Department of Justice
Judge Stays Release of Couple Suspected for Laundering $4.5B in BTC From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
A federal judge has halted the release of Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, two individuals suspected of conspiring to launder $4.5 billion from the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex. This comes as U.S. officials seized 94,000 BTC, worth over $3.6 billion tied to the hack. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in the Department of Justice's largest financial seizure ever.
Judge Stops Release of Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan were arrested Tuesday on allegations they conspired to launder bitcoin from the 2016 hack.
US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Federal officials seized some $3.6 billion worth of bitcoin tied to the 2016 hack of the crypto exchange Bitfinex, also arresting two individuals tied to the case who appeared in court Tuesday.
US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Nearly 120,000 BTC was stolen in the hack.
IRS Offers Tezos Staker Refund on Rewards Tax in Break From Current Policy
The IRS currently taxes cryptocurrencies generated through staking as income,
DOJ Indicts Cryptsy Exchange Founder for Stealing $1M in Crypto
The charges against Paul Vernon, who was CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange, include tax evasion, wire fraud and money laundering.
Crypto Tumblers, Exchanges in DOJ’s Focus as It Launches New Task Force
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced a new task force to address potential illicit activities on crypto exchanges and other services that can serve as avenues for money laundering, according to CoinTelegraph. “The Hash” panel discusses crypto under the microscope following the Biden Administration’s latest attempts to counter corruption.
DOJ to Sell $56M in Crypto Proceeds From BitConnect Fraud Scam
The agency called the liquidation the largest recovery of assets tied to a cryptocurrency fraud to date.
DOJ to Hire Director for Its Crypto Enforcement Unit
The director will lead a team of prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting cryptocurrency cases as part of a national effort to prevent the use of crypto for illegal purposes.
DOJ to Launch National Crypto Enforcement Team: Report
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco unveiled the initiative during a virtual speech at the Aspen Cyber Summit on Wednesday.
