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FBI will use NFTs to contact victims of crypto fraud scheme Clucoin
[Aug 23, 2024 2:07 AM] The FBI will notify victims of a $1.1 million fraud scheme through NFTs after the founder pled guilty to using the funds to fund his online gambling habit.
Compliance experts should help regulate crypto — Silk Road 2.0 founder
[Aug 22, 2024 1:35 PM] Compliance experts explain the importance of working with regulators to ensure that effective crypto laws are passed.
Kim Dotcom’s Extradition to US Approved by New Zealand Justice Minister
[Aug 15, 2024 3:30 PM] Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload, may soon be extradited to the U.S. from New Zealand following a decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Dotcom, who has long resisted extradition since an FBI raid in 2012, said he has a plan and…
FBI will ‘neither confirm nor deny’ the existence of Satoshi records
[Aug 13, 2024 4:51 PM] An investigative journalist reported that the FBI issued a standard “Glomar response” to a request for information on Satoshi Nakamoto but with an “interesting assertion.“
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
[Aug 2, 2024 9:18 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses…
FBI issues warning about scammers impersonating crypto exchanges
[Aug 2, 2024 11:45 AM] The FBI urges victims to report scam activities through official channels and provide any transaction information related to the scam.
FBI Issues Warning About Crypto Exchange Scams
[Aug 2, 2024 2:30 AM] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned cryptocurrency users about scammers impersonating crypto exchange employees to steal funds through unsolicited messages or calls. These fraudsters create urgency, claiming issues with accounts to…
FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean Ransomware
[Jul 27, 2024 3:30 AM] A grand jury in Kansas City indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his role in a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The group laundered cryptocurrency proceeds and used the funds for…
FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans
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,”…