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Французская жандармерия сообщила об использовании блокчейна Tezos
Центр по борьбе с киберпреступностью жандармерии Франции (C3N) использует блокчейн Tezos. Первый смарт-контракт ведомство развернуло в сентябре. The French Armies and the SIRPA announced that since September 2019, the @Gendarmerie #cybercrime division (#C3N) has been validating judicial expenses incurred during investigations and recording them on the #Tezos #blockchain. дальше »
2019-11-20 18:10 | |
French Military Police Finds Use Case for Tezos Blockchain
Since September 2019, the French Gendarmerie’s cybercrime division has been validating and recording judicial expenses on the Tezos blockchain. This is potentially one of the first examples of a government entity using a smart contract for operational purposes. дальше »
2019-11-20 16:00 | |
Пользователи Monero под угрозой. Бинарные файлы CLI могли быть скомпрометированы
Двоичные файлы CLI, доступные на getmonero. org, могли быть скомпрометированы в течение последних 24 часов. Об этом сообщили разработчики криптовалюты Monero. #Monero Security Warning: CLI binaries available on https://t. дальше »
2019-11-20 14:19 | |
Разработчики Monero предупредили о возможной компрометации бинарных файлов CLI
Двоичные файлы CLI, доступные на getmonero. org, могли быть скомпрометированы в течение последних 24 часов. Об этом сообщили разработчики криптовалюты Monero. #Monero Security Warning: CLI binaries available on https://t. дальше »
2019-11-20 11:42 | |
Bitcoin Advocate Calls For Ban On Gold Amidst Danske Bank Scandal
Bitcoin advocates call for a ban on gold as on-going investigations into Danske Bank reveal the lender offered gold bars to clients as an off-the-table service. This bypassed money laundering checks and was sold based on helping to keep the fortunes of wealthy clients hidden. дальше »
2019-11-12 19:54 | |
Indonesia Watchdog Blocks Cryptocurrency Lending Platform
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, known as OJK, has identified and blocked almost 300 illegal peer-to-peer lending platforms, which includes one cryptocurrency firm. According to Nikkei, OJK’s investment alert unit joined hands with the IT ministry and local police to launch a crackdown against unlicensed FinTech platforms. дальше »
2019-11-7 16:00 | |
Canadian Regulator Seizes Troubled Crypto Exchange
The British Columbia Securities Commission has taken control of a cryptocurrency exchange which allegedly owes customers over $12 million. Einstein Exchange had planned to shut down amid complaints, lawsuits, and money laundering investigations. дальше »
2019-11-6 10:30 | |
U.K Financial Watchdog Increases Scrutiny on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the U. K’s financial regulator, has increased its investigations on cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. According to a report by the Financial Times on October 6, 2019, the regulator is intent on fishing out fraudulent virtual currency exchanges. дальше »
2019-10-8 11:00 | |
UK Regulator Ramps up Crypto Investigations and Considers KYC for Wallets
The U. K. ’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been relentlessly scrutinizing cryptocurrency startups and investigations are up 74% from last year. Meanwhile, proponents of decentralized software development models and open collaboration are upset about the FCA aiming to extend KYC/AML regulations to the publication of open source and zero-knowledge software. дальше »
2019-10-8 01:30 | |
UK Financial Conduct Authority Sees a 75% Spike in Number of Investigations in the Crypto Space
A report from the Financial Times states U. K’s top financial authority, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has seen a 74% increase in crypto firms under scrutiny in 2019 compared to the figure last year. дальше »
2019-10-8 22:34 | |
NZ Hacked Exchange, Cryptopia’s Liquidators To Meet With Token Dev’s Today To Discuss Settlements
In mid-January this year, popular New Zealand crypto exchange, Cryptopia announced its hack which saw users lose crypto assets valued at $16 million USD (which could currently be much higher). After several investigations, court proceedings and pleas for bankruptcy in the U. дальше »
2019-10-7 15:47 | |
UK Financial Regulator’s Crypto Investigations Surge 74% in 2019: Report
The number of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s investigations into crypto businesses surges 74%: from 50 cases in 2018 to 87 already in 2019
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UK’s FCA toughens stance on crypto-businesses with new wave of investigations
The Financial Conduct Authority [FCA], a British regulatory watchdog, has been pushing for a blanket ban on Bitcoin derivatives in the name of consumer protection for a while now. However, despite many users responding by stating that crypto-derivatives are like any other derivatives and are just as risky, the FCA continues to move towards a […] The post UK’s FCA toughens stance on crypto-businesses with new wave of investigations appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-7 15:04 | |
FCA Cryptocurrency Scam Probes Up 74% in 12 Months
UK regulators are increasingly shinning the spotlight on cryptocurrency businesses to root out bad actors. Combating Cryptocurrency Scams According to The Telegraph, the Financial Conduct Authority has initiated 87 investigations into cryptocurrency businesses over the last 12 months. дальше »
2019-10-7 14:30 | |
