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Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams
[Jul 12, 2024 7:32 PM] Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering”…
US State Dept offers $5M reward for OneCoin ’Cryptoqueen’
[Jun 26, 2024 1:25 PM] Bulgaria’s Acting Prosecutor General said Ruja Ignatova would be charged in absentia, while the FBI listed a $5 million reward for the OneCoin founder.
US Offers $5 Million Reward for Information Leading to Onecoin Founder Ruja Ignatova
[Jun 26, 2024 11:15 AM] The U.S. government has announced a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Ruja Ignatova, the Onecoin co-founder who is wanted for orchestrating one of the largest global fraud schemes. Ignatova has been a fugitive…
FBI Warns of Fake Firms Promising to Recover Lost Cryptocurrencies
FBI Warns of Rising Government Impersonation Scams Demanding Crypto
[Jun 9, 2024 12:36 AM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Portland Division warned the public this week about a surge in scammers impersonating FBI agents and other government officials, demanding cash, gold, or cryptocurrency payments. The FBI stressed that…
Sky Mavis Reports Return of $5.7 Million in Digital Assets Stolen During Ronin Attack
[Jun 8, 2024 6:10 AM] Sky Mavis announced that Norwegian authorities have recovered and returned $5.7 million in digital assets stolen during the Ronin bridge incident. The Web3 game developer stated that an additional $40 million in digital assets is currently frozen…
Sky Mavis recovers $5.7M from Ronin Bridge hack
[Jun 7, 2024 7:06 AM] Axie Infinity creator Sky Mavis said that some of the funds will cover the recovery costs while the rest will return to the Axie treasury.
Dark web market owner arrested in New York after FBI traces crypto
[May 20, 2024 7:34 PM] The FBI claimed it found Incognito Market’s alleged owner, Rui-Siang Lin, by tracking crypto from the dark web drug market to a crypto exchange account allegedly in his name.
FBI busts $43M crypto and Las Vegas hospitality Ponzi scheme
[May 2, 2024 2:03 AM] The FBI arrested a New York resident for defrauding investors of at least $43 million in a multi-year Ponzi scheme that included a Las Vegas hospitality business and crypto trading operation.
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bail
[Apr 29, 2024 8:19 PM] On Monday, April 29, Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of the non-custodial bitcoin wallet Samourai, entered a plea of not guilty to accusations of operating a money transmitter and engaging in money laundering. Rodriguez secured his release by posting…
FBI Warns Against Using Unregistered Cryptocurrency Money Transmitting Services
[Apr 27, 2024 11:36 PM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about using unregistered cryptocurrency money transmitting services that fail to comply with U.S. anti-money laundering laws. The agency has provided tips for the public to protect…
The Non-Custodial Conflict: US Government Actions Stir Crypto Community Concerns
[Apr 26, 2024 7:41 AM] Over the past two days, there has been a notable uptick in concern within the crypto community regarding the U.S. government’s actions toward non-custodial wallets, which facilitate the sovereign storage of crypto assets. Recent events have…
FBI warning against crypto money transmitters ‘appears’ to be aimed at mixers
[Apr 25, 2024 8:34 PM] A recent FBI announcement urging Americans not to use unlicensed money-transmitting services misses “a great deal of nuance” about how crypto services operate, says Piper Alderman Partner Michael Bacina.
FBI Warns Americans Against Using Non-KYC Crypto Money Transmitting Services
[Apr 25, 2024 2:22 PM] The FBI has issued a public service announcement today, warning Americans against using unregistered and non-Know Your Customer (KYC) cryptocurrency money transmitting services.JUST IN: 
FBI warns Americans against using non-KYC #Bitcoin and…
FBI warns Americans against using non-KYC #Bitcoin and… US Authorities Charge Founders of Bitcoin Mixer Samourai Wallet for Laundering Over $100 Million
[Apr 24, 2024 1:34 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted the founders of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, and William Lonergan Hill, on charges of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and laundering over $100 million through illicit…
Crypto Investment Scam Losses in U.S. Grew 53% to $3.94B in 2023: FBI
[Mar 8, 2024 11:36 AM] Investment fraud at large grew by 38% from $3.31 billion to $4.57 billion, according to the bureau's Internet Crime Report 2023, highlighting the prominent role that cryptocurrency plays in this area of crime.
