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UK police to auction $662,000 worth of seized Bitcoin — with no minimum bids
UK police are set to auction around $662,000 (dly seized the stash from a criminal who had illegally sold personal data and provided hacking services in exchange for cryptocurrency. Other assets to be auctioned include Ethereum, Ripple (XRP), and other unnamed tokens. дальше »
2019-9-23 14:48 | |
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Man charged with running Bitcoin–powered fake ID cartel gets a year in US prison
A man charged with creating fake IDs in a major Bitcoin-powered distribution ring has been sentenced to one year and one day in US federal prison. Aaron Kuns, from Toledo (Ohio), who pleaded guilty in June, will also be subject to three years on supervised release and will have to forfeit his cryptocurrency holdings — valued at around $9,675 in April. дальше »
2019-9-19 14:28 | |
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Can a Cashback System Boost Brazilian Interest in Cryptocurrencies?
It is difficult to convince people about the benefits of Bitcoin. That situation isn’t aided by the fact how most individuals perceive Bitcoin as either a speculative tool or a tool for criminal activity. дальше »
2019-9-16 01:59 | |
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Cryptocurrency Used to Fund North Korean Weapons Program, Says US Treasury
The US Treasury Department has just announced new sanctions against online criminal groups based in North Korea. The groups have reportedly conducted cryptocurrency ransomware attacks and other cyber crimes aimed at subverting international sanctions against the state. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:00 | |
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Thai ‘cryptocurrency wizard’ arrested after $16 million are lost in cryptocurrency scam
A Thai man who called himself the “cryptocurrency wizard” was arrested in Bangkok today, in relation to a 500 million baht cryptocurrency exchange fraud. According to a report by the Bangkok Post, 48-year old Mana Jumuang was part of a Thai-Vietnamese criminal group that duped thousands of people across multiple Asian countries. дальше »
2019-9-6 22:30 | |
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South Korean crypto-exchanges set to implement FATF guidelines to curb criminal use of cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency exchanges across South Korea have started implementing guidelines put forward by the Financial Action Task Force in June. The implementation of these recommendations are meant to help curb the use of digital currencies for criminal activities. дальше »
2019-9-5 19:30 | |
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Australian Woman Steals $450,000 of Ripple (XRP)
In a shocking turn of events that quickly turned into Australia’s first criminal investigation for the theft of cryptocurrency, Katherine Nguyen stole $450,000 worth of XRP by gaining access to the email ID of a man with the same surname as her. дальше »
2019-8-27 21:00 | |
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British Teen Earned Over $400,000 in Bitcoin Through Criminal Activity
Many officials claim only criminals use Bitcoin. All of those people are in the wrong. Many people use cryptocurrencies for a wide variety of purposes. It is certainly true criminals favor Bitcoin due to its pseudonymity. дальше »
2019-8-19 04:00 | |
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5 charged in connection with $2.7M Australian cryptocurrency scam
Australian police have charged five people in connection with a protracted cold call cryptocurrency investment scam that tricked more than 100 victims into losing $2. 7 million. The scam, which operated from Australia‘s Gold Coast, was busted as part of ‘Operation Quebec Walnut. дальше »
2019-8-8 14:21 | |
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Unsuspecting victims were cryptojacked 52.7 million times in the first half of 2019
Criminals made a staggering 52. 7 million cryptojacking hits during the first six months of the year. According to the latest research from SonicWall, cryptojacking activity rose by 9 percent between January and June 2019 when compared to levels seen in the last six months of 2018. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:01 | |
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Revealed: The Fines & Criminal Offenses Facing an Indian Crypto Adopter
After two years, a much-hyped consortium of bankers and legislators has proposed that the Indian government completely ban public cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin). Newsflash: Indian Regulators Officially Propose Total Cryptocurrency Ban https://t. дальше »
2019-7-24 12:22 | |
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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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Notorious Israeli Crypto Criminal Dragged to Court
Eliyahu Gigi, a notorious Israeli hacker who allegedly stole NIS 6. 1 million ($1. 7 million) in bitcoin (BTC) ether (ETH) and other altcoins from foreign citizens through illegal means, has been indicted by Israeli authorities, reports local news source Globes on July 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-19 01:00 | |
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Mnuchin Warns Bitcoin Users of ‘Very, Very Strong’ Regulations
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin again turned his attention to bitcoin this week, warning that the Trump administration would pursue “very, very strong” enforcement of existing financial regulations to stop bad actors from using the cryptocurrency to bankroll criminal activities. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:29 | |
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Israeli hacker allegedly stole $1.7M in cryptocurrency from Europeans
A cybercriminal from Israel is facing a long list of felonies associated with the supposed theft of $1. 7 million (6. 1 million NIS) in various cryptocurrencies. The perp, 31-year old Eliyahu Gigi from Tel Aviv, reportedly stole Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dash from various foreigners, including Belgians, Dutch, and Germans, Israeli news reports. дальше »
2019-7-18 11:18 | |
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Overview: Facebook Libra Project US Senate Hearing
Earlier today Facebook Libra met with US Senators from the Senate Banking Committee. Here are a few highlights of note from the hearing. Facebook Libra Meets with Lawmakers Again Today Facebook answered questions from concerned US lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee. дальше »
