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USA Bitcoin Confiscation Total Nears 200,000 BTC as Worldwide Tally is Over 450,000 Coins Seized
According to a recent study, the total amount of Bitcoin seized is 2.6% of the circulating supply. However, how is that possible for governments to seize Bitcoin when they require the private key of the funds? Well, it seems that several individuals and criminals did not follow the best practices to store their Bitcoins. A […] дальше »
2018-11-8 00:50 | |
Unocoin Bitcoin ATM Founder Shares Details of Arrest After Police Seized the Company’s Assets
Last week police of Indian city of Bangalore arrested the co-founders of Unocoin for illegally operating a Bitcoin ATM kiosk. One of their co-founders, Sathvik Vishwanath gave a recount of his experience to Quartz India. дальше »
2018-10-31 19:51 | |
XRP, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) ATM Seized By Indian Authorities
Indian Regulators Crack Down On XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum ATMs In spite of India’s willingness to accept blockchain technologies with open arms, in April, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enacted measures to break up relationships between local financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms. дальше »
2018-10-25 11:48 | |
India’s First Bitcoin ATM Seized by Authorities, Unocoin Co-Founder Arrested
Only a week after India’s first Bitcoin ATM was launched to much fanfare, regional authorities have confiscated the two-way crypto machine and arrested the initiative’s founder, reported Times of India on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-25 10:00 | |
Indian Police Seize Unocoin’s ATM, Arrest Two Founders
One week after Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin announced the launch of its ATM, local police have reportedly seized the machine and arrested two founders of the company, including the CEO. Police say the machine was set up without approvals. дальше »
2018-10-25 08:55 | |
One-Week-Old Bitcoin ATM Seized In India, Owner Arrested
Barely a week after installation, India’s first Bitcoin ATM has been seized by the police. The ATM was installed in one of the country’s most popular malls and facilitated the withdrawal and deposit of Bitcoins. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:51 | |
US authorities to auction off nearly $4M in confiscated Bitcoin
The American government is again showing that it has no interest in hodling, and is auctioning off over 600 BTC. The US Marshals Service (USMS) announced yesterday the auction will be taking place between 8am and 2pm EST on November 5th. дальше »
2018-10-19 16:51 | |
United States Marshals Service to Auction Bitcoins Worth $4.3 Million
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is set to auction bitcoins worth $4. 3 million next month. The government agency outlined that it plans to sell bitcoin seized during a wide range of criminal cases. дальше »
2018-10-19 09:00 | |
U.S. Marshals to Auction Off $4.3 Million in Bitcoin
The U. S. Marshals agency has announced plans to auction $4. 3 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) in November 2018. The sealed bid auction is for nearly 660 bitcoins which were seized in a series of federal criminal, administrative and civil cases over the years. дальше »
2018-10-19 20:51 | |
Bitcoin Scammer Arrested In Thailand
The $34 million Bitcoin scam has its prime suspect named Prinya Jaravijit who was arrested in Thailand after returning to the country. Jaravijit is allegedly part of a scam which saw a man from Finland, Aarini Otava Saarimaa scammed out of over 5,500 Bitcoins, this would be worth around $34 million in today’s market. дальше »
2018-10-17 12:00 | |
1Broker.com Domain Seized by the FBI
U. S. authorities, including the FBI, have come down against securities dealer 1Broker for allegedly coming into conflict with federal law. through a Bitcoin-based security swap scheme. Governmental authorities in the United States have levied allegations and charges against a Marshall Islands-registered securities dealer, 1Broker (1pool Ltd. дальше »
2018-9-28 19:00 | |
Crypto Task Force Bill Passes House of Representatives, Moves to Senate
A bill that seeks to create a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrency in financing terrorism has just passed the House of Representatives. House Resolution 5036 (H. дальше »
2018-9-28 01:12 | |
Regulations Roundup: U.S. Govt. Pays $5.7 Million for Blockchain Analysis, Amit Bhardwaj’s Assets Seized
In recent regulatory news, a report published by Diar has found that U. S. government agencies have paid approximately $5. 7 million USD to blockchain analysis contractors, India’s Enforcement Directorate has seized $5. дальше »
2018-9-26 07:15 | |
Financial Blockades Are Bad for Humanity But Great for Bitcoin
Vloggers. Sex workers. Conservatives. Iranians. People from every strata of society, with nothing in common, save for a shared grievance. All have found themselves locked out without warning by their payment provider. дальше »
2018-9-23 12:50 | |
22 Bitcoin ATMs Seized by Russian Authorities
Russian police officers have seized 22 Bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) which were installed in shopping malls, stores and restaurants across 9 towns. According to local media reports, the seizure order was given by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) through the office of the Prosecutor General. Primary reasons for the seizure are not clear, […] дальше »
