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Study: Over 13% of All Proceeds of Crimes in Bitcoin Passed Through Privacy Wallets in 2020
According to a study published by the blockchain analysis firm Elliptic, over 13% of all proceeds of crime in bitcoin (BTC) were laundered via privacy wallets in 2020, up from 2% from the figures posted in 2019. дальше »
2020-12-11 22:30 | |
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Paris court sentenced Russian hacker to 5 years in prison
A court in Paris sentenced alleged Russian Bitcoin hacker Alexander Vinnik to five years in prison for crimes connected to money laundering and for providing false information about the origin of the The post Paris court sentenced Russian hacker to 5 years in prison appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-12-7 22:00 | |
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Post-COVID Rebuilding Period to Include Massive Crypto Crimes: Kaspersky Labs
2020 has been brutal. This year witnessed a wave of cyber attacks on companies as the lockdown forced companies and their employees to work remotely. As things settle down and countries reopen, a new report has sounded the alarm on possible attacks for post-covid. дальше »
2020-12-1 01:19 | |
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Nigerian Authorities Put Mastermind of the Inksnation Crypto Scam on Wanted List
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is seeking the public’s help in locating Omotade Sparks Amos Sewanu, the mastermind behind the Inksnation crypto scam. According to a notice published in the local media on November 11, the EFCC wants Sewanu to respond to fraud charges relating to Inksnation’s purported crypto token- Pinkoin. дальше »
2020-11-17 23:45 | |
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What does FinCEN's amended Travel Rule threshold mean for crypto?
The United States' Financial Crimes Enforcement Network released a proposed rule change this October that lowered the threshold for Travel Rule information sharing and retention from $3,000 to $250 foThe post What does FinCEN's amended Travel Rule threshold mean for crypto? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-11-16 12:30 | |
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DeFi Hacks Rise from Trivial to $98 Million in 2020: CipherTrace Report
In the last 10 months of 2020, losses from cryptocurrency hacks, thefts, and frauds have declined a good $1. 8 billion compared to last year. But at the same, the crimes in the “decentralized finance” (DeFi) sector jumped. дальше »
2020-11-11 21:09 | |
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Crypto risk management platform TRM Labs appoints former US Treasury official
Cryptocurrency compliance and risk management firm TRM Labs has reportedly appointed former U.S. Treasury and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) official Ari Redbord as the Labs’ head of The post Crypto risk management platform TRM Labs appoints former US Treasury official appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-10-26 18:28 | |
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Bitcoin Community Cringes as Federal Reserve & the Treasury Look to Crack Down
The Bitcoin community is cringing as the Federal Reserve and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a branch of the U. S. Treasury, looking to decrease the reporting requirements imposed on financial institutions. дальше »
2020-10-25 12:00 | |
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Bitstamp Rolls Out New Crime Insurance Policy to Protect Cryptocurrencies Held on the Exchange
Bitstamp, one of the leading crypto exchanges based in Europe, has introduced a new insurance policy against online crypto thefts and other crimes for digital assets held online. The insurance policy comes in the wake of several exchange hacks leading to the theft of millions worth of digital assets. дальше »
2020-10-21 22:23 | |
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FinCEN Penalizes ‘First’ Bitcoin Mixer, Helix, for Violating Anti-Money Laundering Laws
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network charged Larry Dean Hamon, the founder, and CEO of bitcoin mixer Helix and Coin Ninja, for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. FinCEN imposed a penalty of $60,000,000. дальше »
2020-10-20 18:24 | |
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US Financial Watchdog Fines Bitcoin Mixer Service $60 Million
Larry Dean Harmon, founder and operator of early bitcoin mixing services Helix and Coin Ninja, is being fined $60 million by the U. S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Fincen) for allegedly violating anti-money laundering rules. дальше »
2020-10-21 16:45 | |
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US Financial Watchdog Fines Bitcoin Mixer Service for $60 Million
Larry Dean Harmon, founder and operator of early bitcoin mixing services Helix and Coin Ninja, is being fined $60 million by the U. S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Fincen) for allegedly violating anti-money laundering rules. дальше »
2020-10-20 16:45 | |
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The DOJ’s ‘Crypto Enforcement Framework’ Argues Against Privacy Tools and for International Regulation
