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Crypto exchanges still post high risks of money laundering, Luxembourg says
Despite a drop in trading volumes, Luxembourg authorities warn that crypto exchanges remain a significant money laundering concern due to their online operations and international reach. Crypto exchanges continue to carry high risks of money laundering, according to Luxembourg’s latest… дальше »
2025-5-27 15:12 | |
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DOJ opens probe into Coinbase breach involving bribed overseas staff: report
The U.S. Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a recent breach at Coinbase involving bribed overseas staff and a $20 million ransom demand. U.S. authorities have launched a criminal investigation into how hackers managed to steal sensitive… дальше »
2025-5-21 11:14 | |
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Australian federal police seizes $4.5M in assets tied to 2013 crypto theft
Australian authorities have seized more than $4.5 million in assets from a Queensland man, who was linked to the 2013 theft of 950 BTC from a French crypto exchange. In a May 18 statement, AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce said… дальше »
2025-5-19 14:31 | |
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Russian authorities detain Blum co-founder in criminal fraud case: report
The Zamoskvoretsky Court of Moscow initiated the arrest of a former Binance executive and co-founder of the Blum tap-to-earn app, Vladimir Smerkis, on fraud charges. According to Russian news site TASS, citing law enforcement agencies, the Zamoskvoretsky District Court granted… дальше »
2025-5-19 18:04 | |
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France to bolster security for crypto execs after violent attacks
French authorities are looking to provide extra security for cryptocurrency executives and their families following a series of high-profile kidnappings and attempted abductions. France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau made the announcement in a statement on Friday, May 16. His remarks… дальше »
2025-5-17 20:33 | |
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Europol busts €21m crypto laundering ring tied to China and Middle East crime groups
Authorities in Europe have dismantled a massive cryptocurrency-based money laundering network that moved over €21 million for criminal groups across China and the Middle East. According to a May 14 statement, Europol coordinated with Spanish, Belgian, and Austrian law enforcement… дальше »
2025-5-15 10:07 | |
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Bank of Korea urges authority over won-based stablecoin issuance: report
South Korea’s central bank said it should have legal authority over the approval of won-based stablecoins, warning they could disrupt monetary policy if treated like legal tender. The Bank of Korea, South Korea‘s central bank, said monetary authorities must be… дальше »
2025-5-13 14:48 | |
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Frankfurt authorities seize $38.2m from eXch due to money laundering allegations
Frankfurt authorities have suspended operations for eXch and seized its crypto assets valued $38. 2 million. The platform allegedly facilitated money laundering for major crypto heists including the Bybit and Multisig hacks. дальше »
2025-5-10 12:23 | |
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Indonesia suspends World Network, WorldID operations over legal violations
Indonesia’s digital ministry has frozen World Network’s local operating license after authorities found the project was operating under a registration belonging to a different legal entity. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital — also known as Komdigi — has temporarily… дальше »
2025-5-5 10:00 | |
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Malaysia seizes 45 Bitcoin mining machines tied to $8,000 monthly power theft
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a bitcoin mining syndicate allegedly involved in large-scale electricity theft in the Hulu Terengganu and Marang districts, police said on Wednesday. The raids, conducted during Op Letrik by Terengganu police in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s… дальше »
2025-5-2 17:16 | |
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Circle receives Abu Dhabi in-principle approval to operate as a money services provider
Stablecoin issuer firm Circle was recently granted in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi financial authorities to serve as a money services provider in the region. According to an official press release, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market… дальше »
2025-4-29 14:11 | |
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CEL dips 10% as court schedules May 8 sentencing for ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky
The former Celsius CEO, Alex Mashinsky, faces a sombre reality as the US court confirmed his May 8 sentencing in the latest filing. United States authorities accused Alex Mashinsky of various crimes, including wire fraud, commodities fraud, and manipulating the native CEL’s price in July 2023. дальше »
2025-4-25 18:35 | |
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Binance Introduces Mandatory KYC Re-Verification for Indian Users Amid AML Push
Binance KYC moves follow increased scrutiny from Indian authorities and come after it was fined for previous AML violations last year. The post Binance Introduces Mandatory KYC Re-Verification for Indian Users Amid AML Push appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-4-20 19:31 | |
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China seized 15,000 BTC - Here’s why $1.2B remains locked up
Chinese local authorities were selling seized cryptocurrencies to finance the local economy. China seized 15k BTC as the ban on crypto raises debate over regulations. While countries like thThe post China seized 15,000 BTC - Here’s why $1. дальше »
