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Blockchain Ledgers Are Unlocking the Next Level of Forensics
Cryptocurrency gets a bad rap, and the media loves to associate virtual currencies with criminal activity. But an immutable ledger is actually more useful as a tool to fight crime than it is for would-be criminals, as researchers, law enforcement and criminals are learning very quickly all over the world. дальше »
2019-7-23 00:24 | |
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Regain your Privacy on Bitcoin (BTC) with Bitcoinmix.org
Mixers have been an important part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem to improve user privacy and erase ties to criminals who have held those BTC before. As the need for privacy continues to be a hot topic of debate, every crypto enthusiast should be well versed with mixers. дальше »
2019-7-16 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin ATMs Undermine EU Anti-Money Laundering Efforts, Says Spanish Police
Spanish law enforcement says Bitcoin ATMs enable criminals to circumvent anti-money laundering (AML) regulations according to a report by Bloomberg. This statement comes following calls from officials in Canada for crypto cash machines to be banned over money-laundering concerns. дальше »
2019-7-13 01:00 | |
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Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTC in Bitcoin Scam
Texas court has granted a motion against two American citizens that were soliciting Bitcoin impersonating the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The criminals were using Facebook and email tactics to persuade citizens into sending them bitcoin, claiming they were investing those funds into financial products. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:00 | |
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Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTF in Bitcoin Scam
Texas court has granted a motion against two American citizens that were soliciting Bitcoin impersonating the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The criminals were using Facebook and email tactics to persuade citizens into sending them bitcoin, claiming they were investing those funds into financial products. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:00 | |
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Brazil: Law Forces Nab Criminals for Orchestrating $248 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Law forces in Brazil have clamped down on a cryptocurrency crime cartel accused of duping more than 55 thousand investors of more than approximately $248 million, The Next Web reports, May 22, 2019. Crypto Criminals Nabbed The ease of committing crimes in the crypto industry has worried regulators with several taking extreme measures in theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-23 14:00 | |
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Major Darknet Marketplace Wall Street Market Shuttered by Law Enforcement
Wall Street Market, the second-largest darknet market in the world in recent months, has been shut down by international law enforcement agencies, including Europol as well as U. дальше »
2019-5-4 22:03 | |
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Wall Street Market Shutdown Sees $14.2 Million Stolen
Following the shutdown of another prominent dark web marketplace, the Wall Street Market has also shut down, with $14. 2 million in customer funds lost, as reported on April 23, 2019. The Great Shutdown One of the biggest ongoing tasks for the crypto community is the shedding of its image as being a hub for criminals. дальше »
2019-4-26 14:13 | |
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US: Two Nigerians Indicted for $270,000 Bitcoin Fraud Scheme
According to an official notification published April 24, 2019, by the U. S. Department of Justice for Oregon, two Nigerian nationals have been charged in a 13-count indictment with regard to their alleged involvement in an online bitcoin fraud scheme. дальше »
2019-4-26 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin is Criminals’ ‘Favorite’, Claims Blockchain Forensic; Used in 95% of Crypto Crimes
Bitcoin is the reigning champion of cryptocurrency criminals. That’s the conclusion of blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, which discovered that bitcoin is used in 95% of crypto crimes. This finding isn’t surprising since bitcoin is by far the most popular and widely used of the 2,000 digital currencies around today. дальше »
2019-4-26 19:12 | |
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Microsoft Security Expert says Cyber Criminals now Targeting Korea
Microsoft Korea has urged individuals and businesses in the region to adequately protect their computers and other devices against new cyber attacks such as supply chain compromises, cryptojacking, and phishing attacks, by regularly backing up their data on cloud platforms and keeping security software as well as operating systems up to date, reports The KoreaRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:00 | |
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Artificial Intelligence Identifies a Millionaire Crypto-Scam and Helps Locating its Perpetrators
The world of crypto and blockchain technologies evolves every day, and along with it, criminals also find new forms of delinquency. However, crime does not pay, and the field of cybersecurity also evolves at a. дальше »
2019-4-10 10:50 | |
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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Clashes With Bitcoin-Basher ‘Dr. Doom’
Perennial Bitcoin basher and anti-cryptocurrency campaigner, Nouriel Roubini and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin had a heated debate at the second edition of the Deconomy blockchain event in Seoul, South Korea. дальше »
2019-4-6 01:00 | |
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South Korean Prosecutors Create Task Force to Combat Crypto Criminals
Seoul prosecutors announced on March 5, 2019, that they are forming a “Task Force” with the sole purpose of fighting off crypto and fintech-related crimes of fraud as reported by the country’s News1 Agency. дальше »
2019-3-7 10:00 | |
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In 5 Years, Bitcoin Will Knock Fiat Out of the Game, Says Tim Draper
Fiat’s time is nigh, and its use will be by and large confined to criminals within the next five years, says Tim Draper, a well-known American venture capitalist, and unapologetic Bitcoin bull. Draper, who seems unfazed by last years declining crypto prices, made this rather bold prediction during his recent interview with Fox Business. дальше »
