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Ukraine to Oversee Crypto Transactions Above $1,200, Sees Opportunities in Legalization Not Risks

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Cryptocurrency transactions in Ukraine will be strictly monitored by the state, although the country’s finance minister admits that it’s not digital coins but fiat cash that criminals and corrupt officials are more likely to use. The legalization of cryptocurrencies remains a priority in Kiev as the government has indicated its clear understanding that the benefits … Read more

The Fallout From Onecoin’s Ponzi Scheme Continues to Impact Investors

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In late 2019, the remnants of multi-level Ponzi scheme Onecoin crumbled. However, Onecoin’s founder, dubbed the ‘crypto queen,’ Ruja Ignatova, remains on the run and law enforcement haven’t caught up with her yet. Moreover, police are investigating two churches in New Zealand that allegedly have links to the Onecoin operation and founders. Also read: Onecoin … Read more

Alexander Vinnik Accused of Laundering Billions Through BTC-e Extradited to France

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Alexander Vinnik, the Russian-born IT specialist who spent over two years in detention in Greece, where he was arrested on a U.S. warrant, is now in Paris. The alleged BTC-e operator, suspected of laundering at least $4 billion through the now defunct crypto exchange, has been handed over to France after the Greek judiciary turned … Read more

Chainalysis Report Confirms Huobi and Binance are Invovled in Laundering Illicit BTC Streams

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Chainalysis is a well-respected blockchain analysis firm. In its yearly report, the findings do not paint a positive picture for some key crypto exchanges. The yearly Chainalysis report always provides some interesting insights into the cryptocurrency industry. Chainalysis Keeps Following the Funds For years, bitcoin and altcoins have often been associated with money laundering and … Read more