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'Pig Butchering' Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says
While other types of illicit activity are growing, scams are the biggest issue, Wednesday's report from the analytics firm said. дальше »
2024-8-30 15:00 | |
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Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs
Since 2019, the cash-to-crypto industry—which is dominated by crypto ATMs—has processed at least $160 million in illicit volumes, according to a new study by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs. дальше »
2024-8-30 13:48 | |
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Billionaire Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
Telegram founder arrested by French authorities at airport on his way back from Azerbaijan The founder is wanted for not cooperating with law enforcement and alleged complicity with illicit actThe post Billionaire Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-25 00:50 | |
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Ikigai agrees to pay $150K fine owing to illicit Bitcoin loan
Ikigai Partners' fine is yet another episode in the aftermath of FTX's collapse Back in May, the NFA issues new rules allowing some level of oversight over crypto firms Ikigai Partners has aThe post Ikigai agrees to pay $150K fine owing to illicit Bitcoin loan appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-22 01:30 | |
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Illicit crypto activity drops 20%, but stolen funds surge, Chainalysis says
Analysts at Chainalysis say illicit blockchain activity has dropped nearly 20% YTD, yet stolen funds and ransomware inflows continue to rise. Illicit crypto activity has declined nearly 20% year-to-date, a positive sign for the growing legitimacy of the sector, according… дальше »
2024-8-16 08:55 | |
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Ransomware and theft drive over $2 billion in illicit crypto activity in 2024 – Chainalysis
Stolen funds and ransomware amounted to over $2 billion in illicit crypto transactions in 2024, according to Chainalysis. Despite an overall 20% decline in illicit on-chain activity year-to-date, these two categories have seen significant growth. дальше »
2024-8-16 23:00 | |
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Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients
Customers Bank, which has done business with several of the most prominent crypto firms, has been called out by the U.S. Federal Reserve for inadequately policing illicit activity, particularly with digital asset clients. дальше »
2024-8-13 20:03 | |
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Harris Calls Bitcoin ‘Money for Criminals,’ Trump Embraces Crypto – Buy Now Before the Presidential Election
Kamala Harris has labeled Bitcoin as a tool for illicit activities, while Donald Trump has shown strong support for cryptocurrencies. In the lead-up to the presidential election, the contrasting views of these political figures have sparked heated debates. дальше »
2024-7-29 11:18 | |
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US House passes act to add crypto industry to team combatting terrorism financing
The United States House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Financial Technology Protection Act, which aims to curb the use of digital for illicit activities and terrorism financing. Representative Zach Nunn introduced the bill on April 27, 2023, and it was approved on July 22, 2024. дальше »
2024-7-23 17:00 | |
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US house representative passes new bill targeting crypto-related illicit finance
The US House of Representatives has approved a new cryptocurrency bill aimed at curbing its use for illegal finance. Introduced by Representative Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) on Monday, July 22, the legislation seeks to establish a governmental working group to assess… дальше »
2024-7-23 12:10 | |
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U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill That's Likely to be Rebuffed in Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved another piece of cryptocurrency legislation with a routine voice vote, though the bill to set up a government working group to assess how to keep bad actors from using digital assets isn't likely to become a law as-is. дальше »
2024-7-23 00:52 | |
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Co-founder of Bitzlato avoids extra jail time in $700m money laundering case
The Russian founder of Bitzlato was sentenced to time served for facilitating over $700 million in illegal crypto transactions. Anatoly Legkodymov, a Russian co-founder of Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Bitzlato that processed over $700 million worth of illicit crypto on… дальше »
2024-7-19 10:25 | |
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Australia’s AUSTRAC warns of crypto’s growing role in illicit activities
Australia’s financial watchdog has expressed concerns over the surge in digital currency usage in facilitating illicit transactions. Per the 2024 Money Laundering National Risk Assessment from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), a financial intelligence agency, the nation… дальше »
2024-7-15 13:20 | |
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Chainalysis: Nearly $100b of ‘dirty crypto’ sent to exchanges since 2019
Nearly 30% of all crypto traced from illicit addresses since 2019 ended up at sanctioned services like Russia’s crypto exchange Garantex, according to Chainalysis. Cryptocurrency exchanges have received nearly $100 billion worth of crypto from well-known illicit addresses since 2019,… дальше »
2024-7-12 17:12 | |
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Malaysia lost over $755m due to illegal Bitcoin mining since 2018: report
Malaysia’s largest electricity utility says it lost over $755 million due to illicit Bitcoin mining activities starting from 2018, significantly impacting the country’s energy sector. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the largest electricity utility company in Malaysia, lost RM3.4 billion (over… дальше »
2024-7-10 13:06 | |
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Blockchain can combat illicit fund transfers, Nigeria’s top finance investigator says
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chair, Olanipekun Olukoyede, advocates for the adoption of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to combat illegal fund flows, дальше »
2024-7-1 18:39 | |
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FinCEN says illicit use of crypto by criminals creates new ‘opportunities’ for detection
The US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a stark warning to US financial firms, warning them about the increasing use of crypto by Mexican drug cartels to purchase chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl. дальше »
2024-6-24 02:46 | |
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From Bank Vaults To Wallets: Here’s How Two Bankers Used Crypto To Launder Millions
A local Chinese bank, the Bank of Huludao, has recently discovered an “intricate embezzlement” and money laundering scheme via crypto orchestrated by two of its top former executives. The scandal, which has sent ripples through the financial community, involved the illicit transfer of a staggering 1. дальше »
2024-6-19 04:00 | |
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EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse
An EU report raises concerns about Bitcoin's Lightning Network and privacy coins complicating law enforcement efforts in tracing illicit crypto transactions. The post EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-11 15:08 | |
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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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FBI traces crypto transfers to dismantle $100m dark web marketplace
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a dark web narcotics marketplace owner after tracking illicit crypto transfers. Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old Taiwan resident, was found guilty of operating a $100 million dark web narcotics marketplace. Known online as… дальше »
2024-5-22 12:20 | |
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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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Are CBDCs the ultimate weapon against money laundering?
