MIT-Educated Brothers Charged in $25 Million Ethereum Heist
Anton Peraire-Bueno, 24, and James Peraire-Bueno, 28, have been charged with wire fraud and money…
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Cryptocurrency Regulation Debate Escalates as Senators Question DOJ’s Handling of Money Transmission Laws
In a recent development that will set the stage for a battle concerning cryptocurrency regulation,…
North Korean Hackers Target South Korean Crypto Firms with New Malware
North Korean hackers have been making headlines with their utilization of a new and potent…
How to Spot and Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams on Social Media
The allure of cryptocurrency is undeniable, with promises of lucrative returns and financial independence often…
Founders of Crypto-Mixing Service Samourai Wallet Charged with Money Laundering Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors have leveled charges against the founders of Samourai Wallet, a prominent crypto-mixing service,…
Cybersecurity Engineer Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for $12 Million Crypto Theft
Shakeeb Ahmed, a cybersecurity engineer convicted of orchestrating a sophisticated crypto theft totaling approximately $12…
UK Woman Convicted of Laundering $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin in Record Seizure
In what authorities describe as a landmark case, Jian Wen, a 42-year-old British citizen, was…
Developer Argues Tornado Cash Isn’t Money Laundering in Bid to Dismiss Indictment
A motion to dismiss the criminal indictment against Roman Storm, co-developer of Tornado Cash, asserts…
FTC Refunds $2.8 Million to Consumers Harmed by DK Automation’s Deceptive Schemes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing $2.8 million in refunds to consumers who fell…
U.S. Authorities Charge KuCoin and Founders with Money Laundering Violations
U.S. federal prosecutors have brought charges against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and two of its founders,…