The Justice Department's new crypto enforcement framework lays out its case for prosecuting alleged crimes around the world while taking aim at privacy-enhancing tools. дальше »
2020-10-8 21:14 | |
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US FinCEN Set to Upgrade AML Guidelines in Wake of Evolving Illicit Financial Crimes
According to the announcement on September 17, FinCEN is seeking feedback from stakeholders affected by changes to the AML requirements. This bureau of the US Department of the Treasury has since issued 60 days for interested stakeholders to have commented on prospectus regulatory amendments. дальше »
2020-9-17 18:14 | |
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FinCEN prepares an overhaul of AML and CTF rules
The financial crimes network is looking to revamp its counter-terrorist financing (CTF) and anti-money... The post FinCEN prepares an overhaul of AML and CTF rules appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-9-18 13:44 | |
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New Jersey man under investigation for child porn tried to pay 40 Bitcoin to a darknet assassin to help cover crimes
John Michael Musbach, of Haddonfield, New Jersey pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child by sexual contact. He was then sentenced in 2018 and the case was considered to be over. But there was more to the story. дальше »
2020-8-14 23:24 | |
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Crypto Scammers Steal $381 Million While Twitter Hackers Direct Funds to Mixers
Cryptocurrency related scams have taken a total of $381 million from victims so far this year. This figure makes crypto scams the largest category of cryptocurrency-related crimes so far in 2020. дальше »
2020-7-25 11:33 | |
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Crypto Scammers Steal $381 Million in 2020, While Twitter Hackers Direct Funds to Mixers
Cryptocurrency related scams have taken a total of $381 million from victims so far this year. This figure makes crypto scams the largest category of cryptocurrency-related crimes so far in 2020. дальше »
2020-7-24 11:33 | |
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US Law Enforcement Is Watching for Bitcoin Drug Purchases on Darknet
The NCIS has seen an uptick in darknet purchases using Bitcoin. Blockchain analytic firms discuss procedures to combat crypto-related crimes, along with emerging challenges. дальше »
2020-7-17 20:40 | |
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US Secret Service Has Modernized Its Role in Tackling Financial Crimes in The Crypto Era
Launched on July 5th, 1865, the Secret Service’s role has evolved over the years. Initially attached to the Treasury, their primary purpose has been ensuring the safety of the US commander in chief alongside curtailing counterfeiting of the US currency. дальше »
2020-7-11 15:59 | |
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Sextortion scams: Bitcoin, not Monero, is the most used crypto
Bitcoin has had a slew of crimes related to it in the past few years, that's the price you pay for using a censorship-resistant universal cryptocurrency. But looking at the facets of what makes a crimThe post Sextortion scams: Bitcoin, not Monero, is the most used crypto appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-7-5 20:00 | |
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The IRS Investigation Division Is Requesting Information About Privacy-Centric Cryptocurrencies
The United States tax agency has published a request for information pertaining to privacy-centric cryptocurrencies and technologies that obfuscate crypto transactions. The IRS-CI Cyber Crimes Unit request is also asking for information in relation to “layer two offchain protocol networks, sidechains, and the Schnorr Signature algorithm. дальше »
2020-7-4 02:45 | |
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Lobbyist Behind BTC Knockoff AML BitCoin to Plead Guilty
U.S. government agencies have charged two men involved in AML BitCoin, an attempted Bitcoin knockoff, with financial crimes. Alleged Financial Crimes The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Rowland Marcus... дальше »
2020-6-26 05:59 | |
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EU’s Law Enforcement Agency, Europol, Targets Bitcoin Privacy Tool Wasabi Wallet
Europol, the European Union’s Law Enforcement Agency recently released a two-part report analyzing the impact of privacy tools in crimes related to cryptocurrency. Privacy tools such as Wasabi wallets are used by individuals to hide the origin of crypto transactions. дальше »
2020-6-6 21:58 | |
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Crypto Crimes Soaring to $1.4 Billion in 2020; COVID-19 Related Frauds also Emerging
During the first five months of 2020, losses from cryptocurrency hacks, thefts, and frauds spiked to about $1. 4 billion, as per the report from CipherTrace. The crypto crime in 2020 is on track to be the second largest on record after last year’s $4. дальше »
2020-6-3 18:10 | |
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Nearly $1.4 Billion have been lost to crimes involving cryptocurrency in 2020, Analytics Firm Reveals