Playdapp Breach: Hacker Mints Tokens Worth $31 Million, Gaming Platform Offers Reward for Silence
[Feb 11, 2024 5:30 PM] Playdapp, a Web3 gaming platform, recently confirmed that it was a victim of a hacking incident which saw criminals mint tokens worth approximately $31 million. Playdapp said it has offered to reward the hackers if they agree to return the stolen…
Estonian Government Approves Extradition of Crypto-Fraud Accused Duo to the US, Again
[Jan 27, 2024 4:30 AM] The Estonian government has once again approved the extradition of the two alleged masterminds behind the Hashflare crypto mining Ponzi scheme to the United States. According to a local news report, the government has met the conditions for the…
US Presidential Candidate Outlines Plan to Shut Down FBI if Elected — ‘This Is Much More Practical Than It Sounds’
[Jan 2, 2024 2:30 AM] Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has outlined his plan to shut down the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) if he is elected President of the United States. “56% of the bureau that are professional bureaucrats should be fired immediately,”…
Brandt Bucks BTC Halving Hype, Vitalik’s Big Transfer, Spot Bitcoin ETF Developments, and More — Week in Review
Tether Confirms Extensive Collaboration With DOJ, FBI and Secret Service
[Dec 17, 2023 7:30 PM] Tether, the stablecoin company, has confirmed it has collaborated extensively with a series of U.S government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Secret Service. These team-ups are…
Ethereum price falls as regulatory worries and pause in DApp use impact investor sentiment
[Nov 27, 2023 5:00 PM] Ether price struggles amid regulatory concerns and a drop in DApp usage.
FTX advisers sharing customers’ data with FBI: Report
[Nov 3, 2023 1:47 PM] FTX advisers have complied with subpoenas from multiple FBI field offices in recent months, providing law enforcement with records of some customers’ trades.
FBI Busts Indian Citizen Group For $15 Million Crypto-To-Cash Money Laundering Scheme
[Oct 20, 2023 5:00 PM] In a recent crypto investigation, the US FBI successfully infiltrated a group of Indian citizens suspected of engaging in illicit activities involving the exchange of cryptocurrency for over $15 million in cash. The alleged transactions took place…
FBI Charges 6 for Allegedly Running $30M Money Transmitting Business Using Crypto
[Oct 20, 2023 9:56 AM] The FBI has charged six people for allegedly operating an illegal $30 million money-transmitting business using cryptocurrencies.
Is Your Crypto at Risk? FBI Issues Dire Warning Over ‘Phantom Hacker’
[Oct 2, 2023 7:00 PM] As the crypto market continues to attract substantial investments, it has also witnessed a surge in scams and fraudulent activities. Regulatory institutions worldwide, spearheaded by the United States, seem to intensify their efforts to combat…
Stake hack of $41M was performed by North Korean group: FBI
[Sep 7, 2023 1:30 PM] After investigating, the FBI concluded that the hack of crypto gambling site Stake was carried out by North Korean hackers Lazarus Group.
‘Infamous Chisel’ Malware Targets Crypto Wallets and Exchanges: A Joint Warning by FBI and GCHQ
Debunked: FBI-Owned Bitcoin Wallet Erroneously Tied to Late Russian Oligarch Prigozhin in Recent Speculation
[Aug 29, 2023 8:00 AM] Amid swirling speculations about the third biggest bitcoin wallet, chatter has now emerged linking the fifth largest BTC wallet to the late Yevgeny Prigozhin, former owner of the Wagner private military company (PMC). However, a straightforward…