Missing ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova has assets frozen by UK court
The “Cryptoqueen” has not been seen since 2017, as investigative authorities worldwide continue to seek information on her whereabouts. Go to Source
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NY authorities announce charges related to ‘sham’ crypto recovery firm
The New York County District Attorney seized roughly $14,000 that Coin Dispute Network operators allegedly stole from users. Go to Source
China’s crypto ban fails to stop scams as Shaanxi police arrest 4 suspects
Mainland China quickly and effectively addresses crypto fraud incidents despite banning crypto transactions a few years ago. Go to Source
Judge grants ex-FTX exec’s request to postpone reporting to prison
Ryan Salame will have an additional 45 days of freedom after his lawyers said there were medical complications due to a dog bite. Go to Source
Bitfinex hacker Heather Morgan spotted at Bitcoin Conference 2024
Heather Morgan, aka Razzlekhan, has been spotted in several Bitcoin events, the latest at the Bitcoin Conference 2024. Go to Source
Ex-FTX exec asks for delay reporting to prison after dog attack
Ryan Salame was scheduled to report to prison on Aug. 29 after being sentenced to 90 months for charges related to the misuse of FTX user funds. Go to Source
Forcount crypto scheme promoters plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
On July 22, two of the five individuals who allegedly stole $8.4 million from investors between 2017 and 2021 by promoting Forcount pleaded guilty. Go to Source
2 Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty in Lockbit Ransomware Case
Two foreign nationals pleaded guilty in Newark federal court regarding their participation in the Lockbit ransomware organization, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed on Thursday. Russian citizen Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual citizen of Canada and Russia, were identified as members of the Lockbit group. Active since January 2020, this group … Read more
Bitforex reopens for withdrawals after police investigation
After roughly five months of silence, the crypto exchange Bitforex claimed that the police in Jiangsu Province had detained its team members in February. Go to Source
Judge reduces Ethereum dev’s prison sentence by 7 months
Virgil Griffith could be eligible for release as early as January 2025 after pleading guilty to violating US sanctions on North Korea. Go to Source