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US Judge Denies Customer’s Plea to Quash IRS Bitstamp Inquiry
A Washington Western District Court judge has rejected petitioner William Zietzke’s appeal to stop the U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from accessing his Bitstamp trade data. An IRS summons invoked Zietzke to file a petition to quash the tax agency’s investigation into his private accounts. дальше »
2019-11-28 21:30 | |
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Attack of Upbit Marks Seventh Crypto Exchange Hack of This Year
Hackers are getting bolder and smarter, which isn’t good news for the cryptocurrency community. On January 15th, Cryptopia shut down as they found a “security breach,” causing them to experience massive losses. дальше »
2019-11-28 20:18 | |
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Movie Piracy Investigation Leads New Zealand Police to Seize $4.2 Million in Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency has dealt with many different scams, but one recent issue arose in a separate arrest in New Zealand. The national police force reportedly seized a total of NZ$6. 2 million and NZ$6. 7 million in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-11-24 19:20 | |
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Crypto Worth $6.7 Million Seized from Kiwi Programmer
During a movie piracy setup crackdown, Hamilton Police seized $6. 7 million in cryptocurrency from a software programmer. According to recent reports, law enforcement officers in Hamilton, New Zealand successfully arrested a 31-year old programmer and movie pirate Jaron David McIvor. дальше »
2019-11-23 15:30 | |
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New Zealand Police Seize $4.2 M in Crypto in Movie Piracy Investigation
New Zealand police seize over $4 million in cryptocurrency from Jaron David McIvor, suspected of laundering funds from a movie pirating website
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IRS Criminal Investigation Chief and Team Put Crypto ATMs and Kiosks on Their Radars
Chief John Fort, an agency official at the Internal Revenue Service shared with Bloomberg Law that the agency’s criminal investigators are “very” focused on the tax issues surrounding Bitcoin ATMs and kiosks. дальше »
2019-11-18 16:42 | |
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Governments Viewing Crypto as a Threat Will Be Left Behind
In recent commentary at a New York blockchain conference, IRS Criminal Investigation Chief John Fort said the agency is now turning its focus to crypto ATMs and kiosks, as well as American users of foreign exchanges. дальше »
2019-11-18 12:35 | |
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BBC Investigation Links Russia’s FSB To $450M Exchange Collapse
A BBC investigation has revealed links between Russia’s intelligence agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB), and the collapse of the Wex cryptocurrency exchange in 2018. One of the sites co-founders claimed that he was forced to hand over customers’ wallet data and told the money (around $450 million) would go to “the FSB fund. дальше »
2019-11-16 13:06 | |
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BBC Report: Russian Intelligence Agency, FSB, Steals $450 Million In Bitcoin From WEX Exchange
Russian crypto exchange Wex collapsed in 2018 with over $450 million worth of Bitcoin under its custody which was lost. A recent investigation led by the BBC has found a Russian Federal connection in the disappearance of those funds. дальше »
2019-11-15 21:25 | |
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Bitcoin Use Case Underlined by Indian Bank PMC Woes
In recent months, authorities in India have been investigating the management of a major private bank, Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank, for fraud, amounting to $600 million. The investigation has left nearly 1 million bank customers without access to their funds – the sort of situation that could be avoided with Bitcoin-related financial services. дальше »
2019-11-14 05:24 | |
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South Korean CoinUp’s President and Eight Other Execs Behind Bars for Swindling Investors
South Korean crypto exchange, CoinUp gets tainted, as many of its executives have officially been arrested following a year’s worth of investigation, reports BeInCrypto. To be more specific, President of CoinUp, Kang Seok-Jung gets a 16-year sentence followed by the firm’s Chief Financial Officers and Vice Presidents, all of whom have swindled investors of 400 […] дальше »
2019-11-13 18:59 | |
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Charlie Lee’s Joke That ‘Satoshi Donated to Grin’ Misunderstood
Grin, a privacy coin built on the MimbleWimble protocol, received a mysterious 50 BTC donation on November 12 — which, after a little investigation, proved to be coins mined back in 2010. Charlie Lee, in a conversation on Grin’s official Telegram group, claimed that “Satoshi donated to Grin. дальше »
2019-11-14 17:09 | |
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Australian Arrested for Running An Unregistered Crypto Exchange, His Bitcoin ATM Was Also Seized
The Australian E-Crime Squad detectives have caught a 38-year-old man from Cairnlea. He was conducting unregistered crypto exchanges. The arrest followed an investigation that started after illegal activity was registered at a cryptocurrency ATM close to Braybrook, not too far from Cairnlea. дальше »
2019-11-13 03:35 | |
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A Million Bank Users Ask For Their Money, is Crypto a Viable Alternative?
