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Crime

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.

4 weeks ago

Crime

Ex-SEC executive says U.S. DOJ likely to bring criminal charges against Binance

Former SEC Enforcement chief says that the CFTC and SEC suits don't focus on money laundering as the DOJ prosecutors will handle it.

3 years ago

Crime

North Korean hackers used shadow IT workers to carry out crypto heists

N. Korean hackers employ thousands of shadow workers that pose as recruiters or potential employees to infiltrate crypto firms.

3 years ago

Crime

US DOJ charges 2 Russians with laundering over 600k Bitcoin

The DOJ alleged the Russian nationals set up a virtual asset platform, BTC-E, from the proceeds of their Mt. Gox hack.

3 years ago

Regulation

Elizabeth Warren asks DOJ to investigate Binance’s statements to Congress

Warren said that the DOJ could impose fines and imprisonment on Binance executives.

3 years ago

Crime

Restless Atomic Wallet hack victims express frustration over lack of updates

The response to the Atomic Wallet hack has called into question the security of other hot wallets on the market.

3 years ago

Crime

Do Kwon out on bail under house arrest after successful appeal

The next hearing in Do Kwon's case is slated for June 16 and authorities have been instructed to double check the veracity of his documents.

3 years ago

Adoption

Crypto Twitter’s weekend filled with scams, hacks, and fake events

Unraveling a weekend of deception and high-profile hacks in the crypto world, highlighting the need for increased security and vigilance.

3 years ago

Crime

Atomic Wallet claims hack affected less than 1% of monthly active users

Atomic Wallet users' total losses were reported at over $35 million - the biggest single loss was $7.95 million.

3 years ago

Russian official detained for accepting record bribe of $28M BTC

Crime 3 years ago

Elizabeth Warren highlights crypto’s role in fentanyl trade; plans to combat with bill

Regulation 3 years ago

SEC settles Coinbase insider trading scheme charges with Wahi brothers

Crime 3 years ago

Morgan DF Fintoch goes radio silent after rugging $31.6M

Crime 3 years ago

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Crime News

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

Ex-SEC executive says U.S. DOJ likely to bring criminal charges against Binance

North Korean hackers used shadow IT workers to carry out crypto heists

US DOJ charges 2 Russians with laundering over 600k Bitcoin

Elizabeth Warren asks DOJ to investigate Binance’s statements to Congress

Restless Atomic Wallet hack victims express frustration over lack of updates

Do Kwon out on bail under house arrest after successful appeal

Crypto Twitter’s weekend filled with scams, hacks, and fake events

Atomic Wallet claims hack affected less than 1% of monthly active users

Russian official detained for accepting record bribe of $28M BTC

Elizabeth Warren highlights crypto’s role in fentanyl trade; plans to combat with bill

SEC settles Coinbase insider trading scheme charges with Wahi brothers

Morgan DF Fintoch goes radio silent after rugging $31.6M