Four men have been arrested in Aichi Prefecture for allegedly running a fraudulent crypto scheme that drew in 20,000 Japanese investors and raised 6 billion yen.
SEC charges individuals connected to former iced tea-turned-mining company
According to the regulatory body, an investor was tipped off that the company would be rebranded, a move that resulted in a huge surge in Long Blockchain’s stock price.
Your keys, his coins — Cryptopia employee admits to stealing $172K in crypto
The theft was first discovered in September and was not yet connected to the crypto exchange going into liquidation the previous year.
FinCEN lists cryptocurrencies as top AML and CFT priorities
FinCEN will soon issue regulations on how financial institutions should incorporate its priorities on crypto considerations into their AML programs.
Banning cryptocurrencies to counter crime is a nonsensical excuse
Cryptocurrencies represent far less of a market for criminals compared to traditional finance, so crypto bans won’t solve the problem.
Remembering John McAfee: computer programmer and crypto evangelist dead at 75
Many may remember McAfee for being unapologetically outspoken for his thoughts on government overreach and a unique character in the crypto space.
Spanish court rules John McAfee can be extradited to the United States
Lawyers will have the opportunity to appeal the court’s decision and local lawmakers will need to approve the extradition before it is final.
Biden nominee for Treasury Dept will prioritize crypto regulation
“If I am confirmed, I will prioritize implementing that piece of legislation, including new regulations around cryptocurrency,” said Brian Nelson.
Biden to discuss crypto’s role in ransomware attacks at G7, says national security adviser
The U.S. president has rarely made public statements on crypto and blockchain, though officials in his administration are reportedly reviewing current regulations.
Turkey jails 6 in probe into missing Thodex crypto exchange CEO
The arrested siblings of the missing Thodex CEO reportedly own millions of dollars worth of crypto.
South Korea plans interagency crackdown on illegal crypto transactions
South Korea’s top financial regulator established dedicated crypto investigation teams across the country last week.
Hong Kong Customs seizes 300 crypto mining GPUs in anti-smuggling operation
Hong Kong Customs intercepted a large volume of pricey exotic foods, cosmetics and dedicated cryptocurrency mining GPUs in their latest successful anti-smuggling action.
Arthur Hayes seeks voluntary surrender in Hawaii court with $10 million bail
Lawyers for the former CEO of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX are proposing Hayes’ voluntary appearance on April 6, with his potential release on bail subject to a $10 million personal recognizance bond.
New Jersey Man Accused of Paying $20K in Bitcoin to Have Sex Crimes Victim Killed
A New Jersey sex offender is now accused of paying a hitman in bitcoin to murder his 14-year old victim.
Disgraced Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Crypto Case
Previously convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to knowingly promoting an alleged crypto fraud with false and misleading information.
Crypto Payments for Child Porn Grew 32% in 2019: Report
Nearly $1 million in bitcoin and ethereum flowed into child sexual abuse material-linked wallet addresses in 2019.
Crypto Payments for Child Porn Grew 32% in 2019: Report
Nearly $1 million in bitcoin and ethereum flowed into child sexual abuse material-linked wallet addresses in 2019.
US Authorities Charge Crypto ‘Trading Club’ Operators With Defrauding 150 Investors
Michael Ackerman and unnamed business partners allegedly defrauded investors of $33M in a crypto-trading scheme targeting doctors.
In First, FinCEN Penalizes Bitcoin Trader for Violating AML Laws
U.S. regulator FinCEN has for the first time penalized a cryptocurrency trader for breaking anti-money laundering rules.
US Government Issues Advice Over Bitcoin Bomb Threat Emails
The U.S. government has confirmed the existence of bomb threat emails that demand bitcoin from organizations and suggested steps to take.