2025-4-18 03:00 | |
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Slovenia proposes 25% tax on personal crypto profits
Slovenia authorities are looking to bring a 25% tax proposal targeting personal crypto profits into effect in 2026 if adopted into law. On April 17, the Slovenian finance ministry submitted for public discussion and feedback, a proposal that seeks to… дальше »
2025-4-18 21:59 | |
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U.S. and Canadian authorities disrupt $4.3m crypto phishing scam
The U.S. Secret Service teamed up with Canadian authorities in a cross-border crackdown on a sophisticated crypto scam that drained $4.3 million from victims’ Ethereum wallets. The operation, dubbed “Operation Avalanche,” involved regulators, law enforcement, and crypto platforms working to… дальше »
2025-4-17 20:50 | |
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Hong Kong SFC allows licensed crypto firms to provide staking services
Hong Kong financial authorities have officially allowed crypto firms to provide staking services for customers. However, they must abide by guidelines meant to protect users from associated risks. According to a notice published by the Securities and Futures Commission on… дальше »
2025-4-7 10:46 | |
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OKX hit with $1.2m fine from Maltese authorities for breaching AML rules: report
Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit has ordered OKX to pay a fine of €1.1 million for failing to comply with the nation’s Anti-Money Laundering standards. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Maltese authorities published a notice that informed the trading… дальше »
2025-4-5 19:09 | |
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Infamous mixing protocol eXch drops USDT, USDC as US authorities eye its role in Bybit theft
Shady crypto mixing protocol eXch is merging with an offshore entity and restructuring to evade scrutiny over laundering tens of millions stolen from Bybit. Centralized crypto mixing protocol eXch revealed in an update on Bitcoin Talk that it plans to… дальше »
2025-4-2 11:40 | |
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Korean regulator bans Poloniex, KuCoin, MEXC in Google Play
Korean regulators have banned the Poloniex, KuCoin, and MEXC, as well as other 14 apps of crypto exhcanges from Google Play due to their unregistered operations in the country. South Korean authorities have restricted access to multiple foreign cryptocurrency exchange… дальше »
2025-3-26 12:05 | |
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South Korea to Sanction Multiple Crypto Exchanges for Operating Illegally
Coinspeaker South Korea to Sanction Multiple Crypto Exchanges for Operating Illegally South Korean financial authorities will reportedly start sanctions against a list of overseas crypto exchanges for operating without proper licensing. дальше »
2025-3-24 12:28 | |
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How Blockhchain is Helping to Unravel International Fentanyl Trafficking
Blockchain’s transparency is proving to be a major weakness for fentanyl traffickers, allowing authorities to trace illicit crypto transactions. The post How Blockhchain is Helping to Unravel International Fentanyl Trafficking appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-21 03:55 | |
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South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry
South Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of crypto exchange Bithumb on March 19 as part of an investigation into whether the company’s former CEO misused corporate funds to purchase an apartment, according to local media reports. дальше »
2025-3-21 03:00 | |
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Malaysian authorities warn of an uptick in crypto investment fraud
Malaysia is seeing a rise in cryptocurrency investment scams, with authorities warning that more professionals and senior citizens are being targeted. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said in a Mar. 17 report that… дальше »
2025-3-17 15:40 | |
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TON Surges Nearly 15% As French Authorities Release Telegram’s Pavel Durov
Toncoin's price responded positively, but uncertainty remains over Durov’s legal future and the long-term trajectory of the TON blockchain. The post TON Surges Nearly 15% As French Authorities Release Telegram’s Pavel Durov appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-17 18:34 | |
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Telegram’s Pavel Durov Allowed To Temporarily Leave France Amid Lawsuit – Details
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of social media app Telegram, has been allowed to leave France amid an ongoing court case with French authorities. The Russian-born billionaire has reportedly traveled to Dubai leaving the French territory for the first time since his indictment last year. дальше »
2025-3-16 18:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange Garantex Co-Founder Arrested In India Over Extradition Request
Authorities in India have apprehended Aleksej Besciokov, the alleged co-founder of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange reportedly implicated in “extensive money laundering activities (MLA). ” $60 Billion In Transactions Linked To Criminal Activity Besciokov, a 46-year-old Lithuanian national, was reportedly arrested while vacationing with his family in Varkala, a coastal city in the Indian state of Kerala. дальше »
2025-3-14 22:15 | |
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Turkey brings stricter regulations for crypto exchanges, wallet providers
The Turkish Capital Markets Board introduces new licensing and operational regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and wallet service providers. Turkish authorities have rolled out a new regulatory framework on March 13 to tighten oversight and operational standards for cryptocurrency exchanges,… дальше »
