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US Intelligence Reveals Extent of North Korea’s “Hidden Cobra” Crypto-Dependent Cyber Crimes
US Intelligence Reveals Extent of North Korea’s “Hidden Cobra” Crypto-Dependent Cyber Crimes
Lawyers for SBF time to discuss additional bail conditions
Sam Bankman-lawyers Fried's requested extra time to negotiate bail terms and identify a technical expert.
IRS Expects Surge in Crypto Tax Crime Cases as Tax Season Concludes
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is bracing for an increase in crypto tax crime cases as taxpayers file their returns on April 15. IRS criminal investigation chief Guy Ficco predicts a rise in charged Title 26 crypto cases this year and beyond. While crypto has been associated with various financial crimes in the past, Ficco anticipates a surge in "pure crypto tax crimes" in the future.
LA County Sheriff's Deputy Discusses Tackling Crypto Crimes on Podcast
Tony Moore discusses crypto crimes and law enforcement's evolving methods.
Randall Crater, Founder of "My Big Coin" Sentenced
A U.S. Federal Court Judge sentenced Randall Crater to 100 months in prison. Crater defrauded 55 investors with $7.6 million.
Bitzlato crypto firm taken down
Europol: 46% of Bitzlato assets were unlawful. U.S. and European authorities confiscated $19.5 million in cryptocurrencies from crypto wallets.
South Koreans transacted $4.3 billion through illegal crypto exchanges
In 2022, South Koreans transacted $4.3 billion through illegal crypto exchanges, comprising almost 70% of all illicit money traffic captured by officers. The transactions aimed to purchase foreign virtual assets to sell in the country later due to the South Korean regulatory regime isolating the local market.
Walmart Clarifies False report, Not Accepting any Litecoin for Payment
On Monday, retailer Walmart issued a clarification to debunk a false report concerning a partnership between Walmart and Litecoin (LTC). Walmart stated that it has no relationship with Litecoin.
UAE Rolls Out Blockchain-Powered Trade Finance Platform to Fight Fraud
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a blockchain-enabled trade finance platform dubbed UAE Trade Connect to curb economic crimes like money laundering, under-invoicing, and fraud.
Former FTX CEO faces 12 criminal charges
District Judge Lewis Kaplan released a 12-count superseding indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried.
Paul Pierce settles with SEC for $1.4 million
Paul Pierce settled with the SEC for promoting EthereumMax on social media without reporting his compensation.
The identities of the guarantors who signed on as sureties
Judge Lewis Kaplan approved multiple news outlets' plea to reveal two of Sam Bankman-bail Fried's guarantors, who signed for $200,000 and $500,000.