Celsius Withdrawals Must Remain Closed: DOJ

A U.S. Trustee reporting to the Department of Justice has argued to the court that Celsius should not be allowed to initiate customer withdrawals pending more extensive investigation. U.S. Trustee... дальше »

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Delaware DOJ Freezes Wallets, Accounts in 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scams

A total of 23 entities including wallets, accounts and individuals, were traced in this stealthier version of a common crypto romance scam. дальше »

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New DOJ Crypto Report Laser-Focused on Law Enforcement’s Role in Biden’s Crypto Framework

In response to U. S. President Joe Biden’s March executive order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, the U. S. Department of Justice released a new report on law enforcement’s role in the space. дальше »

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DOJ publishes second report on EO digital asset crime, announces new expert network

The U.S. Justice Department has published another report on crypto crime with detailed recommendations for legal reform; it has also formed a network of experts to advise offices. дальше »

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Crypto Crime-Focused Justice Department Leader Leaving: Report

Nicholas Quaid, second-in-command in the Criminal Division, spent his nearly two-year stint at the DOJ developing the regime surrounding crypto crime legislation and prosecution. дальше »

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Celsius Crypto Borrowers Call for Bankruptcy Trustee, Oppose US DOJ Move to Appoint Examiner

A bankruptcy court should appoint an independent examiner to investigate crypto lender Celsius’ financials, but not one working for the U.S. Trustee’s office, a group of Celsius borrowers said. дальше »

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DOJ Requested Documents From Binance CEO CZ

The Justice Department reportedly asked for company records that were labeled as documents [to] be destroyed, altered, or removed from Binances files or transferred from the United States. DOJ Sought... дальше »

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BitConnect’s Satish Kumbhani Indicted By DoJ Is Now Wanted in India

Indian founder of BitConnect, Satish Kumbhani, was indicted by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) in February for “orchestrating” a $2.4 billion global crypto Ponzi scheme and was believed to be hiding in India, he is now wanted in India, too! On August 16, a Pune-based lawyer filed a complaint with the local police alleging […] дальше »

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Miami Trio Charged With Defrauding Banks and Crypto Exchange of Over $4M

The DOJ has been cracking down on crypto-related scams as lawmakers become more vocal about illicit activity in the space. дальше »

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Ex-OpenSea Executive Files to Dismiss DOJ Case Alleging NFT Insider Trading

The motion argues the NFT sales in question cannot be classified as instances of inside trading because NFTs are neither securities, nor commodities. дальше »

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DOJ Extradites Suspected Crypto Money Launderer

The Department of Justice said that Dubnikov faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty. Justice Department Extradites Alleged Launderer The United States government is taking big steps... дальше »

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ACI: Speakers from DOJ, OFAC, FinCEN, Google and more to Present at ACI’s Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions & Fraud, this October 12-13, 2022 in NYC

The American Conference Institute (ACI) will host a new two-day in-person conference full of insightful and practical sessions that are not only timely, but critical to help you stay up to date with the fast-paced digital assets compliance landscape. дальше »

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Crypto Payments Implicated in Alleged Bolton Assassination Plot, US DOJ Says

A member of the Iranian armed forces planned retribution against the National Security Advisor in a scheme involving virtual wallets, court documents claim дальше »

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SEC Calls 9 Cryptos 'Securities' in Insider Trading Case

The SEC and DOJ brought insider trading charges against three people Thursday, but assertions that nine cryptocurrencies are securities may hold greater implications. дальше »

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Why This Former Coinbase Employee Was Charged With Fraud By The FBI

Per a press release from the U. S. Department Of Justice (DoJ), a former Coinbase employee has been arrested for his alleged participation in an inside trading scheme. The main suspect was identified as Ishan Wahi, former product manager at this company. дальше »

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US DOJ indicts 6 individuals over crypto fraud schemes that generated over $135 million

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted six people allegedly involved in different crypto crimes, including NFTs, that siphoned $135 million from unsuspecting investors. The post US DOJ indicts 6 individuals over crypto fraud schemes that generated over $135 million appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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How the Feds Are Prosecuting NFT Insider Trading Scheme as Wire Fraud – and Why That Matters

If successful, the DOJ could theoretically use the case as a model to police market manipulation for other assets, regardless of whether they are considered securities. Regulators are watching. дальше »

