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A Brazilian man accused of masterminding a $290 million crypto Ponzi scheme has been extradited to the U.S., where he faces fraud charges and a potential 20-year sentence. Global Crypto Fraudster Faces U.S. Justice—Inside the $290M Bitcoin Scheme A Brazilian national has been extradited from Switzerland to the United States to face charges related to … Read more
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington has secured a record in criminal recoveries, largely driven by Binance’s settlement. Binance’s Billions Propel U.S. Attorney’s Office to Record Criminal Recoveries The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced on Feb. 12 that it collected a record-breaking $1.5 billion in criminal … Read more
A Canadian hacker allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in two defi platforms, stealing $65 million and laundering funds through crypto mixers, prosecutors say. He remains at large. DOJ Indicts Canadian Hacker for $65M Defi Exploit The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Feb. 3 that a federal court in New York unsealed a five-count criminal indictment … Read more
A dispute between the U.S. Department of Labor and a landscaping company led the DOJ to state that money was not always considered property. Rob Johnson, a senior attorney at the Institute of Justice, said this argument almost made him fall out of his chair. A Shilling U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Take: ‘Money Is … Read more
Kucoin’s guilty plea exposed billions in illicit transactions, with $297M in penalties and a forced U.S. exit as the DOJ links it to darknet crimes. Kucoin Guilty Plea: DOJ Uncovers Billions in Suspicious Crypto Transactions The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday that Peken Global Ltd., the Seychelles-based operator of cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin, … Read more
Bitmex has been ordered to pay a $100 million fine after a protracted legal battle stemming from violations of U.S. money-laundering regulations. Bitmex Hit with Additional $100 Million Fine Over Bank Secrecy Act Breach In July 2024, HDR Global Trading Limited, the operator behind the Bitmex exchange, admitted guilt in contravening the U.S. Bank Secrecy … Read more
On Jan. 9, 2024, discussions have been buzzing within the crypto community regarding the potential sale of $6.49 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This speculation arises from a court ruling issued on Dec. 30, in which U.S. Chief District Judge Richard Seeborg sanctioned the forfeiture of 69,370 bitcoin. … Read more
Chhipa sent $185,000 in cryptocurrency to ISIS members in Syria, funding prison escapes and fighters. Go to Source
A Texas Bitcoin investor faces prison for failing to report over $4 million in cryptocurrency gains, setting a legal precedent. Go to Source
A Russian ransomware kingpin extradited from South Korea to the U.S. faces charges for orchestrating the $16 million Phobos malware targeting global critical infrastructure. Justice Catches Up: The Fall of a Ransomware Kingpin The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, has been extradited from South Korea to … Read more