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Bitcoin Aversion by Israeli Banks Hindering Crypto tax Payments
Israeli media sources say bitcoin traders in the country are finding it difficult to pay taxes as banks continue to refuse crypto deposits, August 6, 2019. Banks in many countries refuse to accept deposits from crypto-related activities based on fears of money laundering and other illicit financial activities. дальше »
2019-8-7 19:00 | |
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Out of 200,000 Bitcoin Transactions, Only 2% Were Illicit, MIT’s AI Lab Affirms
Everybody in the crypto industry knows how some people have a pretty bad opinion of Bitcoin. Said to be the currency used by scammers and criminals, Bitcoin is often the target of severe criticism. Fortunately, a recent experiment made by the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab has proved that only a small fraction of the Bitcoin […] дальше »
2019-8-3 00:56 | |
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Former Trump Advisor Steve Bannon Boasts of “Big Future” for Bitcoin and Crypto
All last month, the positive sentiment surrounding Bitcoin, crypto, and even Facebook Libra turned negative after United States President Donald Trump made some negative tweets about the digital asset class and its illicit use in criminal activities such as money laundering, cybercrime, drug trade, and more. дальше »
2019-8-3 23:00 | |
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Australia Spares Crypto in AUD $10,000 Cash Limit Draft Squeeze
A draft legislation in Australia is seeking to prohibit the use of cash in making transactions for amounts exceeding $AUD10,000 ($6,900) has spared cryptocurrencies. The goal of imposing the cash payment limit is to prevent tax evasion, money laundering and other illicit activities. дальше »
2019-7-29 15:59 | |
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Silk Road site admin extradited to US hit with 78-month prison sentence
Irish man Gary Davis, also known as “Libertas,” has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for helping to run the now defunct Silk Road website on the dark web. The Irish national, who was extradited to the US in July last year, was arrested in January 2014. дальше »
2019-7-26 17:35 | |
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U.S. Treasury Secretary: ‘I Bet I Won’t Even Talk About Bitcoin in Five Years’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin believes cryptocurrency transactions may pose certain risks to the financial system as they could potentially be used fund illicit activities such as money laundering and drug trafficking. Mnuchin’s recent comments... дальше »
2019-7-25 12:35 | |
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Around The Block With Jeff And David – July 22, 2019
In this show, we discuss: Bitcoin breaking 10500 (again). Treasury Secretary Mnuchin dismissing bitcoin, and saying that it is only used by illicit users. Binance is rewarding XLM Hodlers – how can you get yours? India unbans cryptocurrencies, what does this mean for the price? China says Bitcoin is a virtual property and more! JoinRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-23 19:52 | |
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US Treasury Secy’s comments on Bitcoin being used for illicit activities refuted by Interchange co-founder
Bitcoin’s rise to the top has been peppered with several controversies and criticisms from different areas. This was again evidenced by comments from Steve Mnuchin, the Treasury Secretary of the United States and U. дальше »
2019-7-22 21:00 | |
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Congressman Brad Sherman calls for a complete ban on cryptocurrency, says Bitcoin only facilitates “nefarious transactions”
Congressman Brad Sherman, a vocal critic of the crypto industry, again called for a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. Sherman said Bitcoin had no real use other than to fund illicit activities and warned about the risks cryptocurrencies pose to the political and financial stability in the U. дальше »
2019-7-20 21:44 | |
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Министр финансов США: миллиарды долларов от незаконной деятельности проходят через криптовалюты
Министр финансов США Стивен Мнучин заявил, что через биткоин и другие криптовалюты проходят миллиарды долларов, вовлеченных в незаконную деятельность. По его мнению, поставщики услуг в сфере цифровых денег и традиционных финансовых услуг должны регулироваться одинаково. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:12 | |
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Министр финансов США сравнил Bitcoin с надежным швейцарским банком. Мнучин — против криптовалют
Стивен Мнучин, руководитель американского финансового ведомства, решил вновь выступить по вопросам криптовалют. Are you saying cash has never been used for illicit purposes, @joesquawk asks in response to Mnuchin's concerns about #btc "We are going to make sure that bitcoin doesn't become the equivalent to swiss numbered bank accounts" says @stevenmnuchin1 pic. дальше »
2019-7-20 14:14 | |
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Money Laundering Fines Worth Billions Help Bankers Avoid Prosecution and Unpleasant Labels
The recent seizure of a cargo ship owned by JP Morgan, a vessel loaded with 20 tons of cocaine according to latest accounts, highlighted the risks of banks’ involvement in illicit activities, inadvertent or otherwise. дальше »
2019-7-18 15:55 | |
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Money Laundering Fines Help Bankers Avoid Prosecution
The recent seizure of a cargo ship owned by JP Morgan, a vessel loaded with 20 tons of cocaine according to latest accounts, highlighted the risks of banks’ involvement in illicit activities, inadvertent or otherwise. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:55 | |