Almost one million customers of an Indian bank are currently without access to the money they deposited with the institution. The incident serves as yet another reminder of the shortcomings of the current banking system and the potential improvements offered by crypto. дальше »
2019-11-13 01:00 | |
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Fraudulent Coinup Cryptocurrency Exchange Officials Jailed in South Korea
Several executives from the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange CoinUp, including its president, were arrested on charges of fraud that amount to nearly $400 million. Local media outlets report that nine of the company’s executives were arrested on Nov 11 after an extensive investigation that began in 2018. дальше »
2019-11-13 19:28 | |
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Congress Was Recently Told Cryptocurrency is Becoming a “Significant Issue” for the FBI
In a meeting held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, that involved the Senate Homeland Security Committee and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), talks regarding national security threats were expounded upon sharing more details on the matter. дальше »
2019-11-10 21:30 | |
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Corrupt CBI Officer Booked for Extorting Vigilante Bitcoiner
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly booked its own officer in an extortion case involving bitcoin. The target was a man who previously fell victim to the Bitconnect scam and allegedly resorted to extreme measures to recoup his money. дальше »
2019-11-10 12:30 | |
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Corrupt CBI Inspector Booked for Extorting Vigilante Bitcoiner
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly booked its own officer in an extortion case involving bitcoin. The target was a man who previously fell victim to the Bitconnect scam and allegedly resorted to extreme measures to recoup his money. дальше »
2019-11-10 12:30 | |
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Chinese Police Investigate Ex-Bitmain Employee for Bitcoin Miner IP Theft
Yang Zuoxing, CEO at MicroBT, is under investigation by the local police. The investigation is allegedly related to a dispute over Bitmain’s intellectual property rights. Yang nor MircroBT have released an official statement. дальше »
2019-11-10 10:49 | |
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Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Charges Own Officer for Blackmailing Bitcoin Businessman for $700,000
As per a report in India Today, the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating one of its own officers in an extortion case. The officer under investigation was identified as Sunil Nair, who was found to be blackmailing local real-estate businessman named Shailesh Bhatt for INR 5 crore (equivalent to $700,000) for his […] дальше »
2019-11-9 19:55 | |
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FBI Director Sees Crypto Becoming a Bigger Thorn in Its Side
Testifying in front of the Senate Homeland Security Committee as part of a hearing on national security threats, Christopher Wray, the director for the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made it plain that his bureau sees cryptocurrency as a threat. дальше »
2019-11-9 03:18 | |
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FBI Director: Cryptocurrencies Pose Threats to National Security
Appearing before a hearing by a U. S. Senate Committee to discuss national security and counterterrorism, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Christopher Wray, replied to concerns about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-11-9 02:00 | |
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Chinese Police Hold MicroBT Crypto Mining Maker’s CEO Over IP Infringement Allegations
Zuoxing Yang, known as the CEO and founder of MicroBT, a BTC miner maker based in China, has been detained and held by the local police. According to reports from local media outlets, the investigation is regarding the infringement of intellectual property by the firm. дальше »
2019-11-9 00:04 | |
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3 Reasons Dez Bryant Will Be Back in the NFL Before Antonio Brown
Dez Bryant and Antonio Brown could shake up the NFL if signed over the final weeks of the regular season. While neither receiver has avoided controversy, Bryant’s maturation makes him the more attractive option. дальше »
2019-11-8 22:27 | |
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FBI Says Bitcoin Concern Is Getting ‘Bigger and Bigger’
In a recent U. S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs hearing, Senator Mitt Romney expressed concerns about Bitcoin’s potential as a threat to national security. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray replied that cryptocurrency is a concern that’s “going to become a bigger and bigger one. дальше »
2019-11-8 21:35 | |
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Venezuela President Maduro Touts Trezor Bitcoin Wallet on National TV
Trezor launches an investigation into the allegedly unlicensed Trezor representatives appearing on Venezuelan national TV
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190 Indian Banks Raided in Fraud Crackdown — Can Bitcoin Be an Alternative?