British Crypto Investigations Skyrocket 74% as Watchdog Proposes Derivatives Ban
Investigations into cryptocurrency firms by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have surged by three-quarters this year, as the agency tightens the rein on the crypto sector. Scrutiny On the Rise According to research from Pinsent Masons, an international legal firm, active investigations into cryptocurrency firms have surged to a whooping 87 companies in 2019 […] The post British Crypto Investigations Skyrocket 74% as Watchdog Proposes Derivatives Ban appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-10-7 13:50 | |
Moonday Mornings: Investigations into UK crypto businesses rise 74% in 1 year
Welcome, it’s time for Moonday Mornings. If you don’t know what it is, where have you been? It’s Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Take a look. дальше »
2019-10-7 11:52 | |
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 | |
Chainalysis AML Tracking Service Expands Into BAT, ZRX, DAI, OMG and MKR Tokens
Chainalysis, a blockchain tracking and investigations company, has added five new tokens to its lists of trackable assets. Now, the company will expand its anti-money laundering services to include Dai (DAI), 0x (ZRX), Basic Attention Token (BAT) and OmiseGO (OMG). дальше »
2019-10-3 20:34 | |
Australian Law Enforcement Authorities Arrest 21 Year Old For Crypto Fraud
A 21-year old woman is due to appear in court for laundering millions of stolen funds in cryptos. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have been conducting investigations into the multi-layered cybercrime activity for more than twelve months. дальше »
2019-9-18 18:47 | |
Facebook’s Crypto Scheme Triggers Massive Regulatory Backlash
Following reports earlier today that dozens of state attorney generals were set to officially commence antitrust investigations into Big Tech behemoths Facebook and Google, New York Attorney General Letitia James confirmed that at least one of the companies would indeed face government scrutiny. дальше »
2019-9-8 17:18 | |
Facebook's Crypto Scheme Triggers Massive Regulatory Backlash
Following reports earlier today that dozens of state attorney generals were set to officially commence antitrust investigations into Big Tech behemoths Facebook and Google, New York Attorney General Letitia James confirmed that at least one of the companies would indeed face government scrutiny. дальше »
2019-9-6 17:18 | |
Hyperion Technologies Buys Off Vanbex Despite Criminal Investigations Into Its $22 Million ICO
Canadian-based blockchain firm, Vanbex has confirmed selling its IP to Hyperion Technologies, a Canadian crypto brokerage firm, CoinDesk reports. According to Lisa Cheng, Vanbex co-founder, the buy off means that the products, as well as business models under Vanbex, will continue to operate under Hyperion Technologies. дальше »
2019-9-6 21:49 | |
QuadrigaCX Trustee Wants Crypto Exchange Case to be Heard in Toronto
The ongoing bankruptcy proceedings against the now defunct crypto exchange QuadrigaCX may be moved to the city of Toronto to make investigations easier. The move would come at the request of the trustee overseeing the bankruptcy, Ernst and Young. дальше »
2019-8-28 01:00 | |
Multiple Agencies Now Investigating QuadrigaCX
Agencies to include the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, an Australian investigative agency, and an unnamed agency have opened separate investigations into the defunct Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX. дальше »
2019-8-28 23:40 | |
10 million USDT moved from Binance to OKEx after Tether responds to New York Supreme Court’s ruling
Tether [USDT], the seventh largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has been in the news lately following its response to New York Supreme Court Judge Joel Cohen’s ruling on the Bitfinex/NYAG case. дальше »
2019-8-21 12:30 | |
A beginner’s guide to cryptocurrency feuds for curious Bitcoin newbies
Feuding happens in almost every industry and thanks to social media, normies like me can sit back and watch the juicy fights unfold. The world of cryptocurrency and blockchain is no exception, with many of its figureheads involved in serious squabbles that often span several years. дальше »
2019-8-16 19:19 | |
Chinese police begins investigations after EtherDelta allegedly pioneers another exit scam
China has been reinventing the meaning of chaos recently, ever since its direct confrontation and trade wars with the U. S. commenced. The country is in the news again after reports China a new scam related to cryptocurrencies took Twitter by storm. дальше »
2019-8-7 09:34 | |
The Feds Are Coming for Amazon but Not for the Reason You Think
While the Department of Justice launches investigations into giant technology companies for anticompetitive practices, one might think Amazon would be deserving of additional scrutiny. After all, Amazon has put countless companies out of business and has been crushing the competition, as its revenue is now half that of Walmart’s. дальше »
2019-8-3 02:20 | |
SEC’s man behind Centra Tech, Kik Interactive investigations resigns after 15 years of service
According to a press release by the U. S Securities and Exchange Commission, Robert A. Cohen, Chief of the Division of Enforcement’s Cyber Unit, has resigned from the SEC and will be leaving the organization in August. дальше »
2019-7-30 20:00 | |
US watchdog preps BitMEX probe over alleged illegal cryptocurrency trade