2019-7-17 22:52 | |
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US Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin a “national security issue,” cryptocurrency dominated by illicit activity and speculation
Following President Trump’s derisive tweet about Bitcoin, U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin held a briefing on regulating Bitcoin and Facebook’s Libra because of their use in criminal activity and the threat they pose to the financial system. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:13 | |
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UK Government to Focus on Crypto Asset Space as Part of New Financial Crime Clampdown Plan
Because it’s mostly untraceable and irreversible, cryptocurrency is still the number one choice for criminals to carry out or hide criminal activity or ill-gotten gains. The last few weeks have seen a slowly increasing number of cities in the U. дальше »
2019-7-15 20:29 | |
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John McAfee Defends Bitcoin From Donald Trump in Ironic Tirade
In the wake of Donald Trump’s viral tweet denouncing bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general, John McAfee has come rushing to its aid. In a series of tweets, the crypto evangelist has ridiculed the U. дальше »
2019-7-13 11:19 | |
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Donald Trump’s critique of Bitcoin is antiquated and irrelevant
US President Donald Trump, known for his complicated relationship with technology and his incessant need to share his ill-advised thoughts with the world, has admitted he’s not a fan of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-12 13:25 | |
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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 | |
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Indian Police Arrest Four In Alleged KBC Coin Cryptocurrency Scam, Duping Investors Of $14 Million
The CID (Criminal Investigation Department) of India has arrested four individuals in Surat; Dhiraj Patel, Vijay Prajapati, Ashiq Shaikh and Kamruddin Syed in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency ponzi scheme. дальше »
2019-7-7 19:06 | |
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Nouriel Roubini Threatens Lawsuit to “Criminal” Bitcoin Exchange
New York University professor and staunch bitcoin critic Nouriel Roubini is threatening to sue BitMEX, a global cryptocurrency exchange. The renowned economist lambasted Arthur Hayes, co-founder & CEO of BitMEX, for releasing a doctored video of a debate featuring the two. дальше »
2019-7-7 15:54 | |
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Dublin crime ring recruited 14-year-olds to hide drugs bought with Bitcoin
A drug-smuggling kingpin has been using west Dublin teenagers as young as 14 to store large amounts of narcotics bought with cryptocurrency via the dark web, reports Irish local media The Journal citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:33 | |
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US Justice Department & IRS Are in Hot Pursuit of Bitcoin Tax Evaders
By CCN Markets: The bitcoin price rocketed past $10,000 for the first time since 2018, and crypto fans are celebrating. But they’re not the only ones noticing the budding cryptocurrency bull market. дальше »
2019-6-24 18:45 | |
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Verizon User Loses Coinbase Funds Following SIM Hijack
There are numerous ways for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and speculators to lose their funds. In a lot of cases, this is due to an error on their part. However, there are external circumstances which often go beyond the user’s control. дальше »
2019-6-21 21:00 | |
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FBI charges NiceHash founder over dangerous dark web malware (again)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is chasing hackers — including the founder of cryptocurrency mining marketplace NiceHash — over an alleged plot to create and distribute malware through major dark web forum Darkode. дальше »
2019-6-12 16:40 | |
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India’s Insane Anti-Crypto Bill Proposes 10-Yr Prison for Bitcoin Adopters: Report
By CCN: Lawmakers in India have proposed a bill which would see Bitcoin and crypto ownership made completely illegal, with as much as a 10-year prison sentence for anyone caught holding. This coincides directly with India’s plans to launch its own state-backed cryptocurrency – the Digital Rupee. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:19 | |
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FBI Seeks for QuadrigaCX Victims to Aid Ongoing Investigation
According to a report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on June 3, 2019, it is conducting an ongoing investigation alongside the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, and the Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section to seek victims who lostRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-5 13:00 | |
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Binance CEO Swats ‘Stupid’ Bitcoin SV Craig Wright’s Shocking Slavery and Prostitution Claims
By CCN: Self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto, Craig Wright, just took his ongoing Bitcoin takeover gambit to the next level. Speaking at a CoinGeek conference in Toronto, Wright claimed that money from major cryptocurrency institutions like Binance, Bitfinex and Tether was being used to fund slavery and prostitution. дальше »
2019-5-31 14:30 | |
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‘Bitcoin Will Disappear,’ Craig Wright Rants in Blistering ‘Satoshi’ Manifesto
By CCN: Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright published a blistering manifesto that argues bitcoin (BTC) will eventually disappear because it’s being used to facilitate criminal activity. And that perverts his original vision for the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-26 19:45 | |
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No, Bulgaria Did Not HODL Bitcoin Worth $1.6B, Finance Minister Claimed
The curious case of Bulgaria’s alleged hoard of 200,000 bitcoins resurfaced again this week as sources claimed the Balkan country was HODLing cryptocurrency. Report: Bulgaria Sold All Its BTC Seemingly referencing a press release from May 2017, TrustNodes led the renewed media interest in a story about how Bulgarian authorities confiscated the BTC after taking down an unknown criminal operation. дальше »
