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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bitcoin vs Gold 2019 Investment: Is Crypto a Smarter Choice than the Top Precious Metal?
It has been over a decade since Bitcoin first appeared. A long ten years of struggle, during which the crypto space went through quite a journey. Back when BTC first gained value, it was barely known, and those who did know about it — used it on the dark web for all kinds of illicit […] дальше »
2019-3-23 19:02 | |
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CipherTrace CEO Becomes First-Ever Bitcoin Expert Witness in $1.4 Million Darkweb Crypto Case
A very high-profile court case involving cryptocurrencies is currently happening in Canada. No, we’re not talking about QuadrigaCX, the exchange which has lost all its funds after its owner died and took the private keys to the clients’ funds with him. дальше »
2019-3-6 23:10 | |
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Canadian Police Call Bitcoin Expert Witness In $1.4 Million BTC Case
CipherTrace, a blockchain forensics company, makes headlines today for its role in the seizure of $1. 4 million in bitcoins that may have been destined for illicit usage. In the resulting court case, David Jevans, CEO of CipherTrace was called upon to serve as the first ever Bitcoin expert witness. дальше »
2019-3-6 19:18 | |
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How The Demise of a Crypto Scourge Will Benefit The Industry
The prolonged crypto bear market has hit a number of high profile companies such as Bitmain and ConsenSys but even the purveyors of the world’s most popular mining malware have felt the squeeze. The notorious Coinhive mining service is shutting down as it is no longer economically viable. дальше »
2019-2-28 11:00 | |
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HSBC Whistleblower Falciani to Launch a Clean and Ethical Crypto Token for Regulators
CoinSpeaker HSBC Whistleblower Falciani to Launch a Clean and Ethical Crypto Token for Regulators The HSBC whistleblower wants to help regulators to fight illicit use of cryptocurrency through his anti-fraud crypto token called Tabu. дальше »
2019-2-9 11:09 | |
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Monero Is Now A Major Target For Chainalysis
The well-known blockchain investigation firm Chainalysis seemingly has a new target: Monero. During a recent webinar concerning illicit crypto activity, presenters from the firm stated that “Monero is our top priority. дальше »
2019-2-5 00:12 | |
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Palestinian Fundamentalist Group Hamas Receives Funding via Bitcoin
In a particularly interesting case study for the consequence of Bitcoin’s global impact, the internationally recognized terrorist group Hamas has announced that it will accept bitcoin to fund itself. дальше »
2019-2-5 21:41 | |
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Chainalysis Report: Two Groups Responsible for Most Publicly Reported Hacks
Two “prominent professional hacking groups” are responsible for the majority of publicly reported hacks of cryptocurrency exchanges and other cryptocurrency organizations, concludes a report published by blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis this week. дальше »
2019-2-2 01:45 | |
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Chainalysis: Darknet Market Activity Nearly Doubled Throughout 2018
Darknet markets are going as strong as ever, if Chainalysis data is to be believed. In its latest Crypto Crime Report, published earlier this week, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reports that darknet market activity has nearly doubled throughout 2018. дальше »
2019-2-1 00:35 | |
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U.S. Congress Passes Bill to Investigate Crypto’s Role In Sex Trafficking
On January 28, 2019, U. S. Congress passed a bill to commission an investigation into the role played by cryptocurrency and online markets in global sex trafficking. Following the Trail On January 28, 2019, the Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act of 2019 (H. дальше »
2019-1-31 11:00 | |
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Congress Passes Bill to Study Crypto Use in Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act of 2019
A bill to begin a study into how cryptocurrencies and the general online marketplace can be used in the proliferation of sex and drug trafficking has been passed by the United States House of Representatives. дальше »
2019-1-30 02:58 | |
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Fixing Blockchain: Startup to Clamp Down on Illicit Activities and Welcome Consumers
Yes, crypto can be difficult to understand. However, a new blockchain network has the goal of de-complicating the technology so everyone can access it #SPONSORED
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Bitcoin (BTC) Darknet Transactions Doubled In 2018: Why This Is Bullish
Crypto Darknet Transactions Boomed In 2018 Since Bitcoin (BTC) burst onto the global stage in 2009, the cryptocurrency, known for its decentralized, immutable, censorship-resistant, pseudonymous, and borderless nature, has become a medium for transactions of all shapes and size. дальше »
2019-1-19 05:14 | |
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Anti-Bitcoin Narrative Flawed: Fortnite’s V-Bucks Use in Money Laundering
Since Bitcoin burst onto the global stage in 2009, amid the breathtaking Great Recession, the crypto has been lambasted for supposedly being a medium for money laundering, illicit activities, and the like. дальше »
2019-1-17 16:24 | |
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Bill to Curb Iranian National Crypto Filed in US Congress
Draft legislation designed to hamper Iran’s efforts to create a sovereign cryptocurrency has been introduced in the U. S. Congress. The Blocking Iran Illicit Finance Act bans U. S. citizens and companies from all transactions and dealings in Iranian digital currency. дальше »
2018-12-24 00:30 | |
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Kaspersky Warns Of The Crypto Mining Malware Bots Boom Amid Market Uncertainty
Kaspersky Labs has been growing in stature since its inception in 1997. The cybersecurity and anti-virus provider naturally keeps a close eye on market trends to better combat threats. In a recent blog post, they have noticed a trend which suggests that botnets have started being re-purposed for distribution of illicit crypto mining software. The malware […] дальше »
2018-11-30 10:43 | |
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Botnets Are Being Repurposed for Crypto Mining Malware: Kaspersky
A security bulletin released by Kaspersky Labs states that botnets are increasingly being used to distribute illicit crypto mining software. дальше »
2018-11-29 08:00 | |
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Are Unregulated Exchanges And Tumbler Mixing Services Helping Laundering Money With Bitcoin?
