Crime
Garantex: A Seized Crypto Exchange Linked to Money Laundering Activities
Garantex has been dismantled in a global law enforcement effort, with its operators facing serious charges related to financial crimes.
Altcoins
eXch Exchange Responds to Money Laundering Allegations Linked to Bybit Hack
The eXch exchange denies claims of laundering funds from the Bybit hack, asserting its operations are legitimate.
Crypto
Tornado Cash Developer to Be Released as He Prepares for Appeal
Alexey Pertsev, the Tornado Cash developer, is set to be released from prison to prepare his appeal after being sentenced for money laundering.
Finance
Canadian Individual Charged in $65 Million DeFi Exploit and Money Laundering Case
A Canadian has been charged with executing a $65 million exploit on DeFi platforms KyberSwap and Indexed Finance.
Finance
KuCoin Agrees to Close Operations and Pay $300 Million Following DOJ Charges
KuCoin has accepted penalties after being charged with illegal money transmission practices, agreeing to exit the U.S. market.
Crypto
KuCoin Admits to Unlicensed Operations and Will Pay $300 Million
KuCoin, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has agreed to a hefty settlement after pleading guilty to running an unlicensed money business in the U.S.
Business
Huione Unveils Its Own Stablecoin Amid Allegations
The Huione marketplace has launched its stablecoin, distancing itself from traditional transaction methods and regulatory scrutiny.
Crime
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.
Crypto News
Husband of Razzlekhan Sentenced to Five Years for Bitfinex Hack
Ilya Lichtenstein receives a five-year prison sentence for his involvement in the theft of 120,000 bitcoin from Bitfinex, with his wife Razzlekhan due for sentencing later this month.
Crime
Money Launderer Linked to Crypto Scams Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Daren Li pleaded guilty to managing a scheme that transferred over $73 million from victims of cryptocurrency scams.
Finance
Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Exits Nigeria After Detention
Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, has been released from Kuje prison in Nigeria after facing money laundering accusations that have now been dropped.
Finance
Charges Against Binance's Tigran Gambaryan Lifted for Medical Travel
The Nigerian government has dropped charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, enabling him to seek medical treatment abroad.
Crypto
Ilya Lichtenstein Faces 5-Year Sentence for Bitfinex Heist, DOJ Proposes
Prosecutors are recommending a five-year prison term for Ilya Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty to hacking Bitfinex and laundering stolen bitcoins.
Legal
Prosecutors Recommend 18-Month Prison Term for Heather Morgan in Bitfinex Hack Case
Court documents indicate that Heather Morgan, also known as 'Razzlekhan', is facing sentencing for her involvement in laundering bitcoins from a hack.
News
Binance's Risky Account Management Amid $4.3 Billion Plea Bargain
The Financial Times reveals Binance's allowance of suspicious accounts to handle large sums post-plea agreement.
Crypto
Bitcoin's Downturn Linked to Yen Decline as Canada Sets Stablecoin Regulations
Recent developments in Japan and Canada are impacting global cryptocurrency markets, notably Bitcoin.
Crypto News
DOJ Seeks New Trial for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm
U.S. prosecutors push for a retrial of Tornado Cash's Roman Storm after a jury failed to reach a verdict on key charges.
Crypto News
Exploring the Dark Side of Crypto: Gambling, Scams, and Money Laundering
This article delves into the illicit financial activities facilitated by Telegram-based escrow markets, emphasizing the scale of cryptocurrency laundering in gambling networks.
Finance
Thailand Enforces New Regulations on ‘Gray Money’ in Gold and Crypto Sectors
The Thai government is strengthening efforts to regulate 'gray money' through enhanced measures on gold and cryptocurrency transactions.
Crypto News
Wallet Tied to LuBian Transfers $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin Following DOJ Indictment
A wallet associated with LuBian moved nearly $1.3 billion in Bitcoin shortly after the DOJ unveiled a $15 billion forfeiture case against a connected company.
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