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German hosting stored in NATO bunker confronts TornadoCash-like verdict
CyberBunker, a German web hosting firm previously housed in a NATO bunker, appeals its controversial conviction for facilitating illicit transactions. Back in December 2021, eight people involved with Cyberbunker were sentenced despite the prosecutors being unable to prove that they… дальше »
2023-8-29 15:58 | |
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North Korean Cyber Attacks Yield $2 Billion in Crypto Over Five Years; VCs Get Excited About DigiToads (TOADS) NFT Game Upcoming Launch
The intricate interplay between cybercrime and innovation unfolds in global cybersecurity and emerging blockchain technologies. Recent reports have shed light on North Korea’s involvement in cyberattacks that have allegedly resulted in the illicit acquisition of $2 billion in cryptocurrencies over the past five years. дальше »
2023-8-22 12:00 | |
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The FBI is cracking down on illicit crypto cash flows
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is aggressively and rapidly escalating efforts to crack down on the illicit usage of cryptocurrencies across a wide range of criminal activities. A recent FBI forfeiture notice on August 21st detailed numerous seizures totaling 195 instances of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) across multiple states and […] The post The FBI is cracking down on illicit crypto cash flows appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-22 23:00 | |
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Coinbase, Tarred as an Illicit Exchange by the SEC, Quietly Got Regulated Elsewhere in the U.S.
As Coinbase Inc. (COIN) scraps with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on its right to exist as an exchange, the company has achieved an unprecedented milestone in U.S. oversight by winning approval to handle customers’ buying and selling of crypto futures. дальше »
2023-8-17 18:20 | |
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Crypto scammers drained $3b from Australians in 2022
The official report reveals that the hackers stole $3 billion from Australians in 2022 and over $38 million in June 2023 alone. According to an Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX) report, illicit actors and scammers funneled millions in stolen funds… дальше »
2023-8-15 08:34 | |
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Canadian Police Crack Down On Crypto Crimes With Chainalysis Software
The rise of crypto has brought with it a new wave of cybercrimes, challenging the conventional methods employed by law enforcement agencies. With blockchain transactions inherently designed to provide anonymity, authorities have often found themselves at an impasse when tracing illicit crypto activities. дальше »
2023-8-10 00:00 | |
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Blockchain Scoring Inadequate to Stop Money Laundering, CoinsPaid Warns
CoinsPaid warns that blockchain scoring is inadequate to detect illicit fund movement after suffering $37 million hack. The post Blockchain Scoring Inadequate to Stop Money Laundering, CoinsPaid Warns appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-8-8 23:24 | |
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Crackdown On Crypto And AI Fraud: China’s Aggressive Measures Revealed
Amid an increase in illicit activities driven by cutting-edge techniques, China’s crackdown on emerging technologies persists, with a primary focus on combating schemes that exploit crypto and artificial intelligence (AI). дальше »
2023-8-7 17:00 | |
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Divine Intervention: Crypto Scam ‘Blessings Of God’ Leads To CFTC Charges Vs. Couple
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed charges against a husband and wife, accusing them of engaging in illicit crypto activities that defrauded more than a hundred individuals. The alleged scheme involved a digital assets commodity pool which they named “Blessings of God Thru Crypto. дальше »
2023-7-26 10:00 | |
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US DOJ to double its crypto team, target ransomware crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) promises to significantly increase the pool of available prosecutors to probe into illicit activities tied to cryptocurrencies. Department of Justice representative Nicole Argentieri announced that the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) would be integrated… дальше »
2023-7-22 18:34 | |
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US Senate’s new bill proposes “unworkable obligations for DeFi”, Crypto Council says
The Crypto Council for Innovation says the new AML bill provides no workable framework for illicit finance in DeFi. According to the crypto alliance, the bill’s proposals go “in the opposite direction” to what the proper approach should be. дальше »
2023-7-20 00:27 | |
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DeFi bill introduced in Senate would hold major investors responsible for illegal use
Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Mark Warner (D-VA) have introduced a new bill that aims to combat illicit financial activity like money laundering and terrorism financing in decentralized finance (DeFi), Bloomberg News reported on July 19. дальше »
2023-7-20 22:43 | |
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Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent
Crypto-related crime is down a significant degree in 2023 compared to the preceding two years despite ransomware activity spiking to unprecedented highs, according to Chainalysis research. The Blockchain research firm’s data shows that cryptocurrency inflows to illicit services fell 65% on an annual basis, while inflows to risky services like mixers and high-risk crypto exchanges […] The post Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-7-13 20:18 | |
