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Russian Police Seize 22 Bitcoin ATMs in Countrywide Crackdown
Could the abrupt and unannounced seizure of 22 Bitcoin ATMs spread across nine Russian cities signal the start of a wider crackdown on crypto-commerce? Illegal Search and Seizure of Bitcoin ATMs? Up until Friday, August 31, BBFpro was contentedly operating a modest Bitcoin ATM service throughout Russia. дальше »
2018-9-3 21:00 | |
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Russian Police Seize 22 Cryptocurrency ATMs in 9 Cities
Law enforcement officials in Russia have seized 22 BATMs installed at stores and restaurants in 9 different cities. The confiscation has been carried out on orders from the Prosecutor’s Office and the Central Bank, local media reported. дальше »
2018-9-2 04:50 | |
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Japanese Police Adopt Cybersecurity Software to Trace Bitcoin Transactions
After several instances of cryptocurrency-based crime and a stark increase in the use of cryptocurrencies as a money-laundering tool, Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) revealed it would launch a crypto-tracking software to trace digital currency transactions in the country. дальше »
2018-9-1 12:00 | |
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Japan’s National Police Installing Crypto Transaction Tracking System
The Japanese National Police Agency is reportedly installing a system to track the flow of crypto transactions in order to aid investigations of cryptocurrency-related cybercrime. The system is expected to be limited to major cryptocurrencies, according to local media. дальше »
2018-9-1 09:45 | |
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Japanese Police Forces Move To Track All Bitcoin Transactions
Japan, the crypto friendly nation with a tight grip on the industry, is this a peek into the future? As you know, in Japan cryptocurrency trading is heavily regulated through crypto exchanges, in a bid to make the community safer and in a bid to reduce instances of crypto crime and fraud. дальше »
2018-8-31 15:00 | |
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Shanghai Hotel Suffers Data Breach, Attackers Sell Information on Dark Web for Eight Bitcoin
Huazhu Hotels Group, a hotel management company in China with more than 10 hotels brands and over 3,800 hotels, reported a data breach on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, after discovering that its clients’ personal information was sold on the dark web forum. дальше »
2018-8-30 21:00 | |
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Another Indian Bitcoin Scam Mastermind Arrested after Swindling Investors
According to The Indian Express, Amit Bhardwaj, the Bitcoin scam mastermind, threw expensive parties and investor summits in Dubai and Macau only to deceive his investors of their funds. Bitcoin Scammer Tricks Investors by Throwing Lavish Parties Three of the 16 investors who lodged a complaint with the Chandigarh Police stated that they were cheated of almost Rs15 Crore (approximately...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-8-30 07:00 | |
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Japanese Actress Helps Tokyo Police Raise Crypto Cybersecurity Awareness
A Japanese actress and singer has helped the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department raise awareness on cybersecurity issues, including cryptocurrencies. She reportedly took on the role of a cybersecurity manager in an event hosted by the department where participants learned about cybercrime countermeasures. дальше »
2018-8-30 04:55 | |
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Nicehash Returns 60% of Coins Stolen in the Hack
Nicehash, the cloud mining service that got hacked in December, has returned 60 percent of the stolen bitcoins, according to local media. After the cyberattack last year, the Slovenian company promised to fully reimburse its customers and has been doing it on a monthly basis. дальше »
2018-8-28 06:15 | |
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Indian Authorities Nab High-Profile Bitcoin Scammers
As India still remains uncertain regarding its regulatory framework for digital currency operations, a number of high-profile fraud cases involving Bitcoin have come to light. Police authorities from the Indian State of Chandigarh recently arrested Amit Bharadwaj for his role in a multicrore Bitcoin scam, reports local publication The Indian Express. дальше »
2018-8-27 04:00 | |
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Teen SIM Swapper Steals Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrencies
Police in Santa Clara, California, have arrested a 19-year-old SIM swapper who allegedly stole over $1 million in cryptocurrencies. One victim alleged that he lost $150,000 in crypto as a result of the SIM card fraud. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:15 | |
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Noise Complaints May Cause Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Center to Shut Down
Norwegian bitcoin miner Kryptovault is facing a shutdown of its operations due to extensive noise complaints from locals and a lack of proper paperwork. The company, which is headquartered in a former paper mill in Norway’s capital of Oslo, uses more than 40MW of power to drive an arsenal of nearly 10,000 computers. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:36 | |
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Another Sim Swapper Caught In The Act As BTC Is Used To Buy Audi R8
Police in California have arrested 19-year of Xzavyer Narvaez on suspicion of fraud and grand theft through allegations that Narvaez had been carrying out sim-swapping attacks in order to gain illicit access to people’s Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:30 | |
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Bitconnect ICO Scam: Indian Police Nabs Key Accused
Bitconnect ceased all operations in Jan 2018 citing bad press, scrutiny by US regulators and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on its system. India Tightens the Noose in the Pursuit of Bitconnect Scammers According to a local media report, Indian authorities nabbed Divyesh Darji, the alleged Asian head of Bitconnect, on Aug 19 at New Delhi’s […] Bitconnect ICO Scam: Indian Police Nabs Key Accused was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-24 15:14 | |
