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Top 4 FBI Darknet-related Seizures for 2019
It has not been the best of years for the darknet marketplace industry. This is only to be expected, as government officials all over the world are cracking down on this type of activity. Several operations are in place as of right now as well to shut down even more marketplaces. дальше »
2019-5-9 17:30 | |
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American senator pleads for children’s protection in anti-lootbox bill
American government officials have finally taken their shot at video game lootboxes. Specifically, Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri announced his intention to introduce the “The Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act” to the US Senate. дальше »
2019-5-9 04:10 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Dot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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NYPD Reports Over $2 Million in Bitcoin Stolen by Thieves via Phone Scams Posing as Authorities
Phone scams are on the rise according to officials at the New York Police Department. Thieves have stolen over $2 million posing as false social security officials. Requesting payments are made in BTC, prepaid gift cards and bank wire transfers, they have forced the police to issue warnings to unsuspecting targets. Using trust warranted by […] дальше »
2019-5-4 02:25 | |
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Blockchain-Challenged Authorities Take Down Crypto’s Largest Dark Web
By CCN: It appears safety standards for criminals on the dark web are shrinking quickly. Following a series of raids in both Germany and the United States, American and European officials have succeeded in taking down what they call one of the world’s “largest online criminal trafficking operations. дальше »
2019-5-4 01:10 | |
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NYPD: Bitcoin thieves posing as government officials have stolen over $2M
New York’s Police Department (NYPD) is alerting the public about phone scammers posing as Social Security Administration officials and requesting payment in Bitcoin, prepaid gift cards, and bank wire transfers. дальше »
2019-5-2 13:05 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Jaguar Land Rover plans to reward drivers with IOTA cryptocurrency, and more
It’s Monday morning, you know the drill. But if you don’t, here’s a wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. 1. British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover announced that it’s testing software from IOTA which would allow it to reward its drivers for sharing data about their car journeys, reports Reuters. дальше »
2019-4-29 11:22 | |
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Law Enforcement In Singapore Saves Victim From Bitcoin Scam Who Were Impersonating Officials
A recent police investigation that involved Bitcoin machines at the Tampines One Mall in Singapore, was able to save an individual from scammers. The fraudsters impersonated officials and scammed users in the market. дальше »
2019-4-29 23:12 | |
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Singapore Police Rescue Victim from Elaborate Bitcoin Machine Scam
By CCN. com: A police investigation involving bitcoin machines at Tampines One Mall in Singapore saved a 32-year-old man from scammers impersonating officials. They also helped a 49-year-old man not to transfer any more of his bitcoin to the alleged lying thieves. дальше »
2019-4-28 11:58 | |
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Wash Trading or Defrauding Users in Tether (USDT) May Not Trigger Extradition to the US
A keen observer notes that exchanges and officials behind USDT may not be extradited to the US despite wash trading ro defrauding users. The post Wash Trading or Defrauding Users in Tether (USDT) May Not Trigger Extradition to the US appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-4-27 17:45 | |
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Tether (USDT), A Blip and Another Opportunity For Bitcoin (BTC) Bulls
Bitcoin (BTC) shed $4 billion after NY OAG sue iFinex Tether controversy force Bitcoin liquidation The OAG of New York is after iFinex, and from their documents, officials say the Hong-Kong based exchange, BitFinex are contravening NY Laws and therefore suing them. дальше »
2019-4-26 22:00 | |
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Brazilian Authorities Arrest Suspect Of Running Potential Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
Brazilian police arrested a man that was apparently running a crypto money laundering scheme in Brazil. The information was released by the local news site Gauchazh on April 23. As per the report, law enforcement officials shut down a Bitcoin (BTC) mining farm that operated in a clandestine drug laboratory in Porto Alegre. Suspect Arrested […] дальше »
2019-4-25 00:20 | |
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Police bust potential Bitcoin money laundering scheme in Brazil
Brazilian police have arrested a man on suspicion that he was running a drug trafficking ring and laundering funds using Bitcoin. According to a local report, law enforcement officials found a clandestine drug laboratory containing Bitcoin mining equipment in Porto Alegre, in southern Brazil, and arrested the unnamed man yesterday. дальше »
2019-4-24 18:07 | |
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Japanese Officials Investigate 2 Crypto Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency paid a visit to cryptocurrency exchanges Huobi and Fisco last week. The investigations were sparked by changes in management at both companies and intended to ensure that the exchanges were adhering to customer protection and anti-money laundering regulations. дальше »
2019-4-23 18:52 | |
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Corrupt Russian agents arrested over $1M Bitcoin extortion scheme
Law enforcers from around the globe seem to finally be getting up to speed with tackling cryptocurrency crimes. But it seems the lure of Bitcoin is still too much for some, even for those that should be protecting citizens from cyber-criminals. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:14 | |
