Fraud
Bitcoin Seized by Ohio DOJ Sold for More Than $19M: Report
The haul was worth around $2.9 million when forfeited in 2019.
Fake Covid Certificates, Stolen Vaccines Sold on Dark Web for Bitcoin
The dark web vendors like the ubiquity and anonymity of the top cryptocurrencies, a new report said.
South Africa to Accelerate Crypto Regulation in Wake of Scams: Report
A regulatory structure should be in place in three to six months.
Gerald Cotten and Quadriga: Unraveling Crypto's Biggest Mystery
A new podcast series gets inside the head of Gerald Cotten, the disgraced former head of Quadriga. It's not a pretty place.
UK Bank NatWest Limits Amount Users Can Transfer to Crypto Exchanges
The bank has seen a "high level" of crypto investment scams, a company spokesman said.
The Supreme Court Is Redefining What ‘Authorized Access’ Means in Computer Fraud Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the precedent set by Van Buren v. United States, which created a notoriously ambiguous definition for “exceeds authorized access,” language in a law that allows the government to prosecute computer crime.
Bitcoin Lets People Make Choices About What They Want: Eric Voskuil
During a panel discussion at Consensus 2021, “Cryptoeconomics” author Eric Voskuil said people doing what they want with their money, no matter the coin, should be applauded. He added upgrades should be a way to get everyone to go along and not a form of censorship.
Goldman’s Crypto Chief Worries About Fraud, but Not Cryptocurrency’s Future
The investment banking giant’s Mathew McDermott said the company would continue to expand its offerings in the cryptocurrency space to meet surging demand.
OCC Warns of Fraudulent Emails Seeking Bitcoin Wallet Keys
The U.S. regulator said it did not send the messages or hold any funds for individual benefit.
NY Attorney General Moves to Shut Down Crypto App Coinseed Over Fraud Claims
The action follows allegations of fraud against the app in February.