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Information, AML/CFT steps are key to fighting international digital crime, DOJ report says

The Justice Department report, mandated by the president executive order on digital asset development, recommends more efforts along the lines already being pursued. дальше »

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US DOJ wants more international collaboration to fight crypto crime

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has called for more international collaboration and sharing of information about crypto crimes to protect investors, businesses, and consumers using digital assets in its latest report. дальше »

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DOJ Calls for International Cooperation to Fight Crypto Crime

A new DOJ report is calling for a strengthening of international cooperation to counter the criminal use of digital assets. Their recommendations include helping foreign nations develop the necessary infrastructure... дальше »

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Former OpenSea Executive Indicted In First-Ever Digital Asset Insider Trading Case

The US Department of Justice has filed charges against a former product manager at leading NFT marketplace OpenSea for wire fraud and money laundering in what the DoJ called the “first-ever digital asset insider trading scheme. дальше »

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Crypto Pyramid Scam: DOJ Charges Mining Capital Coin CEO In $62M Fraud Scheme

The US Department of Justice charged Mining Capital Coin’s senior executive officer with conspiracy to commit a $62 million crypto investment scam. According to the DOJ complaint, Luiz Capuci and unnamed co-conspirators deceived investors over the profit-generating potential of MCC mining packages and a native token called Capital Coin, which was backed by the “largest […] дальше »

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Mining Capital Coin CEO accused of $62M investment fraud scheme

“Capuci operated a fraudulent investment scheme and did not use investors’ funds to mine new cryptocurrency, as promised, but instead diverted the funds to cryptocurrency wallets under his control,” the DOJ stated. дальше »

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U.S. DOJ Indicts Mining Capital Coin CEO in $62 Million Investment Fraud Scheme

On Friday, the U.S. DOJ indicted the CEO of Mining Capital Coin (MCC) for allegedly scheming a $62 million global investment fraud. The post U.S. DOJ Indicts Mining Capital Coin CEO in $62 Million Investment Fraud Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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New crypto litigation tracker highlights 300 cases from SafeMoon to Pepe the Frog

The SEC, CFTC and DOJ have seven cases either resolved or ongoing this year, with the litigation against husband-wife duo Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan being the most high profile. дальше »

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Biden Budget Proposal Estimates Additional $11B in Revenues by 2032 by Updating Crypto Rules

The proposal also seeks to expand the DOJ’s budget by $52 million to fight ransomware and combat the “misuse of cryptocurrency.” дальше »

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US DOJ Continues Crackdown On Crypto Criminals As It Charges Frosties NFT Creators For Fraud

Two young men have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly ripping off Frosties NFT community. They face up to 40 years in prison if found guilty on both counts. дальше »

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DOJ initiates first NFT rug-pull prosecution with charges against Frosties founders

In a landmark decision, the Department of Justice has announced that it’ll be prosecuting two men over their involvement in the Frosties NFT rug pull. The post DOJ initiates first NFT rug-pull prosecution with charges against Frosties founders appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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DOJ cracks down on ‘rug pulls,’ charging Frosties NFT project founders

“You can’t solicit funds for a business opportunity, abandon that business and abscond with money investors provided you,” stressed IRS-CI special agent-in-charge Thomas Fattorusso. дальше »

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First Mover Asia: BitMEX Saga Concludes, but We'll Never Know if DOJ Overreached; Cryptos Tumble as Russia Bores Into Ukraine

The guilty plea of the founders of the crypto trading platform avoided a trial; bitcoin dropped below $37,500 on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin placed his nuclear forces on alert. дальше »

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BitConnect Founder Charged with Defrauding Investors

The DOJ has zeroed in on the founder of the infamous BitConnect Ponzi scheme. He’s now facing up to 70 years behind bars дальше »

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DOJ indicts BitConnect’s Indian founder for $2.4B crypto Ponzi scheme

A San Diego-based federal grand jury charged Kumbhani for orchestrating an alleged Ponzi scheme via BitConnect’s “Lending Program” among other allegations. дальше »

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BitMEX founders plead guilty to Bank Secrecy Act violations

Arthur Hayes and Benjamin Delo will each have to pay a fine for their part in flouting the Bank Secrecy Act and operating what the DOJ called a “money laundering platform.” дальше »

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FBI Forms New Bitcoin Unit As DOJ Taps New Crypto Head

