and protect consumers. The post U. S. дальше »
2024-5-30 03:54 | |
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Russia’s top metal producers reportedly turn to Tether for trades with China
Russia’s two largest unsanctioned metal producers have reportedly begun using Tether’s USDT stablecoin for cross-border transactions with Chinese clients and suppliers. Russian commodities giants have reportedly started using stablecoins to settle cross-border transactions with China as the U.S. Treasury Department… дальше »
2024-5-29 13:27 | |
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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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Crypto personality ‘T.J. Stone’ pleads guilty to wire fraud
Thomas John Sfraga, known as “TJ Stone,” entered a guilty plea to wire fraud charges in a Brooklyn federal court on Thursday. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Sfraga was accused of deceiving investors with the promise of up… дальше »
2024-5-18 21:44 | |
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US Treasury to increase focus on combatting illicit financial activity via crypto, emerging tech
The US Treasury Department intends to place a significant emphasis on addressing the risks posed by cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies in the coming months via comprehensive regulation. дальше »
2024-5-17 21:43 | |
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U.S. Treasury Says It Wants to Better Money Laundering Regulations Around Crypto, Other Illicit Finance
The U.S. Treasury Department wants to continue beefing up anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts around digital assets, as part of its broader strategy to tamp down on illicit financing. дальше »
2024-5-19 19:00 | |
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US senators challenge DOJ’s broad definition of crypto money transmitters
Two US lawmakers have opposed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) attempt to expand the definition of a money-transmitting business. In a May 9 letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden argued that the DOJ’s broad interpretation could criminalize non-custodial crypto asset software services. дальше »
2024-5-14 22:00 | |
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U.S. Senators Question Justice Department's Pursuit of Crypto Mixers
A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators is questioning Attorney General Merrick Garland about the "unprecedented interpretation" of law the Department of Justice (DOJ) is using to pursue cryptocurrency software services as unlicensed money-transmitting businesses. дальше »
2024-5-14 20:32 | |
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Binance 3-Year Monitorship To Be Handled By FRA – Details
According to the latest report, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has granted the three-year monitorship of Binance to consulting firm Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA). This appointment is part of the exchange’s plea deal with the Justice Department last year. дальше »
2024-5-12 13:30 | |
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DOJ Said to Snub Sullivan & Cromwell, Appoint Competitor to Coveted Binance Monitorship: Bloomberg
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has chosen a London-based consulting firm for a coveted three-year monitorship of Binance, according to a Friday report from Bloomberg citing anonymous sources. дальше »
2024-5-12 22:11 | |
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Heir to Cartier empire arrested for attempted money laundering using USDT
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has arrested Maximilien de Hoop Cartier, a successor to the French luxury brand Cartier, over money laundering charges using cryptocurrency. Per a May 2 indictment, the accused has been charged with drug trafficking… дальше »
2024-5-6 11:40 | |
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BTC-e Co-founder Enters Guilty Plea For $9 Billion Money Laundering Conspiracy
Co-founder of crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering. In a public release by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on May 3, the Russian national has admitted to his role as one of the operators of BTC-e, facilitating $9 billion worth of illicit transactions between […] дальше »
2024-5-6 13:30 | |
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Former US Regulator Matthew Homer Launches $5.10 Million Crypto Fund
Matthew Homer, previously a DFS regulator, launched the Department of XYZ crypto fund with $5. 10 million in initial funding, promising startups regulatory guidance. The post Former US Regulator Matthew Homer Launches $5. дальше »
2024-5-3 18:49 | |
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US sanctions crypto addresses tied to Russian drone developer
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned a Russian one-way attack UAV developer, which solicited donations in crypto on Telegram. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 1 sanctioned nearly 300… дальше »
2024-5-2 10:29 | |
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Rabotnik, Affiliate of Ransomware Group REvil, Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail
Ukrainian national, Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, has been sentenced 13 years and seven months in prison for his role in conducting over 2,500 ransomware attacks and demanding over $700 million in ransom payments, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. дальше »
2024-5-2 09:04 | |
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Crypto Witch-Hunt: Experts Criticize DOJ For ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Indictment
On Tuesday, the crypto industry was shaken after news of the indictment of one of a Bitcoin early investors broke. Per the reports, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) pressed multiple charges against Roger Ver, a controversial figure in the space known as “Bitcoin Jesus. дальше »
2024-5-2 05:00 | |
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Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report
Between 2022 and 2023 Crypto alongside retail banking, wholesale banking and wealth management posed the greatest risk of being exploited for money laundering, a report by the U.K. Treasury department showed. дальше »
2024-5-1 13:49 | |
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Crypto community reacts to Changpeng Zhao’s 4-month sentence
On April 30, Judge Richard Jones sentenced Zhao to four months in prison, going against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s recommendation for a three-year jail sentence. London-based financial services lawyer Rabya Anwar told crypto.news that the stories of Zhao… дальше »
2024-5-1 12:02 | |
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‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver Arrested, Charged With Alleged $50 Million Tax Fraud
Authorities in Spain have arrested Roger Ver, Bitcoin Cash advocate and a public figure often called “Bitcoin Jesus,” after the U.S. Department of Justice charged him with tax evasion. дальше »2024-5-1 08:22 | |
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Roger Ver arrested in Spain after DOJ files tax fraud charges in the US
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced criminal charges against Roger Ver alongside his arrest on April 30. The DOJ charges include mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. The mail fraud charges are related to the delivery of forms to three IRS addresses. дальше »
2024-5-1 23:33 | |
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BREAKING: ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver Arrested, Accused Of Orchestrating $48M Tax Scandal
In a significant development within the cryptocurrency community, Roger Ver, an early investor in Bitcoin, has been indicted by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on multiple charges, including mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. дальше »
2024-5-1 22:18 | |
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DOJ Counters Tornado Cash Developer’s Motion To Dismiss – Details
The US Department of Justice has released a rebuttal to Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss the criminal charges levied against him by the government. In a filing submitted on Friday, the DOJ rebuffed several arguments made by the defendant’s lawyers while nudging the court to ensure the case undergoes a proper trial. […] дальше »
2024-4-29 20:00 | |
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DOJ insists Tornado Cash operated as a ‘commercial enterprise’
The Department of Justice alleges Tornado Cash founders personally profited from the mixer while keeping it running amid proceeds from major hacks flowing through the platform. The post DOJ insists Tornado Cash operated as a ‘commercial enterprise’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-28 09:21 | |
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Senator Warren: Crypto Is The “Payment Of Choice” For Child Sexual Abuse, Urges DOJ Action
In a joint effort to combat the illicit trafficking of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), US senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have written a letter to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concern about the alleged use of crypto to facilitate these activities. Alleged Link Between Crypto […] дальше »
2024-4-27 07:00 | |
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US government appoints Sam Altman, other tech execs to newly established AI safety board
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established an AI Safety and Security Board and named 22 members, comprising tech firm executives and other experts in the field, according to an April 26 press release. дальше »
2024-4-26 23:14 | |
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US senators cracking down on crypto use in child abuse trade
U.S. senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to double down on their efforts to combat crypto use in the market for child sex abuse material (CSAM). In… дальше »
2024-4-26 14:18 | |
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CryptoQuant CEO defends Samourai Wallet founders
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has voiced support for the founders of Samourai Wallet after their indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly running a crypto mixing service implicated in laundering nearly $100 million. Ju has defended the… дальше »
2024-4-26 11:12 | |
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