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Crypto Crime Takes Back Seat in 2023 But Ransomware Prevails: Chainalysis
Cryptocurrency crime is noticeably less lucrative this year, based on the mid-year report by Chainalysis, a company known for its illicit wallet address tracking. The report indicates a sharp drop... дальше »
2023-7-12 17:28 | |
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Silk Road Bitcoin Black Market Advisor Receives Maximum Sentence of 20 Years
Roger Thomas Clark, also known as “Plural of Mongoose,” “Variety Jones,” “VJ,” and “cimon,” has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role as the top adviser to Ross Ulbricht, the owner and operator of the Silk Road online illicit black market. дальше »
2023-7-12 04:00 | |
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BTC Holds Above $31K As BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Lauds Bitcoin For ‘Digitizing Gold’
BlackRock chief executive officer Larry Fink, who once said Bitcoin was being largely utilized for “illicit activities”, said on July 5 that the original cryptocurrency was “digitizing gold.” дальше »2023-7-6 15:18 | |
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Bitcoin accounted for 19% of illicit crypto volume in 2022, down from 97%
Over the past six years, there has been a significant decline in Bitcoin‘s share in criminal crypto transactions, according to TRM Labs‘ Illicit Crypto Ecosystem report. In 2016, Bitcoin accounted for 97% of illicit crypto volume. дальше »
2023-6-28 17:16 | |
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Crackdown on Crypto Mining: Libyan Authorities Combat Illegal Activities
Libyan authorities are clamping down on illicit cryptocurrency mining operations, with a recent crackdown leading to the arrest of 50 individuals The post Crackdown on Crypto Mining: Libyan Authorities Combat Illegal Activities appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-6-26 18:19 | |
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Millions in USDT paid for unlocking stolen iPhones as Apple refuses to act
The cryptocurrency tether (USDT) is used for hundreds of millions of dollars worth of transactions for illicit lost and stolen iPhone unlocking services. Apple appears to have taken little action despite being alerted to the ongoing security breach in their… дальше »
2023-6-20 16:08 | |
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Breaking: DOJ Takes Down Mt. Gox Hackers For Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Theft
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the unsealing of charges related to the 2011 hack of the crypto exchange Mt. Gox and the operation of the illicit cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e. дальше »
2023-6-10 18:40 | |
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Match Systems Investigating Illicit Activities Behind Atomic Wallet Hack, Tracing Stolen $35 Million
On June 4, cybersecurity company Match Systems, which specializes in financial crime detection, compliance and risk management, announced their thorough investigation into the recent compromise of Atomic Wallet. дальше »
2023-6-6 17:40 | |
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Stolen crypto from Atomic Wallet traced to North Korean-linked Mixer
Elliptic identifies the movement of illicit funds from the $35 million Atomic Wallet breach to Sinbad.io, a crypto mixer with ties to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Blockchain compliance firm Elliptic has discovered that the funds stolen in the recent $35… дальше »
2023-6-6 09:48 | |
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FATF head urges G7 to bring order to ‘lawless crypto space’
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) head T Raja Kumar said G7 nations need to take a more proactive approach to regulate the “lawless crypto space” as it continues to allow illicit financial transactions to occur around the world. дальше »
2023-5-19 20:18 | |
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Pakistani Authorities Lay Groundwork for Imminent Ban on Crypto Assets
In a significant move, Pakistani authorities have taken decisive steps to prepare for a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrency assets within the country. Citing concerns related to illicit activities, money laundering, and financial stability, the government aims to tighten regulations around digital currencies. дальше »
2023-5-18 10:06 | |
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FT: US Department of Justice’s Crypto Enforcement Director Vows to Take Strict Action Against Unlawful Activities on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The US Department of Justice’s Crypto Enforcement Director has made a firm commitment to crack down on illicit behavior occurring on cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a report by the Financial Times. дальше »
2023-5-16 21:50 | |
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U.S. DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Director Promises Crackdown on Illicit Behavior on Exchanges: FT
Eun Young Choi said the DoJ is targeting crypto exchanges that allow "criminal actors to easily profit from their crimes and cash out," дальше »
2023-5-15 11:42 | |
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US DOJ to suppress illicit crypto exchange activity, official says
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is trying to crack down on cryptocurrency platforms amid highly volatile market conditions. According to Eun Young Choi, the tsar’s National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) director, the DOJ is trying to scrutinize cryptocurrency… дальше »
2023-5-15 10:22 | |
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Recent cryptocurrency legislation aims to combat illicit activities and widespread fraudulent practices throughout the United States.