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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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U.S. Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin, Libra Pose National Security Threat
Coinspeaker U. S. Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin, Libra Pose National Security ThreatThe Treasury Department has concerns that Libra, as well as Bitcoin, could be misused by terrorist financiers and money launders, to carry out illicit activities ranging from cybercrime to tax evasion, extortion, and ransomware. дальше »
2019-7-16 11:36 | |
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Bitcoin Rise Shows Market is Comfortable with the U.S Stance on Crypto: Tom Lee
Bitcoin has started to rise once again following a massive dip that threatened to drag price below $9,000. The rise seems to coincide with a statement made by the U. S Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that cryptocurrency especially Libra could be taken advantage of by criminals for illicit activities. дальше »
2019-7-16 03:47 | |
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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 drafts collaborative plan to crack down on cryptocurrency crime
The UK government is seeking to crack down on the use of crypto assets for money laundering or other illicit activities. To do so, the government has published the Economic Crime Plan, agreed between the Chancellor Philip Hammond, Home Secretary Sajid Javid, and heads of law enforcement, major financial institutions and legal, accountancy and property organisations. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:54 | |
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La Porte County in Indiana Dishes Out $130,000 in Bitcoin Ransomware Attack
It's starting to seem like there’s no end to hack attacks on the horizon. All technology can be tweaked and manipulated to enable cybercriminals to carry out the illicit activity and what better way is there for them to receive their ransoms than to use untraceable, irrevocable cryptocurrency? 2019 has seen its fair share of […] дальше »
2019-7-14 18:48 | |
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Would President Trump Prefer Ripple’s XRP Over Bitcoin?
U. S. President Donald Trump’s public bashing of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is no longer news. In a recent tweet on Friday 11th of July, Trump publicly declared that he isn’t a fan of cryptocurrencies, alleging that the unregulated nature of digital assets makes it easy for crypto to facilitate crime and other illicit activity. дальше »
2019-7-14 23:40 | |
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Trump Blasts Bitcoin For Illicit Use As NY College Is Hit With $2M Ransomware
Last night, the TV personality, businessman, president of the “free world,” Donald Trump took to twitter to blast Bitcoin, Facebook’s Libra, and the entire asset class of cryptocurrencies. The outspoken United States president said that the asset class is “highly volatile,” “unregulated,” “based on thin air,” and “can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade and. дальше »
2019-7-13 23:00 | |
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Iranian Energy Grid Blames 7% Consumption Increase on Bitcoin Miners
Mostafa Rajabi Mashhad, the spokesperson for Tavanir, an Iranian state-operated grid entity, has explained that electrical consumption has spiked by 7% in comparison to the previous year. Rajabi blames illegal cryptocurrency mining operations for the country’s increased electrical consumption and has warned that illicit mining facilities will be cut off from the grid. дальше »
2019-6-26 00:30 | |
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France to Launch G7 Cryptocurrency Task Force in Wake of Libra Concerns
According to a report published by Reuters on June 21, 2019, France is set to form a G7 cryptocurrency task force to explore how global central banks can regulate cryptocurrencies like Facebook’s Libra without the risk of it being used for money laundering and other illicit activities. дальше »
2019-6-22 23:00 | |
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Europol is developing a ‘game’ to teach officers how to trace cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency crime fighters are about to have a lot more fun after Europol has revealed its developing a game to help law enforcers learn how to trace and investigate illicit uses of digital currencies. дальше »
2019-6-14 14:07 | |
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Nevada Bitcoin broker on LocalBitcoins sentenced to 2 years in prison
Morgan Rockcoons, a Nevadan man accused of wire fraud and operating an unlicensed Bitcoin exchange for using LocalBitcoins, was sentenced to nearly two years in prison. According to a government press release, Rockcoons will also have to forfeit $80,600 in illicit profits. дальше »
2019-6-1 19:53 | |
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Firefox Users Can Now Block Mining Scripts On Websites
Joining the likes of Opera and Chrome, which banned all mining extensions, Firefox hopes its feature can cut back on illicit crypto-jacking programs that can slow down users' computers and raise their electric bills. дальше »
2019-5-23 19:24 | |
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Australian civil servant faces 10 years for mining cryptocurrency on government computers
An Australian government employee is appearing in court today after using work equipment to mine cryptocurrency for his own gain. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) allege that the 33 year-old from Killara in New South Wales took advantage of his position as an IT contractor to modify government computer systems to mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-21 13:27 | |
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Crypto Has One Major Obstacle in Mass Adoption, Can it be Solved?