2019-5-24 14:00 | |
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Regulators Target Cryptocurrency Mixers Under Notion of AML
The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Services (FIOD) in association with Europol and Luxembourg police have cracked down on Bestmixer, one of the largest cryptocurrency mixing services in the world. дальше »
2019-5-24 09:00 | |
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Europol Ends Cryptocurrency Mixer Behind $200 Million Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
By CCN: The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has taken down a cryptocurrency-mixing service, BestMixer. io, in a crackdown involving Europol and Luxembourg authorities. The anti-fraud agency said Wednesday that they had begun an investigation against BestMixer last summer. дальше »
2019-5-23 14:42 | |
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Dutch Authorities Shut Down Bestmixer
The Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has shut down cryptomixing site Bestmixer. io. According to local media, Dutch authorities moved to shut down the site on May 22, 2019, as part of a joint operation with police agencies from several European nations, including France, Latvia and Luxembourg. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:13 | |
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Australian Civil Servant Caught Mining Crypto With Government Hardware
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged a government employee alleged to have misused government IT infrastructure for personal cryptomining operations, per a press release. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:47 | |
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Bitcoin-Bashing Democrat Calls for Blanket Ban on Cryptocurrencies
By CCN: Bitcoin-bashing Democrat Congressman Brad Sherman is urging his colleagues to pass a law that would ban cryptocurrencies in the United States. “I look for colleagues to join with me in introducing a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency purchases by Americans, so that we nip this in the bud. дальше »
2019-5-10 06:58 | |
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A Group of Heavyweight Crypto Traders Wants to Blacklist Unapproved Counterparties
A group of institutional cryptocurrency traders is calling for the creation of a blacklist of counterparties known to revoke trades and engage in criminal activity, as reported by Bloomberg on May 9, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-10 21:00 | |
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Major Crypto Laundering Business Uncovered in Spain
Europol has announced the arrest of eight individuals in Spain who allegedly have ties to a criminal organization that is involved in cryptocurrency laundering services, May 08, 2019 $10 Million Credit Received in Cold and Hot Wallets It seems as though the more the regulatory authorities are trying to bind the crypto industry within strictRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-10 20:00 | |
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Admins of Largest Dark Web Marketplace Arrested in Germany
In a major operation to uncover dark web business, the German Federal Criminal Police pulled down the shutters of the largest dark web market, the Wall Street Market. In a similar operation earlier this year, Finnish Customs and the French National Police busted Silkkitie, aka the Valhalla Marketplace, along with its entire content, Europol announcedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-5 09:00 | |
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Police seize over $600K in cash, Bitcoin, and Monero in worldwide dark web drug bust
Police have busted two prolific dark web drug markets in a global sting, seizing six-figure amounts of Bitcoin and Monero cryptocurrency, as well as loads of narcotics. “[The Wall Street Market] was the world’s second largest dark web market, enabling the trade in drugs (including cocaine, heroin, cannabis and amphetamines), stolen data, fake documents and malicious software,” said Europol. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:21 | |
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Authorities Dismantle Shadow Bank That Handled ‘Hundreds of Millions’ for Crypto Exchanges
An Arizona Man and an Israeli woman have been charged in connection with providing “shadow banking services” to cryptocurrency exchanges — involving millions of dollars. The two individuals were charged by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a criminal investigation. дальше »
2019-5-2 14:00 | |
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Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
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Bitcoin Still Dominates Criminal Activity Despite the Rise of Privacy Coins
Bitcoin is still the favorite cryptocurrency for criminals. This is despite the springing up of more than 2,000 cryptos, with some like Monero and Zcash hinging on privacy. However, the crypto king still dominates criminal activity by over 95 percent. дальше »
2019-4-26 00:47 | |
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Bitcoin SV [BSV]: Calvin Ayre-backed Coingeek article claims Binance is involved in ‘criminal operations’
Bitcoin SV [BSV], the BCH hardfork, and Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, have been at loggerheads since the exchange delisted Satoshi’s Vision last week. It looks like their dispute isn’t over yet, with Coingeek, the BSV mouthpiece, reporting that Binance plays a part in “criminal operations,” citing several sources. дальше »
2019-4-25 02:00 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Manhattan DA announces guilty pleas for criminals involved in $2.8 million dark web ring
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed several instances of frauds and criminal activities in the past, with many either conducted on a cryptocurrency trail or involving digital assets in one way or another. дальше »
2019-4-25 00:30 | |
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New York Makes First Money Laundering Conviction Involving Cryptocurrency
In what the Manhattan District Attorney calls the first crypto money laundering conviction in New York, two defendants have pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking business that laundered millions of dollars in Western Union and crypto payments. дальше »
2019-4-25 20:37 | |
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