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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.

Lawsuit against US Treasury argues the government overreached by sanctioning Tornado Cash

Lawsuit against US Treasury argues the government overreached by sanctioning Tornado Cash

The lawsuit backed by Coinbase claims the Treasury overstepped legal requirements and violated the First Amendment by banning Tornado Cash.

North Korean crypto wallets sanctioned; Binance says it helped Treasury seize $4.4M

North Korean crypto wallets sanctioned; Binance says it helped Treasury seize $4.4M

OFAC sanctioned six addresses belonging to Kim Sang Man.

BTC-e founder accused of money laundering seeks to be freed in prisoner swap

BTC-e founder accused of money laundering seeks to be freed in prisoner swap

Alexander Vinnik intends to lobby for his inclusion in a prisoner exchange.

Chinese companies selling synthetic opioid chemicals raked in $27M in crypto payments

Chinese companies selling synthetic opioid chemicals raked in $27M in crypto payments

Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic reveals millions in crypto payments to Chinese chemical providers and a staggering 450% increase in transaction volume year-on-year.

South Korean exchange Coinone execs indicted in paid listing, market manipulation scandal

South Korean exchange Coinone execs indicted in paid listing, market manipulation scandal

Coinone leaders were paid to list at least 46 cryptocurrencies.

DOJ charges Nevada man involved in $45M CoinDeal crypto scheme

DOJ charges Nevada man involved in $45M CoinDeal crypto scheme

Bryan Lee worked closely with founder Neil Chandran to misappropriate funds.

Treasury sanctions Huriya CEO’s Tether address over Russia connections

Treasury sanctions Huriya CEO’s Tether address over Russia connections

The USDT address in question has received more than $4.5 million in stablecoins.

Worldcoin faces privacy concerns as iris scan black market emerges for biometric verification

Worldcoin faces privacy concerns as iris scan black market emerges for biometric verification

Explore how a black market emerged for iris scans for Worldcoin's innovative biometric verification method, raising critical questions about privacy and security in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

FATF head urges G7 to bring order to ‘lawless crypto space’

Crime 3 years ago

Citadel Securities says ex-employees launched crypto firm with stolen trade secrets

Legal 3 years ago

Vietnam court sentences two men to life in prison over $1.5M crypto theft

Crime 3 years ago

North Korean hackers steal $497M in crypto from US businesses

Crime 3 years ago