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Rolls-Royce, Gucci-flaunting scammers caught after FBI analyzes Bitcoin trail
Two Nigerian scammers were held last week after hatching an elaborate fraud to steal “$435 million around the world” using illicit emails, luxury brand showoffs, and Bitcoin. The post Rolls-Royce, Gucci-flaunting scammers caught after FBI analyzes Bitcoin trail appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-7-15 00:16 | |
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Circle “Blacklists” $100,000 in USDC after Lawmaker’s Request
Documents from earlier this week showed crypto-finance firm Circle froze a certain USDC address tied to illicit activity, Coindesk reported Thursday. Blocking $100k Circle confirmed the news earlier this week. дальше »
2020-7-9 17:07 | |
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IRS Criminal Investigation Division Wants to Track Privacy Coins, Layer-2, and Sidechains
It has been no secret that the top federal law enforcement agency under the U. S Department of Treasury, the Criminal Investigation Division (CI), is keenly following digital assets to trace for any signals of illicit activity. дальше »
2020-7-3 15:02 | |
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U.S. Authorities Point Searchlight into Crypto’s Role in Trafficking
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate Banking Committee are putting preparations in top gear to introduce a bill that would mandate the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to critically study the role of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in illicit activities such as human and drug trafficking, money laundering, terrorist financing as well as other onlineRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-7-3 14:00 | |
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Elliptic начала отслеживать транзакции с криптовалютами Zcash и Horizen
Специализирующаяся на отслеживании транзакций в публичных блокчейнах компания Elliptic добавила поддержку ориентированных на приватность криптовалют Zcash (ZEC) и Horizen (ZEN). Today, @elliptic Launches Support for Privacy Coins $Zcash & $ZEN@GenesisTrading will be using Elliptic’s transaction and wallet monitoring solutions to detect and prevent illicit activity in Zcash and ZEN Get all the details 👉 https://t. дальше »
2020-7-1 17:27 | |
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Bitmain’s Power Tussle Reaches Fever Pitch As Micree Zhan Accuses Jihan Wu Of Illicit Actions
In the light of recent events, Bitmain’s ownership may soon be confronted with a dramatic upturn. On June 22, Micree Zhan, one of the co-founders of Bitmain, the largest bitcoin mining chip producers in China, issued a document against his founding co-partner Jihan Wu, accusing him of illicit actions which put a threat of him […] дальше »
2020-6-23 18:45 | |
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New Zealand police freeze $90 million in connection with the BTC-e money laundering case
New Zealand will not be a safe haven for illicit funds, says Police Commissioner ... The post New Zealand police freeze $90 million in connection with the BTC-e money laundering case appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-23 18:34 | |
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Estonia Revokes 500 Crypto Firms’ Licenses After $220 Billion Money Laundering Scandal
Estonia has canceled 500 cryptocurrency firms’ licenses, about 30% of the total, as part of a crackdown on illicit financial flows following a $220 billion money-laundering scandal involving Danske Bank. дальше »
2020-6-15 20:10 | |
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Chinese Authority Freezes Thousands of Cryptocurrency Traders’ Bank Accounts
Several thousands of bank accounts belonging to cryptocurrency traders have reportedly been frozen by Chinese police as a result of an extensive crackdown on illicit activities. Frozen accounts are not necessarily involved in wrongdoing and supposedly can be unfrozen if the authority finds no evidence of illicit activities. дальше »
2020-6-10 22:30 | |
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US Regulators Target Bitcoin ATMs: 88% of the Funds Exit the Country via Machines
