MakerDAO co-founder Nikolai Mushegian dies at 29 in Puerto Rico
Mushegian was an important figure in the crypto community, contributing to multiple projects, including MakerDAO, BitShares and Balancer.
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UK police council reports there are officers in every unit trained for crypto enforcement
The NPCC's Andy Gould said that the U.K. police had the capability to address illicit uses of crypto, but still faced challenges including incentives to join the private sector.
OSCE Trains Uzbekistan Law Enforcement to Track and Seize Crypto, Search Dark Web
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has set out to teach law enforcement officers in Uzbekistan how to conduct crypto and dark web investigations. The regional body…
Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova Tipped Off About Onecoin Investigations Before She Vanished, Report
Ruja Ignatova, founder of the notorious crypto pyramid Onecoin, was reportedly alerted about police investigations into the scam before she disappeared. The ‘Cryptoqueen’ has been on the run for several…
Interpol Launches Police-Focused Metaverse
Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization, has announced the launch of the supposed first police metaverse experience. This new virtual world, which allows users to visit the offices of the…
Interpol Team Based in Singapore to Help Countries Combat Crypto Crime
A special team established by Interpol in Singapore will assist governments around the world in the fight against crimes involving virtual assets, the international police body announced ahead of its…
Polygon powers India police complaint portal, battling corruption
The First Information Report (FIR) launched on Polygon allows the citizens of Firozabad to register complaints against the police without worry of it being dismissed or manipulated.
Terra co-founder Do Kwon says he’s not ‘on the run’
Kwon didn’t reveal his whereabouts in a series of Tweets responding to claims he fled Singapore after an arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday.
Europol Sees Tools to Tackle Crime in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technologies
Abuse expands with use in the case of cryptocurrency, Europol has acknowledged while also noting that blockchain technologies offer authorities a new opportunity to fight crime. Europe’s law enforcement agency…
Australian state police sets up crypto division to trace transactions
The use of crypto in criminal activity has reportedly significantly increased since the AFP made its first crypto seizure in early 2018.