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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-FTX compliance chief confirms celebrity promotional activity originated in Florida

Friedberg's testimony could undermine is a breakthrough in the class action lawsuit that is seeking billions from FTX and the celebrities that promoted it

3 years ago

Regulation

Israel seized nearly 200 Binance accounts over terrorism links over two years

The seized accounts reportedly are tied to Hamas and Islamic State (ISIS).

3 years ago

Crime

Crypto scammers steal over $1M from 2 elderly people in Hong Kong

According to the Hong Kong Police, reported cases of this type of online fraud increased by 92% in 2022 compared to the previous year.

3 years ago

Crime

Over 75% of global institutions anticipate a successful cyber attack within a year

Trend Micro's latest report revealed the cyber-risk levels improved to moderate from elevated for the first time in the second half of 2022.

3 years ago

Legal

Former OpenSea executive Nate Chastain convicted in insider trading case

Chastain made $50,000 in illegal profits from insider NFT trading.

3 years ago

Crime

Law enforcement agencies seize dark-web market amid crackdown on illicit crypto transactions

Law enforcement seized $53 million in cash and crypto as part of the operation — dubbed SpecTor — and arrested 288 vendors selling illegal goods.

3 years ago

Crime

Ex-OpenSea employee charged with insider trading says info he used was not considered confidential

Nate Chastain was in charge of which NFTs would be featured on OpenSea's homepage and used it to make roughly $50,000 in profits via anonymous trades.

3 years ago