Chinese 'Crypto Dad' faces government investigation
[Apr 26, 2024 4:01 AM] Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations.
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Ethereum Foundation Faces Inquiry From a Government; Fortune Says SEC Investigating ETH
[Mar 20, 2024 9:15 AM]
South Korea Launches Investigation Into Worldcoin’s Data Collection Practices
[Mar 5, 2024 11:00 PM] The government of South Korea has opened an investigation into Worldcoin, the iris scanning cryptocurrency and digital wallet project. According to a press release, the Personal Information Protection Commission, the data privacy watchdog in the…
Crypto Backers B. Riley and Nomura Entangled in SEC Probe: Bloomberg
[Jan 22, 2024 2:55 AM] Investment bank B. Riley is under an undisclosed investigation from U.S. authorities for its deals with Brian Kahn, an alleged co-conspirator in a U.S. Department of Justice criminal case.
Terra’s Do Kwon Seeks Trial Delay, Citing Extradition Holdup
[Jan 13, 2024 5:30 PM] Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has requested that the judge in his fraud case delay the trial date, currently set for Jan. 29, 2024, because Kwon is still tied up in extradition proceedings in Montenegro. Terra’s Do Kwon Requests Trial…
IRS tax bill will swipe creditors of any ‘meaningful recovery,' says FTX
[Dec 11, 2023 10:05 PM] FTX Trading said the firm “never earned anything anywhere near the amount” that would justify a $24 billion tax bill.
FTX and Alameda Research cash out $10.8M to Binance, Coinbase, Wintermute
[Dec 1, 2023 3:42 AM] The latest transfer of $10.8 million was spread across 8 tokens, including Stepn (GMT), Uniswap (UNI), Synapse (SYN), Klaytn (KLAY), Fantom (FTM), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Arbitrum (ARB) and Optimism (OP).
BNB pops after report that DOJ wants $4B settlement with Binance
[Nov 20, 2023 10:20 PM] BNB hit its highest price since June after Bloomberg reported the Justice Department wanted $4 billion from Binance to end its probe into the exchange.
Kronos Research halts trading amid $25M API key hack investigation
[Nov 20, 2023 1:44 AM] While Kronos Research is indefinitely halting trading services until internal investigations track down the culprit who stole over 12,800 ETH, the firm said that potential losses are not a significant portion of its equity.
Ukraine officials get training on crypto and virtual assets investigation
[Nov 17, 2023 3:24 AM] Officials from Ukraine were trained in tracing crypto transactions over different blockchains using specialized analytics software.
Indian Police Arrest 8 More in $300M Crypto Scam: Report
[Nov 6, 2023 11:37 AM] As many as 18 people, including four cops, have been arrested so far, while the alleged kingpin, Subhash Sharma, remains at large.
5 nations challenge crypto experts and investigators to target tax crimes
[Nov 3, 2023 3:27 AM] The J5 generates significant leads through events, which, in the past, has helped uncover multimillion-dollar crypto Ponzi schemes, such as the BitClub Network.
UK seeks six crypto investigators to beef up National Crime Agency
[Nov 2, 2023 1:23 AM] The role demands candidates to have the ability to provide strategic and tactical advice to crypto investigations, among other investigative qualities.
Unibot contract $560K exploit crashes token price by more than 40%
[Oct 31, 2023 1:36 AM] Amid ongoing investigations from Unibot and blockchain investigators, Scopescan advised users to revoke the approvals for the exploited contract and move the funds to a new wallet.
Mixin Network hack drains $200M from mainnet assets
[Sep 25, 2023 2:05 AM] Mixin Network suspended all deposits and withdrawals and will restart the services “once the vulnerabilities are confirmed and fixed.”
Suspected $28 Million Coinex Hot Wallet Hack Emerges
CFTC Commissioner plans to modernize investor protection with technology
[Sep 12, 2023 1:39 AM] To minimize the damages caused by financial fraud, Romero proposed the formation of the National Financial Fraud Registry — a centralized record of all crimes and fines related to financial fraud.