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter, the CFTC is looking into whether BitMEX broke the rules by allowing American customers to trade on the platform, which is not registered with the agency. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:06 | |
IRS conducting electronic surveillance in attempt to clampdown on Bitcoin tax crime
The IRS plans to interview family and friends, search through social media posts, and issue subpoenas to ensure people pay taxes on their Bitcoin, according to a presentation given to the IRS Criminal Investigation division. дальше »
2019-7-9 06:08 | |
India Set to Train Police Officers on Crypto Crime Investigation
In a bid to enlighten high-ranking police personnel on the workings of blockchain technology and equip them with the critical skills required to carry out investigations concerning Bitcoin-linked crimes, India’s national police academy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), has introduced a new educational course, reports Hard Fork on July 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-9 23:00 | |
India addresses cryptocurrency scam wave with new police training course
High-ranking police officers in India will receive cryptocurrency training to help with investigations involving digital currency. The country’s national police academy – the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVP NPA) – has launched an educational course to help officers gain an understanding of how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology work. дальше »
2019-7-8 13:52 | |
India to Educate High-Ranking Police Officers on Cryptocurrency
India’s national police academy has launched a cryptocurrency course for high-ranking officers of the Indian Police Service. Among the objectives of the course are the functioning and legal aspects of cryptocurrencies, as well as investigations of cases involving digital coins. дальше »
2019-7-8 09:40 | |
GateHub Loses Nearly $10 Million in XRP to Hackers
Approximately 100 XRP Ledger wallets hosted on GateHub, a cryptocurrency wallet service provider built upon the XRP Ledger protocol have suffered a massive security breach, gifting bad actors nearly $10 million worth of XRP tokens, according to a blog post on June 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-8 01:00 | |
Crypto Gets Swept Up in International Tax Evasion Crackdown
By CCN: An international tax evasion authority comprising five major global economic powers is taking cryptocurrency seriously. A year ago, five world powers created the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, or J5, with a particular interest in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-6-6 21:30 | |
Global cryptocurrency task force closes in on sophisticated tax cheats
A global sweep of cryptocurrency tax avoidance schemes is imminent, with the number of active lines of inquiry set to nearly double – or so says a coalition of money laundering investigators from the US, Australia, Britain, Canada, and the Netherlands J5, a team of five countries formed by the US Internal Revenue Service to fight cryptocurrency-powered crimes such as tax fraud, has 60 open investigations, but the Sydney Morning Herald reports it’s now considering additional 50. дальше »
2019-6-6 14:40 | |
Former BitConnect India chief on the run after promoting another crypto-scam
India‘s authorities have uncovered more cryptocurrency scams connected to the alleged head of BitConnect Asia, Divyesh Darji, Times of India reports. Police claim Darji had also been marketing another dubious cryptocurrency-related investment, “Regal Coin,” by offering short-term returns of 5,000 percent on any investments made. дальше »
2019-6-4 10:43 | |
FANG Bloodbath: Facebook and Google Plunge Amid Antitrust Probes
By CCN: The Trump administration’s trifecta of antitrust investigations of Silicon Valley tech giants triggered a mass selloff of FANG stocks on Monday. Notably, Facebook stock got hammered amid revelations that the Federal Trade Commission launched an antitrust probe to determine if it engages in monopolistic practices. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:35 | |
Man Sentenced for Illegal Money Transmission Services on LocalBitcoins
U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
Chinese Listed Companies and Bitcoin Mining: Partner or Predator?
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Some Chinese listed companies have jumped on the bandwagon of bitcoin mining following the bitcoin bull run throughout 2017, either under the guise of cloud computing or providing mining hosting services, in an effort to bypass regulations considering the country’s tough stance on bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:53 | |
$200M cryptocurrency mixing operation dismantled by Eurocops
A cryptocurrency mixing service that turned over $200 million worth of Bitcoin has been shut down following an investigation led by authorities from a number of European nations. The Dutch anti-fraud agency (FIOD) and Public Prosecution Service announced yesterday they have shut down Bestmixer. дальше »
2019-5-23 11:50 | |
Hacked Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Announces Liquidation Process
Cryptopia, a cryptocurrency exchange with headquarters in New Zealand, has suspended trading services and released a press statement on May 15 stating that it is in liquidation. The latest development comes less than six months after the exchange lost millions through hacking. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:59 | |