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23.11 / 22:15

regulation crimes FTX lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers ask DOJ hold FTX execs accountable 'to the fullest extent of the law'

Two Democratic members of the United States Senate have called on the Justice Department to investigate the collapse of FTX and potentially prosecute individuals involved in wrongdoing.

13.11 / 21:55

regulation crimes FTX the bahamas FTX under investigation in the Bahamas for criminal misconduct - Report

An investigation of possible criminal misconduct over the insolvency of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is underway by financial investigators and the Bahamas securities regulators, according to a statement by the Royal Bahamas Police Force sent to Reuters on Nov 13.

07.11 / 19:39

regulation Department Of Justice crimes US authorities announce conviction connected to Bitcoin stolen from Silk Road

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has announced that an individual has pled guilty to wire fraud charges connected to “unlawfully obtained” Bitcoin from the Silk Road marketplace in 2012.

25.10 / 02:17

regulation crimes Police Australian Criminal use of crypto an ‘emerging threat’ — Australian police

Australia’s federal law enforcement agency has highlighted the criminal use of cryptocurrency as an “emerging threat” in the country but says it’s a continuous challenge to keep up the pace with criminals.

21.10 / 08:51

Blockchain regulation crimes Interpol Put your hands up! Interpol storms into the Metaverse

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) is putting on its virtual reality headsets as it prepares to crack down on an expanding list of “possible crimes” in the Metaverse.

29.09 / 19:23

IPO regulation SEC crimes SEC alleges fintech and 'market maker' firms manipulated crypto market in token scheme

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has announced charges against Hydrogen Technology Corporation and its market marker Moonwalkers Trading Limited related to allegedly perpetrating a scheme to manipulate the trading volume and price of Hydro tokens.

19.09 / 21:57

Government regulation crimes US Treasury plans to ask public if crypto-related regulations are 'no longer fit for purpose'

The United States Department of the Treasury will be calling for comments from the public on digital assets, including their views on how regulations may address illicit uses of crypto.

19.09 / 19:45

Law regulation crimes Terra South Korean authorities ask Interpol to issue 'Red Notice' for Do Kwon: Report

South Korean prosecutors have reportedly requested Interpol intervene in their case against Terra co-founder Do Kwon by issuing a "Red Notice" — suggesting global law enforcement agencies may attempt to find and detain him.

12.09 / 23:53

Law regulation coinbase crimes Brother of former Coinbase employee pleads guilty to charges related to insider trading: Report

Nikhil Wahi, who was arrested for allegedly working with his brother and an associate on a scheme to commit insider trading using crypto, has reportedly entered a guilty plea for wire fraud conspiracy charges.

06.09 / 03:01

Law regulation crimes FinCEN Prison Bitcoiner sentenced to federal prison warns users involved in OTC trading

Mark Alexander Hopkins, also known by the moniker ‘Doctor Bitcoin’ or their handle Rizzn, has claimed that “transacting Bitcoin p2p is a federal crime” after announcing the sentence in their case to social media followers.

30.08 / 19:37

regulation SEC crimes Thai SEC alleges Bitkub CTO committed insider trading

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, announced enforcement actions against the chief technology officer of crypto exchange Bitkub, who allegedly used insider information around the purchase of Bitkub Coin (KUB).

24.08 / 23:41

business Scams crimes Elliptic More than $100M worth of NFTs stolen since 2021 — Elliptic

Cryptocurrency risk management firm Elliptic has released a report suggesting that scammers stole more than $100 million worth of nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, starting in 2021.

17.08 / 07:17

regulation crimes Cybercrime data exit Crypto scams fall Crypto scams fall 65% after gullible noobs exit the market: Chainalysis

Fewer people have fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams in 2022 so far due to falling asset prices and the exit of inexperienced crypto users from the market, a new crypto crime report reveals.

11.08 / 05:55

Blockchain Technology crimes Cybercrime Cross-Chain Cross-chain bridge RenBridge laundered $540M in hacking proceeds: Elliptic

Cross-chain bridges have been the target of more than a few hacks this year, but new data from blockchain analytics provider Elliptic alleges one has been used to launder over half a billion dollars in ill-gotten crypto assets.

08.08 / 08:37

Blockchain Hackers Scams crimes Aurora Labs exec details 'fascinating and devious' crypto scam he almost fell for

Aurora Labs' head of product, Matt Henderson says there is a sophisticated over-the-counter (OTC) transaction scam running about that almost duped him into losing a stash of his hard-earned cryptocurrency.

05.08 / 12:57

Blockchain hacks crimes Cybercrime Experts find private keys on Slope servers, still puzzled over access

Blockchain auditing firms are still trying to figure out how hackers gained access to about 8,000 private keys used to drain Solana-based wallets.

05.08 / 11:25

regulation crimes Bitcoin Extradition Alexander Vinnik reportedly en route to the US after extradition

Accused BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik has reportedly been extradited to America to face up to multiple charges relating to money laundering while working at the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange.

22.07 / 00:15

Blockchain Web3 Metaverse crimes The dark side of the metaverse and how to fight it | Cointelegraph interview

Metaverse and Web3 have become catch-all terms that describe some aspects of the future internet. Beyond the hype, however, these technologies are building immersive worlds that intersect digital and real life. As more people migrate to the metaverse to work, play and “live,” so to speak, real-world complications are bound to arise.

06.07 / 14:13

regulation crimes Korea and US agree to share investigation data on Terra-Luna

South Korean justice minister Han Dong-hoon was in New York recently to discuss various ways in which the two nations can corporate on investigations associated with financial crimes, especially crypto-related crimes.

01.07 / 00:01

regulation crimes Cryptoqueen 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova makes FBI's Ten Most Wanted list

“Crypto” is often used as an honorific inside the community. United States Securities and Exchange Commission member Hester Peirce is called Crypto Mom for her steadfast support for digital assets, and Time magazine crowned Vitalik Buterin the Prince of Crypto. When Ruja Ignatova was given the title “Cryptoqueen” in a 2019 true-crime podcast, however, it was with far less endearment.

17.06 / 00:21

Blockchain Technology defi crimes High-profile BAYC collector denies allegations of wrongdoing brought by DeFi detective

On Thursday, ZachXBT, a cyber detective in the decentralized finance, or DeFi, realm, accused prominent Taiwanese musician and blockchain personality Jeff Huang, also known as Machi Big Brother, of misconduct in 10 different cryptocurrency projects. Machi Big Brother is known outside of Taiwan as an avid collector of Bored Ape Yacht Club nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and possessed a collection worth an estimated $8.26 million at the peak of the crypto bull market last year.

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