ChipMixer creator accused of laundering $3B in bitcoin still wanted by FBI
The DoJ claims that ChipMixer was used by the Russian military, North Korean hackers, and a recently-collapsed crypto exchange.
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Crypto’s money mule Reggie Fowler asks court for no time behind bars
Reggie Fowler, who pleaded guilty to running a shadow bank for top crypto firms, described his hardships in a plea to minimize his sentence.
Hong Kong architect loses millions trading Tether, crypto on scam site
The Hong Kong-based architect made 65 transactions on a fake crypto website that showed inflated and manipulated Tether prices.
MobileCoin exec Bob Lee stabbed to death in San Francisco attack
MobileCoin and Cash App founder Bob Lee was attacked near the city's Rincon Hill neighborhood in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
DoJ seizes $112M in stolen crypto, will try to return funds to victims
The illicit funds have been seized from six accounts that the DoJ alleges are laundering funds for crypto confidence scams.
Do Kwon faces ‘grim’ year in Montenegro jail, lawyer says
According to a criminal defense lawyer in Montenegro, Terra founder Do Kwon will await trial in a small cell with 10 others -- and no bed.
North Macedonia links Russia to bomb hoax, says crypto used to hide location
Minister of internal affairs Oliver Spasovski said for the first time that Russia and Iran are linked to the bomb threats plaguing the nation.
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Dutch police recover 90% of victim decryption keys in ransomware scam
Dutch police seized a flaw in the Deadbolt ransomware that allowed 90% of victims who reported the crime to recover data and avoid payment.
Aussie man threatened to start bushfire in crypto extortion attempt, police say
An Australian man has been charged in Melbourne for allegedly threatening to start a bushfire if he didn't receive over $3 million in crypto.
NFT designer arrested for allegedly evading crypto tax in Israel
Prominent designer and digital artist Ben Benhorin has been arrested in Israel for allegedly concealing over $850,000 in NFT sales.