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AML Bitcoin Founder Claims DC Lobbyist Jack Abramoff, US Government Are 'Extorting' Him
AML Bitcoin's Marcus Andrade claims he is being extorted by the U.S. government in a response to Thursday's charges by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
US Drug Agency Failed to Properly Oversee Crypto Investigations: DOJ Report
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration failed to adequately police its undercover agents’ handling of cryptocurrency, a Department of Justice Inspector General report found.
US Authorities Freeze COVID-19 Website Alleged Scammer Tried to Sell for Bitcoin
The U.S. departments of Justice and Homeland Security seized coronaprevention.org after its owner allegedly tried to sell it for $500 in bitcoin.
US Woman Gets 13 Years in Jail After Funding ISIS With Cryptocurrency
The woman fraudulently obtained credit card numbers in order to buy $62,000 in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
The FBI Is Now Reaching Out to QuadrigaCX Victims
The FBI is emailing victims of the QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange, confirming the federal agency is investigating the circumstances around its collapse.
US Authorities Arrest Alleged SIM Swappers After Crypto Thefts
The FBI has arrested two individuals on charges of stealing and attempting to steal $550,000 in cryptocurrency by SIM swapping 10 victims.
OneCoin Founder's Brother Faces 90-Year Jail Term After Plea Deal
The brother of OneCoin's infamous "Cryptoqueen," Konstantin Ignatov has reached a plea deal with U.S. authorities.
Crypto Escrow Firm Chief Charged Over Alleged $7 Million Fraud
A man faces charges by the U.S. Attorney's Office and the CFTC over claims he took money for bulk bitcoin orders that were never delivered.
DOJ Brings Extortion Charges Against Early Advisor to Ethereum, tZero
U.S. law enforcement has charged an early supporter of the ethereum project and former advisor to Overstock’s tZero with extortion.
Bitcoin Escrow Firm Bilked Investors for $7 Million, DOJ Says
U.S. prosecutors have charged the head of a bitcoin escrow company with defrauding investors for $7 million.
