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US Freezes $701M in Crypto Tied to Southeast Asia Scam Centers
The US has frozen $701M in crypto linked to Southeast Asian scam networks targeting Americans, dismantling fake sites and Telegram channels.
Telegram Founder Links Tax Data Leaks to Crypto Kidnappings in France
Pavel Durov claims leaked tax data is fueling a surge in crypto-related kidnappings in France, with authorities now reporting one case every 2.5 days.
Australian Police Seize $4.1M in Bitcoin in Darknet Crackdown
Australian police seized $4.1M in Bitcoin tied to darknet activity, marking one of the country's largest crypto-related busts.
US Charges Trio for $6.5M Crypto Wrench Attacks
Three men face charges for a $6.5M crypto theft spree involving violent 'wrench attacks' in California. Details on their methods and charges.
US House Committee to Probe Crypto Crimes in November Hearing
The US House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing today, November 15, 2023, to examine illicit cryptocurrency activities, including money laundering and terrorist financing, and discuss the Department of Justice's focus on these crimes.
US DOJ Launches National Crypto Enforcement Team
The US DOJ has unveiled establishing a National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), a law enforcement task force fighting crypto crime.
Ireland's CAB Seizes Bitcoin Worth €52 Million from Drug Dealer
Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has been given the go-ahead by the high court to seize Bitcoin valued at €52 million, approximately $56 million USD, from a forty-nine-year-old drug dealer.
Police Arrests 2 Suspects Involved in 2016 Bitfinex Hack
U.S. authorities have arrested a Manhattan-based couple identified as Lichtenstein and Morgan, suspected to be a part of the masterminds behind the 2016 Bitfinex exchange hack.
Authorities in the U.S and Brazil Disrupt Crypto Fraud Ring
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently reported an investigation by the Brazilian National Police, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other law enforcement agencies that led to the disruption of crypto-related fraud across several countries but with operational base in Curitiba, Brazil
What Biden’s Presidency Could Mean for Crypto
With Joe Biden's presidential win, the crypto community has speculated on how this would impact the industry.
UK’s Financial Regulator Seeks to Hire Crypto Specialist to Spearhead Digital Asset Regulations
UK’s financial regulator has posted a job listing for a potential candidate with strong crypto knowledge. The recruitment could be an indication that the agency is set to provide higher degree of regulatory scrutiny of digital assets and possible abuses.
Estonia Revokes 500 Crypto Business Licenses in a Move Against Illegal Money Laundering Activities
Estonian authorities have recently revoked licenses from 500 crypto firms, and consequently tightened market regulations within the crypto sector.