OSCE hosts crypto training for Armenian and Georgian investigators

The OSCE hosted a three-day training in Warsaw to enhance crypto investigation skills for Armenian and Georgian law enforcement. In an Aug. 14 press release, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe announced that it had conducted a specialized… дальше »

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Suspects in $14m Holograph hack arrested by EU authorities

Police in Italy and France have made several arrests in connection with an over $14 million attack on crypto protocol Holograph. In a detailed post on X on Aug. 14, the omnichain tokenization platform stated that law enforcement authorities in… дальше »

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'Crypto industry in America will be dead,' Tyler Winklevoss warns

Federal Reserve has initiated enforcement action against crypto-friendly Customers Bank.  Tyler Winklevoss sees the move as an extension of ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ by the Biden-Harris The post 'Crypto industry in America will be dead,' Tyler Winklevoss warns appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Indian law enforcement agency DGGI wants $86M unpaid GST from Binance

India demands $86 million in unpaid GST from crypto exchange Binance. Indian law requires 1% TDS on crypto transactions and 30% tax on profits. Binance plans to resume operations in India after being banned in January 2024 for noncompliance. дальше »

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India’s Enforcement Directorate cracks down on $890k Emoillent crypto scam

India’s Enforcement Directorate has launched a search operation against the founders of Emoillent Coin, a dubious cryptocurrency that promised investors lucrative returns. Reports from local media allege that 2,508 investors in India lost a total of 7,343,6267 inr (approximately $890,000)… дальше »

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Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia, Despite 'Healthy' Regulator Talks

Coinbase (COIN) is concerned about “ongoing regulation through enforcement” which is not “helpful to the overall direction of the industry” in Australia ahead of expected draft legislation, senior executives of the cryptocurrency exchange told CoinDesk. дальше »

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Fed drops enforcement action against Silvergate

The Fed's decision to drop enforcement against Silvergate highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto banking sector, with the SEC still pursuing legal action. The post Fed drops enforcement action against Silvergate appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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No enforcement against Binance USD [BUSD]: SEC's decision, unpacked

BUSD might be off the hook with recent developments. The SEC has paused enforcement against its issuer, recently.  In a recent announcement from Paxos, it was revealed that the U.S. SecuritThe post No enforcement against Binance USD [BUSD]: SEC's decision, unpacked appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Former IRS crime chief says cash beats crypto in illicit transactions

"Cash remains the primary tool for illicit transactions, with blockchain technology aiding law enforcement in tracing crypto crimes," says Jim Lee. дальше »

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Coinbase To Custody Crypto Assets For DOJ’s US Marshals Service

The U.S. Marshals Service, one of the primary law enforcement agencies of the United States Department of Justice, has contracted Coinbase Prime to custody and offer advanced trading services for its “Class 1” large-cap digital assets. дальше »

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SEC files lawsuit against FTX-linked bank, alleging fraud

Enforcement director Gurbir Grewal said Silvergate allegedly “failed to detect nearly $9 billion in suspicious transfers among FTX and its related entities.” дальше »

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US Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, reshaping crypto policy

The Supreme Court's overturn of the Chevron doctrine curtails the SEC's power over crypto, affecting regulatory approaches and enforcement. The post US Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, reshaping crypto policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Indian police crack down on $200,000 ‘Max Crypto’ ponzi scheme

A resident of Mangalore, Karnataka, has been arrested for defrauding over 50 people in a cryptocurrency ponzi scheme. According to a local report, law enforcement in Hyderabad has arrested Kunjathbail Mujib Sayyad for operating the “Max Crypto trading” ponzi. The… дальше »

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Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a 30-day ultimatum for crypto exchanges and digital asset traders to re-register their businesses, warning of enforcement actions against non-compliance. дальше »

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Enforcement of South Korean virtual assets law prescribed in decree

The details of enforcing the Protection of Virtual Asset Users Act are not contained in the bill, which comes into force July 19. дальше »

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FinCEN says illicit use of crypto by criminals creates new ‘opportunities’ for detection

The US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a stark warning to US financial firms, warning them about the increasing use of crypto by Mexican drug cartels to purchase chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl. дальше »

