Crime
Most Illicit On-Chain Activity Now Involves Stablecoins: FATF
Mass adoption of stablecoins will amplify illicit finance risks, particularly when it is handled unevenly across difference jurisdictions, the FATF said
U.S. Seizes Darknet, Internet Domains, Crypto Funds Tied to Illegal Trading in Credit Card Data
The BidenCash marketplace was used to buy and sell stolen credit cards as well as related personal information.
Suspect in French Crypto Kidnappings Arrested in Morocco
A 24-year-old man said to be a mastermind behind the recent crimes was taken into custody in Tangier, authorities said.
Vietnamese Woman Arrested in Thailand Over Alleged $300M Crypto Scam
Ngo Thi Theu was allegedly a key figure in a network that involved 35 officials and over 1,000 employees working across 44 call centres in Vietnam.
Third Arrest Made in Manhattan Bitcoin Kidnapping, Torture Case
The incident, involving alleged abduction and abuse for nearly three weeks, comes amid a growing trend of physical attacks on cryptocurrency users.
U.S. Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping and Torturing Victim Over Bitcoin
The investor, John Woeltz, allegedly held an Italian man captive in a $30K-a-month townhouse to steal his crypto.
Amalgam Founder Charged With Running ‘Sham Blockchain’, Taking $1M From Investors
Jeremy Jordan-Jones lied to investors about Amalgam’s purported partnerships with sports teams including the Golden State Warriors, according to prosecutors.
French Minister Agrees on Measures to Protect Crypto Professionals After Kidnappings
A meeting was held with Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau, Director General of the National Police and Gendarmerie and industry representatives.
Crypto Exchange CEO's Daughter, Grandson Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he will meet with French crypto entrepreneurs to discuss how to protect them.
Telegram Shuts Down 'Largest Illicit Online Marketplace' After Elliptic's Insights
Telegram has now shut down both Haowang and Xinbi, which processed a combined $35 billion of illicit transactions in stablecoins
