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Yuta Kobayashi’s arrest highlights Japan’s first crypto laundering case using Monero
Yuta Kobayashi, 26, has been arrested in Japan for allegedly laundering funds through the cryptocurrency Monero, following a 100 million yen ($665,800) credit card fraud scheme. According to a report by Nikkei on Monday, the arrest followed an extensive investigation by Japan’s Cyber Special Investigation Division and multiple local police forces. The case marks a […] дальше »
2024-10-22 22:54 | |
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FBI arrests man for SEC social media hack over fake Bitcoin ETF approval post
The FBI arrested the man allegedly responsible for hacking the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account and using it to make a fake post about the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US in January. дальше »
2024-10-18 21:01 | |
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Circle-backed decentralized exchange Ambient Finance faces front-end hack: Blockaid
Analysts at blockchain security firm Blockaid say the front-end of Ambient Finance has allegedly been targeted by hackers. Ambient Finance (formerly CrocSwap), a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange backed by Circle Ventures and Jane Street, has seemingly suffered a front-end hacker attack,… дальше »
2024-10-17 14:05 | |
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Cosmos Hub’s Liquid Staking Module under scrutiny following DPRK ties
Concerns over the security of Cosmos Hub’s Liquid Staking Module have intensified following revelations that North Korean agents allegedly played a key role in its development. Blockchain development firm All in Bits has issued a stark warning to the Cosmos… дальше »
2024-10-16 10:20 | |
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SEC charges Cumberland DRW for unregistered securities trading in $2B case
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Chicago-based crypto market maker Cumberland DRW for allegedly operating as an unregistered securities dealer on Oct. 10. According to the SEC’s complaint, Cumberland has traded over $2 billion in crypto classified as securities since at least March 2018. дальше »
2024-10-11 23:00 | |
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HBO hints It has identified Bitcoin’s creator: What does this mean for the market?
HBO is set to release a documentary that will allegedly reveal the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. The documentary “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery”, set to be released on Oct. 8, sheds light on the identity of the Bitcoin (BTC) creator.… дальше »
2024-10-5 21:12 | |
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Australia seizes $6.4M worth of crypto in crackdown on criminal ghost network
In a significant move against organized crime, Australia’s federal police have seized $6. 4 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to the Ghost network, an encrypted communications platform allegedly used by criminal syndicates. дальше »
2024-10-4 19:32 | |
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Swan Bitcoin sues former employees for stealing trade secrets to launch rival mining firm
Swan Bitcoin has filed a lawsuit against some of the former employees of its mining venture for allegedly stealing proprietary software and trade secrets to launch a competing firm, Proton Management. In a Sept. 25 lawsuit filed with a Los… дальше »
2024-9-27 10:40 | |
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US seizes crypto domains connected to Russian money laundering scheme
The US Department of Justice has seized domains linked to three crypto exchanges that have allegedly facilitated illicit transactions worth more than $800 million in relation to Russian money laundering operations. дальше »
2024-9-27 09:55 | |
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A new report by Nic Carter reveals how regulators ‘killed off’ Silvergate and Signature
Venture Capitalist Nic Carter returns with a new article that explores at-length how the Biden administration allegedly imposed an informal mandate for banks to cap their crypto deposits at 15%, leading to the downfall of Silvergate, Signature and Silicon Valley… дальше »
2024-9-26 11:48 | |
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DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Visa
The DOJ has sued Visa for allegedly monopolizing the debit market, engaging in anticompetitive practices that harm consumers and innovation. The post DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Visa appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-9-26 00:49 | |
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Supposed Hamster Kombat co-founder launches new game
Hamster Cash, a hard fork of Hamster Kombat, was allegedly launched by a Hamster Kombat co-founder amid complaints of unfair airdrop allocations. The alleged co-founder, who remains unidentified, reportedly started Hamster Cash to offer a better reward system than Hamster… дальше »
2024-9-24 21:10 | |
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Kamala Harris Allegedly Working On Crypto Policies With Industry Advocates – Scaramucci
At the TOKEN2049 conference, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci revealed that US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is working alongside industry advocates on her crypto policies before the November elections. дальше »
