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Canada Detains Teen for Alleged $36 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
A teenager has been arrested in Canada after committing what law enforcement officials in Ontario have described as the largest crypto theft by a single person. The Canadian is accused…
US Justice Dept is selling $56M in crypto to compensate victims of BitConnect’s fraud
“This liquidation is the largest single recovery of a cryptocurrency fraud by the United States to date,” said the Justice Department.
Finiko Fugitives Suspected of Moving 750 BTC From Crypto Pyramid’s Wallet
A large amount of cryptocurrency has reportedly been withdrawn from a wallet previously controlled by the Finiko Ponzi scheme in Russia. The wallet’s unknown operators have transferred coins worth $48…
FBI Public Service Announcement Warns of ‘Increased’ Crypto ATM, QR Code Fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), America’s domestic intelligence and security service, has published a public service announcement concerning fraudulent schemes associated with cryptocurrency ATMs and QR codes. The FBI’s…
Connecticut jury finds crypto-related products are not securities
Once again, the question of whether digital assets constitute securities is under question.
Ukraine Security Service Busts Criminal Group Selling Bitcoin-Stealing Malware
Law enforcement authorities in Ukraine have exposed a crime ring specializing in cryptocurrency theft and laundering of illicit funds for hackers. The gang, which provided services to clients on the…
Bank of Russia Lists Crypto Companies Among Financial Pyramids
The Central Bank of Russia has recently expanded its database of financial market players suspected of illicit activities. Several crypto companies have been added to the list along with entities…
Bitcoin.org goes offline after suffering scam attack
Bitcoin.org previously fell victim to a DDoS attack in July, with hackers demanding a Bitcoin ransom.
Additional compensation available for Cryptsy victims, court notice says
Those who lost money in a 2016 U.S. crypto exchange heist maybe be entitled to additional recoupment.