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Bitfinex Settles with New York Prosecutors for $18.5M
The case between New York authorities and major crypto exchange Bitfinex has finally reached a conclusion with an $18.5 million settlement. Meanwhile, Tether’s reserve which has been a matter of some speculation will soon be put to rest with quarterly information to be provided following the settlement of the case. NYAG vs. Bitfinex Settlement: TetherRead More дальше »
2021-2-23 17:39 | |
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Federal Court Rejects Motion Filed by Crypto Developer Virgil Griffith to Dismiss Charges on Aiding North Korea
A U. S. federal judge has rejected a motion filed by a former Ethereum Foundation developer over allegations of assisting North Korea to bypass sanctions. Prosecutors claim, Virgil Griffith, aided the regime by providing critical information on cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-1-30 17:00 | |
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Japanese Police Arrest 30 Suspects, Allegedly Involved in 2018’s $530M Coincheck Hack
Japanese police have made progress on the Coincheck hack investigations, having recently identified 30 individuals that might have been involved. According to Nikkei Asia, which broke the news, the authorities have arrested some of the alleged hack suspects or referred their cases to the local prosecutors’ office. дальше »
2021-1-22 20:15 | |
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CEO Sentenced to 18-Month Jail Term for Accepting Bitcoin Bribes to List a Cryptocurrency
A South Korean court has sentenced the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange Coinnest to 18 months in prison. The court also fined him over $61,000, who also was charged for fraud in 2020. Prosecutors Accused Coinnest Executives of Receiving 110 BTC in Bribes According to Fn News, the Supreme Court of Korea determined […] дальше »
2021-1-15 17:00 | |
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Government Seizes 69,730 Bitcoin ($1 Billion) Tied To Silk Road
Federal prosecutors have seized 69,730 ($1 billion worth) of bitcoin associated with darknet marketplace Silk Road. Here’s what we know so far. The post Government Seizes 69,730 Bitcoin ($1 Billion) Tied To Silk Road appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2020-11-7 21:35 | |
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Prosecutors seek harsh punishment for a scammer behind a celeb-endorsed ICO
US federal prosecutors are requesting US District Judge Lorna Schofield to sentence a fraudster behind a celebrity-endorsed ICO to a long term in prison. A report unveiled this news on November 4, noting that the prosecutors filed a sentencing submission on October 31, demanding a harsh sentence against Robert Joseph Farkas, the co-founder of Centra Tech. дальше »
2020-11-4 15:27 | |
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Dutch Police Seize $33 Million in Bitcoin from Couple Accused of Money Laundering
Prosecutors from the Netherlands have seized 2,532 bitcoins worth $33 million after a couple was convicted of money laundering by the Rotterdam District Court. The man and his wife were sentenced to two years for illegal money transmission and the court claims the couple’s bitcoin stash was used on the deep web. дальше »
2020-10-31 03:30 | |
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Ripple board member arrested on cyberstalking charge
Ken Kurson, member of payment protocol firm Ripple’s board of directors, was arrested on Friday and has been charged by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn for cyberstalking in connection with his divorThe post Ripple board member arrested on cyberstalking charge appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-10-23 21:44 | |
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US Alleges Top Russian Cyber Hackers Tried to Cover Digital Tracks With Bitcoin
The cyberhackers used bitcoin to cover their ties to critical hacking campaign "infrastructure" such as servers and domain names, according to an indictment unsealed Monday by U.S. prosecutors. дальше »
2020-10-20 21:08 | |
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Russian National’s Bitcoin Ransomware Trial Begins in Paris
Alexander Vinnik, accused of being the mastermind behind the theft of $157 million in bitcoin, began trial in France on Monday. French prosecutors say the Russian national created the “Locky” ransomware, which forced companies to pay up (usually in bitcoin) or lose their data. дальше »
2020-10-20 20:20 | |
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Bitmex CEO Hayes Steps Down Following U.S. Criminal Charges