2019-2-21 14:59 | |
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Indian Crypto Scammers Make $17 Million from Fake Coin Scam
The individuals behind “cashcoin,” a fake cryptocurrency, have been arrested for duping investors of over $17 million in Mumbai, India according to reports February 17, 2019. Crypto and the Gang As the general public and world government are becoming more aware of cryptocurrency and how it works, the prosecution of crypto criminals is becoming more effective. дальше »
2019-2-19 15:00 | |
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Op Ed: Why It’s Unsafe to Store Private Crypto Keys in the Cloud
There are two primary reasons why storing your private crypto keys in the cloud is a bad idea. First, your cloud provider represents a centralized honeypot that could experience a security breach, allowing cyber criminals to access your data. дальше »
2019-2-19 00:19 | |
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Child Abuse Blockchain Scandal: Money Button Calls for “Moral Blockchain”
Money Button, a Bitcoin Cash SV (BSV) specific payment app which recently made news rounds for child abuse image distribution on the network’s blockchain ledger has addressed the abhorring crime in a blog post published on February 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-9 10:00 | |
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Criminals Are Using Bitcoin Cleaners, Shady Airbnb Hosts, and Fake Uber Drivers to Launder Money
A recent CNBC news report has highlighted that cybercriminals are using sophisticated methods to launder money. Their nefarious schemes include using services like Airbnb and Uber to help turn fraudulent funds into cash. дальше »
2019-2-8 15:39 | |
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Chainalysis: Darknet Market Activity Nearly Doubled Throughout 2018
Darknet markets are going as strong as ever, if Chainalysis data is to be believed. In its latest Crypto Crime Report, published earlier this week, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reports that darknet market activity has nearly doubled throughout 2018. дальше »
2019-2-1 00:35 | |
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$1.7B Stolen in 2018 – Cryptocurrency Theft Skyrockets as Prices Dropped
According to the Q4 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering report by CipherTrace blockchain intelligence agency, criminals stole a massive $1. 7 billion of cryptocurrency last year. Despite the savage bear market conditions and freefalling prices, cryptocurrency theft is on the rise. дальше »
2019-1-31 14:00 | |
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ETH Stolen by Scams Doubled in 2018, ChainAnalysis Reports
The world of cryptocurrencies is associated with constant changes and innovation, and while there is more and more security and trust around these technologies, it is also true that hackers, scammers and criminals have evolved, adapting their modus operandi to earn a few bucks here and there. дальше »
2019-1-30 20:10 | |
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Major South Korean Crypto Exchanges Launch AML Initative
Four leading crypto-exchanges in South Korea including Bithumb, Corbit, Upbit and Coinone have joined forces to fight against cryptocurrency-powered money laundering activities, reported The Korea Herald on January 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-29 12:00 | |
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Monero Price Analysis: Can the Bulls Keep Price Action Above $45 to Prevent the XMR Market from Turning Bearish?
4.3% of the total Monero mined has come from illicit mining malware. Cyber criminals are using the privacy-focused cryptocurrency… The post Monero Price Analysis: Can the Bulls Keep Price Action Above $45 to Prevent the XMR Market from Turning Bearish? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-12 12:51 | |
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South Korea: Authorities Nab Nine People for Dealing Drugs Using DarkCoin Cryptocurrency
According to a report published by Finance Magnates, on December 25, 2018, South Korean authorities have arrested nine cybercriminals for orchestrating drug deals using cryptocurrencies. Execute Illegal Transactions with DarkCoin On December 23, 2018, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office stated that the criminals arrested used the darknet and even set up their website to facilitate the trade of drugs. дальше »
2018-12-26 20:00 | |
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Ireland: High Court Rules Ether Can Be Considered Proceeds of Crime
According to an article published by The Irish Times, on December 17, 2018, the High Court Bench in Ireland made a groundbreaking ruling. Authorities stated that ether (ETH) held by criminals serving time for the sale of illicit drugs constitutes the proceeds of crime. дальше »
2018-12-20 02:00 | |
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Wendy McElroy: From Drugs to Gold and Prostitution, the Blockchain Minimizes Violence
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 5: Saving the World Through Anarchism Chapter 11, Part 9 From Drugs to Gold and Prostitution, the Blockchain Minimizes Violence The most obvious objection to relying on self-defense…and restitution to prevent and rectify rights violations, is that these measures will be inadequate to deter criminals…Most people […] The post Wendy McElroy: From Drugs to Gold and Prostitution, the Blockchain Minimizes Violence appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-12-15 19:00 | |
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Here’s how criminals use Bitcoin to launder dirty money
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Since 2009, estimates suggest criminals have used the hyper-connected cryptocurrency ecosystem to launder well over $2. дальше »
2018-11-26 19:36 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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Roubini Faces Off With Coin Center’s Van Valkenburgh at Senate Hearing
Nouriel Roubini, an economist best known for his predictions of the 2008 housing bubble, and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s director of research, testified before the U. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:06 | |
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Unregulated Crypto Exchanges Handle 97% of Criminal Bitcoin Flow
Cryptocurrency money laundering laws are proving to be effective as criminals are using only unregulated exchanges to siphon their money off. The CipherTrace Third Quarter Report shows that there is $927 million worth of stolen digital currencies waiting to be laundered in 2018. дальше »
