Darknet Deception: SEC’s First Target of Securities Fraud Unveiled
SEC takes down James Jones for darknet securities fraud, marking a first in enforcement action against digital deception.
Cryptocurrency Trader Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering and Unlicensed Operations
Hugo Sergio Mejia pleads guilty to money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, facing up to 25 years in prison.
Blockchain Solutions: A New Approach to Combat Cyber Abuse and Trolling
Discover how blockchain technology can balance anonymity and accountability in the fight against cyber abuse and trolling.
Major Blow to Ransomware Operations: U.S. Authorities Seize $454K from NetWalker
U.S. authorities have seized $454,530 from NetWalker, a ransomware operator targeting hospitals during COVID-19. Learn more about this significant operation.
Japan Cracks Down on Coincheck Hackers: The Pursuit of Justice for $534 Million Theft
Japan targets individuals involved in the $534 million Coincheck hack as arrests unfold three years later. Will justice finally prevail?
Crypto Controversy: Should the UK Ban Bitcoin Transactions?
Financial advisor Neil Liversidge urges a UK ban on crypto transactions, warning of market impacts and criminal activity concerns.
Navigating the Digital Asset Landscape: Key Regulatory Events of 2020
Explore the significant regulatory interventions shaping the crypto landscape in 2020, from SEC vs. Telegram to OCC’s custody services approval.
CipherTrace Takes on Monero: New Patents Aim to Trace Transactions in the Realm of Privacy Coins
CipherTrace files patents to trace Monero transactions, enhancing safety for virtual asset providers amidst rising interest in privacy coins.
Russia’s Cryptocurrency Oversight: A Legal Labyrinth with Glaring Blind Spots
Russia’s new crypto laws tackle tax evasion but strangely ignore liability for criminals using digital assets. What gives?
Navigating the Dark Waters of Crypto Crime: New Solutions from Chainalysis
Explore Chainalysis’s new Asset Realization Program, tackling crypto crime from seizure to sale.