Arthur Hayes, chief executive officer of bitcoin derivatives exchange Bitmex, is stepping down from his position a week after U. S. prosecutors filed criminal charges against him. Hayes is leaving together with other top executives who are facing similar charges. дальше »
2020-10-8 17:00 | |
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‘Warning Shot’ for DeFi: Here’s Why BitMEX Charges are ‘Incredible Bearish’ for this Burgeoning Sector
Prosecutors in the United States filed criminal charges against BitMEX, accusing it of violating the federal Bank Secrecy Act. The CFTC has been investigating one of the biggest derivatives exchanges for some years now. дальше »
2020-10-3 19:31 | |
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Bitcoin Price Drops As US Prosecutors File Charges Against BitMEX For Money Laundering And Facilitating Illicit Trading
BitMEX, the most widely utilized bitcoin margin trading platform, failed to enact proper compliance procedures and allowed unregistered trading, among other violations, according to US regulators. The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission has charged BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange, CEO Arthur Hayes, the firm’s owners (Samuel Reed and Ben Delo), and corporate entities (HDR Global Trading […] дальше »
2020-10-2 22:36 | |
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U.S prosecutors charge Chinese hackers for launching a crypto-jacking fraud scheme
U. S. Department of Justice charged five Chinese citizens for launching malware that led to the crypto-jacking of computers to mine cryptocurrency. However, the indictment did not mention which cryptocThe post U. дальше »
2020-9-16 20:44 | |
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New York attorney general demands financial documents from Tether
The New York Attorney General's Office is insisting that Tether and Bitfinex provide financial documents relating to the nearly $1 billion loan. New York prosecutors accused both companies of concealing losses. дальше »
2020-9-19 20:20 | |
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6 Members of the Multi-Billion Dollar Plustoken Scam Charged With Fraud in China
Following the arrest of 109 accused members of the $6 billion Ponzi scheme called Plustoken, six alleged members of the team were prosecuted according to a court filing submitted on Monday. The prosecutors say the individuals are “suspected in organizing and leading criminal pyramid schemes. дальше »
2020-9-10 03:00 | |
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US Hopes to Confiscate $400M: DoJ Files Forfeiture Judgment Against Onecoin Launderer
Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York (SDNY) court have submitted a “forfeiture money judgment” against the former attorney Mark Scott. The lawyer was charged with helping the Ponzi scheme Onecoin launder funds. дальше »
2020-9-3 04:30 | |
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Onecoin Allegedly Tied to Racehorse Firm, Phoenix Thoroughbreds Removed from France Galop Race
Last week the firm Phoenix Thoroughbreds was reportedly banned from horse racing in France over the founder’s alleged involvement with the crypto Ponzi scheme Onecoin. Last November, Onecoin cofounder Konstantin Ignatov, the Cryptoqueen’s brother, told New York prosecutors Phoenix Thoroughbreds owner Amer Abdulaziz Salman was one of the “money-cleaners under the guidance of Gilbert Armenta. дальше »
2020-8-21 03:30 | |
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US Prosecutors File a Forfeiture Lawsuit Against the Banana.Fund’s $6.5M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
U. S. prosecutors have filed a lawsuit seeking the forfeiture of crypto funds under the management of Banana. Fund, an alleged crypto Ponzi which operated at the height of the crypto market boom in 2017. дальше »
2020-8-4 22:26 | |
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Prosecutors Expect Guilty Plea From Alleged $7m Crypto Fraudster
The operator of an allegedly fraudulent crypto escrow scheme accused of misappropriating $7 million from two clients is expected to plead guilty in September. дальше »
2020-7-9 04:33 | |
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Charges of Fraudulent Pretense: US Court Unseals Onecoin Cofounder’s Indictment
Manhattan prosecutors from the New York Southern District Court (NYSD) have unsealed indictment charges against Onecoin cofounder Sebastian Greenwood. The documents allege that Greenwood, alongside his accomplices Ruja Ignatova the ‘Crypto Queen’ and her brother Konstantin Ignatov, committed fraud on a multi-billion dollar level. дальше »
2020-4-13 03:00 | |
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‘Overwhelming Evidence’ – Prosecutors File Motion to Dismiss Alleged Onecoin Lawyer’s Appeal
While Onecoin’s crypto queen Ruja Ignatova remains at large, U. S. resident Mark Scott is trying to get his verdict acquitted after being accused of helping Onecoin leaders, including Ignatova, launder money and commit fraud. дальше »
