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US Treasury targets crypto mixers with new tools to counter illicit crypto activities
US Treasury argues that threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to profit from illicit activities using virtual assets.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read
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US Treasury report finds crypto use in illicit financial activity remains small but growing fraction of total flows
Despite accounting for a minor portion of the total financial flows involved in money laundering, the burgeoning sector of virtual assets raises significant regulatory, compliance, and enforcement questions.
Crime
Korean FSC mandates crypto exchanges keep 80% in cold storage, criminals face up to life in prison
Criminal gains over $40 million could lead to life imprisonment under new laws set for July.
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HaruInvest executives arrested in Korea after algo trading promised ‘zero’ drawdown
Local media reports arrests as execs claimed to take advantage of 'inefficiencies' in the market, HaruInvest halted withdrawals in 2023.
Legal
Montenegro deports former Terraform Labs CFO to South Korea amid fraud allegations
Do Kwon and Han Chang-joon were arrested last March for attempting to travel with fake documents.
Crime
Hacked crypto funds falls 98% YoY to $1.9 billion as US leads attacks: Report
Hacken reports blockchain security sees significant progress with a dramatic reduction in crypto hack losses in 2023.
Hacks
Binance froze $4.2 million of XRP stolen in attack on Ripple co-founder
Most of the $112 million stolen during the theft remains elsewhere.
Hacks
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s XRP wallet hacked for estimated $112 million
Executives emphasized that Ripple's own accounts are unaffected.
Crime
U.S. plans to sell $130 million of Bitcoin seized in connection with Silk Road
The U.S. government previously seized the funds from a Xanax seller and a former U.S. agent.
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Nexo demands $3 billion in damages over canceled Bulgarian investigation
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Tornado Cash developers to receive funding from new legal defense DAO
Crime
Offbeat letter suggests SBF should teach high school math as punishment for crimes
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