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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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US Department of Justice to Hire Director for Its Crypto Enforcement Unit
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US Department of Justice to Hire Director for Its Crypto Enforcement Unit
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking for someone to head its newly announced National Cryptocurrency Enforcement team. The director will lead a team of prosecutors...
US Department of Justice to Hire Director for Its Crypto Enforcement Unit
By CoinDesk Staff
Oct 29, 2021 at 6:58 p.m. UTC
Oct 29, 2021
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Tether, Ethereum, Stablecoins, Transaction Fees
Markets
Tether
USDT Maintains Dollar Peg as Traders Shrug Off DOJ Tether Probe Report
Unlike past scares, Monday’s report of a Department of Justice investigation hasn’t shaken traders’ faith in the stablecoin.
Tether, Ethereum, Stablecoins, Transaction Fees
By Muyao Shen
Jul 26, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. UTC
Jul 26, 2021
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Markets
Fraud
Swedish National Sentenced to 15 Years in Crypto Fraud Case
Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson will also have to forfeit a Thai resort and over $16 million in restitution to his victims.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Jul 8, 2021 at 10:06 p.m. UTC
Jul 8, 2021
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John McAfee
Policy
Court cases
John McAfee's Security Guard Pleads Not Guilty to Crypto Fraud Charges
Jimmy Gale Watson Jr. was indicted with his controversial tech entrepreneur boss earlier this month.
John McAfee
By Jamie Crawley
Mar 23, 2021 at 11:07 a.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2021
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BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo
Markets
Cftc
BitMEX Founder Ben Delo Surrenders to US Authorities
Delo was released on a $20 million bond.
BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo
By Sebastian Sinclair
Mar 15, 2021 at 11:40 p.m. UTC
Mar 15, 2021
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justice, law, crime
Policy
Crime
Crypto Hedge Fund Founder Pleads Guilty to $90M Fraud
Virgil Capital founder Stefan Qin lied to investors and siphoned off millions to fund a lavish lifestyle.
justice, law, crime
By Sebastian Sinclair
Feb 5, 2021 at 9:07 a.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2021
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San Francisco
Markets
Crime
US Man Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $20M of ICO Investors' Funds
Jerry Guo represented himself to clients as an ICO consultant, then embezzled funds now worth over $20 million.
San Francisco
By Sebastian Sinclair
Jan 27, 2021 at 9:16 a.m. UTC
Jan 27, 2021
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Markets
Ponzi schemes
US Justice Department Extradites Alleged Co-Founder of Crypto Ponzi Scheme From Panama
The accused, Gutemberg Dos Santos, has been charged in an indictment and was extradited from Panama on Nov. 25.
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By Jaspreet Kalra
Nov 30, 2020 at 6:03 p.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2020
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BitMEX Founder's Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi
The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.
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By Grant FondoMeghan SpillaneGalen Phillips
Nov 24, 2020 at 7:53 p.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2020
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