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has performed a targeted raid on about 170 of the country’s banking locations in an attempt to crack down on fraud, which is reportedly rife in the banking sector. дальше »
2019-11-7 10:06 | |
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UN Accuses North Korea Of Laundering Money Via Hong Kong-based Blockchain Company
The sanctions committee of the United Nations has recently accused North Korea of using a blockchain firm in order to launder money overseas. According to the committee, an investigation was conducted and it was discovered that the country was using cryptos to evade sanctions imposed on it by the international community. Marine China, a blockchain […] дальше »
2019-11-7 23:00 | |
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190 Indian Bank Locations Raided in Massive Fraud Crackdown
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has reportedly raided over 190 bank locations nationwide in an effort to crack down on fraud involving at least 15 banks. As many as 1,000 officers were involved in what is now one of the largest coordinated searches in India this year. дальше »
2019-11-6 12:03 | |
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190 Indian Bank Branches Raided in Massive Fraud Crackdown
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has reportedly raided over 190 bank locations nationwide in an effort to crack down on fraud involving at least 15 banks. As many as 1,000 officers were involved in what is now one of the largest coordinated searches in India this year. дальше »
2019-11-6 12:03 | |
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Chinese Firm Faces Legal Scrutiny From Government Regulator Due to Blockchain Stock Increase
A relatively unknown Chinese education and porcelain firm is facing investigation by a Chinese regulator. The investigation was ordered when the firm’s blockchain stock surprisingly became among the most desired on the market last week. дальше »
2019-11-5 22:00 | |
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EOS Price Analysis - An active but waning bearish trend
EOS has led the numbers game in terms of Dapp activity and transactions per day for many months, with transactions per day hitting an all-time high this week. However, further investigation has shown that 75% of these transactions may be bot activity. дальше »
2019-11-4 14:01 | |
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NHL player Evgeny Malkin allegedly lost $4 million in ICO scam
The Pittsburgh Penguins forward and Russian national hockey team player Evgeny Malkin turns out to be involved in the investigation in the United States against a blockchain startup. Malkin not only invested $4 million in the project, but also became the public face and co-founder of the company. дальше »
2019-10-31 12:12 | |
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Bitfinex’s LEO flatters to deceive; only 17 active addresses for $990 million market cap
UNUS SED LEO token is currently adding to the pile of misery faced by iFinex. iFinex, the parent company behind stablecoin Tether and Bitfinex, has been the topic of discussion for all the wrong reasons in 2019. дальше »
2019-10-23 16:00 | |
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Bitmain Aims to Build a 300MW Texas Mining Farm
The Beijing-based Bitmain Technologies and DMG Blockchain Solutions announced the launch of a 25MW mining facility in Rockdale, Texas. The new mine aims to bolster Bitmain’s international expansion which will soon expand to 50MW of processing power and then extend the operation’s capacity to more than 300MW. дальше »
2019-10-23 08:00 | |
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The Silk Road Investigation: A ‘Pattern of Bad Behavior and Double Agents’
Kathryn Haun, a general partner at U. S. venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has revealed in recent interviews how she helped take down the Silk Road when she was working for the Attorney General’s office. дальше »
2019-10-23 01:25 | |
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Monero, privacy coin usage would have made child porn investigation difficult
When news about Bitcoin being the main factor behind the crackdown on the largest child pornography website broke out, some speculated that this would lead to an increased use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies for illicit activities on the deep web, making it harder for law enforcement agencies to track down the people involved in illegal activities. дальше »
2019-10-18 17:30 | |
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US ban TON ICO, but investors will not be refunded
The US regulator announced that it suspends Telegram's ICO and begins investigation into illegal coin offering. The TON blockchain seems not to be launched in October, but investors are unlikely to receive reimbursement. дальше »
2019-10-18 14:32 | |
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Real estate firm offers free paranormal investigation for prospective homeowners
Bungalo, a real-estate firm, earlier this week debuted a new, inclusive marketing campaign aimed at giving peace of mind to prospective homeowners afraid of buying a haunted house. Because “buying a home shouldn’t be scary,” Bungalo’s gone through the trouble of having all of its home listings in the Charlotte, North Carolina area inspected by professional paranormal investigators. дальше »
2019-10-12 01:29 | |
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FBI Probes West Virginia Election After Blockchain Voting App Breach
Despite securing $7 million in funding to expand its blockchain voting app, the future of Voatz may be on shaky ground as FBI investigates. Voatz Hack Unsuccessful But Triggers FBI Investigation If you’ve been touting transparency and security among the benefits of using blockchain for voting, it turns out, you may have been premature. дальше »
2019-10-11 13:00 | |
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