Gotbit’s $42m manipulation case could strengthen crypto market resilience: Santiment

Gotbit’s multi-million dollar charges may spark FUD, but fear-driven sell-offs could trigger a swift recovery, Santiment predicts. The recent criminal charges against Aleksei Andriunin, CEO of market-making firm Gotbit, for a $42 million crypto market manipulation scheme have sent shockwaves… дальше »

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US charges 18 people, companies for crypto fraud

US has charged 14 people and four companies for fraud and market manipulation among other illegal activities. The prosecution says this is the first criminal case involving cyptocurrency companies over market manipulation and wash trading. дальше »

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US Charges 14 Individuals And Four Crypto Companies In Major ‘Sham Trading’ Scandal

On Wednesday, US prosecutors charged four crypto companies and 14 individuals in what is hailed as the first criminal prosecution targeting financial services firms for market manipulation and sham trading activities within the crypto sector. дальше »

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US charges 4 companies, 14 individuals with crypto fraud

Four cryptocurrency companies and 14 individuals have been charged in what U. S. prosecutors describe as the first criminal prosecution targeting market manipulation and sham trading in the crypto industry. дальше »

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Turkey, Russia ban Discord over child abuse allegations

Turkey and Russia have both moved to ban the popular communication platform Discord, citing concerns over child abuse and other criminal activities.  In Turkey, authorities blocked access to Discord after a court ruling linked the platform to incidents of child… дальше »

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Bankruptcy judge approves FTX’s reorganization plan

Roughly two years after the crypto exchange collapsed and many of its executives faced criminal charges, the Oct. 7 court decision was a step forward for reimbursing FTX users. дальше »

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UN: Telegram is a hotspot for crypto fraud and laundering

A recent United Nations report showed that criminal networks in Southeast Asia are increasingly using the messaging app Telegram to facilitate illicit activities, ranging from trading hacked data to laundering money through unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges.  The UN Office for Drugs… дальше »

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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 »

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New Study Finds Only 0.3% Of Crypto Transactions Flagged As Illicit, Cash Remains King

A recent study has found that despite the long-held belief that crypto assets facilitate criminal activity, perpetrators still overwhelmingly prefer cash for their illicit transactions.  This revelation, published by Fortune and sourced from the Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center (CryptoISAC), challenges the narrative that digital assets are the first choice for criminal organizations such […] дальше »

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Cash, not crypto remains criminal’s preferred tool for illicit finance, study says

Despite widespread misconceptions, cash remains the dominant tool for illicit finance, while blockchain offers greater transparency and traceability, a new study reveals. Cash remains the preferred tool for criminals engaging in illicit finance, despite the popular perception that cryptocurrencies dominate… дальше »

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Australia's Police Confiscates Crypto Worth $6.4M in Crackdown on 'Ghost' Messaging App

Australia's police has confiscated $6.4 million in cryptocurrency as part of a global crackdown on Ghost, an encrypted communications network, authorities allege was “built solely for the criminal underworld,” a statement said. дальше »

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Moscow probes Cryptex, UAPS just days after US sanctions

Russia has launched a criminal case against the founders of the anonymous payment system UAPS and Cryptex just days after OFAC imposed sanctions. Russian authorities have opened a criminal probe into the founders of the anonymous payment system UAPS and… дальше »

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Telegram has shared IP addresses, phone numbers with authorities for criminal investigations since 2018, confirms CEO

Telegram's data-sharing policy with authorities since 2018 raises concerns about user privacy and could deter individuals from using the platform. The post Telegram has shared IP addresses, phone numbers with authorities for criminal investigations since 2018, confirms CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Australian police crack seed phrase to seize $6.4 million in cryptocurrency

AFP seizes millions in cryptocurrency after accessing a suspect's account using a cracked seed phrase in a major criminal investigation. дальше »

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Правоохранители Австралии расшифровали сид-фразу для ареста криптовалюты на $6,4 млн

Национальное полицейское агентство Австралии (AFP) получило доступ к криптоактивам подозреваемого на сумму 9,3 млн AUD ($6,41 млн), расшифровав сид-фразу от кошелька. The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) has successfully restrained $9. дальше »