Bitcoin automated teller machines (BATMs) will become the next target for regulators, as world governments tighten screws on money laundering. According to Ciphertrace CTO John Jeffries, crypto-cash machines will attract “greater…regulatory focus” in a bid to rein-in alleged cross-border illicit financial transfers. дальше »
2020-6-4 05:30 | |
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Crypto Exchanges in Finland and Russia Receive the Most Illegal Funds
Finnish exchanges remain the most popular destination for illegal cryptocurrency proceeds. The Scandinavian nation has dubiously claimed the title for the third year in a row. In its Spring 2020 crypto crime and AML report, the blockchain tracking firm CipherTrace revealed that exchanges in Finland and Russia account for most of the illicit funds. дальше »
2020-6-3 21:04 | |
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Bitcoin's 'usefulness in illicit trade' might undercut its fundamental message
Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency that came to public attention following the crisis that was the 2008-09 recession, has come a long way since. The world's largest decentralized cryptocurrency now has a markeThe post Bitcoin's 'usefulness in illicit trade' might undercut its fundamental message appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-5-6 00:30 | |
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Etherscan Launches “ETH Protect” to Identify and Flag Tainted ETH Addresses
Recently, prominent Ethereum blockchain explorer Etherscan announced the launch of “ETH Protect,” a new tool that seeks to identify and flag Ether (ETH) addresses in receipt of tainted funds associated with crypto exchange hacks, attacks, and other illicit activities. дальше »
2020-4-15 13:00 | |
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Tokyo Police Arrest 2 Men for Buying Cryptocurrency Tied to $530M Coincheck Hack
Tokyo police arrested two individuals on Wednesday for acquiring stolen NEM from the 2018 Coincheck hack. On Jan. 26, 2018, the Japanese trading platform Coincheck noticed an “illicit transfer” of 523,000,000 NEM and it was the largest cryptocurrency exchange hack since Mt Gox. дальше »
2020-3-13 00:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency terror financing: Leveraged financing for lethal means
Every few years, an illicit used-case is weaponized to malign the cryptocurrency industry. In its hay-days it was the Silk Road marketplace where one could purchase guns, drugs and other illegal itemsThe post Cryptocurrency terror financing: Leveraged financing for lethal means appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-3-9 18:00 | |
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Sanctioned Chinese Nationals Laundered Money for North Korean Hackers
The Office of Foreign Assets and Control (OFAC) the enforcement body of the U. S. Treasury Department, sanctioned two Chinese nationals who played a part in laundering illicit funds linked to a crypto exchange hack. дальше »
2020-3-4 20:00 | |
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Why do criminals and terror groups prefer Bitcoin over privacy coins?
Despite Bitcoin's young age, its adoption has been far and wide, across all ages. However, when you say far and wide that also encompasses its illicit use. In 2019, it was revealed that Hamas, the milThe post Why do criminals and terror groups prefer Bitcoin over privacy coins? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-3-3 00:00 | |
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How criminals launder money using crypto in Latin America
Crypto-adoption catalyzed the immediate need for regulation to curb illicit activities such as money laundering. Latin America, for example, holds the largest number of cryptocurrency users in the worThe post How criminals launder money using crypto in Latin America appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-3-2 11:30 | |
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France and Austria tap Blockchain Analysis to Reduce Crypto Crime
Criminals have been drawn to cryptocurrencies for some time. Governments in Europe are now joining forces to put an end to this illicit activity. According to local sources, France’s NIGMA Conseil and Austria’s Institute of Technology are joining forces. дальше »
2020-2-27 02:00 | |
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Presumed Guilty: Financial Watchdogs See Crypto as Illicit by Default
Why do regulators assume that crypto transactions carry increased risks?
