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US Navy Couple Charged With Selling 9,000 Stolen Identities for Bitcoin

Prosecutors allege the couple intended for the stolen personal information to be used in crime.

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Markets

Russia and US Dominate Global Dark Market Traffic: Report

Darknet marketplaces received $1.7 billion during 2020, Chainalysis says.

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Policy

Malaysia Pair Face Caning for Alleged $37K Bitcoin Fraud

If convicted, the two men face a maximum of 10 years in prison, caning and fines.

Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur

Markets

US Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges Involving $13M in Bitcoin

During a 28-month period, Hugo Mejia illegally exchanged millions of dollars in bitcoin while attempting to hide his activity.

U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Policy

Europol, Spanish Police Bust Alleged Scam Posing as Crypto Investment Training Firm

Europol worked with Spain’s Civil Guard and Catalan police to arrest six suspects aged in connection with the scheme.

Europol building in the Hague, Netherlands.

Markets

Silver Lake Co-Founder Tells Davos Cash Is Used Far More in Crime Than Bitcoin

Glenn Hutchins said up to 90% of $100 bills are "used for organized crime and tax evasion."

WEF, World Economic Forum, Davos

Markets

US Man Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $20M of ICO Investors' Funds

Jerry Guo represented himself to clients as an ICO consultant, then embezzled funds now worth over $20 million.

San Francisco

Policy

Two Arrested for Orchestrating Escape of Wirecard Exec Accused of Fraud

The collapsed financial firm had previously supplied cards to several cryptocurrency companies.

Vienna, Austria

Policy

Former UK Cybersecurity Chief Says Laws Are Needed to Stop Ransomware Payouts

“People are paying bitcoin to criminals and claiming back cash” via insurance claims, Ciaran Martin said.

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Policy

30 Charged in Japan With Trading $96M of Crypto Stolen in Coincheck Hack

The individuals are accused of trading cryptocurrency stolen during the $560 million exchange hack in 2018.

Tokyo