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Finance
Crime
Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT’s Efforts Lead to Prosecution of Alleged Bored Ape NFT Scammers
The phishing scam, where people were defrauded out of millions of dollars worth of NFTs, was brought to light in August.
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By Shaurya Malwa
Oct 13, 2022 at 7:25 a.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2022
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High-risk crypto activity is on the rise in Eastern Europe amid the Ukraine-Russia war. (Don Fontijn/Unsplash)
Finance
Russia
'High Risk' Crypto Activity Surges in Eastern Europe Amid Russia-Ukraine War: Chainalysis
High risk activity in Eastern Europe is on the rise, but illicit activity remains on a par with North and Latin America.
High-risk crypto activity is on the rise in Eastern Europe amid the Ukraine-Russia war. (Don Fontijn/Unsplash)
By Oliver Knight
Oct 12, 2022 at 12:24 p.m. UTC
Oct 12, 2022
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John Khuu is accused of laundering millions in drug money using bitcoin. (Towfiqu barbhuiya/Unsplash)
Policy
Money laundering
US Officials Charge California Resident With Using Bitcoin to Launder $5.3M in Drug Proceeds
Federal officials alleged that John Khuu sold fake drugs for cryptocurrency, making over $5 million in the process.
John Khuu is accused of laundering millions in drug money using bitcoin. (Towfiqu barbhuiya/Unsplash)
By Nikhilesh De
Oct 7, 2022 at 5:03 p.m. UTC
Oct 7, 2022
Money LaunderingCrimeCalifornia
Binance exec Matthew Price said the crypto exchange has a new program to train authorities on how to prevent crime that involves cryptocurrencies. (Binance)
Finance
Binance
Binance to Train Law Enforcement on How to Stop Crypto Crime
Matthew Price, an executive at the crypto exchange, told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover" that his firm will work with authorities from around the world.
Binance exec Matthew Price said the crypto exchange has a new program to train authorities on how to prevent crime that involves cryptocurrencies. (Binance)
By Fran Velasquez
Oct 3, 2022 at 5:48 p.m. UTC
Oct 3, 2022
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Changsha, the capital of Hunan. (YunFengQ/Unsplash, edited by CoinDesk)
Policy
China
Chinese Authorities Arrest 93 for Crypto-Related Money Laundering
The suspects laundered as much as RMB 40 billion, according to Hengyang county police.
Changsha, the capital of Hunan. (YunFengQ/Unsplash, edited by CoinDesk)
By Eliza Gkritsi
Sep 26, 2022 at 1:31 p.m. UTC
Sep 26, 2022
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Policy
Regulations
Utah Man Charged With 7 Felonies in Connection to Alleged $1.7M Crypto Mining Scam
The DOJ says James Wolfgramm gained the trust of his victims by flaunting images on his social media of digital wallets filled with millions of dollars of crypto, among other...
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Sep 22, 2022 at 5:51 p.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2022
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Opinion
Why Russia Isn’t Relying on Crypto to Evade Sanctions
Yes, crypto has limitations. But the traditional banking system is a more attractive place for money laundering regardless.
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By Mark Lurie
Sep 19, 2022 at 7:47 p.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2022
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Finance
Ico
ICO Promoter Ian Balina Charged With Violating Federal Securities Laws
The SEC says Balina failed to disclose his compensation for his promotion of SPRK tokens in 2018.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Sep 19, 2022 at 4:20 p.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2022
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Netherlands
Electrum Bitcoin Wallet Scam Suspect Is Arrested by Dutch Police
The 39-year-old is suspected of laundering tens of millions of euros obtained from malicious software using decentralized exchange Bisq and privacy coin monero, police say.
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By Jack Schickler
Sep 14, 2022 at 8:16 a.m. UTC
Sep 14, 2022
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Policy
Department of justice
Crypto Crime-Focused Justice Department Leader Leaving: Report
Nicholas Quaid, second-in-command in the criminal division, spent his nearly two-year stint at the DOJ developing the regime around crypto crime legislation and prosecution.
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By Cam Thompson
Sep 13, 2022 at 5:14 p.m. UTC
Sep 13, 2022
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