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Judge Stays Release of Couple Suspected for Laundering $4.5B in BTC From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
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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
By CoinDesk Staff
Feb 9, 2022 at 4:39 p.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2022
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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.
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By Cheyenne LigonEli Tan
Feb 8, 2022 at 11:35 p.m. UTC
Feb 8, 2022
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US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
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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
By CoinDesk Staff
Feb 8, 2022 at 9:19 p.m. UTC
Feb 8, 2022
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US Officials Seize $3.6B in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Nearly 120,000 BTC was stolen in the hack.
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Feb 8, 2022 at 4:46 p.m. UTC
Feb 8, 2022
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IRS Offers Tezos Staker Refund on Rewards Tax in Break From Current Policy
The IRS currently taxes cryptocurrencies generated through staking as income,
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Feb 3, 2022 at 9:49 a.m. UTC
Feb 3, 2022
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DOJ Indicts Cryptsy Exchange Founder for Stealing $1M in Crypto
The charges against Paul Vernon, who was CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange, include tax evasion, wire fraud and money laundering.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Jan 27, 2022 at 9:38 p.m. UTC
Jan 27, 2022
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Crypto Tumblers, Exchanges in DOJ's Focus as It Launches New Task Force
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Crypto Tumblers, Exchanges in DOJ’s Focus as It Launches New Task Force
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced a new task force to address potential illicit activities on crypto exchanges and other services that can serve as avenues for mo...
Crypto Tumblers, Exchanges in DOJ's Focus as It Launches New Task Force
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 7, 2021 at 9:54 p.m. UTC
Dec 7, 2021
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DOJ to Sell $56M in Crypto Proceeds From BitConnect Fraud Scam
The agency called the liquidation the largest recovery of assets tied to a cryptocurrency fraud to date.
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By James Rubin
Nov 16, 2021 at 6:33 p.m. UTC
Nov 16, 2021
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DOJ to Hire Director for Its Crypto Enforcement Unit
The director will lead a team of prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting cryptocurrency cases as part of a national effort to prevent the use of crypto for illegal purpos...
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By James Rubin
Oct 29, 2021 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
Oct 29, 2021
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DOJ to Launch National Crypto Enforcement Team: Report
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco unveiled the initiative during a virtual speech at the Aspen Cyber Summit on Wednesday.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Oct 6, 2021 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
Oct 6, 2021
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