US judge has asked prosecutors to clarify the nature and scope of foreign charges against crypto founder Do Kwon, seeking detail on alleged offenses and extradition implications as proceedings continue.
California regulator fines Bitcoin ATM operator Coinhub $675,000 for violating state law, citing compliance failures. The penalty underscores tougher enforcement of crypto regulations.
Interview with investigator Matt Price explores how on-chain analysis aids law enforcement – tracing illicit flows, improving prosecutions, and the ethical, technical challenges of policing Bitcoin networks.
Authorities froze $150M in assets as investigators follow a $14.4B Bitcoin trail tied to Chen Zhi, alleging large-scale market manipulation and illicit transfers; probes expand across jurisdictions.
Elliptic reports North Korean-linked hackers have stolen over $2 billion this year, targeting cryptocurrency platforms and exploiting DeFi vulnerabilities in a sophisticated global crime spree.
The EU’s latest sanctions target crypto platforms, tightening controls to curb Russia’s access to digital assets. Authorities seek enhanced monitoring, compliance and cooperation to block illicit fundflows.
Federal judge declares EminiFX a Ponzi scheme, ordering $228M in restitution to victims and appointing a receiver. The ruling caps a yearslong probe and signals tougher enforcement of high-yield, crypto-style investments.
Australia’s regulator has ordered an independent audit of Binance’s anti-money laundering controls, citing systemic compliance concerns and pressing for rapid remedial measures to protect consumers and market integrity.
A Russian national is under investigation for allegedly laundering $530 million in cryptocurrency through Tether. Authorities claim the scheme utilized complex transactions to obscure the origin of the funds, raising concerns over regulatory practices in the crypto space.
Two men in the UK have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a $2 million cold-calling cryptocurrency scam. This case underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address fraudulent activities in the rapidly evolving digital currency sector.