Russia bitcoin narcotics case raises questions for money laundering laws
Converting bitcoin into fiat currency is now a possible act of money laundering as Russia's Supreme Court overturns an acquittal.
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Converting bitcoin into fiat currency is now a possible act of money laundering as Russia's Supreme Court overturns an acquittal.
The alleged bitcoin bribe, worth $26.5 million, was accepted from Russian hackers in exchange for protecting their illegal assets.
Minister of internal affairs Oliver Spasovski said for the first time that Russia and Iran are linked to the bomb threats plaguing the nation.
A pro-Russian Ukrainian has moved to Georgia, where he says it's easy for Russians to avoid sanctions and make a profit through crypto.
Russian national Alexander Vinnik has been extradited to the US for allegedly laundering crypto, amid a prisoner hostage war with Russia.
Hacktivist collective Anonymous has joined the global majority in backing Ukraine. Russian ransomware hackers are ready to strike back.