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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…

Indian Authority Arrests Man in Crypto Extortion Case

[Aug 18, 2024 2:30 AM] A Gujarat-based man, Shailesh Babulal Bhatt, was arrested under the anti-money laundering law in connection with kidnapping and extortion cases, including a significant cryptocurrency-related crime exceeding Rs 1,200 crore ($144 million), according…

7 Indicted in $300,000 Queens Bitcoin Theft, Say Prosecutors

[Aug 14, 2024 11:20 AM] Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft, stemming from a lengthy investigation into a cryptocurrency…

OKX Takes Action: Accounts Involving Tornado Cash To Be Banned

[Aug 9, 2024 9:30 PM] The cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced a firm policy banning accounts linked to the questionable mixing service Tornado Cash in an attempt to prevent illicit activity and promote compliance with international laws. According to OKX CEO Star…

FINMA Warns Stablecoins Threaten Swiss Financial Reputation

[Jul 27, 2024 8:40 PM] The Swiss regulator, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), recently published guidance on the issuance of stablecoins. The regulator says stablecoins are not only associated with money laundering risks but pose reputational risks for…