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Binance Helped UK Police Investigate Criminal Involved in $50 Million Fraud

The exchange said it helped British police bust a cybercriminal who sold phishing tools that resulted in the theft of millions of pounds.

By Daniel PalmerSep 27, 2019

The House of Representatives passed legislation calling for FinCEN to study its use of “innovative technologies” — including blockchain.

By Danny NelsonSep 24, 2019

Some Mt. Gox creditors have signed on to a law firm’s unorthodox proposal to recover their bitcoin, but many are skeptical about its motives.

By Anna BaydakovaSep 24, 2019

The U.S. SEC has charged the CEO of an online adult entertainment marketplace with running a fraudulent initial coin offering scheme.

By David PanSep 24, 2019

Blockchain forensics firm CipherTrace has developed a mobile tool for flagging bitcoin and ethereum tokens with a criminal past.

By Danny NelsonSep 20, 2019

U.S. law enforcement has charged an early supporter of the ethereum project and former advisor to Overstock’s tZero with extortion.

By William FoxleySep 18, 2019

Dark market sellers are offering fiat cash for bitcoin at heavily discounted prices, but there's a catch.

By Daniel PalmerSep 13, 2019

A Russian law firm says it can help Mt Gox creditors recover up to $2 billion worth of bitcoins stolen in the 2014 hack.

By Anna BaydakovaSep 12, 2019

Nekti has upgraded its digital ID service to help crypto firms meet the FATF's tough new standards for combating money laundering.

A Thai man has been arrested for alleged involvement in a crypto crime ring that fleeced investors for 500 million baht.

By Daniel PalmerSep 5, 2019