Tag: Money Laundering
Bitcoin News
Bitcoin of Little Use to Criminal Elements Despite Myopic ‘Popular’ Opinion to the Contrary
In the latest episode of “ignorant things people say about Bitcoin,” John Crudele of the New York Post says the top-ranked cryptocurrency “is only...
Altcoin News
Australian Couple Accused of Cyber Crime Used Cryptocurrencies to Launder Money
A couple from Australia alleged to be involved in many credit card related thefts and siphoning off AUD 300,000 were arrested earlier on Thursday...
Altcoin News
FATF’s Proposed AML Standards Could Put an End to Bitcoin Usage by the Islamic State and Other Terrorist Groups
Recently, the Assistant US Treasury Secretary and President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Marshall Billingslea, expressed his concern on behalf of the entire...
Altcoin News
Europol Issues Crypto Warning While Malta Continues to Attract Exchanges
The European Union's law enforcement agency, Europol, has warned against the prevalence of cryptocurrencies in cybercrimes like money laundering.For some authorities, cryptocurrencies seem to...
Altcoin News
Thailand Seeks Ways to Confiscate Bitcoin from Criminals
A money laundering watchdog in Thailand is looking for ways to legally confiscate cryptocurrency from criminals.Quite a few countries are either ignoring or are...
Bitcoin News
Actor Involved in Bitcoin Scam Says He’s Innocent
A Thai actor involved in a Bitcoin scam that cost a Finnish man $34 million says he's innocent of any wrongdoing.A 22-year-old Finnish man,...
Altcoin News
Brazil Sends Out Questionnaire to Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Cryptocurrency service providers find themselves in an awkward position. The absence of clear regulations in most countries can pose big problems. In Brazil, domestic...
Bitcoin News
California Bitcoin Dealer Indicted for Money Laundering
Authorities have indicted a 21-year-old Bitcoin dealer for money laundering as he sold $750,000 in Bitcoin across the US.Across the world, governments are grappling...
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 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...
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...
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...