2020-3-27 03:15 | |
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Feds Battle OneCoin Launderer’s Acquittal Motion
Federal prosecutors have replied to Mark Scott’s attempt to have his OneCoin fraud convictions dismissed. Last year a jury found Scott guilty of laundering USD $400 million for the crypto scam, all while keeping millions for himself. дальше »
2020-3-25 15:23 | |
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6 Bankers Accused of Earning €30M in Bonuses From German Fraud, Tax Lawyer Out on €4M Bail
Former bank employees have received bonuses worth millions of euros in an illegal trading scheme that also involved a tax lawyer, prosecutors in Frankfurt revealed this week. The case is part of multiple investigations carried out across Germany, the hardest hit country in a notorious tax fraud scandal known as the Cum-ex Files. дальше »
2020-1-22 19:40 | |
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U.S. Prosecutors Take Down $722 Million Ponzi Scheme
In the world of cryptocurrency, scams and fraud have become commonplace as new, unwitting retail investors enter the market and with huge expectations and limited sense of how to wade around the space. дальше »
2019-12-12 02:00 | |
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BitClub Network Founders Charged in Cryptocurrency ‘Ponzi Scheme’
Matthew Goettsche, Jobadiah Weeks, and Joseph Abel have all been charged with fraud by US District Court prosecutors regarding their cryptocurrency company, BitClub Network. The three men allegedly used the company as a Ponzi scheme to defraud investors of $722 million. дальше »
2019-12-12 16:10 | |
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Юрист OneCoin получил $50 млн за отмывание денег — прокуратура США
Сторона обвинения в деле американского юриста пирамиды OneCoin Марка Скотта, которого обвиняют в отмывании $400 млн, рассказала суду присяжных, что за свои услуги подсудимый получил $50 млн. Former Locke Lord LLP partner Mark S. дальше »
2019-11-21 13:00 | |
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Silk Road Merchant Admits Guilt in Money Laundering Charges Worth $19 Million With Bitcoin
Hugh Brian Haney, a former narcotics dealer, has pled guilty to charges of laundering over $19 million USD of his profits that were raised illegally using Silk Road, a prominent dark web market. Now, according to the prosecutors of the Southern District of New York, a plea deal was struck and Haney will go to […] дальше »
2019-11-9 00:15 | |
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Inside Look at How the Notorious Bitcoin Dark Web Site Silk Road Went Down
For those interested in bitcoin's history, you will have surely came across the Silk Road phenomena as it was the first-ever dark web marketplace who used bitcoin exclusively that got started in February 2011, roughly two years after the Bitcoin network began in January 2009. дальше »
2019-11-5 03:17 | |
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Hundreds charged after takedown of child exploitation site which made $730K in Bitcoin
A 23-year-old South Korean man is being accused of running the world’s “largest child sexual exploitation market,” which reportedly processed 7,300 Bitcoin transactions worth over $730,000. According to a criminal indictment unsealed today, the now-defunct English-language website known as “Welcome To Video,” featured over 250,000 child exploitation videos – approximately eight terabytes worth of horrific material. дальше »
2019-10-16 18:32 | |
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BOI employees won’t testify in US court over money-laundering case
The money laundering case involving OneCoin and Bank of Ireland (BOI) worth €273 million took another turn as the 4 employees of BOI crucial to the case decided not to testify unless the US authorities make it “compulsory,” reported The Irish Times. дальше »
2019-10-12 14:30 | |
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US Prosecutors Charge Singaporean Miner Who Stole $5 Million Worth of AWS Computer Power
Ho Jun Jia, a Singaporean citizen, has recently been indicted by American prosecutors. He is being accused of using stolen IDs to use Amazon Web Services’ cloud products to mine cryptos illegally. He is currently being charged with eight counts of wire fraud, four for fraud to access a device and two of aggravated ID […] дальше »
2019-10-11 18:11 | |
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US Charges Singaporean Miner Who Stole $5M Worth of Cloud Computing Power
The United States prosecutors officially indict a man from Singapore for stealing Amazon Web Services’ cloud computing power to mine cryptocurrencies
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