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US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy

US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy

March 2026 Treasury report draws new line between crypto privacy and crypto crime.

Binance suspends staff, bans market maker to tackle insider trading and manipulation

Binance suspends staff, bans market maker to tackle insider trading and manipulation

Binance said its efforts are designed to better protect its users from nefarious market activities.

Solana has become a breeding ground for pump and dump memecoin ‘cabals’: Bloomberg

Solana has become a breeding ground for pump and dump memecoin ‘cabals’: Bloomberg

Insiders hold a considerable advantage that allows them to make money off memecoins while retail investors bear the brunt of the losses.

ZachXBT links high-risk Hyperliquid crypto trader to notorious fraudster in UK

ZachXBT links high-risk Hyperliquid crypto trader to notorious fraudster in UK

ZachXBT's exposé ties Hyperliquid whale’s financial maneuvers to decade-long criminal past.

Bybit CEO describes how hackers launder stolen Ethereum via Bitcoin mixers

Bybit CEO describes how hackers launder stolen Ethereum via Bitcoin mixers

Zhou warns that the growing use of crypto mixers by hackers complicates asset recovery efforts.

TV director faces charges for $11M fraud in crypto, luxury car spree

TV director faces charges for $11M fraud in crypto, luxury car spree

Prosecutors claim film funds for the show White Horse were diverted to personal investments by director Rinsch.

Crypto industry is ‘cooked’ when it comes to dealing with hacks, money laundering – ZachXBT

Crypto industry is ‘cooked’ when it comes to dealing with hacks, money laundering – ZachXBT

ZachXBT shows hopelessness regarding security measures and incident response by centralized and decentralized services.

Telegram defends record on crime as CEO returns to Dubai after arrest

Telegram defends record on crime as CEO returns to Dubai after arrest

Durov pledges community resilience while addressing platform's crime prevention challenges.

Thailand seizes 63 illegal crypto mining rigs that stole over $327k in electricity

Thailand seizes 63 illegal crypto mining rigs that stole over $327k in electricity

Following complaints about electricity thefts, authorities raided three abandoned houses and found remotely controlled mining operations.

Bitcoin’s rise turns 2017 theft into multimillion-pound scandal for UK officer

Crypto 1 year ago

DB news X account hack leads to 20% Official Trump memecoin pump and dump

Hacks 1 year ago

Law enforcement arrest Garantex co-founder in Indian coastal town

Legal 1 year ago

US, EU authorities dismantle Garantex in money laundering crackdown

Legal 1 year ago