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SEC v. Kraken: Key Takeaways From Latest Court Session

Oral arguments recently held on Kraken's motion to dismiss SEC's enforcement action 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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Ethereum secures ‘major win’ as SEC drops investigation

Ethereum has achieved a “major win” as the SEC closes its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, confirming that sales of ETH are not considered securities transactions. Ethereum, the second-largest crypto by market capitalization, has scored a significant victory as the Enforcement… дальше »

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SEC to drop investigation into Ethereum: Consensys

The SEC’s enforcement division said it’s closing its investigation into Ethereum, though Consensys says the fight isn’t over yet. дальше »

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SEC Crypto Enforcement Leader Departs After Nearly A Decade Of Service

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SEC head of crypto asset enforcement David Hirsch exits agency

SEC crypto asset enforcement chief David Hirsch announced his departure from the agency on June 17. Hirsch said he served at the agency for almost nine years before his exit. He said he was “proud of the historic work done by the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit team [he] had the privilege to lead. дальше »

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Crypto chief bids SEC farewell after 9 years of service

David Hirsch has worked as an enforcement attorney for the SEC since 2015 and started his post as the chief of the crypto asset division in 2022. дальше »

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Coinbase derides SEC’s $2.6 billion budget request; American Securities Association calls for lower amount

Coinbase objected to the SEC’s $2. 6 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year. In a statement to CryptoSlate on June 13, a Coinbase representative said: “Yet again the SEC asks for more money that will go to regulation by enforcement when it has used none of its massive budget for real crypto rulemaking that […] The post Coinbase derides SEC’s $2. дальше »

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Australia's Treasury to Include Stablecoin Rules in Crypto Bill Draft, ASIC's Warning For Crypto Entities

Australia's regulators have provided rare updates on their plans for the digital assets sector, including plans to introduce a draft framework for stablecoins and hinted that more enforcement is on its way against unlicensed entities during an event in Sydney on Wednesday. дальше »

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Hawaii’s Kauai Police warn of crypto scammers extorting fines as law enforcement

Law enforcement authorities in Hawaii’s Kauai island have issued a warning about scammers posing as law enforcement to defraud cryptocurrency users. According to the recent alert, the scammers employ deceptive tactics, calling the victims and falsely claiming they have an… дальше »

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In Conversation With Brian Nelson

Last October, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) – the U. S. Treasury Department's money laundering watchdog – announced a proposal to label crypto mixers as a "primary money laundering" concern, a move that alarmed a broad swath of the crypto industry. дальше »

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European law authorities raise concerns over privacy coins, Layer-2 networks and crypto mixers

The EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security has released its first comprehensive report on encryption, focusing significantly on crypto-related issues. The report, a collaboration between Europol, Eurojust, and other EU agencies, delves into how cryptocurrencies are impacting law enforcement efforts. дальше »

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Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says

Separately, France's markets regulator said crypto remains a high risk for money laundering. дальше »

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Europol Drops Bitcoin Bomb: Mining Hotbed For Criminal Activity

In a recent report, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) has expressed grave concerns about the potential misuse of crypto mining and layer-2 blockchain solutions by criminal elements. дальше »

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EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse

An EU report raises concerns about Bitcoin's Lightning Network and privacy coins complicating law enforcement efforts in tracing illicit crypto transactions. The post EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin mining attracts ‘various types of criminal actors,’ Europol says

European law enforcement agency Europol slammed crypto mining as well as layer-2 solutions, saying they cause “additional problems for law enforcement investigations.” European law enforcement agency Europol has criticized crypto mining and layer-2 blockchain solutions, asserting that they pose “additional… дальше »

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The final chapter of the Cryptoqueen: murder, money, and misadventure?