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Ripple’s blockchain is the solution for remittance issues in South East Asia, top Siam Commercial Bank official
Ripple and XRP have been performing adequately to maintain the community’s spirit, even though it couldn’t emulate the run made by Bitcoin earlier this month. Ripple has been spreading its wings across the globe with its innovative software and other technologies. дальше »
2019-4-20 17:30 | |
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FinCEN Issues First-Ever Civil Penalty Against Bitcoin Exchange
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the U. S. Department of the Treasury, has imposed its first-ever penalty on a peer-to-peer crypto exchange for violating AML regulations, among other violations. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:38 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Officials crack down on massive BTC fraud in ‘largest pill seizure in the history of New Jersey’
Bitcoin [BTC] and other cryptocurrencies have been in the news because of positive developments as well as instances of fraudsters using the decentralized property of the digital assets to conduct nefarious activities. дальше »
2019-4-18 00:30 | |
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France Flaunts ‘Right’ Crypto Model as EU Members Feel the Heat
By CCN: France is pushing the boundaries with its new crypto regulatory framework, which it unveiled a week ago. Now the government plans to pressure other EU states to take the “right” approach to crypto regulation. дальше »
2019-4-16 20:11 | |
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Lithuania to Adopt Crypto Regulations Even Stricter Than the EU’s
Lithuania, one of the Baltic tigers that has in past few years demonstrated it doesn’t shy away from new technologies and the digital economy, is preparing to introduce stricter rules for crypto companies. дальше »
2019-4-13 18:35 | |
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Jussie Smollett: Arrogance Made ‘Empire’ Star Chicago’s Public Enemy No. 1
Actors are often done in by their egos, and in the case of Jussie Smollett, a few moments of arrogance could cost him a lot more than the $130,000 Chicago was demanding last week. The city, led by former Barack Obama advisor and now-Mayor Rahm Emanuel, sued the “Empire” actor following his refusal to pay back the $130,000 lawmakers initially requested following overtime hours spent investigating his case. дальше »
2019-4-13 01:00 | |
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US Congressmen urge IRS to provide clarity on cryptocurrency taxation laws in new joint letter
Government institutions in the United States of America have played a pivotal role in controlling the fate of cryptocurrencies and the digital asset market, in general. One of the main issues that lawmakers and government officials raise is the taxation on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH], which was discussed again in a recent […] The post US Congressmen urge IRS to provide clarity on cryptocurrency taxation laws in new joint letter appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-12 17:00 | |
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Jussie Smollett: Ex-Obama Advisor Threatens to Sue Actor for Hate Crime Scandal
Disgraced alleged hate crime hoaxer Jussie Smollett is finally learning what most entertainers understand by the end of their first acting class: you won’t ever live down a bad performance. Jussie Smollett Flunks out of $130,000 Audition After allegedly staging a phony hate crime on himself, Smollett tried desperately to play the role of “an innocent man” for Chicago lawmakers. дальше »
2019-4-7 16:00 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Urges South Korea to Deregulate Blockchain, Embrace Crypto
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and a bipartisan group of lawmakers urged the South Korean government to deregulate the blockchain industry. They say the current laws are overly restrictive and therefore, inhibit innovation. дальше »
2019-4-7 14:15 | |
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South Korean government officials consider making cryptocurrency, blockchain regulations laxer
The cryptocurrency world has been pushing its limit to educate people about blockchain and cryptocurrency globally. South Korea was one of the countries to adopt the new tech, but framed strong regulations to keep the field from the illicit players. дальше »
2019-4-6 19:30 | |
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Argentinian Officials Ink Deal with Blockchain Research Institute
In an April 2, 2019, press release, the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) revealed a new deal with the government of Argentina. By joining the think tank, Argentinian officials will have access to myriad crypto-related resources to continue developing the various blockchain projects in the country. дальше »
2019-4-4 16:00 | |
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SEC Officials Publish Framework for Determining Legal Status of Digital Assets
There is a little more clarity regarding the legal status of digital assets as two SEC officials have published a framework that helps in determining whether an asset qualifies as such on April 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-4 15:00 | |
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Historical Moment As SEC Sends No-Action Letter To This ICO Project Confirming Its Tokens Are Not Securities
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent a notice to officials from the TurnKey Jet project… The post Historical Moment As SEC Sends No-Action Letter To This ICO Project Confirming Its Tokens Are Not Securities appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-4 08:14 | |
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Puerto Rico Approves Combination Bank for Fiat and Digital Assets