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The Daily: Crypto Self-Regulatory Organization, 100 BTC Whistleblower Reward
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover a couple of stories that show how the cryptocurrency industry is trying to police itself. One group of companies has begun working on the formation of a self-regulatory organization and another has created a 100 BTC whistleblower reward pool. дальше »
2018-8-21 16:05 | |
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China: Bitcoin Heist Attackers Steal $87 Million, Country’s Largest Crypto-Theft
Chinese police have arrested three men in connection with a massive $87 million theft worth of Bitcoin after suspicions of the trio’s hacking into local computer networks came to light, according to local news outlet SCMP. дальше »
2018-8-21 00:00 | |
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Brains behind $2.4 Billion Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Arrested in Delhi
The man behind the Asian branch of the $2. 4 billion cryptocurrency scam operation Bitconnect has been arrested by police officers on August 18, 2018, from the Gujarat Criminal Investigation Department at Delhi Airport on his return to India. дальше »
2018-8-21 00:00 | |
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Thieves use $2.3M in counterfeit money to shake down cryptocurrency millionaire
Another Bitcoin millionaire has been caught in an elaborate cryptocurrency plot. A South Korean businessman has exchanged $2. 3M worth of Bitcoin for cash – only to find the banknotes were cheap, poorly printed fakes. дальше »
2018-8-20 13:08 | |
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Three Chinese Men In Custody Over $87M Cryptocurrency Theft
Police in China has detained three men suspected of pulling the country’s biggest ever cryptocurrency heist — worth 600 million yuan ($87 million). Theft is China’s Biggest: Reports As multiple outlets report quoting local news publication Huashang News on August 19, authorities concluded an investigation spanning almost six months into three men who allegedly hacked a computer for Bitcoin and Ether. дальше »
2018-8-20 12:00 | |
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Police Arrest Hackers Suspected of Stealing $87 Million in Crypto
Chinese police have arrested three individuals who allegedly stole bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies worth around 600 million yuan, or $87 million. дальше »
2018-8-20 08:00 | |
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$150 Million Indian Crypto Ponzi GainBitcoin has Two More Suspects Arrested
Indian Police Dismantles Two Bitcoin Ponzi Schemes and Arrests Suspects Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Ponzi schemes spread all over the world. This time, the Indian police was able to arrest two individuals that were involved in the ‘GainBitcoin’ Ponzi case. дальше »
2018-8-19 06:33 | |
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Thai Bitcoin Scandal Implicates Stock Exchange and Staff at 3 Banks
Staff at three Thai banks and an investor in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) are among the people implicated in a mega bitcoin scandal, local media reported on August 16. According to the Thai police, several bank employees failed to report huge transfers to the country’s Anti-Money Laundering Office, a violation of the country’s […] дальше »
2018-8-18 16:00 | |
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High-Profile Thai Crypto Case: Bitcoiner Lost Over 5,500 BTC – Ringleader Fled to US
A high-profile crypto case involving a well-known actor and model has come to public attention in Thailand following the enforcement of the country’s crypto regulations. Over 5,564 BTC were reportedly stolen from a bitcoin millionaire. дальше »
2018-8-15 04:50 | |
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Firm Behind Japanese Cryptocurrency ‘Spindle’ to Relocate to London Amid Investigation
The Japanese cryptocurrency Spindle, known for being promoted by the Japanese popular singer, actor and talent Gakuto Oshiro (45), aka GACKT, has announced it’s withdrawing from Tokyo to relocate its headquarters in London, amidst rumors that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police is investigating unregistered sales of cryptocurrencies made by the company. дальше »
2018-8-15 16:05 | |
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Fraudsters In Thailand Have Stolen $34 Million Worth Of Bitcoin From An Investor, Police Pursuing Suspects
Police in Thailand are hunting for about 6 suspects after a Finnish investor was conned of $34 million worth of bitcoin by a gang posing as an investment group. The case, one that involves a famous actor, Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit, is still under investigation by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) of the Thai police. дальше »
2018-8-14 23:19 | |
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Thailand: Police Crush Bitcoin Scam Worth Over $30 Million, Local Celebrities Involved
The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) of the Thai police have clamped down on a group of fraudsters who orchestrated a Bitcoin scam scheme that succeeded in swindling Aarmi Otava Saarimaa, a 22-year old Finnish national, of over 5,000 bitcoins, as first reported by the Bangkok Post on August 13, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:00 | |
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Thai Actor Arrested in Connection with $24 Million Bitcoin Scam
Thailand-based actor Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit has been arrested by local police in connection with a $24 million Bitcoin scam. Jaravijit is one of seven suspects accused of defrauding a Finnish national. дальше »
2018-8-11 02:08 | |
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‘Treasure Ship’ ICO Dupes Investors – South Korea Asks Interpol for Help