2018-9-5 18:00 | |
Confiscation of Bitcoin ATMs in Russia Leads to Outcry from Local Operator
A Russian cryptocurrency company is fighting back against Russian authorities who, according to the company, illegally seized twenty-two Bitcoin ATMs operating throughout the country. Details of the Seizure BBFpro, a Russian company that services Bitcoin ATMs in Russia, is not experiencing the best of times, as Russian authorities have seized twenty-two of its ATMs. дальше »
2018-9-5 23:47 | |
Russian Authorities Confiscate 22 Crypto ATMs, Company To Appeal
Police in Russia have seized 22 crypto ATMs installed in shopping malls, restaurants, and stores across nine cities. According to Sarkis Darbinyan, a lawyer from Digital Rights Center (DRC) who is representing the affected company in the legal case, all the machines are operated by Bbfpro, a company with a network of Bitcoin ATMs across […] The post Russian Authorities Confiscate 22 Crypto ATMs, Company To Appeal appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-9-4 17:11 | |
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 | |
$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 | |
$77,000 Cash Seized by FBI, Suspects Say They Were Trying to Buy Bitcoin
Two bags carrying over $77,000 in cash were seized by the FBI in January at the Dallas Love Field Airport. The suspects claimed the money would be used to buy bitcoin. Smells Fishy — Or Like Weed The FBI filed a complaint for forfeiture in federal court last week after seizing two bags carrying more than $77,000 in cash earlier this year. дальше »
2018-7-27 00:00 | |
Iranian Bitcoin Holder’s Assets Confiscated By US Government
The US Government confiscated some Iranian Bitcoin holder’s assets. 500 Bitcoin were seized in all which amounts to the tune of 5. 77 million USD in current value. Retrieving the confiscated Bitcoin by from the Iranian traders has been very difficult due to the legal ban of Bitcoin in Iran. дальше »
2018-7-26 23:03 | |
The US government seized the Iranian holdings of Holder assets
The United States government has confiscated 500 Bitcoin from Iranian holder assets — estimated at USD 5. 77 million in purchase value. The exact reason for the confiscation is unclear, though some speculate it has to do with Iranian bitcoin holders evading imposed U. дальше »
2018-7-25 17:31 | |
Over 500 BTC Belonging to Iranians Seized by US Government: Report
According to the head of Iran’s Blockchain Association, over 500 BTC belonging to Iranians were confiscated by the U. S. government last year, and the number is still rising. He explains that Iranians are unable to take action through proper channels from within their country due to Iran’s legal status of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-23 22:42 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Japanese Police Seize Cryptocurrency for Parking Violations
Japanese police have seized cryptocurrency belonging to a man with unpaid parking fines. The police explain that the revised fund settlement law enacted in April last year allows cryptocurrency to be seized like any other asset. дальше »
2018-7-13 19:12 | |
China breaks up underground $1.5 billion World Cup crypto-gambling ring
In a first for China, an illegal World Cup gambling ring has been busted holding more than $1. 5 billion in live bets – all in cryptocurrencies. Six major suspects are in custody. Nestled in a southern Guangdong province, the syndicate is reported to have themselves been sitting on $1. дальше »
2018-7-13 11:49 | |
Indian Police Seek to Sell Crypto and Bypass RBI Ban
Indian police are reportedly facing a challenge of how to liquidate cryptocurrencies they seized since the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has banned banks from providing services to crypto exchanges. дальше »
2018-7-8 23:40 | |
BTC, IOTA, and Lumen Seized in Massive LSD Bust
The potential negative use of cryptocurrencies was once again highlighted in a recent headline-grabbing Europol operation. Dubbed as Europe’s biggest LSD bust, authorities seized hundreds of thousands of LSD doses, along with millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-4 06:49 | |
Donald Trump shows concern about the $23.6 million worth Bitcoin [BTC] seized by ICE HSI
On 27th June, Immigrant and Customs Enforcement [ICE] Homeland Security Investigation [HSI] New York seized about 2000 Bitcoin [BTC] worth around $23. 6 million. The Bitcoin [BTC]’s were seized during an operation launched by the ICE HSI against U. дальше »
2018-7-1 11:49 | |
Donald Trump Retweets News of Arrests of Darknet Illicit Goods Vendors – 2000 Bitcoins [BTC] Seized
The President of the United States is known for his use of social media to raise awareness on topics important to him and bypass what he calls “fake news.” So when President Trump retweeted the news of law enforcement agencies arresting 35 dark web vendors across the country, one can rest assured that it was […] Donald Trump Retweets News of Arrests of Darknet Illicit Goods Vendors – 2000 Bitcoins [BTC] Seized was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-6-30 16:19 | |
In Europe’s largest lsd raid, 5.2 million in cryptocurrency seized!
