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missing piece, puzzle
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Founders of South African Crypto Investment Firm – and $3.6B in Bitcoin – Are Missing
Africrypt investors were told not to inform police of the purported hack because it could slow the recovery of their funds.
missing piece, puzzle
By Cheyenne Ligon
Jun 24, 2021 at 3:41 a.m. UTC
Jun 24, 2021
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Will a Digital Dollar Solve the Crypto Ransomware Problem?
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Will a Digital Dollar Solve the Crypto Ransomware Problem?
Responding to recent high-profile ransomware attacks on major food and oil companies, U.S. lawmakers are amping up their criticism of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Dave Jevans...
Will a Digital Dollar Solve the Crypto Ransomware Problem?
By CoinDesk Staff
Jun 10, 2021 at 2:24 p.m. UTC
Jun 10, 2021
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darji
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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.
darji
By Sebastian Sinclair
Jun 9, 2021 at 1:36 a.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2021
CrimeFBIEuropolEncryptionLaw Enforcement
Bitcoin miners
Policy
Bitcoin mining
UK Police Raid Suspected Cannabis Factory, Find Bitcoin Mining Operation
"It's certainly not what we were expecting!" one of the officers said.
Bitcoin miners
By Jamie Crawley
May 28, 2021 at 1:27 p.m. UTC
May 28, 2021
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The offices of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Finance
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Uphold Exec Accused of ‘Fraudulently Misdirecting’ $700K in Funds
Uphold's former chief compliance officer allegedly misdirected corporate and user funds. He denies the claim, though a private investigator says there may be more.
The offices of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Tanzeel AkhtarIan Allison
May 21, 2021 at 7:59 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2021
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Azadi Tower, Tehran, Iran
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Iran Enlists Its Intelligence Agency to Crack Down on Illegal Crypto Mining
The Iranian government is attempting to trace illegal crypto-mining operations to reduce the strain on the country’s electricity supply.
Azadi Tower, Tehran, Iran
By Jamie Crawley
May 21, 2021 at 8:17 a.m. UTC
May 21, 2021
CrimeIranIllegal MiningCrypto Mining
Officials in Iran have reportedly arrested Sina Estavi, the businessman who bought an NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet.
Markets
Crime
Buyer of Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet Reportedly Arrested in Iran
Although Iranian officials confirmed arresting members of Estavi’s company, it is unclear if the Malaysia-based businessman was one of those detained.
Officials in Iran have reportedly arrested Sina Estavi, the businessman who bought an NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet.
By Sandali Handagama
May 17, 2021 at 6:54 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2021
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Colonial Pipeline facility
Policy
Crime
Colonial Pipeline Paid Almost $5M Crypto Ransom Soon After Attack: Report
The company previously said it would not pay the hackers.
Colonial Pipeline facility
By Jamie Crawley
May 13, 2021 at 3:12 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2021
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Tip jar, coins
Markets
Crime
Rari Capital Plans to Refund Stolen $10.6M in Ethereum From Dev Fund
The attack exploited Rari Capital’s integration with Alpha Finance Labs’ ibETH token.
Tip jar, coins
By Jamie Crawley
May 10, 2021 at 10:59 a.m. UTC
May 10, 2021
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Turkey Flag 3D Rendering on Blue Sky Building Background
Markets
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Turkish Crypto Exchanges Must Report Transactions Over $1,200, Finance Minister Says
The country is rushing to regulate the crypto market after two local crypto exchanges went offline in April.
Turkey Flag 3D Rendering on Blue Sky Building Background
By Sandali Handagama
May 7, 2021 at 5:19 p.m. UTC
May 7, 2021
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