New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, unveiled a comprehensive bill on Friday aimed at putting an end to rampant fraud and dysfunction within the cryptocurrency industry. This move is expected to draw national attention to the multi-billion dollar crypto market, which has so far operated with minimal federal oversight, leading to significant financial losses for […] Сообщение Recent cryptocurrency legislation aims to combat illicit activities and widespread fraudulent practices throughout the United States. появились сначала на Coinstelegram. дальше »
2023-5-7 19:30 | |
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Law enforcement agencies seize dark-web market amid crackdown on illicit crypto transactions
Law enforcement agencies around the world recently seized and shut down an illegal dark web marketplace called Monopoly Market as part of efforts to crack down on illicit cryptocurrency transactions, according to a May 2 Europol press release. дальше »
2023-5-3 22:05 | |
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CFTC: ‘No Immediate Path Forward’ in Binance Legal Battle
Coinspeaker CFTC: ‘No Immediate Path Forward’ in Binance Legal Battle Now, CFTC is seeking a permanent trading and registration ban on Binance because the exchange supposedly lacks control over possible illicit transactions. дальше »
2023-4-26 13:32 | |
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CFTC official says anonymity in crypto is a national security risk
CFTC commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero believes the prevalent anonymity in crypto is a national security risk as it allows criminals to use digital assets for illicit purposes, Reuters reported. дальше »
2023-4-26 20:59 | |
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US imposes sanctions on individuals for aiding North Korea
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Treasury has sanctioned three individuals for using illegal financing and illicit cyber activity to support the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). дальше »
2023-4-25 01:57 | |
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All about the latest sanctions placed by the US OFAC on these BTC addresses
The US Treasury Department sanctioned three individuals for their links to the DPRK regime These individuals in some way helped the regime launder stolen/illicit cryptocurrencies The United The post All about the latest sanctions placed by the US OFAC on these BTC addresses appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-24 19:15 | |
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How Sovereign Governments Are Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
Bad actors, including some governments, continue to exploit the anonymity of blockchain transactions to get around sanctions and conduct illicit business. The post How Sovereign Governments Are Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-21 00:48 | |
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U.S. Treasury Risk Assessment On DeFi Seeks To Identify Potential Gaps In Regulatory Regime
On April 6, 2023, the U. S. Department of the Treasury published its illicit finance risk assessment on Decentralized Finance (DeFI) services. Non-compliance to Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) was identified as the primary DeFi vulnerability exploited by illicit actors. дальше »
2023-4-8 20:31 | |
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US Treasury warns DeFi poses a threat to national security
The U.S. Department of Treasury issued a stark warning, stating that the rise of decentralized cryptocurrency markets poses a significant threat to national security, with concerns ranging from illicit activities to financial stability risks. дальше »
2023-4-7 01:53 | |
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DeFi Vulnerabilities Exploited By Illicit Actors, Says US Treasury Report
A new report by the United States Treasury Department highlights the growing concern of the US regulatory agencies regarding “illicit” actors exploiting decentralized finance (DeFi) services and their associated vulnerabilities. дальше »
2023-4-7 22:55 | |
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Crypto Decentralization Identified as U.S. Security Risk by Treasury Department
The United States Treasury Department has issued a report warning of the growing security risks associated with the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, highlighting vulnerabilities that illicit actors exploit for money laundering and evasion of regulator дальше »
2023-4-7 20:06 | |
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US Treasury sees ‘potential benefits’ of DeFi following risk assessment
The US Department of the Treasury has released the world’s first DeFi Illicit Finance Risk Assessment, which analyzes decentralized finance (DeFi) services and their vulnerabilities to “illicit activities. дальше »
2023-4-6 19:44 | |
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Criminals Exploiting DeFi to Launder Money, Says US Treasury Department
A new US report has highlighted how illicit actors are using decentralized finance (DeFi) services to launder money and transfer funds. The post Criminals Exploiting DeFi to Launder Money, Says US Treasury Department appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-7 19:18 | |
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U.S. Treasury Warns DeFi Is Used by North Korea, Scammers to Launder Dirty Money
The Treasury's first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with DeFi recommends the U.S. look at enhancements to its existing anti-money laundering regime. дальше »
2023-4-8 17:00 | |
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Crypto Investment Schemes Shut Down As DOJ Seizes $112 Million
Crypto enthusiasts, rejoice! The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has struck a massive blow to fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes, seizing a whopping $112 million in virtual currency. According to the DOJ’s official statement, the agency has successfully put an end to these illicit activities and saved countless individuals from losing their hard-earned money. This news […] дальше »
2023-4-4 13:00 | |
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Investors might have avoided FTX if the SEC had addressed Bitcoin ETFs, says BitGo CEO
According to Mike Belshe, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s reluctance to address a “basic” regulatory issue like the issuance of a BTC ETF could have paved the way for FTX’s alleged illicit activities. дальше »
2023-3-10 01:01 | |
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US REPO task force names crypto as target in efforts involving $58B in sanctioned assets
Members of the task force have worked to “counter Russian sanctions evasion,” which included illicit crypto transactions and money laundering schemes. дальше »
2023-3-10 19:30 | |
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