Bitcoin Mixing CEO Harmon Pleads Guilty to US Money-Laundering Charge
The case may set a precedent for bitcoin mixing services.
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Aug 18, 2021 at 3:16 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Seized by Ohio DOJ Sold for More Than $19M: Report
The haul was worth around $2.9 million when forfeited in 2019.
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Jul 5, 2021 at 10:09 a.m. UTC
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DOJ Charges Crypto Seller With Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business
Michael Yusko III allegedly used bank accounts held in the name of several companies to sell cryptocurrencies for profit.
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Jun 24, 2021 at 11:14 p.m. UTC
Jun 24, 2021
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Spanish High Court Authorizes Extradition of John McAfee to the US: Report
The software magnate was arrested in October in Barcelona.
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Jun 23, 2021 at 3:35 p.m. UTC
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DOJ, IRS Investigating Crypto Exchange Binance: Report
The world’s largest crypto exchange by volume is the subject of a U.S. money-laundering investigation, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
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May 13, 2021 at 5:41 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2021
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.
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Apr 29, 2021 at 10:46 a.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2021
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Blockchain Consultant Pleads Guilty to Extortion Charge
Alchemist associate Michael Hlady faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Apr 6, 2021 at 5:17 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Mar 31, 2021 at 7:16 p.m. UTC
Mar 31, 2021
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Rep. Gaetz of Blockchain Caucus Faces Investigation for Sexual Misconduct: Report
An investigation into the congressman was opened during the final months of the Trump administration.
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Mar 30, 2021 at 11:04 p.m. UTC
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Serbian Man Indicted for Embezzling $7M Through Fraudulent Crypto Schemes
According to the indictment, Kristijan Krstic founded two digital-asset investment platforms that fraudulently induced investors to buy securities in the form of investment co...
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Feb 24, 2021 at 10:29 p.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2021