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DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist

[Oct 4, 2024 2:30 AM] A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement…

Tether Helps Dutch and US Authorities Seize $7.8M in Crypto

[Sep 27, 2024 1:30 PM] Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reportedly played a crucial role in a joint operation led by Dutch and U.S. law enforcement agencies to dismantle two cryptocurrency exchanges suspected of money laundering. The operation resulted in…

Ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Receives 24-Month Sentence

[Sep 24, 2024 8:05 PM] On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, was sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting to her involvement in several crimes. The courtroom banned cameras, video, and phone recordings during the…

FATF Urges India to Strengthen Virtual Asset Regulation

[Sep 21, 2024 1:30 AM] India has achieved a high level of technical compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, addressing illicit finance, money laundering, and terrorist financing. In a joint assessment with regional bodies, the FATF praised…

FBI Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Network Using Fake Crypto

[Sep 19, 2024 8:30 AM] A Denver resident has been convicted of running an illegal gambling business involving several parlors across Colorado. The scheme involved electronic games and a fake cryptocurrency to conceal the exchange of credits for cash, revealing fraud and…

Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case

[Aug 26, 2024 2:30 AM] A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency. The 33-year-old Moscow resident was indicted in…

Man Faces 20-Year Prison Sentence in Crypto Money Laundering Case

[Aug 23, 2024 6:30 AM] A Rhode Island resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy linked to an international drug trafficking ring. The operation laundered over $25 million using cryptocurrency, with Villa directly involved in converting cash into crypto…

German Authority Seizes 13 Unauthorized Crypto ATMs

[Aug 21, 2024 11:30 PM] Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has seized 13 unauthorized cryptocurrency ATMs in a nationwide operation involving 60 officers and raids on 35 locations. BaFin reported that the machines facilitated illegal…