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Crypto Crime Hits Record Lows, But Ransomware Threat Looms Large: Study

Crypto scams have experienced a significant decline of 77% in the first half of 2023, plummeting from a staggering $3.3 billion to $1.1 billion, as shown in a recent report from blockchain intelligence firm, Chainalysis.  This encouraging trend marks the second consecutive year of decreasing scam revenue, reflecting positive developments in the cryptocurrency landscape. However, in the face of…

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Breaking: U.S. Secret Service To Hold Reddit AMA On Crypto Today | Coingape

Crypto News: According to a post made on the subreddit r/cryptocurrency, the San Francisco Field Office of the United States Secret Service will host a “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit at 11 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday. The primary focus of the question-and-answer session will be on illegal activities associated with cryptocurrencies as well The post Breaking: U.S. Secret Service To Hold…

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This Government Announces System To Track All Crypto Transactions

South Korea’s Ministry of Justice announces introducing a “virtual asset tracking system” in the first half of this year. South Korea aims to strengthen the tracking of money laundering and recovery of criminal proceeds using cryptocurrencies. As per government data, 75% of illegal foreign exchange transactions in the country are crypto-related. South Korea’s Ministry of Justice Introducing…

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Interpol Team Based in Singapore to Help Countries Combat Crypto Crime

Interpol Team Based in Singapore to Help Countries Combat Crypto Crime

A special team established by Interpol in Singapore will assist governments around the world in the fight against crimes involving virtual assets, the international police body announced ahead of its general assembly in India. Cryptocurrency and cybercrime will be the main focus of the forum. Interpol Sets Up Unit to Tackle Crypto-Related Crimes, Top Executive Unveils Cryptocurrencies like…

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Dutch Police Busts Man Involved In Laundering Millions Through Crypto

Dutch Police Busts Man Involved In Laundering Millions Through Crypto

Dutch police recently arrested an individual alleged to have laundered millions of euros using cryptocurrencies. The authorities of the Netherlands have recently intensified their crackdown of crypto-related financial crimes. This recent arrest is testament of the new firm oversight. The suspect allegedly laundered illegal funds by converting from BTC to… Read more

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CRYPTO PRICE INVITES OVERFLOW OF CRYPTO CRIMES.

Bitcoin topped $ 50,000 per coin for the first time in February, and exactly 3 days later its market capitalization has exceeded $1 trillion. To say that cryptocurrency and altcoins have been in tears is an understatement. Mainly after Tesla (TSLA) bought $ 1.5 billion worth of bitcoin earlier this month. And as the prices of these digital assets rise, so does the urge to rob cryptocurrency. BOTS HYPED UP GAMESTOP ON MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. The Ministry of Justice unsealed a charge on Wednesday alleging that North Korean military hackers attempted to steal money and cryptocurrency around the world as part of a larger conspiracy involving Sony Pictures. This indictment sparked a Warning from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. Crypto Criminals are increasing tremendously targeting individuals and many businesses and giving serious cyber threats. But bitcoin has fallen down before, meaning Tesla’s huge investment could backfire if the digital currency crashes. Such a process would not only reduce the cash Tesla has on hand to make purchases and acquisitions. But would also seriously hurt future earnings reports. That, in turn, could destroy shareholder confidence in the high-tech automaker.                                                                   WHAT’S MORE? Tesla isn’t just investing in bitcoin. It’s also expected to begin taking bitcoin liquidation for its products and services. In its SEC filing, the company said it would begin accepting bitcoin or cryptocurrency in the near future, noting that it “may or may not liquidate” the cryptocurrency after receiving it. INTERNATIONAL CYBERCRIMINALS ARE STEALING MILLIONS Iran and North Korea, which are subject to U.S. sanctions, have leaned on cyberattacks against digital wallets to grow their money wallet. “North Korea’s operative, using keyboards rather than guns, stealing digital wallets and cryptocurrency instead of stacks of cash, have become the world’s leading bank robbers,” – federal prosecutor John Demers told reporters this week after the indictment was unlocked.

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Crypto Scammers Steal $381 Million in 2020, While Twitter Hackers Direct Funds to Mixers

Crypto Scammers Steal $381 Million in 2020, While Twitter Hackers Direct Funds to Mixers

Cryptocurrency related scams have taken a total of $381 million from victims so far this year. This figure makes crypto scams the largest category of cryptocurrency-related crimes so far in 2020.

Chainalysis data still shows current figures are well below those seen in 2019. In 2019, scams accounted for 74% of crypto-related crimes.

The current 2020 drop in value of crypto scams is attributed to…

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Cryptocurrency Frauds: How Informed Are Law Enforcement Agencies?

Cryptocurrency Frauds: How Informed Are Law Enforcement Agencies?

There are several issues that have been raised on the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies for crime. This is despite the fact that there is no evidence that criminals prefer Bitcoin to fiat.

In fact, the criminals that are tech savvy may have inkling on how to cover their tracks with cryptocurrencies such as monero because these are inherently privacy coins. Apart from these, many are…

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