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Ripple Requests Assistance From Offshore Bitcoin Exchanges In Its Ongoing Lawsuit
A new twist to the Ripple vs. SEC case has come to the fore. SEC’s New Filing Fatal To Its Claims In response to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s lawsuit against blockchain firm Ripple Labs, co-defendants Brad Garlinghouse and Chairman Chris Larsen have requested that the regulatory agency carry out investigations on crypto exchanges […] The post Ripple Requests Assistance From Offshore Bitcoin Exchanges In Its Ongoing Lawsuit first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-6-3 17:37 | |
Crypto Market Forecast: Week of May 17th 2021
A curated weekly summary of forward-focused crypto news that matters. This week, Bitcoin nosedives as Tesla u-turns on its bitcoin payment policy, Binance faces investigations from US market regulators, and Cardano displays alpha and hits new all-time-highs. дальше »
2021-5-17 16:00 | |
FBI plans to put warning signs on Bitcoin ATMs to hinder scammers
The Cuyahoga County (United States state of Ohio) Scam Squad and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) have issued a public warning as scammers began to actively use Bitcoin (BTC) ATMs to defraud people, TV channel News 5 Cleveland reported on Tuesday. дальше »
2021-5-5 22:00 | |
Crypto Portfolio Tracking App Apologizes for Racist Messages Sent to Customers- Investigations Underway
The crypto portfolio tracker Blockfolio, owned by the exchange FTX, got its messaging system compromised, as racist notifications started to appear. Blockfolio’s users received the offensive messages with a warning that they’re about to lose all funds. дальше »
2021-2-11 06:30 | |
Japanese Police Arrest 30 Suspects, Allegedly Involved in 2018’s $530M Coincheck Hack
Japanese police have made progress on the Coincheck hack investigations, having recently identified 30 individuals that might have been involved. According to Nikkei Asia, which broke the news, the authorities have arrested some of the alleged hack suspects or referred their cases to the local prosecutors’ office. дальше »
2021-1-22 20:15 | |
Finland Customs Set to Auction Confiscated Bitcoin Worth $75M
Tulli, Finland’s customs service is the latest government agency looking to profit off the recent Bitcoin price spike by auctioning off its stash of seized BTC. Several enforcement agencies have in the past sold off cryptocurrencies recovered as part of investigations into criminal syndicates. дальше »
2021-1-9 16:01 | |
As BTC Continues to Soar Finland Wants to Cash in on Bitcoins Seized in 2016
Finland’s customs officials have revealed plans to sell 1,981 bitcoins that were seized mainly in connection with drug trafficking-related criminal investigations. The majority of the confiscated bitcoins (1,666) are from the Douppikauppa case, the darknet operator who was arrested in 2016. дальше »
2021-1-8 10:05 | |
Finnish Customs to sell 2016 confiscated Bitcoins now worth over $75 million
The customs service of Finland is planning to sell its Bitcoin assets, which the government agency had earlier confiscated in connection with criminal investigations related to drugs. According tThe post Finnish Customs to sell 2016 confiscated Bitcoins now worth over $75 million appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-1-7 19:16 | |
Opportunities for blockchain in police investigations
How distributed ledger technologies can help law enforcement agencies to fight crime and money laundering.