2025-3-13 15:29 | |
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Law enforcement arrest Garantex co-founder in Indian coastal town
Indian authorities confirmed the arrest of Garantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian national wanted by the US for allegedly laundering billions through the crypto exchange. Police apprehended Besciokov in Kerala’s coastal town of Varkala while he was vacationing with his family. дальше »
2025-3-13 01:22 | |
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Garantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov arrested by Indian authorities: report
Indian police have arrested Aleksej Besciokov, co-founder of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.S. and the European Union for facilitating money laundering. Besciokov, a Lithuanian national, was detained in Varkala, Kerala, under India’s extradition law, according to… дальше »
2025-3-13 21:39 | |
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Bitcoin whales or Washington? U.S govt’s BTC holdings and Trump’s Summit stir debate
U. S authorities hold 187,236 BTC, raising concerns about government influence on Bitcoin’s future Trump’s crypto summit failed to deliver, leaving Bitcoin's market sentiment uncertain and vThe post Bitcoin whales or Washington? U. дальше »
2025-3-8 12:00 | |
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US, EU authorities dismantle Garantex in money laundering crackdown
US and European law enforcement agencies disrupted Garantex, a Russia-linked crypto exchange accused of laundering billions of dollars for cybercriminals, drug traffickers, and sanctioned entities, the Justice Department announced Friday. дальше »
2025-3-9 04:00 | |
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US strategic crypto reserve could add 1m Bitcoin by 2030 with gold sales, analysts say
The United States could acquire over 1 million Bitcoin in five years if the authorities were to sell 15% of the country’s gold reserves, analysts estimate. Selling 15% of its gold reserves could enable the U.S. to acquire 1.05 million… дальше »
2025-3-7 14:06 | |
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US government missed $17B profit by liquidating Bitcoin instead of holding
The US government may have missed out on a staggering $17 billion by liquidating its Bitcoin holdings instead of holding them long-term, according to White House AI and Crypto Tzar David Sacks. In a March 6 post on X, Sacks referenced an AI chatbot Grok analysis, which showed that the federal authorities offloaded Bitcoin on […] The post US government missed $17B profit by liquidating Bitcoin instead of holding appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2025-3-7 18:35 | |
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Fake ‘Hong Kong coin’ promoted by chief executive impersonator account
A Solana-based ‘Hong Kong coin’ is being promoted by an X account impersonating as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Authorities and regulators have warned traders not to get scammed by the fake coin. On March 6, Hong Kong lawmaker… дальше »
2025-3-7 13:08 | |
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US Cracks Down On Crypto Fraud, Returning $8.2 Million To Victims
Victims of the “wrong number” scam across the United States, including Ohio, are getting some form of justice thanks to the latest initiatives of the US authorities. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 33 crypto fraud victims nationwide, including a city of Mentor resident, have been identified. дальше »
2025-3-4 06:30 | |
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US seeks court approval to return $8.2m in seized crypto to scam victims
The United States Attorney’s Office in Ohio is looking to forfeit millions in seized crypto from a scam operation and return it to victims who were tricked into fake investments. According to a recent statement, authorities have asked the court… дальше »
2025-3-3 10:28 | |
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China Warns About DeepSeek Crypto Scams Targeting Investors
The Chinese authorities warned that the Fraudsters also distributed malware-infected DeepSeek applications that compromised users' private data. The post China Warns About DeepSeek Crypto Scams Targeting Investors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-3 20:00 | |
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Pi Network Drops 18% as Vietnam Authorities Issue Legal Warnings
Following the warning, Pi token prices dropped by 15% within 24 hours, highlighting market uncertainty. The post Pi Network Drops 18% as Vietnam Authorities Issue Legal Warnings appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-3 17:42 | |
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Kraken eyes India relaunch following 2024 ban
Kraken exchange is getting ready to rejoin the Indian market after being banned in 2024 for violating anti-money laundering laws. The exchange has been working with local authorities to secure the permits required to resume operations. According to a news… дальше »
2025-2-20 10:06 | |
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Nigerian authorities seeking a $79.5B penalty against Binance
Nigeria’s federal government has sued Binance for a $79. 5B penalty. The government demands $2B in back taxes for 2022-2023. Binance is accused of tax evasion and operating without a license. дальше »
2025-2-20 23:15 | |
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Coinbase eyes India return as crypto regulations shift: report
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the US, is making strategic moves to re-enter India after more than a year of regulatory hurdles, as per a TechCrunch report. The company, which previously halted its operations in the country, is now engaging with Indian authorities to meet compliance standards amid changing government policies on […] дальше »
2025-2-13 11:37 | |
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