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“# Crypto crime dropped 57% in 2020 but DeFi hacks surged: CipherTrace ” Crimes targeting the virtual currency sector decreased by more than half in 2020 according to blockchain security firm CipherTrace. The firm’s 2020 cryptocurrency crime and anti-money laundering report revealed that losses from cryptocurrency theft, hacks, and fraud fell 57% in 2020 to…
“# Financial ties between Robinhood and funds shorting GME fall under scrutiny ” The connections between trading app Robinhood, Citadel hedge fund, Melvin Capital, and GameStop are becoming clearer as the Internet burns with outrage over allegations of market manipulation. Melvin Capital was one of the biggest players short-selling GameStop stock, or GME. When a…
“# Komainu to store crypto confiscated by UK law enforcement ” Digital asset custodian Komainu is working with authorities in the United Kingdom to store crypto confiscated as part of criminal investigations. Komainu is a custody venture from Japan-based global investment bank Nomura, digital asset manager CoinShares, and hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger. The firm announced…
“# Japanese police are investigating 30 people allegedly involved in the 2018 Coincheck hack ” Authorities in Japan are reportedly targeting individuals for their alleged involvement in the January 2018 hack of the Coincheck crypto exchange. According to a Jan. 22 report from Japanese news outlet Nikkei Asia, police have arrested or referred roughly 30 people in…
“# Armed robbers steal $450K from Hong Kong crypto trader ” Robbers posing as cryptocurrency buyers have stolen about 3.5 million Hong Kong dollars ($450,000) from a woman in Hong Kong. According to a report by the South China Morning Post on Tuesday, the Hong Kong police are currently conducting a manhunt for the gang….
“# Liquidators seek expanded probe of alleged South African Bitcoin scheme ” Less than a month after a Cape Town High Court granted a provisional order of liquidation against Mirror Trading International, the liquidators are seeking expanded powers to investigate the company and recover investor funds. According to Herman Bester, one of the four appointed…
“# Notorious crypto figures arrested in 2020 ” Over the past year, many prominent and colorful crypto personalities have been apprehended and arrested. From the jailing of antivirus pioneer John McAfee to the laying of charges against executives from one of the world’s largest exchanges, 2020 didn’t exactly shake off crypto’s reputation as a honeypot…
“# Opportunities for blockchain in police investigations ” The problem of spreading cybercrime is becoming more acute today, and developed countries with high gross domestic product rates suffer from it to a much greater extent than developing countries. This is due to the fact that the more advanced technologies are used by society, the stronger…
“# US Treasury to hire crypto policy officers to combat industry crimes ” The United States Department of the Treasury is looking for expert advice on cryptocurrencies to tackle legal challenges associated with the industry. The U.S. Treasury’s bureau, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, has posted two job applications for crypto policy officers. The…
“# Arbistar class action lawyer calls for CEO to be detained ahead of trial ” A lawyer representing users in one of four class-action lawsuits against Spain-based crypto trading bot developer Arbistar is calling for authorities to take “forceful” action against its CEO. According to a report from Spanish news outlet elDiario.es, lawyer Carlos Aránguez…