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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.

SBF lawyers claim Sixth Amendment rights have been violated, request release

SBF lawyers claim Sixth Amendment rights have been violated, request release

Allegations of justice system failings in FTX chief's ongoing court saga.

DOJ seeks to dismiss star lineup of expert witnesses in Sam Bankman-Fried trial

DOJ seeks to dismiss star lineup of expert witnesses in Sam Bankman-Fried trial

Meet the witnesses the U.S. government wants barred from testifying.

Pepe founder blames ‘nefarious ex-team members’ for unexpected $16M withdrawal

Pepe founder blames ‘nefarious ex-team members’ for unexpected $16M withdrawal

The Pepe founder has vowed to burn the remaining tokens from the affected wallet after paying for necessary purchases or donations.

U.S. government hits Bankman-Fried and attorneys with 4 million pages of discovery documents

U.S. government hits Bankman-Fried and attorneys with 4 million pages of discovery documents

The former FTX CEO's lawyers argue that the government is overwhelming their client without allowing him the ability to adequately prepare his case.

US DEA loses over $50k USDT to scammer in botched transaction: Forbes

US DEA loses over $50k USDT to scammer in botched transaction: Forbes

The scammer has converted the stolen assets into Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Tornado Cash co-founders charged by DOJ; one sanctioned by U.S. Treasury while the other arrested by FBI

Tornado Cash co-founders charged by DOJ; one sanctioned by U.S. Treasury while the other arrested by FBI

Roman Storm and Roman Semenov both face charges but only Storm has been apprehended.

Israeli Police recommend charges against businessman Moshe Hogeg as global crackdown on crypto scams rages on

Israeli Police recommend charges against businessman Moshe Hogeg as global crackdown on crypto scams rages on

Efforts from law enforcement communities worldwide are resulting in widespread charges against scammers and bad actors.

FBI warns crypto firms of North Korea move to cash out $40M in stolen Bitcoin

FBI warns crypto firms of North Korea move to cash out $40M in stolen Bitcoin

The FBI has linked North Korea-backed hackers to several crypto thefts of this year.

Nate Chastain sentenced to three months for insider trading at OpenSea

Crime 3 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty as lawyers complain about neglected vegan diet, prescription medications

Legal 3 years ago

Thailand looks to ban Facebook next week over crypto ad scams

Crime 3 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried allowed to meet with lawyers for supervised, one-time Internet access

Crime 3 years ago