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Australian feds cracked ‘seed phrase’ to access crypto account linked to global organized crime

The Australian Federal Police’s Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce cracked a “seed phrase” linked to an account belonging to alleged creator of encrypted messaging app “Ghost,” which authorities claim is used for organized crime. According to the AFP press release, the… дальше »

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Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm’s Criminal Case Will Proceed to Trial, NY Judge Orders

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm will proceed to trial, a New York judge ruled during a telephonic hearing on Thursday. дальше »

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NYC’s pro-crypto Mayor Eric Adams indicted on corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he would fight the federal criminal charges with “every ounce of my strength and spirit.”

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‘Diddy’ Combs, SBF share unit in Brooklyn jail

The shared detention of high-profile figures like Combs and Bankman-Fried highlights the intersection of celebrity and criminal justice. The post ‘Diddy’ Combs, SBF share unit in Brooklyn jail appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SBF’s neurodivergence saw him ‘misinterpreted’ at trial, doctors argue

The court and jury may have misunderstood Sam Bankman-Fried’s behavior during his criminal trial amid his autism and attention deficit disorders, doctors wrote in an amicus brief. дальше »

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Do Kwon’s extradition case goes back to Montenegrin justice minister

According to Montenegro’s Supreme Court, the US and South Korea had both met the conditions for applying for Do Kwon’s extradition to face criminal charges. дальше »

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German authorities shutdown 47 crypto exchanges facilitating crime, seize servers, data

German authorities have shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchanges for their role in facilitating criminal activities, according to a joint statement from the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime (ZIT) and the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). дальше »

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Germany seizes 47 crypto exchanges tied to ‘underground economy’

German authorities sent a loud and clear message to criminal users of the exchanges: We found their servers and have your data — see you soon. дальше »

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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 »

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Germany closes 47 crypto exchanges over money laundering concerns

German authorities have taken down 47 cryptocurrency exchange services in a crackdown on illegal money laundering activities.  The Federal Criminal Police Office in Germany and the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime led the operation, which targeted platforms allowing users… дальше »

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FCA makes first criminal charge for running illegal crypto ATM network

In a landmark move, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged a man with unlawfully operating a network of cryptocurrency ATMs without proper registration. This marks the regulator’s first criminal prosecution for activities involving physical crypto machines, signalling a tougher stance against unregulated digital asset transactions. дальше »

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Singapore probes illegal Worldcoin accounts and token sales

Singapore is investigating unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity. дальше »

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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 »

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Prosecutors Tell NY Court They Didn’t Renege on FTX Exec Ryan Salame’s Plea Deal

Federal prosecutors have fired back against Ryan Salame’s allegations that they reneged on agreements made in the former FTX executive’s plea deal – namely, that they would cease criminal investigations into Michelle Bond, Salame’s longtime partner and the mother of his child. дальше »

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Fake Ukrainian cops extort $250,000 in Tether from online entrepreneur

In a brazen scam, Ukrainian criminals posing as police officers have extorted $250,000 in Tether (USDT) from a businessman by fabricating criminal charges. According to a press release from the National Police of Ukraine dated September 2, the scam unfolded in May when a 20-year-old online entrepreneur reported being targeted by individuals pretending to be […] дальше »

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Ukrainian scam: Fake police officers demand $250K in stablecoin

Ukrainian fraudsters posing as police officers have extorted $250,000 in USDT from a businessman through a scam involving fabricated criminal charges. Criminals impersonating police officers extorted $250,000 in stablecoin from a Ukrainian in a scam that involved threats of fabricated… дальше »

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Telegram’s financial woes continue as CEO faces criminal charges, TON price reacts

Telegram’s ambitions for a lucrative initial public offering (IPO) within the next two years are now in serious jeopardy following criminal charges brought against the company’s chief executive, Pavel Durov. дальше »

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged and released, barred from leaving France

After his arrest on Aug. 24, French prosecutors said they had charged Pavel Durov with criminal offenses related to his role at Telegram. дальше »