Cryptocurrency advocates often ponder over mass adoption. But in truth, the usability of cryptocurrency, or lack of, presents a significant hurdle for no-coiners. On top of fears over security and the association with illicit activities, mass adoption will remain a distant fantasy unless it gets easier to buy, store and use cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:00 | |
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FinCEN releases report on illegal activities concerning Bitcoin [BTC] and other cryptocurrencies
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network [FinCEN] recently released guidance for money transmitter using digital currencies. Along with this, it also released a document titled ‘Advisory on Illicit Activity Involving Convertible Virtual Currency’ guiding institutions on how to identify and report “suspicious activity concerning how criminals and other bad actors exploit convertible virtual currencies”. дальше »
2019-5-10 18:45 | |
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Bitfinex Alleged $850M Fraud Now Wants To Raise $1B For Its Token
Following the controversy that Bitfinex allegedly used illicit funds to cover $850 million in losses, which it, along with… The post Bitfinex Alleged $850M Fraud Now Wants To Raise $1B For Its Token appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-9 10:39 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Dot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Website Providing Links to Illicit Crypto Marketplaces Seized
A website that provided a link between the regular internet and dark web marketplaces offering illegal goods and services in exchange for crypto has been seized. Deep Dot Web went down earlier today with a seizure notice detailing the authorities involved with the bust. дальше »
2019-5-8 00:00 | |
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Major Darknet Player Wall Street Market Gets Taken Down
It has not been an easy year for the top darknet marketplaces. Not entirely surprising when considering how law enforcement agencies are actively cracking down on these illicit services. Wall Street Market, a platform recently thought to have exit scammed, has been taken over by German and Dutch law enforcement agencies. дальше »
2019-5-4 21:53 | |
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Darknet Market Wall Street Shut Down by the German Federal Criminal Police
In a press release published earlier today, Europol announced that they have shut down the latest darknet marketplace – Wall Street. The market had over one million users and over five thousand vendors and was ranked the world’s second largest dark web market trading drugs, stolen data, fake IDs and other illicit products you would […] The post Darknet Market Wall Street Shut Down by the German Federal Criminal Police appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2019-5-3 19:49 | |
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A Putin-opposing politician has raised more than $3M in Bitcoin
Despite a recent survey showing that most Russians actually know very little about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, it appears that one politician is a little more au fait with the technology. The man who is thought to be Vladimir Putin‘s main opponent, Alexei Navalny, has received over $3 million (591 BTC) worth of donations in Bitcoin over the last three years, CoinDesk reports. дальше »
2019-4-24 11:56 | |
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Mueller Report: Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund DNC Hacks
An intelligence branch of the Russian government used bitcoin to fund its cyberwarfare efforts to interfere with the 2016 U. S. presidential election, the Mueller Report claims. дальше »
2019-4-19 23:21 | |
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Mozilla rolls out new automated crypto-jacking filtering in Firefox
Popular browser solution Mozilla Firefox is finally rolling out its long-awaited system for stopping internet baddies from secretly mining cryptocurrencies with your computing resources. As of today, users of Firefox‘ Nightly and Beta browsers are equipped with the option to automatically block crypto-jacking scripts (like the infamous CoinHive). дальше »
2019-4-9 15:59 | |
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22-year-old gets 2 years in jail for illegally selling hundreds of thousands in Bitcoin
A 22-year-old man in the US has been sentenced to two years in prison for selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in Bitcoin through an unlicensed money transmitting business. Jacob Burrell Campos, who had been in custody without bail since he was arrested in August last year, was also forced to forfeit $823,357 in illicit profits. дальше »
2019-4-9 13:04 | |
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South Korean government officials consider making cryptocurrency, blockchain regulations laxer
The cryptocurrency world has been pushing its limit to educate people about blockchain and cryptocurrency globally. South Korea was one of the countries to adopt the new tech, but framed strong regulations to keep the field from the illicit players. дальше »
2019-4-6 19:30 | |
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Jurassic Park: Media Dinosaurs Still Struggle To Grasp Crypto
“Those who say bitcoin is completely useless are completely wrong,” began Financial Times journalist Jemima Kelly, in an Alphaville article published on April 1st. “[It’s] the currency of choice for people buying drugs, arms and other illicit things. дальше »
2019-4-6 20:52 | |
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Pursuing Illicit Crypto Mining Operations Within Hong Kong Will Earn Miners A Major Fine, Jail Time
While much of the attention of regulatory measures for cryptocurrency around the world has to do with exchanges and the classification of coins, crypto mining has been working to find its place as well. дальше »
2019-4-5 04:09 | |
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Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13 | |
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Pakistan Introduces Crypto Regulation
The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2019-4-2 01:33 | |
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Binance Partners With IdentityMind for Enhanced Compliance and Security
Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:08 | |
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