2024-9-21 08:30 | |
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German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’
The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering. дальше »
2024-9-20 23:46 | |
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Russian man faces treason charges over crypto transfers to Ukraine
A man in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a city in Russia’s Far East, has been arrested on suspicion of high treason for allegedly sending cryptocurrency to Ukraine’s military forces. According to Russia’s Federal Security Service, the crypto was intended to aid Ukraine’s purchase… дальше »
2024-9-20 17:19 | |
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SEC Charges 3 Individuals, 5 Companies With Operating Pig Butchering Scams
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against three individuals and five companies for allegedly operating pig butchering scams – a type of confidence-enabled investment scam in which fraudsters befriend victims over text-based social media apps, gain their trust and convince them to invest large amounts of money in fictitious crypto platforms before stealing their funds and disappearing. дальше »
2024-9-18 22:30 | |
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon With Ties to Pig Butchering Scams
One of Cambodia’s wealthiest businessmen has been hit with U.S. sanctions for allegedly playing a role in serious human rights abuses – including human trafficking and torture – tied to a pig butchering scam operation headquartered in the Southeast Asian country. дальше »
2024-9-18 19:57 | |
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Indian police probe INR 10m crypto investment scam with suspected link to Hong Kong
Indian police are investigating the “Datameer” crypto trading app, which allegedly duped at least 700 locals out of inr 10 million. According to a local report, the scheme promised returns of up to 50% to unsuspecting investors who were told… дальше »
2024-9-16 13:41 | |
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Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax suffers $22m hack: report
Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has seemingly suffered an attack, with the hacker stealing over $20 million worth of crypto from hot wallets. Cryptocurrency exchange Indodax (previously known as Bitcoin Indonesia) has allegedly suffered an attack after an unknown entity withdrawing… дальше »
2024-9-11 10:16 | |
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Behind Telegram’s crypto boom: How digital assets fuel platform’s growth despite legal woes
The arrest of Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, in France has stirred heated discussions about the responsibility of tech platforms in moderating content. Durov, who was taken into custody for allegedly failing to prevent criminal content on his popular messaging platform, has faced mounting pressure over how Telegram manages illegal activities. However, the implications of […] дальше »
2024-9-8 11:14 | |
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Chinese CoinGecko alternative Feixiaohao allegedly under investigation
China’s largest cryptocurrency market data platform, Feixiaohao, is allegedly facing legal troubles as reports claim its team has been detained by law enforcement. While the exact details behind the detention remain unclear, a report from Chinese media shared by journalist… дальше »
2024-8-30 13:18 | |
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OpenSea CEO vows to fight SEC Wells Notice
NFT marketplace OpenSea received a Wells Notice from the U.S. SEC, indicating intent to sue the web3 startup. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s crackdown on allegedly non-compliant crypto service providers has now targeted OpenSea, one of Ethereum’s (ETH) first and… дальше »
2024-8-29 17:26 | |
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China extradites suspect in $14b crypto pyramid scheme from Thailand
China has successfully extradited a suspect involved in a massive $14 billion cryptocurrency pyramid scheme from Thailand. The suspect, identified as Zhang, is accused of leading the MBI Group, which allegedly lured over 10 million investors with promises of high… дальше »
2024-8-24 18:10 | |
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XRP Ledger Developer Levels Grave Charges Against Ripple
XRP Ledger developer Marvin Sunday, alias @MarvinSunday4 on X, is leveling serious accusations against RippleX and Ripple for allegedly failing to provide financial compensation due to participants of the XRPL Ambassadorship program, which officially concluded on December 20, 2023. дальше »
2024-8-22 15:30 | |
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Binance and former CEO CZ face new lawsuit over alleged crypto laundering
Binance and CZ are sued for allegedly laundering stolen cryptocurrency assets. Plaintiffs claim Binance’s lack of AML and KYC controls facilitated the laundering. The case could impact blockchain analytics and crypto exchange compliance standards. дальше »
2024-8-22 12:59 | |
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Another Crypto 'Fraudster' Arrested in Montenegro, Where Do Kwon Awaits Extradition: Reports
