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Política

Binance's Former Russia Head, Blum Co-Founder Arrested in Connection to Fraud Case

Smerkis worked for Binance from 2022 for just under two years.

Russia, Moscow Ruslan Gibadullin / Unsplash

Política

Controversial Australian Olympic Breakdancer Raygun's Brother Charged for Crypto-Linked Fraud

Brendan Gunn is the director of an Australian firm that facilitates investment in crypto and other overseas investments.

Raygun of Team Australia competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Finanças

Illicit Crypto Volume in 2024 Hit a Record $40B in 2024: Chainalysis

Criminals are no longer using BTC, but instead choosing stablecoins, the report revealed.

A hooded figure sits typing on a laptop in a darkened (Pixabay)

Política

India's Directorate of Enforcement Seizes $190M in BitConnect Fraud Case

BitConnect's founder, Satish Kumbhani, is wanted in both India and the U.S.

India's flag (Naveed Ahmed / Unsplash)

Política

Do Kwon Criminal Trial Set for 2026 as Lawyers Deal with ‘Massive’ Trove of Evidence

Prosecutors are currently working to unlock four of Kwon’s cell phones provided by Montenegrin authorities.

Do Kwon, cofounder of Terra. (Terra, modified by CoinDesk)

Finanças

Revolut to Strengthen Crypto Fraud Protections With Added Security, Risk Scores

The Revolut Pay enhanced due diligence API will be rolled out to crypto customers from start of 2025.

Revolut app

Política

UN Agency Recommends Criminalization of Unlicensed VASPs in Southeast Asia to Counter Cyber Fraud

Some service providers are facilitating transactions for fraud outfits and high-risk gambling sites, the report said.

United Nations building, New York (Nils Huenerfuerst/Unsplash)

Política

OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of $4B Ponzi Scheme: Reports

The firm said it invested in cryptocurrency and forex, and reportedly collapsed in 2022.

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Política

Another Crypto 'Fraudster' Arrested in Montenegro, Where Do Kwon Awaits Extradition: Reports

Polish national Roman Ziemian is the co-founder of digital currency trading platform FutureNet who allegedly defrauded users out of around $21 million.

Montenegro  (Сергей Петров/Pixabay)

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