Tag: crime
Altcoin News
Bitcoin Scam Costs Finnish Man $34 Million
Police in Thailand arrested a popular actor after allegations of his involvement in a Bitcoin scam that cost a Finnish man $34 million.It's a...
Bitcoin ATMs
Malware for Bitcoin ATMs Offered on the Dark Web
Cybercriminals are now selling malware that affects Bitcoin ATMs, including cards that allows BTC withdrawals in the thousands of dollars.The number of Bitcoin ATMs...
Bitcoin News
Bitcoin’s Usage for Illicit Activities Declined, DEA Special Agent Says
The overall ratio of legal to illegal usage of Bitcoin has flipped, according to a special agent at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of...
Altcoin News
Bad Security Practices Affect Cryptocurrency and Traditional Finance Alike
Cryptocurrencies are often associated with criminal activity. Especially when it comes to money laundering, various reports have been published over the years. New findings...
Altcoin News
Hong Kong Cryptocurrency Mining Company Founder Disappears with $2.5 Million
Another cryptocurrency mining scam has popped up as the founder of a Hong Kong-based company disappears with $2.5 million.With the coming of another week,...
Bitcoin News
Bitcoin Trader Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison
A Bitcoin trader was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for using cryptocurrency for money laundering.Cryptocurrency is an exciting technology that helps put...
Altcoin News
SIM Hijacking Nets Criminal $5 Million by Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
Cryptocurrencies tend to attract people from all walks of life. This also includes criminals looking to score some quick profits. A 20-year old man...
Altcoin News
Cryptocurrency Mining CEO Steals $35 Million
Le Minh Tam, the CEO of cryptocurrency mining company Sky Mining, has fled Vietnam with $35 million in stolen assets.There are a lot of...
Bitcoin News
London Police to Receive Dedicated Cryptocurrency Crime Training
Government officials still express major concerns regarding Bitcoin. Most officials see this form of money as a tool for money laundering. As such, police...
Bitcoin News
New Bitcoin Scam Claims to Expose Your Porn Watching Habits
A new Bitcoin scam has risen in which victims are informed their entire adult content consumption has been recorded on video. In exchange for...
Altcoin News
Cryptocurrency-Related Thefts and Money Laundering Spike in Early 2018
The first half of 2018 has been troublesome for the cryptocurrency industry. Falling prices have made a lot of investors wary. An increase in...
Bitcoin News
Police Arrest Two Suspects for Alleged Bitcoin Theft Worth $10,000
Two people have been arrested in San Francisco after their alleged involvement in stealing a computer that had $10,000 worth of Bitcoin on it....