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Toncoin and Notcoin Prices Crash Amid Major Unrest; Investors Flock To This Hybrid Exchange Token at $0.04

The telegram community is alarmed by the major unrest following Pavel Durov’s arrest by French authorities. Over 12 criminal charges have been put forth including drug trafficking, criminal activities on the Telegram platform, and money laundering between organized groups. дальше »

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French prosecutors charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking

French authorities have disclosed the charges against Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested on Aug. 24 at Le Bourget airport near Paris. Durov faces a series of grave accusations, including complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking, and other organized criminal activities, marking a significant escalation in a judicial investigation that has garnered […] The post French prosecutors charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit

Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case. дальше »

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Binance exec denied legal counsel as health declines

Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan is reportedly being denied legal counsel and healthcare while detained on criminal allegations in Nigeria. Gambaryan was wheeled into an Abuja court during his last hearing on July 16 after his health deteriorated while in Kuje… дальше »

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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 »

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Crypto scam tracker launched in Wisconsin amid rising criminal activity

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions has launched a scam tracker to protect investors from crypto and investment fraud. This tracker aims to help Wisconsinites in identifying and avoiding fraudulent schemes, including crypto scams, by providing detailed descriptions of deceptive… дальше »

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US sanctions Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua for cryptocurrency crimes and human trafficking

The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the Tren de Aragua, a notorious criminal organization originating from Aragua, Venezuela. The group, initially a prison gang, has expanded across the Western Hemisphere, engaging in various illegal activities, including the unlawful use of cryptocurrencies for criminal purposes. дальше »

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Tether freezes $28m in USDT linked to Cambodian fraud

Tether has reportedly frozen a Tron (TRX) wallet containing more than 28 million USDT tokens suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities, including money laundering and fraud. дальше »

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Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year

Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh and former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang are set to be sentenced this fall in the ongoing criminal case against what was once a global crypto exchange before it collapsed in historic fashion near the end of 2022. дальше »

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Bitcoin price rises amid spot ETF inflows of $295 million

Bitcoin rose nearly 4% early Tuesday morning to trade above $57,400, despite sell-off pressure that continues to face the flagship cryptocurrency. Tpday’s upside comes after Monday saw a barrage of dumping from the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). дальше »

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German Gov’t Sends $24 Million More Bitcoin To Kraken, Coinbase As Its BTC Selling Spree Continues

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Germany transfers millions in Bitcoin to various wallets

The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) transferred 900 Bitcoin to Kraken, Coinbase and an untagged wallet. A wallet associated with the BKA sent $24 million in bitcoin (BTC) in two transactions to the Kraken and Coinbase cryptocurrency exchanges during… дальше »

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Report: Crypto crime is rising, investigators need more

As crypto use cases increase, crypto-related crimes are only getting harder and harder to track, per a new report. Crypto crimes and investigations, as revealed in a new Chainalysis report, are getting complex and resource-intensive compared to normal criminal investigations.… дальше »

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Mexican Cartels Using BTC, ETH, USDT, Other Tokens to Buy Fentanyl Ingredients: U.S.

Criminal organizations in Mexico have been using several popular digital assets to buy the materials needed to make the drug fentanyl, according to the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which cited the use of bitcoin and other tokens in a Thursday advisory. дальше »

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Kraken’s $3 million bug exploit leads to criminal investigation

Crypto exchange Kraken reported that a rogue security research company has unilaterally held on to $3 million in digital assets they exploited from a bug on its platform. Kraken’s Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco detailed the incident on X, revealing that on June 9, the company received an anonymous tip from a “security researcher” about […] The post Kraken’s $3 million bug exploit leads to criminal investigation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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German Government Agency Moves $425M Bitcoin, Some to Crypto Exchanges

Arkham has identified the entity as an address belonging to the German Federal Criminal Police Office, which had seized almost 50,000 BTC from a piracy site. дальше »

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FTX victims go after company’s assets from criminal forfeiture

Though Sam Bankman-Fried is currently serving a prison sentence, affected FTX customers and creditors are making claims on the firm’s assets, which are still worth millions. дальше »

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