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Security expert says KuCoin and Huobi epically fail softball KYC test
Dressed as Borat and Taylor Swift, CipherBlade founder Rich Sanders put the KYC procedures at mega exchanges Kucoin and Huobi to the test. His investigations revealed KYC processes at the exchanges to be more ‘compliance theatre’ than a genuine effort to stop bad actors. дальше »
2020-12-15 14:00 | |
OKEx Exchange to Resume Withdrawal Services As Founder Is Released From Police Custody
Troubled China-based crypto exchange OKEx is set to resume its withdrawal services starting Friday after a successful withdrawal test by the exchange. According to the reports, the exchange’s funds were locked beginning November 16th as one of the ‘private-key holders’ was held to help Chinese authorities in investigations. дальше »
2020-11-24 21:39 | |
OKEx lockdown likely not a scam, but a CCP power play
Investigations by Brave New Coin indicate that the current issues with OKEx customers being unable to withdraw their assets are not a criminal scam or hack - but instead are a show of force by the Chinese Communist Party - designed to ensure China’s new wave of billionaire entrepreneurs tow the party line. дальше »
2020-11-7 06:01 | |
Lawsuit Claims BitMEX Officials ‘Looted’ $440 Million Despite Knowledge of Probe
A civil lawsuit alleges that BitMEX’s co-founders directed roughly $440 million away from the exchange despite knowledge of investigations. It also suggests that the funds were moved to limit seizure by authorities. дальше »
2020-11-2 17:12 | |
Darknet Marketplaces Expanding Amid Growing Appetite for Illegal Goods
Despite tightening law enforcement actions, darknet marketplaces are multiplying as the appetite for illegal goods and services like drugs and firearms continues to grow. Several reports from investigations by government authorities show cryptocurrencies being a popular payment method on these illicit online marketplaces. дальше »
2020-10-28 15:30 | |
Bitcoin Crumbles On OKEx Suspending Withdrawals Indefinitely
Major Chinese cryptocurrency exchange OKEx suspended withdrawals indefinitely, revealing in a statement that one of its key holders has not been available because they are “currently cooperating with a public security bureau in investigations”. дальше »
2020-10-16 13:20 | |
Chainalysis расширит присутствие в Восточной Азии
Аналитическая компания Chainalysis объявила об открытии двух новых офисов в Токио и Сингапуре с целью расширения бизнеса в Азиатско-Тихоокеанском регионе. #KuCoin hack is yet another ex that crypto exchanges, law enforcement & financial institutions all over the world need investigations & compliance tools. дальше »
2020-9-29 15:12 | |
Lawyers Hire Kroll & Coinfirm to Run Blockchain Transaction Analytics for QuadrigaCX
Miller Thomson, the Canadian law firm appointed to represent clients of the failed QuadrigaCX exchange, has hired consultancy services from Kroll to advance forensic investigations into the roughly $200 million loss in assets. дальше »
2020-9-9 17:47 | |
FBI Prevents Ransomware Attack At Tesla’s Gigafactory; Hacker Sought $4M Bitcoin Payment
US-based electric carmaker Tesla working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has thwarted a planned ransomware attack that involved millions worth of Bitcoin payments. According to a complaint that was filed by the FBI, the attackers were targeting Tesla’s Gigafactory situated in Nevada. дальше »
2020-8-29 23:51 | |
South Korean Exchange, Coinbit, Accused Of Wash Trading 99% Of Its Volume; Profited Close to $84 Million
One of Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is under investigation after the Seoul Metropolitan Police found evidence of wash trading of over 99% of its volumes. According to local reports from Seoul Shinmun, the police have seized Coinbit exchange headquarters in Gangnam district and some property around the country as investigations continue. дальше »
2020-8-26 19:46 | |
Ethereum Classic Core Developer, ETC Labs, Onboards CipherTrace to Investigate 51% Attacks
Ethereum Classic’s lead development team, ETC Labs, is investigating the recent 51% hack after hiring Kobre & Kim, an investigations firm to lead its legal proceedings. The firm will also use blockchain analysis firm, CipherTrace services, who will work together with U. дальше »
2020-8-9 18:30 | |
Ethereum Classic Considers Network Rollback Following $5.6M Theft
Ethereum Classic suffered a 51% attack last weekend, the second such attack in less than two years. Initial investigations at the time showed no evidence of double-spending. Ethereum Classic (ETC) price drops after reports of a 51% attack. дальше »
2020-8-6 15:01 | |
27 Prime Suspects In $5.8 Billion Plus Token Ponzi Scheme Arrested In China
China’s top police force Agency, from the ministry of public security, has arrested 27 key suspects deemed responsible for running the 40 billion yuan ($5.8 billion) Plus Token Ponzi Scheme. The arrest brings to 109 the number of people linked to the pyramid scheme after police investigations tracked down and arrested 82 more thought to […] дальше »
2020-7-30 17:41 | |
US Army Requests Information on Tools to Track Cryptocurrency Transactions
