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Chainalysis: Only 1% of $1 Trillion Transacted in Crypto in 2019 Was Illicit
5.3.2020
Chainalysis reports over $1 trillion was transacted in cryptocurrency in 2019 with only 1.1% of it being illicit
Microsoft Updates Edge Browser to Protect Against Illicit Crypto Miners
28.2.2020
Later versions of Edge can now be set to block downloads of malicious mining apps
Presumed Guilty: Financial Watchdogs See Crypto as Illicit by Default
26.2.2020
Why do regulators assume that crypto transactions carry increased risks?
US Develops Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program Targeting P2P Sites, Forums, Darknet Markets
24.2.2020
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revealed a cryptocurrency intelligence program aimed at identifying unlicensed crypto businesses using P2P sites, online forums, and darknet markets. These areas have consistently presented “a significant challenge to law enforcement” and...
Cryptocurrency Boosts Illicit Gambling on Asian Soccer Leagues
14.2.2020
Despite a reduction in match-fixing, illicit gambling on Asian soccer has increased thanks to cryptocurrency, local sports authorities state
Hacking Group Outlaw Upgrades Malware for Illicit Income Sources: Report
11.2.2020
Outlaw has been updating its toolkit to steal enterprise data for nearly half a year at this point
Ukraine to Block Crypto Wallets for Illicit Funds, Finance Minister Says
24.1.2020
Ukrainian authorities will be able to “block crypto wallets” in order to seize illegally obtained assets, a notice from the country’s Ministry of Finance says
Research: Binance and Huobi Received Over 52% of Total $2.8B Illicit BTC in 2019
16.1.2020
Chainalysis: Binance and Huobi together received over 52% of total $2.8 billion worth of Bitcoin sent from criminal sources in 2019
Plustoken Cash-Outs Could Be Behind BTC Price Drop, Says Report
17.12.2019
On Monday, the blockchain surveillance company Chainalysis published an excerpt from the firm’s upcoming crime report that will publish in January. According to the Chainalysis research, the Ponzi scheme called Plustoken not only defrauded investors out of $3 billion but the scam “may...
US Think Tank Releases Report on Investigation Into Illicit Transactions on the Dark Web
21.11.2019
U.S. think thank releases a report on the future of investigating illicit transactions on the dark web, including tracing crypto use
Cryptocurrency Forensics Firm Elliptic Ties $400M in XRP to Illicit Activities
20.11.2019
Cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic states that $400 million in XRP tokens are tied with illicit activities
IRS Focusing on Potential Illicit Activities Facilitated by Bitcoin ATMs: Official
19.11.2019
The Internal Revenue Service is looking at bitcoin ATMs and their potential to facilitate illicit activities, its criminal investigation chief said
Iran Offers Bounty for Illicit Cryptocurrency Mining Operations
14.11.2019
The Iranian government will pay out bounties to citizens who expose illicit cryptocurrency mining operations, according to the Energy Ministry
Danske Bank Caught Using Gold Bullion to Launder Illicit Funds
10.11.2019
The Danish financial institution Danske Bank has been embroiled in a massive money-laundering scandal associated with an Estonian branch that allegedly laundered $223 billion in an eight-year period. According to documents uncovered this week stemming from 2012, Danske Bank’s Estonian branch...
Final Russian Nuclear Scientist Sentenced Over Illicit Crypto Mining
25.10.2019
The last of three Russian scientists caught illegally mining bitcoin at a top-secret nuclear lab has been given a prison sentence
US SEC, FinCEN, CFTC Jointly Warn Against Illicit Use of Crypto Assets
11.10.2019
Rare joint statement from U.S. SEC, CFTC and FinCEN asks crypto holders to fall in line with AML/CFT regulations
U.S. Sanctions North Korean Hacking Groups for Supporting illicit Weapon and Missile Programs
15.9.2019
Recently, the U.S. has sanctioned three elements it blamed for executing cyber attacks in the interest of the North Korean government to help Pyongyang’s “illicit weapon and missile programs.” Further, the operation might focus on the Bluenoroff, Lazarus Group, and Andariel,...
Bitqyck – The Texas Firm Has Been Charged by SEC For Distributing Illicit Crypto Tokens
30.8.2019
Yesterday, the United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that it has charged fine against a crypto firm based out of Texas, the U.S. As a result of this, the firm- Bitqyck is now ready to pay 8,375,617 U.S. Dollar as fine. Also, the founders- Bise and Menendez of the firm...
Only 8% of Mixed Crypto Coins Tied to Illicit Activity: Report
27.8.2019
Crypto mixers are mainly used for privacy as stolen funds account for 8% of all funds sent to crypto mixers, according to Chainalysis
The White House Just Blamed Bitcoin for America’s Opiate Crisis
24.8.2019
The opioid epidemic is the new devil Bitcoin is being blamed for inflaming, to be added to the already long list of heinous crimes crypto is supposedly responsible for, like terrorism, money laundering, and trafficking. While it’s painfully clear that the U.S. dollar is a much more common...