Business
Elliptic Launches Crime-Tracking Solution as Stablecoins Gain Popularity
Elliptic has introduced a new product aimed at reducing risk associated with stablecoins for banks and compliance departments.
Finance
U.S. Secret Service Strengthens Its Role as a Key Player in Combatting Cryptocurrency Fraud
The U.S. Secret Service has significantly increased its efforts against crypto-related fraud, seizing nearly $400 million in digital assets over the last decade, according to Bloomberg.
Policy
U.S. Cracks Down on Illegal Trading by Seizing Darknet and Crypto Funds
The U.S. government has taken action against the BidenCash marketplace, seizing numerous darknet and internet domains involved in illicit credit card transactions.
Crime
Mastermind Behind French Crypto Kidnappings Caught in Morocco
A 24-year-old man suspected of orchestrating recent crypto kidnappings in France was apprehended in Tangier by Moroccan authorities.
Policy
Vietnamese Woman Detained in Thailand Over Suspected $300 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Ngo Thi Theu has been arrested in Thailand for allegedly leading a large-scale crypto fraud operation affecting thousands.
Policy
New Arrest in Manhattan's Cryptocurrency Abduction Case
A third suspect has been apprehended in connection with the kidnapping and abuse of an Italian crypto investor, highlighting a troubling trend of violent incidents involving cryptocurrency users.
Crime
U.S. Cryptocurrency Investor Arrested for Kidnapping and Torture Related to Bitcoin
John Woeltz faces serious charges after allegedly holding an Italian man captive in an attempt to steal his cryptocurrency.
Business
Attempt to Kidnap CEO of Crypto Exchange's Daughter and Grandson in Paris
A botched kidnapping attempt involving the daughter and grandson of Paymium's CEO highlights the rising threat of crime in the crypto sector in France.
Crypto
Telegram Takes Action Against Major Illicit Marketplaces Following Elliptic Findings
Telegram has closed down major illicit marketplaces, Haowang and Xinbi, which together handled $35 billion in dubious transactions.
Crypto
Telegram Takes Action Against Alleged $8 Billion Chinese Crypto Crime Marketplace in Colorado
Telegram has shut down numerous channels linked to Chinese crypto crime marketplaces, following findings from blockchain analytics.
Law
DOJ Requests 20-Year Sentence for Celsius Founder Over Fraud Charges
Federal prosecutors have urged a lengthy prison term for Alex Mashinsky, citing a significant fraud that resulted in substantial customer losses.
Crypto
UK Proposes New Crime Legislation Enhancing Court Powers for Crypto Retrieval
The U.K. government has introduced a new bill aimed at assisting law enforcement in recovering funds linked to cryptocurrency criminals.
Finance
Infini Cryptocurrency Issuer Proposes Reward for Stolen Funds After $49 Million Heist
The neobank Infini has offered 20% of the stolen amount to the hacker in exchange for the return of misappropriated funds.
Finance
T3 FCU Assists Spanish Authorities in Freezing $26.4M Related to Criminal Activities
Spanish law enforcement has arrested 23 individuals and frozen $26.4 million, aided by the T3 Financial Crime Unit.
Policy
Kidnapping of Ledger Co-Founder Reveals Rising Risks for Crypto Investors
David Balland and his spouse were rescued by police forces following a kidnapping aimed at extracting ransom in cryptocurrency.
Finance
Tron's T3 Crime Fighting Initiative Freezes $100 Million in USDT
The T3 Financial Crime Fighting Unit by Tron, TRM Labs, and Tether has successfully frozen $100 million of USDT linked to illicit activities.
Crime
Crypto Influencer Found Dead After Suffering Kidnapping in Montreal
Kevin Mirshahi, a crypto influencer, was discovered dead in Montreal months after his abduction. A woman has been charged in connection with his murder.
