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How Common Is Crypto Crime?

Regulators like Janet Yellen and industry leaders like Charlie Munger have made headlines in recent weeks for claiming criminals use bitcoin, but how common is crypto crime, really? Philip Gradwell, the chief economist at Chainalysis, a crypto analytics firm, says it’s rare.

By CoinDesk Staff

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May 6, 2021 at 2:53 p.m. UTC

May 6, 2021

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US Man Pleads Guilty to SIM-Swap Attacks Targeting High-Profile Crypto Accounts

Eric Meiggs focused his attacks on those he considered original gangsters of crypto social media.

By Sebastian Sinclair

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Apr 29, 2021 at 10:46 a.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2021

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Russian Police Arrest Alleged Counterfeiters Selling $13M in Fake Money for Crypto: Report

Those involved allegedly peddled fake bank notes over the infamous Hydra darknet marketplace.

By Anna Baydakova

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Apr 26, 2021 at 6:59 p.m. UTC

Apr 26, 2021

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Seoul Seizes Tax Dodgers' Crypto From Exchanges: Report

The department has seized around 25 billion won ($22 million) in digital assets from 676 of the alleged tax evaders.

By Sebastian Sinclair

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Apr 23, 2021 at 11:57 a.m. UTC

Apr 23, 2021

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Exec of Chinese Blockchain Firm Allegedly Misappropriated $45M in State-Owned Bitcoin: Report

Gao Ziyang has reportedly been detained for the alleged liquidation. The company denied his involvement and has not confirmed the detainment.

By Sebastian Sinclair

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Apr 9, 2021 at 4:18 p.m. UTC

Apr 9, 2021

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Blockchain Consultant Pleads Guilty to Extortion Charge

Alchemist associate Michael Hlady faces up to 20 years in prison.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

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Apr 6, 2021 at 5:17 p.m. UTC

Apr 6, 2021

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South Korean Prosecutors Sell (and Profit Off) Bitcoin Taken From Criminals

Prosecutors moved to liquidate the stolen goods on March 25 when the nation's law defining crypto as“virtual assets” went into effect.

By Felix Im

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Apr 5, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 5, 2021

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New Jersey Man Admits to Running Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange

The erstwhile operator of “Destination Bitcoin” could face up to five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

By Danny Nelson

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Apr 5, 2021 at 7:12 p.m. UTC

Apr 5, 2021

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DeepDotWeb Operator Pleads Guilty to Laundering $8.4M in Bitcoin Kickbacks

Tal Prihar admitted to taking bitcoin payments from darknet marketplaces in exchange for referral links.

By Danny Nelson

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Mar 31, 2021 at 7:16 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2021

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Acer Reportedly Hit With $50M Crypto-Ransomware Demand

Acer hasn't yet confirmed the attack, reports Tech Radar.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

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Mar 22, 2021 at 3:58 p.m. UTC

Mar 22, 2021

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