Mexican authorities uncover illicit crypto mining operation linked to cartels
The rise in cartel-linked crypto mining highlights the evolving intersection of organized crime and digital finance, complicating law enforcement. The...
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Deep in Mexico’s Jungle, Police Found 300 Crypto Miners Humming
According to reports, Mexican law enforcement authorities discovered a cryptocurrency mining farm located deep in the remote Sierra Norte mountains of...
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Blockstream Tells Hackers To Return Remaining Bitcoin Stolen in Liquid Theft
Bitcoin Magazine Blockstream Tells Hackers To Return Remaining Bitcoin Stolen in Liquid Theft White hat hackers targeted Blocksteam's Liquid sidechai...
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Albuquerque Bans Bitcoin ATMs, Giving Operators 45 Days to Remove Them
A councilor said 90% of crypto kiosk transactions in the city are tied to fraud, calling the machines a conduit for crime.
Sep 11open_in_new
Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty
Bitcoin Magazine Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty The 22-year-old criminal ringleader led one of the biggest bitcoin heists in U.S. hi...
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The $245 Million Phone Call: How Crypto Fraud Became a Business
One of the largest cryptocurrency thefts from a single victim did not require breaking Bitcoin's cryptography. Stolen data, a credible story and the v...
Sep 10open_in_new
Crypto Crime Empire Crumbles as 22-Year-Old Ringleader Malone Lam Pleads Guilty
"If you build a cybercrime empire, we will find you, dismantle your operation, and hold you accountable," said US Attorney Pirro.
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Scam Center Strike Force restrains $52M in laundered crypto in one day
The operation highlights enhanced law enforcement capabilities in crypto crime, signaling increased pressure on illicit financial networks globally. T...
Sep 9open_in_new
Malone Lam pleads guilty to $245M Bitcoin theft and lavish spending
The use of RICO in crypto crime cases signals a tougher legal stance, potentially reshaping enforcement and regulatory frameworks globally. The post M...
Sep 9open_in_new
TRM Labs valuation doubles to $2B as AI services expand
TRM Labs' valuation surge highlights the growing importance of AI in combating sophisticated online crime, impacting global security dynamics. The pos...
Sep 9open_in_new
TRM Labs doubles valuation to $2 billion as AI business takes off
TRM Labs' valuation surge highlights the growing importance of AI in combating sophisticated online crime, impacting global security dynamics. The pos...
Sep 9open_in_new
UK National Crime Agency ranks crypto as third-highest economic crime priority
The NCA's focus on crypto crime highlights the need for enhanced regulatory frameworks and intelligence capabilities to combat evolving threats. The p...
Sep 9open_in_new
UK Crime Agency Warns of 'Innovative Use' of Crypto by Launderers
The agency ranks cryptoassets third among nine economic crime priorities, and says it wants to generate its own targets.
Sep 9open_in_new
Polish prosecutors charge suspect in Zondacrypto probe, seek pretrial detention
Polish prosecutors charged Romana Ż. with organized crime and misappropriation offenses involving $2.1 million in Zondacrypto user funds.
Sep 7open_in_new
Australia Removes 45 Remittance and Crypto Providers From AML Registers
Australia removed 45 remittance and virtual asset businesses from its anti-money laundering registers over the past year. The Australian Transaction R...
Sep 7open_in_new
Mexican Rock Star and Family Murdered Over $1.5M Bitcoin Wallet
Jonathan Meléndez, part of the Mexican rock band Camilo Séptimo, his pregnant wife, their three-year-old daughter, and their housemaid were killed by ...
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$560K in Crypto Seized as FBI Identifies Thousands of Hamas Donors
The FBI seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas through a series of court-authorized operations. Agents also took control of on...
Sep 6open_in_new
US and UK strike first joint pact to disrupt crypto scam centers
The US-UK alliance against crypto scams could significantly enhance global cybersecurity efforts and deter transnational organized crime. The post US ...
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DICT Urges Meta to Require Philippine National ID for Facebook and Instagram Accounts
The Philippine government is asking Meta to mandate PhilSys National ID verification on Facebook and Instagram to combat online crime and identity mas...
Sep 2open_in_new
Rising Price Manipulation Attacks Increasingly Hurt Crypto Traders and Lenders
Besides organic growth and pump-and-dump schemes, there’s another increasingly popular yet malicious reason why your crypto might be skyrocketing, as ...
Sep 1open_in_new
UK crime agency froze $13.5M amid probe into Premier League crypto sponsor
UK authorities froze $13.5 million in cash following a January 2025 order from the Westminster Magistrates’ Court as part of an investigation into Sor...
Sep 1open_in_new
UK's National Crime Agency Freezes $13.6M of Premier League Money in Sorare Probe: Report
The sum was the first payment under a $163 million deal with the Messi-backed fantasy card game, now facing a gambling prosecution.
Sep 1open_in_new
UK's National Crime Agency Freezes $13.6M Sent by Sorare to Premier League: Report
The sum was the first payment under a $163 million deal with the Messi-backed fantasy card game, now facing a gambling prosecution.
Sep 1open_in_new
Israeli crime groups increasingly use Bitcoin, Tether for money laundering
The rise in crypto use for laundering by Israeli crime groups complicates law enforcement efforts, necessitating advanced international cooperation. T...
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defends platform against crime accusations
Durov's defense highlights the tension between platform privacy and governmental demands, raising concerns about digital rights and state influence. T...
Aug 25open_in_new
ZachXBT Exposes Canada as Worst Global Hotspot for Crypto Fraud
ZachXBT pointed out that Canada was the worst jurisdiction for crypto crime victims and pinpointed Toronto as one of the global hotspots for fraud. Ca...
Aug 22open_in_new
South Korean Lawmakers push to give FIU direct probe powers over crypto violations: Report
Ten members of South Korea’s National Assembly, led by People Power Party lawmaker Eom Tae-young, submitted new legislation on Thursday aimed at resha...
Aug 21open_in_new
Police Probe Substance Abuse in Harry Yeh’s Death Plunge
While the Paraguayan police are still investigating the facts surrounding the death of the $2 billion crypto investor, the results of the autopsy and ...
Aug 16open_in_new
Ireland Rolls Out Anti-Money Laundering Strategy Targeting Crypto
Ireland has launched its first national anti-money laundering strategy, targeting crypto assets, corporate transparency, and inter-agency intelligence...
Aug 15open_in_new
Bitcoiners Warned After French Tax Authority Confirms Data Breach Affecting Hundreds of Thousands
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoiners Warned After French Tax Authority Confirms Data Breach Affecting Hundreds of Thousands France is already the epicenter of...
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