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FBI Launches New Crypto Crimes Unit
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FBI Launches New Crypto Crimes Unit
The FBI is launching the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), which will investigate ransomware and other crimes with tools including blockchain analysis. CoinDesk...
FBI Launches New Crypto Crimes Unit
By CoinDesk Staff
Feb 18, 2022 at 5:21 p.m. UTC
Feb 18, 2022
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Deputy AG Lisa Monaco (Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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FBI Launches New Crypto Crimes Unit
The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team will investigate ransomware and other crimes with tools including blockchain analysis.
Deputy AG Lisa Monaco (Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh De
Feb 17, 2022 at 4:55 p.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2022
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Feds Can Get Your WhatsApp Data in Real Time, FBI Document Says
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Feds Can Get Your WhatsApp Data in Real Time, FBI Document Says
A previously unreported FBI document obtained by Rolling Stone shows data on “private” messaging apps WhatsApp and iMessage can easily be monitored and harvested by the bureau...
Feds Can Get Your WhatsApp Data in Real Time, FBI Document Says
By CoinDesk Staff
Nov 30, 2021 at 7:49 p.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2021
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‘Tis the Season of Ransomware Indictments, Feat. Chainalysis’ Gurvais Grigg
The U.S. must keep up with crypto technology to maintain global economic influence.
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By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson
Nov 18, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
Nov 18, 2021
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Canadian Police Arrest Teen for Allegedly Stealing $36M in Crypto
It is the biggest cryptocurrency theft ever reported in Canada, police said.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Nov 17, 2021 at 8:13 p.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2021
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Crypto ATM Installations Increased Over 70% Globally This Year
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FBI Warns of Scams Using Crypto ATMs and QR Codes
The U.S. law enforcement agency says there has been an increase in scammers directing victims to use physical crypto ATMs and QR codes to complete transactions.
Crypto ATM Installations Increased Over 70% Globally This Year
By Tanzeel Akhtar
Nov 5, 2021 at 8:49 p.m. UTC
Nov 5, 2021
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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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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Oct 26, 2021 at 9:58 p.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2021
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US Nuclear Engineer, Wife Charged Over Sale of Naval Secrets for Crypto
The pair had received $100,000 in monero before they were arrested by the FBI and NCIS, according to the criminal complaint.
Submarine Force Library and Museum, Thames River, Groton, Connecticut, USA. Home of the first nuclear submarine in the world, USS Nautilus. (Bob Smith on Unsplash)
By Sebastian Sinclair
Oct 11, 2021 at 12:31 a.m. UTC
Oct 11, 2021
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Hundreds Arrested in FBI Global Sting Operation Via Encrypted App 'Anom'
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Hundreds Arrested in FBI Global Sting Operation Via Encrypted App ‘Anom’
A major law enforcement operation has captured hundreds of crime rings and recovered millions in crypto. The operation involved the surveillance of 27 million messages via an...
Hundreds Arrested in FBI Global Sting Operation Via Encrypted App 'Anom'
By CoinDesk Staff
Jun 9, 2021 at 6:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2021
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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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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jun 9, 2021 at 1:36 a.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2021
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