Rosfinmonitoring is seeking to expand its internal systems to account for cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Mining Attacks Soar in First Half of 2018
Trend Micro found that there were nearly 790,000 instances of cryptomining malware detected in the first half of 2018, according to a new report.
Senior BitConnect Promotor Arrested by Indian Authorities
Former BitConnect India head Divyesh Darji was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Sunday.
21-Year-Old Trader Prosecuted Over Bitcoin Money Laundering
A cryptocurrency dealer is being prosecuted in the U.S. for allegedly committing 30 counts of money laundering involving bitcoin.
Police Arrest Hackers Alleged in $87 Million Crypto Theft
Chinese police have arrested three individuals who allegedly stole bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies worth around 600 million yuan, or $87 million.
California Judge Orders Accused Hacker to Pay Bail in Crypto
A man has been ordered to pay bail in cryptocurrency while he faces charges of hacking the computer network of a San Francisco game company.
Judge Rules Against ICO Founder in Fraud Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled against Monkey Capital and Daniel Harrison after finding he defrauded victims in an initial coin offering.
There’s a Huge Opportunity for Everyone in Crypto, It’s Called KYC/AML
If our goal is mass adoption, blockchain and crypto firms should work closely with regulators and come up with new ways to solve big thorny problems.
AT&T Sued for $224 Million After Phone Hackers Rob Crypto Investor
Michael Terpin is suing AT&T, claiming the company’s failure to protect his cell phone data lead to hackers stealing $24 million in cryptocurrencies.
30% of UK Firms Hit by Crypto Mining Malware in a Month: Survey
Almost a third of U.K. businesses said they had been hit by cryptocurrency mining malware within the previous month, according to new research.
Crypto Millionaire Lost 5,500 Bitcoins in Alleged Investment Scam
A 22-year-old cryptocurrency millionaire has lost more than 5,500 bitcoins in an alleged investment scam in Thailand.
Attacker Installs Crypto Mining Malware on Over 170,000 Devices
Coinhive was installed on more than 170,000 devices in Brazil last month.
DEA Agent: Speculators Are Using Bitcoin More Than Criminals
Criminals were behind 90 percent of all cryptocurrency transactions five years ago – not anymore according to a DEA agent.
Researchers Discover Huge Crypto Scam Botnet on Twitter
Researchers have uncovered a large botnet that mimics legitimate accounts on Twitter to spread a cryptocurrency “giveaway” scam.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader Gets Jail Sentence for Money Laundering
A former bitcoin trader from Arizona has been sentenced to 41 months in jail for laundering drugs money with crypto.
Korean Officials Probe Shipwreck ICO for Possible Fraud
Korean police are investigating a cryptocurrency startup claiming to be selling treasure from a sunken ship, the Korea Joongang Daily reported.
Crypto Mining CEO Said to Disappear With $35 Million In Funds
Crypto mining firm Sky Mining’s CEO Le Minh Tam has reportedly stolen $35 million from investors and fled to America.
ICO Platform Promises Full Refund Following $7 Million Hack
Initial coin offering support platform KickICO lost $7.7 million in KICK tokens in a hack on Thursday, the company reported.
Court Sentences Bitcoin Ransomware Creators to Community Service
The developers behind the CoinVault and BitCryptor ransomware were sentenced to 240 hours of community service in a Dutch court on Thursday.
Swiss Markets Authority Investigates Troubled $100 Million ICO
Swiss watchdog FINMA announced Thursday that it is investigating Envion AG for potentially breaking financial market rules with its ICO.