European law enforcement agencies dismantled a Darknet drug trafficking network, seizing almost 800,000 doses of LSD and over $ 5 million in Bitcoin, IOTA, and Lumens. The FBI seized 144,336 Bitcoins during the Silk Road bust, which they auctioned for a meager $ 48 million. According to an article from the EU Reporter, over 100 дальше »
2018-6-30 11:33 | |
$5.2 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized in EU’s Largest LSD Raid
European law enforcement agencies dismantled a Darknet drug trafficking network, seizing almost 800,000 doses of LSD and over $5 million in Bitcoin, IOTA, and Lumens. The Infamous ‘Darknet’ The Deep Web or the “Darknet” gained a lot of notoriety back in 2013 when the United States FBI took down the Internet’s largest online black market and drug trafficking ring known as The Silk Road after an extended manhunt for the site’s libertarian creator, Ross William Ulbricht. дальше »
2018-6-30 10:00 | |
A dark web drug ring has 17 million bitcoin seized!
The two were nabbed as part of a nationwide operation dubbed “Operation Dark Gold” which targets the illegal and criminal activities on dark web marketplaces. The DoJ seized over $ 22 million worth of assets from the two as well as other co-conspirators whose identity wasn’t revealed. $ 17 million of the seized assets was дальше »
2018-6-28 17:05 | |
$17 Million Worth Of Bitcoin Seized From A Dark Web Drug Ring
Bitcoin has been associated with criminal activities for a long time now and while the crypto community has refuted such claims, an increasing number of instances involving the use of Bitcoin in crime suggest otherwise. дальше »
2018-6-28 11:12 | |
$17 Million in Bitcoin Seized in Dark Web Undercover Sting Operation
US Prosecutors seized over $22 million in assets from two men in Maryland on charges of production and selling counterfeit drugs through the Dark Web. $17 million (at the time of seizure) of the amount was in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-6-28 04:00 | |
Department of Justices Seizes $12M Bitcoin in Slew of Dark Web Busts
Per the arrests, the agencies confiscated such illicit items as military-grade weapons, drugs and drug manufacturing equipment. They also seized some $3.6 million in hard cash and gold bars, as well as at least 2,000 bitcoin (valued at just over $12 million) and related mining hardware. With these leads, the coalition of federal agencies rooted дальше »
2018-6-27 23:02 | |
DOJ, U.S. Agencies Seize Over $12M Bitcoin in a Slew of Dark Web Busts
The U. S. Department of Justice, in cooperation with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Secret Service (USSS), the Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have apprehended more than 35 dark web drugs and arms dealers in a nation-wide bust. дальше »
2018-6-27 20:26 | |
Bitcoin [BTC] in exchange for drugs: US State to confiscate $24 million!
The U. S. Government is trying to relinquish 4,000 Bitcoin tokens that were seized amidst a crackdown of merchants on dark web commercial centers – a sum that values over $24 million at the time of writing. дальше »
2018-6-27 16:27 | |
The US government is trying to capture $ 24 million in the Dark Wet Pitcin
The accused were further alleged to have collected proceeds from drug sales in bitcoin between November 2013 and June 2017, which were seized by law enforcements. This is not the first time that U. S. дальше »
2018-6-27 14:19 | |
Chinese Crypto Miner Trying to Defraud Electricity Company Busted
Chinese police, recently, seized over 200 computers used to mine the digital currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum after a miner tried to defraud an electricity company over his power bills. The Xinhua News reported that the man stole 150,000kW hours of electricity in just one month. дальше »
2018-6-26 22:32 | |
Ukrainian Police Arrest Four People for Running Fake Crypto Exchanges
The Ukrainian National Police announced the arrest of four suspects, who reportedly ran six fake cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. They were arrested last week from Dnipro city, after which their homes were raided, and several computers and smartphones were seized. дальше »
2018-6-23 14:57 | |
Bitcoin Eyes Bear Revival After Key Support Breached
Bitcoin's bears have seized the upper hand and forced a rising wedge breakdown, the technical charts indicate. дальше »
2018-6-22 13:05 | |