Tag: crypto crime
FBI Targets Crypto Fraudsters With New Enforcement Push
FBI Director Kash Patel vows stronger action against crypto fraud networks. Operation Level Up seeks to stop scams before victims lose more funds. Fraudsters increasingly…
Chainalysis and South Korean Police Join Forces Against Crypto Crime
Chainalysis partners with South Korean police to combat crypto crime using blockchain intelligence tools Seoul Police dismantled an international hacking ring stealing 39 billion won…
Tether Expands Anti-Crime Push as Frozen Crypto Funds Hit $450M
T3 FCU froze over $450M in illicit assets globally, intercepting 43.9% more illicit proceeds in 2025 than the prior year. FATF recognized T3 FCU as…
TRM Labs Reaches $1B Valuation After $70M Series C Funding Round
TRM Labs reached a $1B valuation as demand surged for blockchain tools used by law enforcement worldwide. Illicit crypto activity hit $158B in 2025, driven…
Crypto News: Coinbase Urges U.S. to Adopt Blockchain to Better Combat Crypto Crime
Coinbase urges US to use blockchain, AI, and APIs to fight crypto crime in response to Treasury’s request for public comment. Coinbase is urging…
Wrench Attacks: Here’s How At Least One Bitcoiner Gets Kidnapped Every Week
Wrench attacks on Bitcoin holders are rising, with weekly kidnappings reported, putting even small investors at growing risk. Wrench attacks are becoming a major issue…
Crypto Investor Faces Charges for Torturing Tourist in NYC
John Woeltz was charged with kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist. Police found evidence of torture, including Polaroid photos. John Woeltz, a 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor,…
Crypto Crime in the United Kingdom is on the Rise
11 members of a drug operation have been arrested and jailed after taking part in an operation through which they sold 40 kilograms of cocaine…
Chainalysis: Crypto Ransomware Has Grown in 2023
When it comes to crypto crime, a new report issued by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis shows that there’s good news and bad news. The good…