Was Ruja Ignatova’s sudden disappearance in October 2017 an escape from law enforcement or something far more sinister? Read on. When it comes to crypto scams, few stories are as wild and mysterious as that of Ruja Ignatova. Known as… дальше »

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Uniswap Foundation discloses $41M balance sheet ahead of crucial fee vote

Uniswap Foundation reveals $41M balance sheet ahead of crucial fee distribution vote, as SEC enforcement threats loom over the protocol's UNI and LP tokens. The post Uniswap Foundation discloses $41M balance sheet ahead of crucial fee vote appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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South Korea Busts Crypto Scam: 19 Arrested In ‘Reading Room’ Fraud

South Korean law enforcement has struck a blow against social media-fueled crypto scam with the arrest of 19 individuals linked to a deceptive “crypto reading room.” The Daegu Police Agency’s raid, which unfolded on May 21st, exposed a manipulative scheme that preyed on more than 300 unsuspecting investors, swindling them out of a staggering $19 […] дальше »

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Worldcoin Project Halted: Hong Kong Privacy Commission Orders Cease Of Operations

Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has served an enforcement notice to Worldcoin, a crypto project co-founded by OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman, asking them to cease operations. дальше »

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UNI Price Soars 20% As Uniswap Labs Pushes Back Against SEC’s Wells Notice

Uniswap Labs, the creator of one of the largest decentralized trading platforms, is challenging a potential enforcement action by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arguing that crypto tokens should not be classified as securities. дальше »

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CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger on Overzealous Crypto Regulation and the Need for Legislative Action

The commodities regulator has been clear about the dangers of regulating a burgeoning industry through enforcement actions. дальше »

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Uniswap Labs claims SEC will fail, urges agency to drop enforcement action

Uniswap Labs challenges SEC's enforcement action, arguing the protocol doesn't meet the SEC's definition of an exchange. The post Uniswap Labs claims SEC will fail, urges agency to drop enforcement action appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Uniswap Labs Urges SEC to Drop Pending Enforcement Action in Wells Response

Uniswap Labs moved Tuesday to quash a looming regulatory battle over Ethereum's dominant decentralized crypto exchange, imploring the Securities and Exchange Commission in legal filings that its planned lawsuit wasn't worth the fight. дальше »

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NOT airdrop mania, spot ETFs late recovery, enforcement actions | Weekly Recap

Today’s edition of the weekly recap: Notcoin (NOT) faces a 50% price slump after airdrop debut; spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) record inflows to recover April’s losses amid a market rebound; the crypto industry witnesses a prevalence of regulatory and enforcement actions. дальше »

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US Treasury strategy would tighten virtual asset regulations, increase AI use

The Treasury’s fight against illicit finance will focus on better regulations, greater enforcement and AI.

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SEC Never Loses? Veteran Labels Ripple Case Mixed Verdict

SEC veteran Marc Fagel delivers remarks on cryptocurrency enforcement and mixed verdict in Ripple case дальше »

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Binance partners with Taiwan authorities in $6.2M money laundering crackdown

Binance and Taiwan's authorities dismantle a $6. 2m laundering operation, highlighting the power of global law enforcement collaboration. The post Binance partners with Taiwan authorities in $6. дальше »

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North Korea Laundered $147.5 Million in Crypto Stolen from HTX

North Korea washed $147. 5 million in stolen crypto through Tornado Cash, highlighting flaws in international sanctions enforcement and aiding prohibited nuclear activities. The post North Korea Laundered $147. дальше »

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Tether freezes $5.2M in USDT linked to phishing scams

Since it launched, Tether has frozen over $1 billion worth of assets linked to illicit activities after requests from law enforcement agencies. дальше »

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China Takes Down $295M Crypto Underground Bank: Beginning Of A Bigger Crackdown?

Chinese law enforcement has disrupted a covert banking network that leveraged cryptocurrencies to execute unauthorized foreign exchange transactions totaling around 2. 14 billion yuan ($295. 8 million). дальше »

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Crypto firms brace for intensified SEC, CFTC action after regulator warning

The CFTC warned of another cycle of enforcement actions against crypto firms as investor interest rises.

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SEC doesn’t want Ethereum to transform banking landscape, says Joseph Lubin

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin says the SEC is engaging in strategic enforcement action instead of meaningful discourse with the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »

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Binance’s Investigations team aids in arrest of ZKasino scam suspect

Binance, the top global crypto exchange has played a key role in assiting law enforcement to the arrest of the ZKasino scam suspect. The widespread community outcry spurred Binance’s Crime Compliance and Investigations team to investigate the fraudulent gambling platform. The researchers… дальше »

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