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Crypto Money Laundering Scandal: Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan Indicted by US DOJ
In a significant development, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted Bill Guan, the Chief Financial Officer of Epoch Times, a global newspaper and media company, on allegations of participating in a scheme to launder approximately $67 million using crypto. дальше »
2024-6-5 00:00 | |
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U.S. Treasury Department Releases First-ever Finance Risk Assessment Report on NFTs
The U. S. Treasury reports highlight NFT risks like fraud and money laundering, recommending regulations and collaboration to enhance market security and protect consumers. The post U. S. дальше »
2024-5-30 03:54 | |
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Russia’s top metal producers reportedly turn to Tether for trades with China
Russia’s two largest unsanctioned metal producers have reportedly begun using Tether’s USDT stablecoin for cross-border transactions with Chinese clients and suppliers. Russian commodities giants have reportedly started using stablecoins to settle cross-border transactions with China as the U.S. Treasury Department… дальше »
2024-5-29 13:27 | |
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US DOJ Seizes $100M In Crypto From Major Dark Web Drug Trafficking Operation
In a recent crackdown on illicit transactions involving crypto assets, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old individual from Taiwan. Lin, who also goes by the names Pharoah and Faro, is accused of owning and operating a dark web drug marketplace known as the “Incognito Market. дальше »
2024-5-22 03:00 | |
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Crypto personality ‘T.J. Stone’ pleads guilty to wire fraud
Thomas John Sfraga, known as “TJ Stone,” entered a guilty plea to wire fraud charges in a Brooklyn federal court on Thursday. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Sfraga was accused of deceiving investors with the promise of up… дальше »
2024-5-18 21:44 | |
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US Treasury to increase focus on combatting illicit financial activity via crypto, emerging tech
The US Treasury Department intends to place a significant emphasis on addressing the risks posed by cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies in the coming months via comprehensive regulation. дальше »
2024-5-17 21:43 | |
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U.S. Treasury Says It Wants to Better Money Laundering Regulations Around Crypto, Other Illicit Finance
The U.S. Treasury Department wants to continue beefing up anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts around digital assets, as part of its broader strategy to tamp down on illicit financing. дальше »
2024-5-19 19:00 | |
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US senators challenge DOJ’s broad definition of crypto money transmitters
Two US lawmakers have opposed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) attempt to expand the definition of a money-transmitting business. In a May 9 letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden argued that the DOJ’s broad interpretation could criminalize non-custodial crypto asset software services. дальше »
2024-5-14 22:00 | |
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U.S. Senators Question Justice Department's Pursuit of Crypto Mixers
A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators is questioning Attorney General Merrick Garland about the "unprecedented interpretation" of law the Department of Justice (DOJ) is using to pursue cryptocurrency software services as unlicensed money-transmitting businesses. дальше »
2024-5-14 20:32 | |
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Binance 3-Year Monitorship To Be Handled By FRA – Details
According to the latest report, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has granted the three-year monitorship of Binance to consulting firm Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA). This appointment is part of the exchange’s plea deal with the Justice Department last year. дальше »
2024-5-12 13:30 | |
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DOJ Said to Snub Sullivan & Cromwell, Appoint Competitor to Coveted Binance Monitorship: Bloomberg
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has chosen a London-based consulting firm for a coveted three-year monitorship of Binance, according to a Friday report from Bloomberg citing anonymous sources. дальше »
2024-5-12 22:11 | |
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Heir to Cartier empire arrested for attempted money laundering using USDT
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has arrested Maximilien de Hoop Cartier, a successor to the French luxury brand Cartier, over money laundering charges using cryptocurrency. Per a May 2 indictment, the accused has been charged with drug trafficking… дальше »
2024-5-6 11:40 | |
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BTC-e Co-founder Enters Guilty Plea For $9 Billion Money Laundering Conspiracy
Co-founder of crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering. In a public release by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on May 3, the Russian national has admitted to his role as one of the operators of BTC-e, facilitating $9 billion worth of illicit transactions between […] дальше »
2024-5-6 13:30 | |
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Former US Regulator Matthew Homer Launches $5.10 Million Crypto Fund
Matthew Homer, previously a DFS regulator, launched the Department of XYZ crypto fund with $5. 10 million in initial funding, promising startups regulatory guidance. The post Former US Regulator Matthew Homer Launches $5. дальше »
2024-5-3 18:49 | |
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US sanctions crypto addresses tied to Russian drone developer
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned a Russian one-way attack UAV developer, which solicited donations in crypto on Telegram. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 1 sanctioned nearly 300… дальше »
2024-5-2 10:29 | |
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Rabotnik, Affiliate of Ransomware Group REvil, Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail
Ukrainian national, Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, has been sentenced 13 years and seven months in prison for his role in conducting over 2,500 ransomware attacks and demanding over $700 million in ransom payments, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. дальше »
2024-5-2 09:04 | |
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Crypto Witch-Hunt: Experts Criticize DOJ For ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Indictment
On Tuesday, the crypto industry was shaken after news of the indictment of one of a Bitcoin early investors broke. Per the reports, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) pressed multiple charges against Roger Ver, a controversial figure in the space known as “Bitcoin Jesus. дальше »
2024-5-2 05:00 | |
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Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report
Between 2022 and 2023 Crypto alongside retail banking, wholesale banking and wealth management posed the greatest risk of being exploited for money laundering, a report by the U.K. Treasury department showed. дальше »
2024-5-1 13:49 | |
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Crypto community reacts to Changpeng Zhao’s 4-month sentence
On April 30, Judge Richard Jones sentenced Zhao to four months in prison, going against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s recommendation for a three-year jail sentence. London-based financial services lawyer Rabya Anwar told crypto.news that the stories of Zhao… дальше »
2024-5-1 12:02 | |
