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Policy

Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says

Separately, France's markets regulator said crypto remains a high risk for money laundering.

The EU's MiCA law starts to take effect at end-2024. (Pixabay)

Policy

U.S. Bans Crypto Addresses Tied to LockBit Ransomware Group From Financial System

LockBit hit more than 2,000 different victims, who forked out north of $120 million in payments, according to a DOJ press release.

LockBit's site has been taken over by federal authorities. (UK National Crime Agency)

Policy

Germany and U.S. Seize Over $46M Crypto Tied to ChipMixer Investigation

National authorities took down the platform's infrastructure, seizing four servers and 7 terabytes of data.

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Policy

Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Converted Over $1B in Crime-Linked Assets, Europol Says

Several senior executives have been arrested in Spain, Europol announced, following founder Anatoly Legkodymov's arrest in Miami.

Spanish police arrested a number of Bitzlato executives. (MarioGuti/Getty Images)

Finance

International Police Seize $4.9M in Crypto From Alleged Darknet Drug Traffickers

Operation Dark HunTor cracked down on criminals involved in the sale of tens of thousands of illicit goods and services throughout Europe, Australia and the U.S.

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Finance

Europol Coordinates Arrest of Ransomware Gang in Ukraine, Seizing $1.3M in Crypto

The effort involved an organized strike by representatives from the French National Gendarmerie, the Ukrainian National Police and the FBI, coordinated by Europol and Interpol.

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Videos

Growing Debate Over Encrypted Smartphones and Crime

"The Hash" responds to an op-ed written by the executive director of Europol and district attorney of New York, which suggests global law enforcement authorities should have back door access to encrypted digital devices to prevent and solve crimes.

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Markets

Major Law Enforcement Operation Busts 300 Crime Rings, Recovers Millions in Crypto

The operation used intelligence gathered from an encrypted service developed by the FBI and Australian police.

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Policy

10 Arrested Over SIM-Swap Hacks That Stole $100M in Crypto From Celebrities: Europol

The alleged international criminal network targeted online influencers, sports stars, musicians and their families in the U.S.

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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.

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