2018-10-12 15:49 | |
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AUSTRAC Investigates Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Transactions Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), is tightening up surveillance on cryptocurrency exchanges as sophisticated criminals leverage digital currencies to send money internationally. дальше »
2018-10-10 05:00 | |
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Psuedo-Anonymity of Crypto Transactions Makes Criminals Vulnerable to Discovery by Law Enforcement
Criminals who believe that the anonymity of using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin will help cover up their illicit activities are actually putting their operations at risk of discovery and their identities uncovered. дальше »
2018-10-8 13:04 | |
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Six Reasons Why Privacy Coins Are Not Just For Criminals
Privacy-centric digital currencies are coming under more scrutiny as their use on dark web marketplaces is on the rise. Law enforcement agencies and several financial regulators are concerned that anonymous digital currencies could be used to facilitate terrorist financing and money laundering in a de facto untraceable manner. дальше »
2018-10-7 21:00 | |
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Man Uses Blockchain to Track Kidnappers And Criminals
The blockchain industry has been explored and used in many sectors and by many countries for many different reasons, some for good and some for evil. However, a most intriguing and possibly unbelievable use for the blockchain is in tracking criminal activities on the blockchain. дальше »
2018-9-24 09:56 | |
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Blockchain Fraud: New Policies and Technologies to Stop Crypto Criminals
Tax evasion, money laundering, and terrorist funding schemes are all major categories of blockchain fraud. So how can legislation and technologies soon be used to stop crypto criminals? The post Blockchain Fraud: New Policies and Technologies to Stop Crypto Criminals appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-9-6 17:08 | |
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Ethereum Is The Scammers Favourite Coin
According to new research by Kaspersky Labs, Ethereum is the favoured coin for cryptocurrency scammers worldwide. As the most notorious cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin, Ethereum is the obvious choice for a scammer, built on a huge network but with little mainstream attention, it allows scammers to remain hidden, yet still able to access a huge network filled with the potential to commit fraud. дальше »
2018-8-16 06:00 | |
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A Crypto Trader’s Guide To Stay Safe While Trading
It’s no secret that trading cryptocurrency can be dangerous. Without regulatory authority, skilled criminals and sleuths have been successful at shutting down servers and stealing millions of dollars worth of altcoins. дальше »
2018-8-15 14:56 | |
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Myntum ICO (MYNT Token): Blockchain MyntVault & Crypto-Key Bridge?
In 2017, Initial Token Offerings raised $4 billion. This was twice as much as all venture capital Series A rounds that year. The ensuing success led to the creation of a new class of assets. Since then, hackers, state actors, and criminals have become attracted to the crypto markets. To this day, still too many […] дальше »
2018-8-13 11:15 | |
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Here’s How Cryptocurrencies Could Join Mainstream Financial Services
Cryptocurrencies have come a long way from those days when they were just considered something for criminals. Even the icy attitude most traditional investors previously had toward digital currencies has thawed. дальше »
2018-8-9 18:45 | |
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US DEA ‘Actually Wants’ Criminals to Keep Using Bitcoin
A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent has told mainstream press she “wants” criminals to use cryptocurrencies because it makes them easier to track. ‘I Want Them To Keep Using Them’ Speaking to Bloomberg August 7, Lilita Infante, who takes part in the agency’s 10-person Cyber Investigative Task Force, said investigators had “a lot of tools” to monitor criminal activity thanks to Blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:00 | |
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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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Fiscal Dominance through Bitcoin: Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert
An exchange can get hacked and attacked, allowing hard-won earnings to vanish into the coffers of criminals without a trace. The blockchain, in all its beauty, is gobbling up power as it grows, raising questions about its environmental impact as it drives decentralization. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:58 | |
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“Economic Sovereignty” Through Bitcoin: Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert
When it comes to cryptocurrency, it seems that there are always two sides of the (bit)coin. On the negative side, there’s everything that can go wrong. дальше »
2018-7-14 19:30 | |
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Crypto Theft Rising and May Reach $1.5 Billion This Year
Since the industry’s bull run in 2017, recognition, acceptance and actual usage of cryptocurrencies — either as a payment method or an investment product — have steadily increased. However, it’s not only investors and merchants that have their eyes on these digital currencies as criminals are now increasingly targeting exchanges. дальше »
2018-7-11 16:54 | |
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UN Chief of Cybercrime Praises Cryptocurrency, Warns Criminals They Aren’t Anonymous
Neil Walsh, U. N. Chief of Cybercrime, recently, spoke about the dark web, blockchains, and cybercrimes in an interview. He views emerging technologies like blockchains as essential but believes that criminals are exploiting them for their ulterior motives. дальше »
2018-6-28 02:04 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Looking to the Past and the Future
South Korea just ruled that bitcoin is a legally recognizable asset, which is good news for investors, but not such good news for convicted criminals that had managed to hold onto their cryptocurrency in the past. дальше »
2018-6-11 18:04 | |
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