Authorities Bust $232M Crypto Scam in South Korea, Arrest 215 Suspects
South Korean authorities have arrested 215 individuals in connection with a massive cryptocurrency investment scam worth an estimated 325.6 billion won – around $232 million....
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Thai Law Authorities Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mining Facility: Report
Thailand’s law authorities recently raided a house occupied by a company running Bitcoin mining operations. According to the South China Morning Post’s coverage, the illegally...
Philippine Authorities Arrest 99 People in Massive Cryptocurrency & Romance Scam Operation
TLDR: 99 people arrested in raid on crypto scam hub in Parañaque City, Philippines Scam involved cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams 67 foreign nationals...
US Authorities Are Going After These Crypto Entities
Over time, the United States government, through its regulatory agencies, has filed cases against several crypto firms, demanding compliance for their products and services. While...
Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Over 72 in Connection to JPEX Scandal
Hong Kong authorities have arrested over 70 individuals linked to the HK$1.6 billion JPEX cryptocurrency scandal that shook the city-state. According to the latest report...
Ukrainian Authorities Level Up with Advanced Training in Virtual Asset and Crypto Probes
14 Ukrainian officials underwent specialized training in the investigation of modern financial crimes during a course held in Vienna, Austria, from November 14 to 17....
Dutch Authorities Extended the Prison Sentence of Tornado Cash’s Developer (Report)
Alexey Pertsev – developer of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash – will reportedly remain in jail until late February 2023. The Dutch Crime Agency (FIOD)...
Afghan Authorities Shut Down at Least 16 Crypto Exchanges: Report
Afghan law enforcement agents reportedly closed at least 16 cryptocurrency platforms in the western province of Herat. The operation comes three months after the current...
Now That Authorities Have Sanctioned Tornado Cash, Is Bitcoin Next?
Despite being an automated, decentralized version of a typical cryptocurrency mixer, Tornado Cash was sanctioned by the U.S. government last week as the Treasury Department’s...
Reasons Why U.S. Authorities Are Challenged to Legalize Bitcoin Casino Transactions
Bitcoin gambling sites are quickly gaining popularity for a few different reasons. For instance, the development of provably fair algorithms has made it possible for...