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‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver Arrested, Charged With Alleged $50 Million Tax Fraud
Authorities in Spain have arrested Roger Ver, Bitcoin Cash advocate and a public figure often called “Bitcoin Jesus,” after the U.S. Department of Justice charged him with tax evasion. дальше »2024-5-1 08:22 | |
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Roger Ver arrested in Spain after DOJ files tax fraud charges in the US
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced criminal charges against Roger Ver alongside his arrest on April 30. The DOJ charges include mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. The mail fraud charges are related to the delivery of forms to three IRS addresses. дальше »
2024-5-1 23:33 | |
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BREAKING: ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver Arrested, Accused Of Orchestrating $48M Tax Scandal
In a significant development within the cryptocurrency community, Roger Ver, an early investor in Bitcoin, has been indicted by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on multiple charges, including mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. дальше »
2024-5-1 22:18 | |
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DOJ Counters Tornado Cash Developer’s Motion To Dismiss – Details
The US Department of Justice has released a rebuttal to Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss the criminal charges levied against him by the government. In a filing submitted on Friday, the DOJ rebuffed several arguments made by the defendant’s lawyers while nudging the court to ensure the case undergoes a proper trial. […] дальше »
2024-4-29 20:00 | |
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DOJ insists Tornado Cash operated as a ‘commercial enterprise’
The Department of Justice alleges Tornado Cash founders personally profited from the mixer while keeping it running amid proceeds from major hacks flowing through the platform. The post DOJ insists Tornado Cash operated as a ‘commercial enterprise’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-28 09:21 | |
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Senator Warren: Crypto Is The “Payment Of Choice” For Child Sexual Abuse, Urges DOJ Action
In a joint effort to combat the illicit trafficking of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), US senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have written a letter to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concern about the alleged use of crypto to facilitate these activities. Alleged Link Between Crypto […] дальше »
2024-4-27 07:00 | |
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US government appoints Sam Altman, other tech execs to newly established AI safety board
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established an AI Safety and Security Board and named 22 members, comprising tech firm executives and other experts in the field, according to an April 26 press release. дальше »
2024-4-26 23:14 | |
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US senators cracking down on crypto use in child abuse trade
U.S. senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to double down on their efforts to combat crypto use in the market for child sex abuse material (CSAM). In… дальше »
2024-4-26 14:18 | |
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CryptoQuant CEO defends Samourai Wallet founders
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has voiced support for the founders of Samourai Wallet after their indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly running a crypto mixing service implicated in laundering nearly $100 million. Ju has defended the… дальше »
2024-4-26 11:12 | |
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Authorities shut down Samourai Wallet, arrest founders over money laundering charges in $2 billion DOJ case
International authorities collaborated to shut down Samourai Wallet and arrested its two founders on April 24 after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed criminal charges against the privacy wallet over allegations of facilitating money laundering. дальше »
2024-4-25 01:05 | |
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The State Of Things: Open Source Developers Arrested For Writing Code
It is crucial for Bitcoiners to evaluate the state of things today in light of the accusations made against Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill by the US Department of Justice from Samourai Wallet. дальше »
2024-4-25 00:05 | |
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Changpeng Zhao: Here’s what former Binance CEO has said ahead of sentencing
Changpeng Zhao or “CZ” across the crypto space, is the founder and former CEO of leading crypto exchange Binance. He’s in the United States awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to US Department of Justice (DOJ) charges in November last year. дальше »
2024-4-24 16:37 | |
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Faces 3 Years In Jail
Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, faces a sentencing recommendation of three years imprisonment from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). This follows his guilty plea last year to charges concerning severe lapses in the company’s anti-money laundering (AML) controls, as mandated by the US Bank Secrecy Act. […] дальше »
2024-4-24 13:30 | |
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US DOJ seeks 36-month sentence and $50 million fine for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao
The US Department of Justice has recommended a 36-month prison sentence alongside a $50 million fine for the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao. In response, Zhao’s legal team contends that his incarceration would be unprecedented, citing no prior instances of imprisonment in similar cases. дальше »
2024-4-24 11:59 | |
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Changpeng Zhao could face a 3-year prison term as DOJ seeks to deter crypto crime
The Department of Justice argues Binance founder Changpeng Zhao should serve 36 months in prison and pay a $50 million fine for violating US sanctions law. The post Changpeng Zhao could face a 3-year prison term as DOJ seeks to deter crypto crime appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-24 09:43 | |
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Should Spend 3 Years in Prison, DOJ Says
Binance's founder and former chief executive, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for his role in enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal sanctions and money laundering laws, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday night. дальше »
2024-4-25 08:43 | |
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Should Spend Three Years in Prison, DOJ Says
Binance's founder and former chief executive, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for his role in enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal sanctions and money laundering laws, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday night. дальше »
2024-4-24 08:43 | |
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Senator Warren wants to extend anti-money laundering rules to crypto miners and validators
US Senator Elizabeth Warren said any new crypto regulation, including the newly proposed regulatory framework for the stablecoin market, must include the full suite of anti-money laundering authorities that the Treasury Department requested in November 2023. дальше »
2024-4-18 16:30 | |
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Vietnam’s minister advocates for crypto regulations, not ban
The deputy director of the Economic and Civil Legislation Department in Vietnam, Cao Dang Vinh, has clarified that cryptocurrencies are not banned in the country, but there is a need for a comprehensive legal framework. дальше »
2024-4-15 12:10 | |
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