The San Juan Mercantile Bank & Trust International (SJMBT), a new bank in Puerto Rico catering to cryptocurrency traders, is now fully operational. SJMBT announced its receipt of all appropriate licensing from Puerto Rican regulatory officials to begin offering “fiat and digital asset custody and settlement services,” which are “to be integrated with the trading platforms offered by its affiliate, the San Juan Mercantile Exchange (SJMX). дальше »
2019-4-3 00:47 | |
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Dow Bulls For Meteoric Revival as Investors FOMO in Compelling Stock Market
On April 1, the Dow Jones demonstrated a strong short-term recovery with a 1. 27 percent increase within hours, crossing the 26,000-point mark and achieving 26,258 points for the first time since October 2018. дальше »
2019-4-2 08:14 | |
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Huobi Considers Foothold In Argentina
Popular Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi may have found a new landing point in South America. After meetings between Huobi Group executives and senior Argentinian finance officials, potential business arrangements are likely in the works. дальше »
2019-3-29 21:25 | |
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Pakistan: A Case of Kidnapping, Cryptocurrency Ransom Demands, and Corrupt Police Officials
In another twisted plot involving greed and cryptocurrencies, a seven-member gang based in Lahore, Pakistan, kidnapped the IT Professor Shahid Naseer and demanded an Rs20 million ($140,000) ransom be paid in Bitcoin, according to a report by Dawn of March 27. дальше »
2019-3-29 14:59 | |
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Innisfil Becomes First City in Canada to Accept Bitcoin for Municipal Taxes
Ohio might have made history as the first city to accept cryptocurrency for corporate taxes, but one Canadian town is adding its name to the books by becoming the first in North America to permit its citizens to pay their personal taxes in bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-28 19:04 | |
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Dow Recoils: Only a New US-China Trade Deal Will End This Misery
By CCN. com: With overseas profits of U. S. companies in decline due to tax changes, a drop in consumer confidence in March, and some Federal Reserve officials showing reluctance towards a cut in its benchmark interest rate, the Dow Jones was expected to open gloomily. дальше »
2019-3-28 17:54 | |
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Pakistan Police Schemed with Criminal Gang in Bitcoin Ransom Kidnapping
A Pakistani crime ring that extorted a partial Bitcoin ransom has been busted. All the news of a stand-off between Pakistan and India has shrouded earlier reports of an IT professor who was kidnapped and held for 20 million rupees. дальше »
2019-3-27 11:30 | |
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Blizzard tweaks loot boxes in Heroes of the Storm amid gambling controversy
Players of Blizzard’s Heroes of the Storm noticed something in the latest patch notes: the developers were removing the ability to buy loot boxes with real money. Given the battle that game publishers are fighting with officials across the globe over loot boxes, it’s possible this is an sign of things to come — an experiment Blizzard is running with one of its smaller games that could prevent trouble for its bigger ones, and gauge how an invested community of gamers will respond. дальше »
2019-3-26 19:20 | |
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Despite Trump’s Victory with the Mueller Report, Dems Are Still Whining
The debacle is over. After two long and wasteful years, special counsel Robert Mueller has submitted his report to the Department of Justice (DOJ) only to prove what many of us already knew… That no collusion occurred between President Trump and Russia. дальше »
2019-3-25 19:55 | |
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Elon Musk’s Tunnel Prototype Bores Virginia Transit Officials
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company is living up to its name, with the latest bunch of naysayers of its tunnel being Virginia transit officials. After they visited the 1. 5 mile prototype tunnel being built under Los Angeles, they laid into it with criticisms. дальше »
2019-3-24 23:19 | |
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Pharmacist-Turned Crypto Veteran Tries to Challenge Australian Government’s Bitcoin Stance
Alex Saunders, who lives in Australia and is a normal and everyday citizen, is taking big steps to try and shift the government’s perception and position on cryptocurrency. Particularly, he will present his stance on cryptocurrency to the Australian Treasury. дальше »
2019-3-22 00:58 | |
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Dow Surges 160 Points in Minutes as Fed Says No Rate Hike in 2019
On Wednesday, 11 out of 17 officials at the Federal Reserve reportedly voted to not increase its benchmark interest rate, vowing to remain patient. The Dow Jones immediately responded, surging 163 points within minutes. дальше »
2019-3-21 22:10 | |
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Governments Exploit Christchurch Tragedy to Enforce Censorship and Thought Policing
No sooner had the victims of the Christchurch attack fallen than governments were clamoring to mine the tragedy for political capital. Despite the shooting having been live streamed on Facebook, antipodean officials have directed their ire against fringe websites in a desperate bid to control the narrative and criminalize curious civilians. дальше »
2019-3-19 22:05 | |
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Chinese Spy Scandal Threatens Trade Deal & Stock Market Recovery
A burgeoning spy scandal threatens to be an 11th-hour stumbling block to the U. S. -China trade deal, and it could take the wind out of the stock market’s sails as it continues to mount a recovery from its 2018 lows. дальше »
2019-3-18 02:30 | |
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Crypto Ransomware Attack Affect Chinese Government Officials, Is North Korea Behind?
Ransomware Attack Affects Chinese Government Officials; Is North Korea Behind? Chinese officials have been targeted by a ransomware email attack a few days ago. There are some reports that are linking the attacks to North Korea. дальше »
2019-3-16 02:44 | |
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