Crime

John Bolton (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
Crypto Payments Implicated in Alleged Bolton Assassination Plot, US DOJ Says
A member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard planned retribution against the former National Security Advisor, according to court documents.
John Bolton (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)

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Kazakh Authorities Arrest 23 Suspected of Forcing IT Professional to Run an Illegal Crypto Mine: Report
The country is still grappling with the illegal crypto mining industry.
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Binance promised tougher compliance checks than it delivered, Reuters said. (Bartos/Unsplash)
Binance Failed to Deliver on Money-Laundering Prevention Promises: Report
A Reuters report says the cryptocurrency exchange has been lax in cracking down on the financial crime.
Binance promised tougher compliance checks than it delivered, Reuters said. (Bartos/Unsplash)

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CFTC Charges South African Bitcoin Club Mirror Trading International With $1.7B Fraud
MTI’s self-described CEO was recently detained in Brazil on an Interpol warrant, the regulator said.
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The Department of Justice has issued new recommendations for fighting cryptocurrency-related crime. (Orhan Cam/Shutterstock)
US Justice Department Urges More Coordination to Combat Crypto Crime
A new report from the Justice Department responds to this year’s executive order from President Joe Biden, marking some of the first recommendations produced by the order.
The Department of Justice has issued new recommendations for fighting cryptocurrency-related crime. (Orhan Cam/Shutterstock)

The crypto industry should establish a more compliance-driven environment. (Nora Sahinun)
Crypto Can Overcome Its Reputation as a Weak Link in Financial Crime. Here's How
Among its efforts, the crypto industry must establish a compliance-focused culture.
The crypto industry should establish a more compliance-driven environment. (Nora Sahinun)

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What Happens if You’re Sexually Assaulted in the Metaverse?
This new technological medium may not need a new set of laws, but existing rules may need to be updated.
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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes was sentenced to two years of probation. (BitMEX)
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Sentenced to 2 Years Probation
Hayes pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in February, and faced a sentence of up to 12 months in prison.
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes was sentenced to two years of probation. (BitMEX)

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CFTC Charges 2 Men With Running a $44M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Sam Ikkurty and Ravishankar Avadhanam are accused of using YouTube videos to dupe would-be clients into investing in various crypto funds.
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Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX (CoinDesk archives)
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Faces 6 to 12 Months in Jail at Sentencing Hearing Friday
Hayes pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in February, and faces a sentence of up to 12 months in prison.
Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX (CoinDesk archives)