Namibia and Kenya Added to FATF’s “Gray List” Amid Scrutiny Over Anti-Financial Crime Measures
In a significant development, both Namibia and Kenya have been added to the “gray list”…
Crime and Punishment
New York Attorney General Expands Lawsuit, Alleging $3 Billion Crypto Fraud Scheme
New York Attorney General Letitia James has expanded her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group (DCG)…
U.S. Treasury Department Report Highlights Cash as Preferred Method for Money Laundering Not Digital Assets
The United States Treasury Department recently released a comprehensive risk assessment report underscoring that traditional…
Crypto-Related Ransom Payments Reach Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis Report
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has reported that payments stemming from crypto-related ransom attacks soared to…
Caution Urged as Cryptocurrency Learning Systems Face Rise in Fraud Cases
As the interest in cryptocurrency continues to grow, a concerning trend of fraudulent cryptocurrency learning…
Ecuador Seeks International Aid and Oil Block Extension Amid Escalating Crime and Economic Challenges
In the face of rising organized crime and economic strain, Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has…
FINRA Report Reveals Widespread Violations in Crypto Communications
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has raised red flags in the realm of cryptocurrency-related…
Cybercriminals Exploit Binance Smart Chain to Disseminate Malware through Smart Contracts
Security researchers from Guardio Labs have uncovered a novel technique known as “EtherHiding” that cybercriminals…
Israeli Police Freeze Cryptocurrency Accounts Linked to Hamas Amid Escalating Conflict
In a significant development amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East, Israeli authorities have taken…
Crypto Exchange Ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Trial Over Billions in Alleged Fraud
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of one of the cryptocurrency industry’s major…