Polish national Roman Ziemian, the co-founder of digital currency trading platform FutureNet who allegedly defrauded users out of around $21 million has been detained in Montenegro, according to multiple reports citing an announcement from the nation's police. дальше »
2024-8-22 10:10 | |
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Indian investor kidnaps BitConnect employees to recover losses
An Indian man allegedly kidnapped two men involved with the $2.4 billion BitConnect Ponzi scheme to recover losses. Shailesh Babulal Bhatt was an investor in BitConnect Coin, a token circulated as the platform’s native cryptocurrency, and according to a statement… дальше »
2024-8-19 11:07 | |
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Telegram mini-app TON Turbo allegedly an exit scam
After many users raised concerns about withdrawals, a Telegram mini-app called TON Turbo began scrubbing its digital footprint. TON Turbo, a project built atop The Open Network, offers users so-called Toncoin (TON) mining rigs to generate profits by depositing crypto… дальше »
2024-8-16 22:15 | |
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Australia's Securities Regulator Sues ASX for Misleading Statements About Blockchain Project
Australia's Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has sued Australia’s largest market operator, ASX Limited, for allegedly making misleading statements about how its blockchain project was progressing to replace its aged Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) before revealing it was failing, it announced Wednesday. дальше »
2024-8-15 10:15 | |
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South Korean CEO arrested in $366m crypto scam
The CEO of a South Korean technology firm, Wacon, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a large-scale crypto scam that defrauded over 500 investors. CEO Byun Young-oh, along with an accomplice identified as Yeom, orchestrated a Ponzi-style scheme through a… дальше »
2024-8-13 21:14 | |
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Ronin Bridge pauses operations following suspicious $10m withdrawal
Axie Infinity’s Ronin Bridge has suspended all operations following the draining of over $10 million worth of cryptocurrency from the protocol. Ronin Bridge (RON), a multi-signature cross-chain bridge that connects various networks with the Ronin Network, was allegedly exploited on… дальше »
2024-8-6 16:09 | |
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Ex-Wemade CEO indicted for fabricating Wemix token data
South Korean prosecutors have indicted former Wemade CEO Chang Hyun-guk for allegedly falsifying and concealing details about the circulation of Wemix tokens. Korean prosecutors have indicted Chang Hyun-guk, the former CEO of gaming company Wemade, on charges of fabricating and… дальше »
2024-8-6 15:13 | |
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Crypto scam: New York authorities charge Michael Lauchlan
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced criminal charges against Michael Lauchlan for his involvement in a fake crypto asset recovery business. Lauchlan, operating under the alias Max Handler, allegedly defrauded customers through the company Coin Dispute Network (CDN) by falsely… дальше »
2024-8-2 21:01 | |
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Terra exploited for $6.8m due to reentrancy vulnerability: report
Infamous blockchain protocol Terra has recently been allegedly exploited due to a vulnerability that was revealed months ago. According to a Cyvers Alerts post on X today, July 31, hackers have stolen 60 million ASTRO, 3.5 million USDC, 500,000 USDT… дальше »
2024-7-31 11:24 | |
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North Korea’s digital infiltration: Threat of fake job applications in crypto
Suspected North Korean operatives are allegedly using fake job applications to infiltrate web3 projects, siphoning off millions and raising security concerns. In the last few years, blockchain and web3 have been at the forefront of technological innovation. However, to paraphrase… дальше »
2024-7-31 00:07 | |
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Kamala Harris allegedly calls Bitcoin ‘money for criminals’
Harris' alleged anti-Bitcoin stance could deepen the rift between the Democratic Party and the crypto community, impacting future regulatory policies. The post Kamala Harris allegedly calls Bitcoin ‘money for criminals’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-7-27 10:37 | |
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ETHTrustFund DAO accused of $2M rug pull in latest crypto scam
ETHTrustFund DAO allegedly stole $2M and laundered funds via mixer apps. Developer Peng went silent months before the rug pull and deleted all accounts. Besides ETHTrustFund, other recent rug pulls in crypto include Gemholic and Ordiz, showing rising fraud risk. дальше »
2024-7-23 00:24 | |
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Crypto malware Angel Drainer shuts down following developer identification: report
Malware software-as-a-service Angel Drainer, linked to over $25 million in thefts, has reportedly shut down after its developers were potentially identified. Angel Drainer, a drainer-as-a-service program, has allegedly suspended its operations just two hours after cybersecurity researchers at Match Systems… дальше »
2024-7-17 10:14 | |
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