Crime
Iran Enlists Its Intelligence Agency to Crack Down on Illegal Crypto Mining
The Iranian government is attempting to trace illegal crypto-mining operations to reduce the strain on the country’s electricity supply.
Buyer of Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet Reportedly Arrested in Iran
Although Iranian officials confirmed arresting members of Estavi’s company, it is unclear if the Malaysia-based businessman was one of those detained.
Colonial Pipeline Paid Almost $5M Crypto Ransom Soon After Attack: Report
The company previously said it would not pay the hackers.
Rari Capital Plans to Refund Stolen $10.6M in Ethereum From Dev Fund
The attack exploited Rari Capital’s integration with Alpha Finance Labs’ ibETH token.
Turkish Crypto Exchanges Must Report Transactions Over $1,200, Finance Minister Says
The country is rushing to regulate the crypto market after two local crypto exchanges went offline in April.
How Common Is Crypto Crime?
Regulators like Janet Yellen and industry leaders like Charlie Munger have made headlines in recent weeks for claiming criminals use bitcoin, but how common is crypto crime, really? Philip Gradwell, the chief economist at Chainalysis, a crypto analytics firm, says it’s rare.
US Man Pleads Guilty to SIM-Swap Attacks Targeting High-Profile Crypto Accounts
Eric Meiggs focused his attacks on those he considered original gangsters of crypto social media.
Russian Police Arrest Alleged Counterfeiters Selling $13M in Fake Money for Crypto: Report
Those involved allegedly peddled fake bank notes over the infamous Hydra darknet marketplace.
Seoul Seizes Tax Dodgers' Crypto From Exchanges: Report
The department has seized around 25 billion won ($22 million) in digital assets from 676 of the alleged tax evaders.
Exec of Chinese Blockchain Firm Allegedly Misappropriated $45M in State-Owned Bitcoin: Report
Gao Ziyang has reportedly been detained for the alleged liquidation. The company denied his involvement and has not confirmed the detainment.
