The U.S. government tagged a number of bitcoin and ether addresses as being tied to the LockBit ransomware group, which was taken down on Monday.
Seized exchange Bitzlato allows users to withdraw 50% of Bitcoin
Bitzlato has yet to resolve the issue with the remaining 50% of user funds and may eventually compensate using its own funds.
US Justice Department announces charges in connection with ChipMixer takedown
Minh Quốc Nguyễn, a resident of Hanoi, Vietnam, has been charged in Philadelphia with a number of offenses as the operator of ChipMixer.
Breaking: Europol seizes $46M from crypto mixer after $2.88B allegedly laundered
Law enforcement officials allege that ChipMixer laundered 152,000 BTC ($2.88 billion) over the past five years.
Germany and U.S. Seize Over $46M Crypto Tied to ChipMixer Investigation: Europol
National authorities took down the platform’s infrastructure, seizing four servers and 7 terabytes of data.
10 Arrested Over SIM-Swap Hacks That Stole $100M in Crypto From Celebrities: Europol
The alleged international criminal network targeted online influencers, sports stars, musicians and their families in the U.S.
Europol, Spanish Police Bust Alleged Scam Posing as Crypto Investment Training Firm
Europol worked with Spain’s Civil Guard and Catalan police to arrest six suspects aged in connection with the scheme.
Largest Dark Web Market Taken Offline as Alleged Operator Arrested in Germany
The DarkMarket site was thought to be the world’s largest illegal online marketplace.
Europol Names Privacy Wallets, Coins, Open Marketplaces as ‘Top Threats’ in Internet Crime Report
Monero, Samurai, Wasabi, OpenBazaar cited as threats in Europol report.
EU’s Europol: Bitcoin Privacy Wallet ‘Not Looking Good’ For Law Enforcement
Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, has its eyes on the popular bitcoin privacy tool Wasabi Wallet, documents verified by CoinDesk show.
Six Arrested Over Cloned Crypto Exchange That Stole €24 Million
Europol and police agencies have busted a cloned exchange operation that stole over $27 million in bitcoin from thousands of victims.
Europol Developing ‘Serious Game’ to Help Train Crypto Crime Fighters
The European crime fighting agency is developing a game to teach law enforcement officers how to trace cryptocurrencies in criminal investigations.
EU Authorities Shut Down Bitcoin Transaction Mixer
A bitcoin transaction mixer has been seized and shut down by authorities in the European Union.
Suspect Behind $11 Million Crypto Theft Arrested in Europol-Led Operation
An investigation by Europol and other police agencies has led to the arrest of a British suspect allegedly behind a spate of crypto thefts.
Europol Warns of Crypto Hacks and Mining Malware in Latest Report
Europol has warned against the rising threats of cryptocurrency hacks and mining malware in a new report.
Europol Nabs 11 in Crypto Drug Money Laundering Case
Europol has shut down an alleged drug trafficking operation that used cryptocurrencies to launder money from Spain to Colombia.