South Korean police have asked Interpol for help with an investigation into the fraudulent token sale of Shinil Gold Coins that were claimed to be backed by the “treasure” on the sunken Dmitrii Donskoi. дальше »
2018-8-6 16:25 | |
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Audits and Quality Assurance: Patching the Holes in Smart Contract Security
On July 10, 2018, news broke that cryptocurrency wallet and decentralized exchange Bancor was hit with a hack. A wallet the Bancor team used to update the protocol’s smart contracts was infiltrated, and the $23. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:24 | |
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Regulations Round-Up: Holland Targets Electricity Theft, MI Republican Wants More Oversight
In recent regulatory news, Dutch police have reported an increase in electricity fraud associated with crypto mining, a Michigan Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee has urged Congress to make the development of clear guidelines overseeing the cryptocurrency industry a top priority, and digital currency advocacy group, Chamber of Digital Commerce, has published […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Holland Targets Electricity Theft, MI Republican Wants More Oversight appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-7-31 18:35 | |
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Bitcoin Engineer, Crypto Advocate, Jameson Lopp Gets ‘SWATted’ & Offers $100,000 Bounty For Help
Jameson Lopp is many things – he’s a SegWit2x opponent, the creator of statoshi.info, a BitGo engineer, and most recently – is known for being the subject of a false police report alleging that he had murdered someone and held others hostage at his in Durham North Carolina. Lopp published in a Medium article his […] дальше »
2018-7-30 23:03 | |
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Google Bans Crypto-mining Apps on Play Store, Changes Developer Policy
A radical change in the Android Developer Policy by Google has now outlawed crypto-mining apps, aside from cracking down on repetitive content. The changes were first reported by Android Police, and these changes suggested that the company has a very critical point of view on crypto mining and would not allow it on their devices. дальше »
2018-7-28 14:59 | |
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$1.8 Million in Bitcoin Seized from Alleged Silk Road Drug Dealer
Once plagued by a black market stigma, cryptocurrencies have risen from public uncertainty to global proliferation. Arrested in 2015, an alleged Silk Road drug dealer is now fighting to reclaim his 226 BTC worth over $1. дальше »
2018-7-28 02:00 | |
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Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Proposal Denied by U.S. SEC
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the Winklevosses’ latest attempt to list a bitcoin ETF. After having a proposal rejected last year, the Gemini exchange founders had hoped to secure their Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust on BATS Global Market’s BZX stock exchange with this latest attempt. дальше »
2018-7-27 02:19 | |
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Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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London Police’s New Course Trains Officers to Help Them Trace and Recover Cryptocurrencies
With the increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, government enforcement agencies are now faced with a new breed of criminals who are not shy in using these new financial tools to run their illegal operations. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:44 | |
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The Daily: Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty, Scammer Fined Over $1.9 Million
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover a number of stories related to crime from around the cryptosphere: an exchange operator pleads guilty to securities fraud, a scammer is fined over $1. дальше »
2018-7-25 14:58 | |
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London Police Proactive Against Alleged Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
After a warning from European law enforcement agency Europol earlier this year that billions of pounds are being laundered through cryptocurrencies, City of London officials have decided to take matters into their own hands. дальше »
2018-7-24 09:00 | |
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A New EU Report Suggests Banks Could Indulge in Financial Misconduct to Stay Away From Cryptos
A new report from an EU department shows that all is not well in the fintech sector as competition intensifies between traditional finance and crypto finance. The report prepared by the Police Department for Economic, Scientific, and Quality of Life Policies on the recommendation of the European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON). дальше »
2018-7-23 17:19 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] worth $1.7 million seized in the UK, police close in on criminals
Police in the United Kingdom [UK] has become the first law enforcement agency to seize and convert Bitcoin seized from criminals. On 19th July, the Surrey Police force became the first UK law enforcement force to seize illegal cryptocurrency and convert it into pounds and then retain them in a designated government location. Reports by the […] дальше »
2018-7-22 10:53 | |
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UK Police Top up Budget With Proceeds From Sale of Seized BTC
A UK police department has sold 295 BTC which they say were legally seized from a drug dealer. The court ordered him to forfeit his crypto stored in a hardware wallet. The police reportedly get to keep 18. дальше »
2018-7-22 08:20 | |
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Surrey Police Seize Bitcoin Worth $1.64 Million
Police authorities accidentally discovered $1. 64 million worth of cryptocurrencies belonging to a local gangster in Surrey. The Surrey Police have become the first authority in the UK to seize and retain bitcoin in an investigation. дальше »
2018-7-22 05:00 | |
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