The U. S. Department of Defense and the U. S. Army have requested information on web-based cryptocurrency tracking tools. The tools must enable U. S. government agencies worldwide to conduct in-depth investigations into the source of crypto transactions and provide multi-currency analysis from bitcoin to other top cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-7-15 21:30 | |
UK Regulators Shut Down Crypto Exchange Following
GPay Limited, which traded as XtraderFX (formerly CryptoPoint) has been shut down by UK authorities following investigations into its practices. The firm has been on the radar of the Financial Conduct Authority for over two years. дальше »
2020-7-4 23:00 | |
Исследователи раскрыли крупнейшего анонимного криптомошенника в Discord и вернули половину украденного
Команда по криптобезопасности Energi Defence и её подразделение Energi Bureau of Investigations (EBI) разоблачила «одного из крупнейших» мошенников в Discord. Расследование продолжительностью в два года привело к восстановлению 500 тысяч из миллиона украденных долларов, которые присвоил некий аноним под ником... дальше »
2020-7-3 16:30 | |
Blockchain Bites: Trump on Bitcoin, Powell on Digital Dollars and the Truth About Terrorist Financing
Who watches the watchdogs? President Trump reportedly told his Treasury Secretary to go after Bitcoin while the DEA failed to properly oversee crypto investigations. дальше »
2020-6-19 19:09 | |
US Law Enforcement Promises $5M for the Capture of Venezuela’s Superintendent of Cryptocurrencies
U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has put out a bounty for $5 million for the arrest and conviction of Venezuela’s superintendent of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2020-6-3 19:30 | |
Indian Govt’s Investigations Into Crypto Exchanges Become Public Amid Uncertain Regulations
A filing that was submitted to the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of the Indian parliament, reveals that some Bitcoin (BTC) companies in India were fraudulent. Mohammed Faizal, a center-left member of the parliament, asked on March 16 the official question if the government is informed of the large number of reports on […] дальше »
2020-3-19 21:19 | |
Stolen NEM From Coincheck in 2018 is Still Available on the Darknet
Nearly two years ago, the Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck suffered from a major hack. During that incident, millions of dollars worth of NEM currency were taken by criminals. Despite several investigations, not all of that money was retrieved. дальше »
2020-3-15 06:00 | |
Bithumb Embraces Chainalysis’ Crypto Investigative Tool “Chainalysis Reactor”
According to a press release issued on March 10, 2020, South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange platform Bithumb has joined forces with blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis firm to embrace the latter’s investigations solution – Chainalysis Reactor. дальше »
2020-3-12 18:00 | |
Homeland Security Uses ICE’s Crypto Intelligence Program For Digital Asset Investigations
The United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently disclosed that its frequent use of the Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program (CIP) for many of its Homeland Security Investigations where they relate to digital asset investigations. дальше »
2020-2-29 21:07 | |
Wells Fargo Fined $3 Billion for 15 Years of Illegal Practices Affecting Millions of Customers
Wells Fargo, one of the largest U. S. financial services companies, has agreed to pay $3 billion to resolve the U. S. government’s investigations into fraudulent sales practices spanning over 15 years. дальше »
2020-2-24 17:25 | |
IOTA Trinity Wallet Is Under Attack, Coordinator Node Has Been Turned Off
Through its official Twitter handle, IOTA Foundation revealed that the Trinity wallet is under a possible hacker attack. After various IOTA holders complained about missing coins, the foundation said it was suspending its platform’s node known as the Coordinator as investigations are ongoing, an IOTA status update indicated on Feb. 13. According to a report […] дальше »
2020-2-14 01:17 | |
Trump’s 2021 Budget Proposal Seeks to Optimize Crypto Policing
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 2021 budget would shift the U.S. Secret Service from the Department of Homeland Security back to the Treasury Department, creating "new efficiencies" in investigations including crypto. дальше »
2020-2-11 00:30 | |
BIS Survey Reveals CBDC’s Are Moving From ‘Conceptual’ To ‘Intensive Practical Development’
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) conducted a survey, showing roughly ten percent of central banks are expected to issue a Central Bank Digital Currency in the near future. The BIS report was released on January 23 and presented the results from a survey conducted on 66 central banks from all over the world, investigations […] дальше »
2020-1-24 00:30 | |
6 Bankers Accused of Earning €30M in Bonuses From German Fraud, Tax Lawyer Out on €4M Bail
Former bank employees have received bonuses worth millions of euros in an illegal trading scheme that also involved a tax lawyer, prosecutors in Frankfurt revealed this week. The case is part of multiple investigations carried out across Germany, the hardest hit country in a notorious tax fraud scandal known as the Cum-ex Files. дальше »
2020-1-22 19:40 | |