Could CBDCs’ transparency effectively track and curb the $3 trillion illicit financial flows? Let’s find out. The world faces a staggering challenge: illicit funds and money laundering. In 2023, over $3 trillion illicitly flowed through the global financial system, according… дальше »
2024-5-17 13:46 | |
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Chinese authorities arrest six suspects in $300m crypto fraud case
Authorities in China have arrested six individuals suspected of engaging in illicit cryptocurrency transactions amounting to 2.94 billion yuan — worth roughly $300 million. According to a May 10 report by local media outlet Chinanews, the suspects were taken into… дальше »
2024-5-14 11:48 | |
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Sanctioned Russian developer interacts with Garantex, Chainalysis finds
Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned the Russian developer of LockBit, who transferred crypto to various illicit services, including sanctioned Russian exchange Garantex, Chainalysis says. Dmitry Khoroshev, a Russian developer of the ransomware program called LockBit which has been recently sanctioned by… дальше »
2024-5-8 13:44 | |
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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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Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions
Tether partners with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to monitor USDT transactions and detect illicit crypto transfers that could enable sanctions evasion. The post Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-3 23:55 | |
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Tether Enters Transaction Surveillance Partnership with Chainalysis as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
The monitoring system would help Tether identify risky crypto addresses that could be used for bypassing sanctions or illicit activities like terrorist financing, the company said. дальше »
2024-5-3 21:51 | |
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Binance founder CZ says 'no excuse for actions' as he faces 3-year sentence
Binance founder faces a 36-month prison term, spotlighting illicit activities in the crypto space. Legal actions against Binance and earlier FTX raise questions about crypto adoption. AmidstThe post Binance founder CZ says 'no excuse for actions' as he faces 3-year sentence appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-4-30 17:00 | |
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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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UK authorises police to seize illicit crypto without arrests
UK police now have powers to seize, freeze or destroy criminal crypto holdings. It follows new legislation that comes into effect today, April 26, 2024. Reforms to help UK’s national security, said Home Secretary James Cleverly. дальше »
2024-4-26 17:15 | |
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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering
Federal prosecutors charges Samurai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill with conspiracy to commit money laundering on Wednesday, as the U.S. government continues its approach to prosecuting crypto mixing tools that may be used by illicit actors and foreign governments to hide fund transfers. дальше »
2024-4-25 22:10 | |
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Illicit crypto volume decreased to $34.8b in 2023, TRM Labs says
The overall proportion of total illicit crypto funds is shrinking by 9% on a year-on-year basis, although bad actors still handled over $34 billion in 2023. The total volume of illicit crypto funds decreased by nearly one-third in 2023, according… дальше »
2024-4-12 10:57 | |
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'Pass stablecoin legislation now:' Exec on concerns over illicit financing
Coinbase CLO urges swift action to address illicit finance concerns. U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary highlights increasing terrorist reliance on virtual assets. Stablecoins play a pivotal rolThe post 'Pass stablecoin legislation now:' Exec on concerns over illicit financing appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-4-10 23:30 | |
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Republican Sen. Tillis Calls for ‘Light’ Crypto Regulatory Framework Ahead of Presidential Election
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the need for new crypto laws on Tuesday, as Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo asked for “additional tools” to effectively crack down on illicit crypto financing. дальше »
2024-4-11 20:07 | |
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