Articles in Category CRIME

Over 480 Marylanders Have Lost $54.5 Million to Cryptocurrency Fraud in 2024, FBI Warns

Two young men, Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano, are accused of stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency from a victim in Washington, D.C., spending it on extravagant luxuries.

In Germany, 47 crypto exchanges were shut down because they were involved in cybercrime. The exchanges helped their customers to launder money. They did not ask for proof of identity.

Older individuals over 60 bear the greatest financial losses, as crypto-related fraud continues to rise.

Pavel Durov said that it stops people coming up with new ideas when company leaders are held responsible for how their platforms are used by other people.

Independent Reserve Ensures Elderly Crypto Users Are Safe from Scams with a Dedicated Compliance Team

Frequent Power Outages Lead to the Discovery of an Unregistered Bitcoin Mining Operation in Thailand

Lawsuit Accuses Binance of Facilitating Money Laundering and Operating Without Proper Compliance, Highlighting Major Legal Challenges for the Exchange.

The German authorities have confiscated 13 crypto ATMs and seized nearly $28 million in cash across 35 locations.

Sterlingov's Defense Challenges the Length of the Sentence, Citing Lack of Direct Evidence and Circumstantial Nature of the Case.

Iran is taking steps to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining as the country battles power shortages caused by a severe heatwave. The government is offering cash rewards to citizens who report unauthorised crypto-mining activities, with payments of up to 1 million toman (approximately $24) per tip, according to a report from Iran International.

Israeli tourists fall victim to a violent Bitcoin heist in Costa Rica, highlighting the growing risks for cryptocurrency holders.