How Does Laundering Money Via Bitcoin Work? We hear about crypto exchanges being pressured to implement things like KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) all the time, which means that cryptocurrencies can likely be used for such illicit activities. дальше »
2018-11-28 00:16 | |
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Snowden: “Large Population” Believes in Bitcoin as Means of Exchange
In a recent interview, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee and National Security Agency (NSA) subcontractor turned whistleblower, Edward Snowden, argued that the price and value of bitcoin is an expression of the “large population” that believes in its “usefulness” as a means of exchange. дальше »
2018-11-26 23:30 | |
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UK Regulators Plan “Comprehensive Response” to Illicit Crypto Use
Christopher Woolard of the United Kingdom (UK) Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has indicated that UK regulators are planning a “comprehensive response” to the illicit adoption of crypto assets amid increased adoption among local businesses and consumers. дальше »
2018-11-25 09:55 | |
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Daily Byte: Friday, November 2, 2018
Crypto is back in the news for illicit use, Buterin wants less influence, and CryptoKitties are on the loose.
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CYBR ICO
The CYBR Ecosystem is a holistic, cyber security solution for the blockchain which ensures secure smart transactions occur via a portal designed to provide real-time safeguards, countermeasures and threat intelligence to the CYBR community as well as other crypto entities and exchanges who rely on our cyber security solutions. дальше »
2018-10-25 04:33 | |
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Hammers, Hoodies and Flamethrowers: On Offer At Origin Today
Many people first heard about bitcoin (BTC) in the context of the Silk Road. This was an online marketplace, working off the darknet, where people could buy almost anything – heroin, pistols, pornography – a kind of illicit eBay. дальше »
2018-10-18 21:56 | |
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Binance and Chainalysis Team up to Fight Crypto Money Laundering
Chainalysis, a leader in cryptocurrency compliance and investigation solutions, announced in a press release on Oct. 17 that it has completed the development of its compliance solution in collaboration with Binance. дальше »
2018-10-18 17:39 | |
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3 Suspicious Crypto Projects Under Investigation in North Dakota
US government agencies are actively cracking down on illicit offerings pertaining to cryptocurrencies. This week, another three projects were shut down through cease & desist letters. All of these projects are active in North Dakota, where the local Securities Department is keeping a close eye on these proceedings. дальше »
2018-10-17 16:00 | |
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FinCEN Issues Advisory On Iran’s “Illicit” Use of Crypto to Bypass Sanctions
Concerns are growing surrounding Iran’s use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero – and soon, their own native cryptocurrency – to evade economic sanctions put in place by the U. S. , prompting FinCEN to issue an advisory on the topic. дальше »
2018-10-13 02:30 | |
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Psuedo-Anonymity of Crypto Transactions Makes Criminals Vulnerable to Discovery by Law Enforcement
Criminals who believe that the anonymity of using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin will help cover up their illicit activities are actually putting their operations at risk of discovery and their identities uncovered. дальше »
2018-10-8 13:04 | |
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Monero (XMR) Community Tackles Crypto Malware Scene
The Monero Malware Response Workgroup Critics often express their displeasure for the crypto industry by pointing out that this up and coming technology, specifically privacy coins like Monero, enables and aids illicit acts, like ransomware, cryptojacking, and money laundering. дальше »
2018-10-2 03:47 | |
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Bitcoin And Monero Used To Launder $89M: Investigation
Nearly $89 million USD worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and other top cryptocurrencies were mostly converted to privacy coin Monero (XMR) at 46 exchanges around the world in order to launder illicit funds, a Wall Street Journal investigation has found. дальше »
2018-9-30 21:30 | |
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Wall Street Journal Reports $88.6 Million in Illicit Funds Funneled Through Crypto Exchanges
A new report from the Wall Street Journal found that $88. 6 million in illicit funds have been funneled through 46 documented cryptocurrency exchanges. $9 million of these funds is reported to have gone through Switzerland-based digital currency exchange ShapeShift. дальше »
2018-9-30 17:59 | |
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WSJ: Investigation Finds $88 Million in Laundered Money Using Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency, Exchanges–A recent investigation published by The Wall Street Journal on Friday reports finding close to $100 million in illicit funds being funneled through cryptocurrency via crypto exchanges. дальше »
2018-9-29 05:02 | |
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