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Cryptocurrency Boosts Illicit Gambling on Asian Soccer Leagues
Despite a reduction in match-fixing, illicit gambling on Asian soccer has increased thanks to cryptocurrency, local sports authorities state
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Mnuchin Tells Congress Tougher Laws Will Be Introduced On Cryptocurrency Payments Soon
During a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing, Steve Mnuchin the U. S. Treasury Secretary called on the FinCEN, a U. S financial regulatory authority, to put in place new cryptocurrencies regulations and guidelines in a bid to reduce the money laundering, illicit trades and activities that cryptocurrencies purportedly enhance. дальше »
2020-2-13 21:39 | |
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United States, Europe-based retail banks plagued by illicit crypto-MSBs
One of the biggest concerns for governments and traditional investors across the world regarding cryptocurrencies is the popular misconception that these have the potential to facilitate bad actors. дальше »
2020-2-13 01:30 | |
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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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Tether to Track Stablecoin Network Activity With Chainalysis Suite
Tether has partnered with Chainalysis to track possibly illicit activities on its stablecoin network
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Better Regulation Could Curb Crypto Scams, Chainalysis Report Says
Chainalysis’ 2019 crime report found illicit activities accounted for roughly 1 percent of overall crypto transactions last year, and better enforcement of anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations could stamp out a large portion of that. дальше »
2020-1-30 00:15 | |
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Most exchanges receive illicit Bitcoin because of OTC brokers' activities
"Binance and Huobi lead all exchanges in illicit Bitcoin received by a significant margin", stated the latest Chainalysis report. According to its research, $2.8 billion in illicit Bitcoin were tracThe post Most exchanges receive illicit Bitcoin because of OTC brokers' activities appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-1-16 18:00 | |
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Binance, Huobi Launder Over 50% Of $2.8B In Illicit BTC Transactions: Chainalysis Report
Binance and Huobi cryptocurrency exchanges receives over 50% of the total cryptos used in criminal activities according to a report by Chainalysis, a cryptocurrency data analysis firm. The high figure comes at a time the former is on the edge of moving offices from the European Union as AMLD5 takes effect in the near future. […] дальше »
2020-1-16 17:41 | |
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Chainalysis: $2.8B Bitcoin Laundered Through Exchanges in 2019
Chainalysis, a major blockchain analysis firm, has published a blog post concerning last year’s Bitcoin laundering trends. The Role of Exchanges and OTC Brokers The firm traced $2. 8 billion of illicit Bitcoin that was deposited to exchanges over the course of 2019. дальше »
2020-1-16 13:40 | |
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Interpol Operation Drives Southeast Asia Cryptojacking Down by 78%
Cryptojacking was rampant around the globe last year. By June 2019 in Southeast Asia, more than 20,000 MikroTik routers had been infected. Thanks to Operation Goldfish Alpha, Interpol reduced incidents of illicit crypto mining by 78% in just six months. дальше »
2020-1-9 19:00 | |
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Биржа Bitfinex будет отслеживать подозрительные транзакции
Биткоин-биржа Bitfinex интегрировала решение от аналитической фирмы Chainalysis для отслеживания подозрительных транзакций в режиме реального времени. We're excited to announce that we're working with @bitfinex ! They'll be using Chainalysis KYT (Know Your Transaction) to detect and precent illicit activity like money laundering across multiple cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-12-13 14:23 | |
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Bitfinex начала отслеживать подозрительные транзакции инструментом от Chainalysis
Биткоин-биржа Bitfinex интегрировала решение от аналитической фирмы Chainalysis для отслеживания подозрительных транзакций в режиме реального времени. We’re excited to announce that we’re working with @bitfinex ! They’ll be using Chainalysis KYT (Know Your Transaction) to detect and precent illicit activity like money laundering across multiple cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-12-13 11:11 | |
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Messari Research Piles On The Pain For XRP Community, Alleging That Ripple is A ‘Tax Shelter’
In the Messari Unqualified Opinions blog, it seems that Ripple and XRP may not be having a good week. Released shortly after an article by Elliptic suggested a connection between $400 million in illicit activity and XRP, the article compared the activity to that of Bitcoin, which is tied to $829 million. The author of […] дальше »
2019-11-21 00:08 | |
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Only 0.2% of XRP transactions used for illicit activity
Elliptic, a blockchain and crypto-focused analytical firm, had conducted a study on the illicit use of Bitcoin uncovering a mere 2% use. The firm recently released another study focused on XRP transacThe post Only 0. дальше »
2019-11-20 17:46 | |
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