The bureau’s new ‘virtual asset exploitation’ unit will focus on blockchain analysis, cryptocurrency seizures, and staff training. дальше »

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Everyone Wants A Piece Of Bitfinex’s Recovered BTC Stash

Since the Department of Justice(DOJ) broke the news of seizing 94,000 Bitcoins stolen in the  2016 Bitfinex heist on Tuesday, tongues have been wagging in the crypto sphere as to who would get to walk away with the recovered assets. дальше »

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Правоохранители установили личности взломщиков Bitfinex в 2016

Министерство юстиции (DoJ) конфисковало рекордные $3,6 миллиарда в биткоинах, которые были украдены при взломе криптобиржи Bitfinex в 2016 году. Во время крупнейшей конфискации криптовалюты за всю историю арестована семейная пара – Илья Лихтенштейн и Хизер Морган. дальше »

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Bitfinex-backed LEO soars to record high on supply crunch expectations

The token surged almost 70% in a day after the DOJ announced that it had recovered most of the stolen funds from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. дальше »

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Bitfinex: US Marks Largest Single Seizure Of Bitcoin In DOJ’s History With 94,000 BTC Seized

The couple Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife Heather Morgan were arrested on charges of being answerable for the 2016 hack on Bitfinex. The couple is accused of attempting to launder more than 119,000 BTC of stolen funds from the exchange. дальше »

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DOJ Recovers $3.6 Billion In Bitcoin Stolen In Bitfinex Hack

Law enforcement has seized over $3.6 billion in bitcoin of the total $4.5 billion drained in the 2016 Bitfinex hack. дальше »

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DoJ seizes $3.6B in crypto and arrests two in connection with 2016 Bitfinex hack

"The department once again showed how it can and will follow the money," said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.

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WhatsApp starts testing currency payments with Meta’s Novi wallet

Some U.S. activists previously asked the DOJ to stop Meta from offering its digital currency wallet Novi on its platforms.

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Crypto tumblers, exchanges under microscope as DOJ launches new task force

Under the pretext of holding corrupt actors accountable, the new task force will address crimes related to the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency. дальше »

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DOJ Selling $56M Worth of Crypto to Compensate BitConnect Victims, Mt Gox Rehabilitation Plan Also Finalized

The timing and specific amount of the Mt. Gox repayments haven't been announced yet. Meanwhile, the DOJ describes the liquidation as the US's largest single recovery of crypto fraud. The post DOJ Selling M Worth of Crypto to Compensate BitConnect Victims, Mt Gox Rehabilitation Plan Also Finalized first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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How will DOJ’s new crypto enforcement team change the game for industry players, good and bad?

In a bid to catch up with cybercriminals, the Justice Department is pooling all crypto expertise in one place.

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Law Decoded: Putting your Bitcoin where your mouth is, Oct. 4–11

Debt ceiling uncertainty erodes trust in the dollar, the DOJ announces the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team and the SEC investigates Circle. дальше »

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DOJ Establishes National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team

US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced new enforcement initiatives targeting crypto contractors who fail to report cyber breaches ‘because cryptocurrency is used in a wide variety of criminal activity. дальше »

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US DoJ establishes cryptocurrency enforcement team

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the team would have an active role in…

The post US DoJ establishes cryptocurrency enforcement team appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Минюст США создаст «группу правоприменения в области криптовалют»

Министерство юстиции США (DOJ) создаст «Национальную группу правоприменения в области криптовалют», которая призвана укрепить способность структуры бороться с финансовыми рынками, позволяющими киберпреступникам «процветать». дальше »

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DoJ Forms Cryptocurrency Crime ‘Enforcement Team’

The Department of Justice will soon have two new tools on its belt to combat cybercrime. A cryptocurrency enforcement team will go after cybercrime while a separate department will go after those who fail to report such crimes. дальше »

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The US Marshals Service Picks Digital Asset Bank, Anchorage, as the Custodian of its Seized Crypto’s

The US Marshals Service has chosen crypto startup Anchorage as its custodian for the cryptocurrencies seized in criminal cases. One of the primary law enforcement agencies of the Department of Justice (DOJ), USMS has been searching for a custodian since 2019 which has now come to an end with Anchorage which offers a wide range […] The post The US Marshals Service Picks Digital Asset Bank, Anchorage, as the Custodian of its Seized Crypto’s first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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