by Александр Пирогов | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog News
The website of LockBit, a major crypto ransomware operator, has been taken down in a coordinated effort by international enforcement agencies, including the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Europol. The...
by Александр Пирогов | Feb 19, 2024 | Blog News
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) of Australia has leveled accusations against a federal police officer, Detective Sergeant William Wheatley, for allegedly stealing Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $4 million during a drug raid. Reports reveal that a Trezor...
by Александр Пирогов | Feb 19, 2024 | Blog News
A report from Chainalysis has revealed a significant increase in cybercriminals’ use of cross-chain bridges to launder money, with illicit cryptocurrency transactions surging to $743.8 million in 2023 from $312.2 million in 2022, marking a 138% rise...
by Александр Пирогов | Feb 19, 2024 | Blog News
VanEck has agreed to pay a $1.75 million fine to settle charges brought by the SEC related to its launch of a social media-focused ETF in 2021. The SEC found that VanEck failed to fully disclose the involvement of a prominent social media personality in marketing the...
by Александр Пирогов | Feb 19, 2024 | Blog News
A group of FTX creditors, represented by Edwin Garrison, has initiated a class-action lawsuit against the prestigious law firm Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C), alleging that the firm knowingly aided and facilitated FTX’s fraudulent activities. The lawsuit...
by Александр Пирогов | Feb 16, 2024 | Blog News
JPMorgan released a report suggesting that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) could exert control over Tether (USDT) despite it being a non-US entity. The report highlighted Tether’s connection with Tornado Cash, an Ethereum-based privacy enhancement...