Netherlands

Netherlands

Политика

Electrum Bitcoin Wallet Scam Suspect Is Arrested by Dutch Police

The 39-year-old is suspected of laundering tens of millions of euros obtained from malicious software using decentralized exchange Bisq and privacy coin monero, police say.

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Политика

Wife of Arrested Tornado Cash Developer Denies Russia Secret Service Links

Financial-crime analysts at Kharon have connected Alexey Pertsev, who is currently in a Dutch prison awaiting trial on suspicion of facilitating money laundering via crypto protocols, to Russian espionage.

A 2022 protest demonstrates the long fight over Tornado Cash, including the arrest of developer Alexey Pertsev. (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)

Политика

Alleged Tornado Developer Pertsev Must Stay In Jail, Dutch Judge Rules

Pertsev’s arrest for involvement in the now-sanctioned crypto mixer generated consternation in the Web3 community

Protestors demonstrate against the arrest of Alexey Pertsev in Amsterdam, August 2022 (Jack Schickler)

Политика

Tornado Cash Developer's Arrest in the Netherlands Draws Community Protest

After the detention of Alexey Pertsev, campaigners worry holding developers accountable for malicious use of their code could have a dangerous, chilling effect.

#FreeAlex protestors in Dam Square, Amsterdam (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)

Политика

#FreeAlexPertsev: Protests Planned for Amsterdam Following Tornado Cash Developer’s Arrest

Last week’s arrest sparked a public outcry. With a protest on Saturday, a petition seeking his release and legal funds being crowdsourced, the question remains: Should developers be prosecuted when their code is used for illicit activity?

Organizers are mobilizing the jailed developer's supporters. (Crash71100/Flickr, modified by CoinDesk)

Политика

Netherlands Arrests Suspected Developer of Sanctioned Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash

The country's Fiscal Information and Investigation Service hasn't ruled out making more arrests.

The Netherlands has arrested a developer of Tornado Cash. (Shutterstock)

Финансы

ING Bank Spins Off Its Crypto Custody Platform to GMEX Group

Pyctor will continue to work with the Dutch bank.

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Финансы

Coinbase Users in the Netherlands to Face Additional KYC Hurdles When Pulling Crypto off Platform

From June 27, Coinbase customers in that country will have to supply key details about the transaction and the recipient when moving crypto out of the exchange.

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Политика

Dutch Finance Official Wants to Ban Retail Investors From Trading Crypto Derivatives

The Dutch Authority for Financial Markets doesn’t yet have the authority to issue a UK-style ban, however.

Amsterdam (Karl Hendon/Getty Images)

Обучение

Top Blockchain University: Delft University of Technology

Delft ranks 18th and its research in the field of blockchain serves as a cornerstone for subsequent innovation.

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