France’s Data Watchdog Conducts Checks at Worldcoin Office in Paris
[Sep 3, 2023 3:30 AM] The French body overseeing the protection of personal data has carried out “checks” at the Paris office of Worldcoin. The news of the French inspections comes amid heightened regulatory pressure on the cryptocurrency project co-founded by the…
Bitcoin’s Largest Accounts: Peering Into the Top 10 Wallets on the ‘BTC Rich List’
[Sep 2, 2023 11:30 AM] In recent weeks, buzz within the crypto sphere has centered on prominent bitcoin and ethereum holders. Some addresses are awash with speculation, while others have earned distinct labels. Interestingly, a handful have purportedly been unmasked…
Ronaldinho fails to testify in crypto scam probe, faces possible arrest in Brazil
[Aug 27, 2023 10:42 AM] The investigation centers around Ronaldinho's company '18kRonaldinho', which promised clients daily profits of over 2% through crypto investments.
Binance Renames Russian Bank Cards Amid US Sanctions Probe, Report
[Aug 26, 2023 2:30 AM] Crypto exchange Binance has replaced the names of cards issued by Russian banks with colors, Russian media revealed amid reports of a U.S. investigation into potential sanctions violations. The changes concern the ruble exchange feature on…
Alleged former Worldcoin employee says they're in contact with authorities
[Aug 25, 2023 2:50 PM] The individual, whose Worldcoin employment could not be independently verified, claimed they witnessed “sloppy and/or illegal things” while working there prior to the token launch.
Israeli Police Accuse Crypto Businessman Moshe Hogeg of $290 Million Fraud
[Aug 25, 2023 2:30 AM] Following a two-year long investigation, police have alleged that Israeli tech entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg defrauded investors of $290 million. Hogeg and several of his partners are accused of spending the money they collected from Israeli and foreign…
Are Reports Linking the 11th Largest BTC Wallet to Tether a Myth? Cryptoquant Analysis Reveals Discrepancies
[Aug 10, 2023 8:00 AM] In the wake of recent claims that Tether, the company behind leading stablecoin USDT, holds the 11th largest bitcoin (BTC) wallet, Cryptoquant, a blockchain intelligence firm, has expressed skepticism. Citing inconsistencies in onchain data…
Canadian Police Unit Utilizes Chainalysis Blockchain Forensics for Cryptocurrency Investigations
[Aug 9, 2023 1:30 AM] Officials in law enforcement from Lethbridge, situated in the province of Alberta, Canada, have unveiled that the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is now utilizing Chainalysis blockchain forensics software. According to local reports, LPS has…
Bavaria’s Data Protection Office Launches Probe Into Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Data Practices
[Aug 1, 2023 5:30 AM] Bavaria’s State Office for Data Protection Supervision (DPS) has initiated an inquiry into the Worldcoin project and its data collection techniques, as disclosed in a Reuters report on Monday. This comes shortly after similar investigations…
Report: French Privacy Regulator Probes Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Practices
[Jul 29, 2023 11:30 AM] The French oversight agency, National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL), has raised doubts about the legality of Worldcoin’s biometric data collection methods. Besides questioning the legitimacy of its data acquisition processes…
Binance Reportedly Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees, CZ Says Exchange Is Hiring
[Jul 15, 2023 2:00 PM] Leading crypto exchange Binance has cut hundreds of jobs after a string of executive exits, according to a media report. The news, which comes as the coin trading platform marks its sixth anniversary amid increased pressure from regulators, was…
US Senator Expresses Concern Over Prometheum Co-CEO’s Congressional Testimony
[Jul 11, 2023 1:30 PM] On Monday, U.S. senator Thomas Tuberville (R-AL) published an open letter to U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler expressing concern over allegations that Prometheum, Inc., a…
Iowa Resident Scammed of $6,600 in Bitcoin ATM Scheme, Police Launch Investigation
[Jul 9, 2023 10:30 PM] On July 7, 2023, a Clive, Iowa resident fell victim to a scammer posing as a Polk County sheriff’s deputy, who coerced the individual into depositing $6,600 into a bitcoin automated teller machine (ATM). The Clive Police Department insists…