It’s true that the crypto space is awash with criminal masterminds looking to make a buck off the back of unsuspecting victims. Every year, multiple incidents are reported where fraudsters, hackers, and other thieves make away with huge crypto stashes. дальше »
2020-6-3 20:09 | |
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BitMEX Faces Lawsuit for Money Laundering, Market Manipulation, Cyber Crimes
Coinspeaker BitMEX Faces Lawsuit for Money Laundering, Market Manipulation, Cyber CrimesBitMEX, one of the largest crypto derivatives exchanges in the world, and its executives are facing a lawsuit accusing them of engaging in money laundering, wire fraud, racketeering and also unlicensed money transmission. дальше »
2020-5-19 20:06 | |
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US Agencies Publish List of North Korea’s Alleged Crypto Crimes
The US government urged countermeasures to stymie North Korea's billion-dollar cybercrime campaigns. дальше »
2020-4-16 21:05 | |
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Release Project: The Future of Social Commerce
The advent of social media made communication not only simple but available at the click of a button. But the centralized nature of today’s social media networks has bought a plethora of fraud and crimes into our world. дальше »
2020-4-2 16:16 | |
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PayPal Hiring Blockchain & AML Strategy Director
PayPal is hiring a blockchain strategy director based on a recent job posting. The new hire will be part of their Global Financial Crimes group. PayPal’s Blockchain Strategy According to...The post PayPal Hiring Blockchain & AML Strategy Director appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-2 05:13 | |
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Singapore Crypto Exchange Eyes US Expansion After Registering With FinCEN
Bitget, a Singaporean crypto exchange that claims to process $1 billion of daily trading volumes, received a license from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
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Singapore’s BitGet Exchange Registers with FinCEN as Part of U.S Expansion Push
Bitget, a Singapore-based spot trading platform for major digital assets is making active plans to expand operations from the Asian region to the United States. The firm says it has now registered with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), according to reports on March 30, 2020. дальше »
2020-3-30 19:00 | |
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FINTRAC to Enforce Stricter Rules for Crypto Companies to Comply with FATF’s Regulations
The Canadian financial crimes watchdog is making preparations for the implementation of its new powers on virtual currency oversight before the June 2020 deadline set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2020-3-20 21:35 | |
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Darknet Vendors Work Overtime as Police Halt Drug Arrests
The coronavirus is having a strange effect on the war on drugs. Narcotics activities that were deemed serious crimes only a week ago have been dropped by U. S. law enforcement, who have greater concerns now that cities are under effective lockdown. дальше »
2020-3-19 03:35 | |
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Canada’s Financial Crimes Watchdog Gets Ready for FATF Compliance
Canada’s financial crimes watchdog is preparing to implement its broad new virtual currency oversight powers ahead of the Financial Action Task Force’s June 2020 deadline. дальше »
2020-3-18 18:00 | |
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Trump’s Proposed Budget Snubs Blockchain, Crypto in Crosshairs of Security Service
What can we make of President Trump’s move to deploy the Secret Service in the fight against financial crimes?
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Crypto Related Losses Skyrocket Despite Hacking Crimes Dropping Significantly
Losses in 2019 shot up by 160% despite hacking crimes dropping by 66%, this was according to a 2019 Q4 report by CipherTrace, a cryptocurrency intelligence firm. Amounting to $4. 5 million just in the previous year. дальше »
2020-2-13 00:09 | |
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US Financial Crimes Watchdog Preparing ‘Significant’ Crypto Rules, Warns Treasury Secretary Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said FinCEN is preparing "significant new requirements" around cryptocurrencies to tamp down illicit activity. дальше »
2020-2-13 23:59 | |
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U.S. Secret Service to Get $2.4 Billion Funding for Crypto Policing
The U. S. Secret Service could receive up to $2. 4 billion in funding to monitor crypto crimes as part of the White House budget proposal for 2021. Secret Service Monitoring Crypto Money Laundering According to the budget proposal document, the Secret Service will be tasked with monitoring the use of cryptos in money laundering and terroristRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-2-11 16:00 | |
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Trump’s New Budget Would Have Secret Service Investigate Crypto Crimes
President Trumps’ new budget for 2021 claims a consolidated Treasury and Secret Service will be more efficient in tackling cryptocurrency-enabled crime
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