Europol has dismantled a major illicit crypto mixer, seizing €25 million in Bitcoin and essential data related to laundering networks. The operation, carried out across several countries including […]
Crypto Community Grapples With Surge in Violent Robberies
Recent high-profile robberies targeting crypto investors have raised serious concerns within the community. A string of violent incidents, including armed hold-ups and brutal home invasions, are shaking trust […]
Ex-Prosecutor Refuses to Drops Charges in FTX Case, Amidst Legal Fallout
In a high-profile courtroom proceeding related to the collapse of FTX, legal proceedings surrounding the case are ongoing as authorities continue their investigation. Danielle Sassoon, an assistant U.S. […]
Samourai Wallet Founder Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Criminal Activity
William Hill, co-founder of the privacy-focused Samourai wallet, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison. Prosecutors argued that the wallet’s anonymity features were deliberately designed to […]
U.S. Seizes $15 Million in USDT Tied to North Korean Cybercrime
A significant financial crackdown has been launched against North Korea, with the U.S. seizing $15 million in USDT cryptocurrency linked to a major cybercrime scheme. This operation targets […]
Tether Assists Law Enforcement in Dismantling $12 Million Transnational Scam Network
In a significant international operation, Tether provided crucial support to law enforcement authorities pursuing a transnational scam network operating throughout Southeast Asia. The joint initiative, led by the […]
Europol Warns on Advanced Crypto Crime Surge, Calls for Global Cooperation
A new report from Europol highlights the escalating sophistication of cryptocurrency crimes, urging a global push for standardization and enhanced cross-border collaboration. The agency emphasizes that investigative challenges […]
Zhoushan Court Concludes USDT-Related Crime Case
A recent case brought by the Zhoushan Dinghai Court highlights the use of USDT in criminal activities. Between October 2022 and August 2023, Huang orchestrated a group involving […]
Tether’s Anti-Crime Unit Freezes Over $300 Million in Illegal Funds
The Tether anti-crime unit, known as T3, has made a significant impact in its first year of operation. This joint initiative between Tether, the Tron blockchain, and TRM […]
Record $15B Bitcoin Seizure Signals New Dawn for Crypto Crime Crackdown
A landmark seizure of $15 billion in Bitcoin from a major international crime ring has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market. This unprecedented act by US authorities, targeting […]
Chainalysis Identifies $75 Billion in Seizable Crypto Held in Illicit Activity
Recent research from Chainalysis has highlighted the potential for governments to seize billions of dollars in cryptocurrency connected to criminal activity. The report estimates that illicit crypto holdings […]
Crypto Crime Soars to Over $2.4 Billion in H1 2025, Driven by Wallet Hacks
The cryptocurrency landscape saw a significant increase in criminal activity in the first half of 2025, with crypto crime exceeding $2.47 billion, according to recent data. The rise […]
Binance Recognized for Crypto Investigations Leadership at ISCR 2025
Binance has been recognized for its leading role in combating crypto-related crime at the International Symposium on Cybercrime Response (ISCR) 2025. The company’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) head, […]
Crypto Extortion Leader Sentenced Further for Assaulting Witness
Remy Ra St. Felix, the leader of a violent crypto extortion scheme, has been handed additional prison time after assaulting a witness in a case involving stolen Bitcoin. […]
Prosecutors Appeal Light Sentences in $577M HashFlare Ponzi Scheme
US prosecutors have appealed the lenient sentences handed down to the Estonian co-founders of HashFlare, a collapsed crypto mining venture they accused of orchestrating a $577 million Ponzi […]