Global Governments Request More Personal Data from Big Tech

A new study by Surfshark shows that global government requests for personal user data from Big Tech companies such as Meta, Apple, Google, and Microsoft have been on the rise since 2013. The study reveals that Meta had the most accounts of interest from authorities, while Apple had the fewest. Most requests came from authorities in the United States and Europe and were related to criminal investigations and civil or administrative cases. (Read More)

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Maine Senator Urges Biden to Consider Clemency for Ross Ulbricht During President’s Auburn Visit

On July 28, 2023, U.S. president Joe Biden made a trip to Auburn, Maine, where he delivered a speech at Auburn Manufacturing and subsequently attended a private fundraising gathering. Eric Brakey, the Republican senator representing Maine, greeted Biden upon his arrival in Auburn and handed him a note. In the message, he suggested that the [...]

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United Kingdom Issues Landmark Criminal Sentence for Illegal Crypto ATMs

A crypto ATM operator in the UK has been sentenced in the first case of its kind involving unregistered cryptocurrency. The individual was found guilty of running illicit crypto ATMs without proper registration, violating regulations set forth by the authorities. The operator’s illegal activities were uncovered during an investigation into the usage of unregistered crypto [...]

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Dark Web Criminals Boast possession of 100K+ Gemini and Binance User Data

The unauthorized access to user information on cryptocurrency exchanges like Gemini and Binance has resulted in hackers selling leaked data. This breach in security raises concerns about the safety of personal and financial information stored on these platforms. The compromised data may include sensitive details such as email addresses, phone numbers, and even account login [...]

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KuCoin and Founders Charged with Bank Secrecy Act and Money Transmission Offenses

KuCoin, along with its founders Chun Gan and Ke Tang, has been charged with violating the Bank Secrecy Act and operating an unlicensed money transmission business, allegedly allowing its platform to be used for money laundering and terrorist financing. (Read More)

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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Bribery Charges for Alleged Crypto Payment to Chinese Officials

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, now faces a 13-count indictment as U.S. officials have added new charges. One of the new charges alleges that SBF leveraged $40 million to influence “one or more Chinese government officials.” Details of the Bribery Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the co-founder and former CEO [...]

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Crypto travel rule implementation ‘remains relatively poor,’ says FATF

A renewed call from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has asked countries to implement the “travel rule” to combat money laundering and terrorism financing activities enabled by cryptocurrencies. On June 23, the United Nations body — whose role is to promote strategies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing — explained that “many” member [...]

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Arrested Bitzlato Exchange Founder Seeks Help From Crypto Community

The founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato, who is facing a money laundering case in the U.S., is seeking support from members of the community. Anatoly Legkodymov was arrested in January for his role in the trading platform which allegedly processed millions of dollars’ worth of illicit funds. Bitzlato Founder Looking for Bail Guarantors in U.S. [...]

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Report: US Revenue Collector IRS to Send Four Crypto Crime Investigation Agents Abroad

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to send investigators to four countries where they are expected to tackle the use of crypto and decentralized finance products in global financial and tax crimes. According to the tax collector’s spokesperson, the IRS will be able to determine the success of the pilot program by rating the

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Judge Considers Dismissing Shaquille ONeal and Naomi Osaka from FTX Lawsuit

A federal judge in Florida is considering dismissing Shaquille O’Neal and Naomi Osaka from the FTX lawsuit due to uncertainty about whether they were served. The judge reprimanded other celebrity defendants for not following proper procedure in requesting a conference extension. A consolidation request by some plaintiffs against FTX was denied, and lawyers for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried noted the possibility of pushing back the criminal trial scheduled for October 2023. (Read More)

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FTX Founder's Lawyers Consider Delaying Criminal Trial

Lawyers representing FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have hinted that they may need to delay his criminal trial due to a lack of evidence from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The trial, which is scheduled to begin on October 2, will focus on fraud charges against Bankman-Fried. His lawyers have stated that they are still waiting for a "substantial portion" of evidence to be handed over to them, including evidence from devices belonging to former FTX employees who have pleaded guilty to fraud charges. (Read More)

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Wyoming lawmakers pass bill to prevent forced disclosure of private keys

If Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signs the bill, from July 1 individuals in Wyoming will be protected from being forced to divulge their private keys, with one limited exception.

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How Do Cops Take Down Crypto-Criminals? Here’s How

The criminal lords inhibiting in different lawless corners of the internet have boasted and operated freely in various activities. These lawless activities include money laundering, [...]

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Cybercriminals Likely to Deviate From Cryptocurrencies, Says Kaspersky Report

The ability of cybercriminals to move money securely is predicted to be hindered as regulations and tracking technologies advance, making Bitcoin (BTC) a less alluring payment option. In a report released on Nov. 22 by the cybersecurity company Kaspersky, it was noted that the use of Bitcoin in ransomware negotiations and payments would decrease as […]

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Russian National Extradited to the U.S. to Face Crypto Money Laundering Charges

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national accused of running an illegal crypto exchange BTC-e was extradited to the United States to face fraud charges. (Read More)

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Russian Bankers Suggest Criminalizing Crypto Storage in Non-Custodial Wallets

Keeping cryptocurrencies in non-custodial wallets may be criminalized in Russia, if authorities accept a proposal from the trade association representing Russian banks. While financial regulators think the idea deserves attention, lawmakers and experts doubt it’s possible to implement such a measure. Russian Banks Move to Curb Use of Private Cryptocurrency Wallets Challenges with foreclosure and… More

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Bank of England Governor Says Crypto Creates ‘Opportunity for the Downright Criminal’ – Regulation Bitcoin News

The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has warned that crypto creates an “opportunity for the downright criminal.” The central bank chief described: “You only have to ask the question ‘What do people committing ransom attacks usually demand payment in?’ The answer is crypto.” Bank of England’s Governor Warns About Cryptocurrency Bank of […]

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Fiat vs. Crypto: Which Is More Popular for Criminal Activities?

Treasury Department says that fiat is still the preferred medium for most financial crimes.

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The U.S. Treasury Confirms That We Can Remove “Illicit Activity” From The Bitcoin FUD Dice

With the U.S. Treasury recently indicating that bitcoin and altcoins aren’t used for significant illicit activity, it’s time to change the narrative.

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U.S. Treasury Confirms We Can Remove 'Illicit Activity' From Bitcoin FUD Dice

With the U.S. Treasury recently indicating that bitcoin and altcoins aren’t used for significant illicit activity, it’s time to change the narrative.

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