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Crime

UK Crypto Broker Leaps to Safety During Kidnapping Incident in Spain

A cryptocurrency broker from the UK made a harrowing escape by jumping from a balcony during a kidnapping attempt in Spain.

Policy

Chainalysis Reports 35% Drop in Ransomware Payments as Victims Refuse to Comply

A significant report by Chainalysis reveals a decline in ransomware payments in 2024, attributing it to various factors including increased law enforcement activity and a growing reluctance among victims to pay.

Policy

Charges Filed Against Canadian Hacker for $65 Million Crypto Thefts

A Canadian man has been indicted for allegedly stealing $65 million in two cryptocurrency hacks, highlighting ongoing issues in decentralized finance security.

Crime

Bob Menendez, Former Senator Opposing Crypto, Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Bribery Charges

Disgraced former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison following his bribery conviction. Once a critic of cryptocurrencies, he faces severe penalties for his actions.

Policy

Three Russians Charged with Money Laundering Linked to Crypto Mixing Services

Russian nationals are accused of operating Blender.io and Sinbad.io, crypto mixing services implicated in facilitating North Korean cybercrime.

Court Cases

Do Kwon Denies Fraud Charges After Being Extradited to the US

Do Kwon, the founder of the failed crypto project Terra Luna, pled not guilty to fraud charges after his extradition to the United States, where he faces several serious accusations.