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"Human Blockchain," a painting made by Ross Ulbricht in prison (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Seized Silk Road Bitcoin to Clear Ross Ulbricht's $183M Debt
A court filing reveals that bitcoin seized in 2020 will be used to repay the Silk Road founder's debt to the U.S. government.
"Human Blockchain," a painting made by Ross Ulbricht in prison (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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US Authorities Seize $34M in One of the Country's Largest Crypto Confiscations
The funds were allegedly gained by selling illicit goods, including stolen credentials.
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Former CPA Pleads Guilty to Helping BitClub Architect Launder Funds in Alleged $722M Ponzi Scheme
The 57-year-old Nevada man pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and one count of aiding in the preparation of a false tax return.
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President of Fake UN Affiliate Convicted of Fraud in Crypto Scam
A jury found Asa Saint Clair guilty of wire fraud for devising an investment scheme that swindled hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 60 victims.
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Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks
Canadian Police Seize $28M in Bitcoin, Extradite Alleged Affiliate of Ransomware Gang
Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins is accused of carrying out dozens of ransomware attacks in 2020 – many of which were specifically targeted at the health care sector during the pea...
Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks

OpenSea Accounts of Couple Allegedly Tied to $4.5B Bitfinex Hack Have Disappeared
OpenSea Accounts of Couple Allegedly Tied to $4.5B Bitfinex Hack Have Disappeared
Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein’s OpenSea accounts have disappeared, according to BuzzFeed News. The couple was arrested by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday on all...
OpenSea Accounts of Couple Allegedly Tied to $4.5B Bitfinex Hack Have Disappeared

'Story of the Year:' Feds Seize $3.6B Stolen Bitcoin In DOJ's Largest Crypto Bust to Date
‘Story of the Year:’ Feds Seize $3.6B Stolen Bitcoin In DOJ’s Largest Crypto Bust to Date
A Washington judge stopped a decision to grant bail to Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, two people charged with conspiring to launder $4.5 billion (120,000 BTC) s...
'Story of the Year:' Feds Seize $3.6B Stolen Bitcoin In DOJ's Largest Crypto Bust to Date

Judge Stays Release of Couple Suspected for Laundering $4.5B in BTC From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Judge Stays Release of Couple Suspected for Laundering $4.5B in BTC From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
A federal judge has halted the release of Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, two individuals suspected of conspiring to launder $4.5 billion from the 2016 hack of crypto ex...
Judge Stays Release of Couple Suspected for Laundering $4.5B in BTC From 2016 Bitfinex Hack

Southern District of New York courthouse (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Judge Stops Release of Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan were arrested Tuesday on allegations they conspired to launder bitcoin from the 2016 hack.
Southern District of New York courthouse (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Federal officials seized some $3.6 billion worth of bitcoin tied to the 2016 hack of the crypto exchange Bitfinex, also arresting two individuals tied to the case who appeared...
US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack