Law Decoded: Police and thieves on their screens, Oct 2–9
The Department of Justice made headlines in crypto and elsewhere, leading a week of law enforcement locking down around the world. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Kucoin CEO Says Exchange Hack Suspects ‘Found,’ $204 Million Recovered
According to the Kucoin exchange CEO Johnny Lyu, the trading platform has recovered $204 million in crypto assets since October 1. The exchange executive says the hacking suspects have been “found” and the “police are officially involved” in order to take action. On September 25, 2020, the crypto community found out that the Kucoin exchange … Read more
Crooked police chief sentenced to 8 years for dark web shenanigans
The charges are reminiscent of events that took place during the “Silk Road” saga. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Indian police begin probe into alleged $270K cryptocurrency exchange scam
Another cryptocurrency scam in India has reportedly duped investors of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Police summon Bithumb chairman for questioning over alleged fraud
Police raids on the Bithumb offices are apparently not just FUD as more investigation reports come in. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
South Korean police reportedly raid Bithumb for second time
Bithumb has remained quiet despite the second police raid in the course of a week. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Seoul police reportedly investigating South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Bithumb
Another exchange in South Korea comes under the police spotlight. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Binance and Ukraine Capture Cyber Criminals Laundering $42M
The world’s largest exchange keeps deepening its cooperation with law enforcement. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
3 People Arrested in Hong Kong for Cheating Bitcoin ATMs
The authorities in Hong Kong have arrested three people in connection with robberies from six bitcoin ATMs after two cryptocurrency exchanges reported funds being illegally withdrawn from them. 6 Bitcoin ATMs Targeted The Hong Kong Police Force’s cybersecurity and technology crime bureau has arrested three people after two cryptocurrency exchanges filed reports that funds had … Read more
US DoJ Seizes Millions in Crypto Funds From Al-Qaeda and ISIS Networks
Justice Department announces the largest ever seizure of terrorist-bound crypto assets today in Washington, DC. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
