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Unlicensed crypto exchange operator faces 25 years for laundering $13m

2.2.2021
A California resident is expected to plead guilty to charges of operating an unlicensed exchange and laundering more than $13 million

US Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges Involving $13M in Bitcoin

1.2.2021
During a 28-month period, Hugo Mejia illegally exchanged millions of dollars-worth of bitcoin while attempting to hide his activity

Crypto crime dropped 57% in 2020 but DeFi hacks surged: CipherTrace

29.1.2021
Crypto crime rates are dropping despite a massive increase in attacks targeting the DeFi sector, reports security firm CipherTrace

Europol, Spanish Police Bust Alleged Scam Posing as Crypto Investment Training Firm

28.1.2021
Europol worked with Spain’s Civil Guard and Catalan police to arrest six suspects aged in connection with the scheme

Silver Lake Co-Founder Tells Davos Cash Is Used Far More in Crime Than Bitcoin

27.1.2021
Glenn Hutchins said up to 90% of $100 bills are "used for organized crime and tax evasion."

US Man Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $20M of ICO Investors’ Funds

27.1.2021
San Francisco-based Jerry Guo represented himself to clients as an ICO consultant, then embezzled funds now worth over $20 million

Two Arrested for Orchestrating Escape of Wirecard Exec Accused of Fraud

25.1.2021
The collapsed financial firm had previously supplied cards to several cryptocurrency companies

Former UK Cybersecurity Chief Says Laws Needed to Stop Ransomware Pay Outs

25.1.2021
“People are paying bitcoin to criminals and claiming back cash” via insurance claims, Ciaran Martin said

Crypto Crime Fell Sharply to Only 0.3% of All Cryptocurrency Activity in 2020

23.1.2021
A study by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis finds that cryptocurrency-related crime has fallen significantly. The criminal share of all crypto activity fell to just 0.34% in 2020. This contradicts recent statements by U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen and ECB President Christine...

30 Charged in Japan With Trading $96M-Worth of Crypto Stolen in Coincheck Hack

22.1.2021
The around 30 individuals are suspected to have traded cryptocurrency stolen during the $560 million exchange hack in 2018

Digital Asset Manager Komainu to Provide Custody of Crypto Seized by UK Police

22.1.2021
Komainu will be responsible for providing police across the U.K. with a more "robust" means to store cryptocurrencies

Thieves Grab $451K in Cash From Hong Kong Crypto Trader

19.1.2021
The robbers lured a female cryptocurrency trader into an office and threatened her with a weapon, according to a report

European Parliament Petitioned to Create Crypto Crime Compensation Fund

19.1.2021
A petition has been submitted to the European Parliament, asking to implement a scheme to compensate crypto-related victims. The crimes mentioned in the petition 0421/2020 include fraud, piracy, and extortion. Petition’s Author Represents Victims in the Bitsane Alleged Scam Case According...

India Seizes Bitcoins Worth $1.2 Million From Hacker of Government Website and Crypto Exchanges

17.1.2021
Indian police have seized $1.2 million in bitcoin from a hacker who allegedly hacked a government website, online game portals, and cryptocurrency exchanges. He was previously arrested for stealing $1.5 million from an Indian state government. Indian Police Seize Bitcoins From Hacker The Bengaluru...