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Pavel Durov Reveals Telegram Has Been Disclosing Data to Authorities

DIGIT — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:46:26 +0000

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram has disclosed IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals when legally required. Durov stressed that this is a longstanding policy, ensuring compliance without compromising the […]

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Thai authorities arrest five in 3,200-victim, $27M crypto scam

DIGIT — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:02:42 +0000

Victims lost over $27 million worth of Thai bhat after investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform.

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Binance Trains Ukraine’s Cyberpolice and Security Service

DIGIT — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 22:30:33 +0000

Crypto exchange Binance has organized training courses for representatives of law enforcement authorities in Ukraine. The leading coin trading platform has been involved in dozens of similar initiatives over the past year, in a number of countries. Binance Provides Crypto Training to Security Officials in Ukraine The world’s largest digital asset exchange, Binance, has provided […]

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Former FTX Director Pleads Guilty to Charges of Fraud, Money Laundering, and US Campaign Finance Violations

DIGIT — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:36:50 +0000

Roughly 11 days ago, it was reported that Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at FTX, was working with federal prosecutors to arrange a plea deal. On Tuesday, Singh pleaded guilty to criminal charges and stated, “I am unbelievably sorry for my role in all of this.” Singh Cooperating With Authorities in FTX Investigation; […]

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Report: Federal Prosecutors in New York Probe Digital Currency Group and Subsidiary Genesis

DIGIT — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 17:30:49 +0000

Following accusations from Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss in an open letter to Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert, a report citing “people familiar with the matter” states that federal prosecutors from New York are scrutinizing transfers between Digital Currency Group and its subsidiary, Genesis Global Capital. Report Claims Digital Currency Group, Genesis Global Capital Allegedly […]

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Sam Bankman-Fried is ‘under supervision’ in Bahamas, looking to flee to Dubai

DIGIT — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:22:35 +0000

It is understood that Sam Bankman-Fried and two former FTX associates are currently being detained by Bahamian authorities.

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Iran Will Not Allow Crypto Payments, Prepares to Pilot Digital Rial

DIGIT — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:30:44 +0000

Iran will not recognize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, a high-ranking government official has indicated. His statement came as the Central Bank of Iran announced rules for the issuance of digital coins in the country. These are meant, however, for its own “crypto rial,” the pilot phase of which should start in the near […]

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Malaysia Detains Over 600 People for Stealing Electricity to Mine Cryptocurrency

DIGIT — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:00:48 +0000

In the past two years, law enforcement authorities in Malaysia have arrested hundreds of individuals for theft of electricity allegedly used to mint digital currencies. The country’s police force has also confiscated equipment worth millions of dollars. Malaysia Police Announce Results From Crackdown on Illegal Mining Since 2020, Malaysian authorities have detained a total of […]

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Crypto Exchange Binance Joins Expert Center at Russian Banks Association

DIGIT — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:30:17 +0000

Digital asset exchange Binance has become the first crypto company to support the Association of Banks of Russia in efforts devoted to regulating the country’s growing cryptocurrency market. The coin trading platform will also work with authorities in Moscow as they try to adopt rules for the industry. Binance to Provide Crypto Expertise to Russian […]

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Onecoin Victims Petition Bulgaria for Seizure of Assets and Compensation

DIGIT — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:30:00 +0000

A lawyer representing investors defrauded by the notorious crypto scam Onecoin has urged authorities in Bulgaria to act on the case, claiming that the “world’s largest pyramid scheme” is still operating from the country. In a petition with the Bulgarian Constitutional Ombudsman, Jonathan Levy accuses officials in Sofia of failing to provide justice to the […]

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