Crime
Irish Crypto Exchange Bitsane May Have Disappeared With Users' Funds
Irish cryptocurrency exchange Bitsane may have done a runner with users' funds, according to a report.
Singapore Exchange Bitrue Hacked for Over $4 Million in Crypto
Bitrue was hacked early Thursday morning for over $4 million in XRP and cardano. Users who experienced losses will be refunded, it says.
Six Arrested Over Cloned Crypto Exchange That Stole €24 Million
Europol and police agencies have busted a cloned exchange operation that stole over $27 million in bitcoin from thousands of victims.
$200,000 in Bitcoin Seized in Dark Net Drug Probe
In total, authorities seized 20 kilograms of MDMA, over seven kilograms of Ketamine, over 10,000 Xanax pills, and more than $100,000 in cash.
There's a Second Token: A Breakdown of Facebook's Crypto Economy
In addition to the Libra coin, Facebook's newly unveiled crypto project also involves a "Libra investment token."
Russian Hackers May Have Carried Out Largest Ever Crypto Exchange Theft
Russian hackers, not North Korean, may be the bad actors behind probably the biggest ever theft from a cryptocurrency exchange.
It's FATF's Way or the Highway for Crypto Exchanges. That's a Big Mistake
The crypto industry can fight money launderers effectively, but not the way FATF wants it to, a CEX.IO compliance officer writes.
Europol Developing 'Serious Game' to Help Train Crypto Crime Fighters
The European crime fighting agency is developing a game to teach law enforcement officers how to trace cryptocurrencies in criminal investigations.
Australia to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Avoidance Schemes
The Australian Taxation Office is hunting down major tax avoidance schemes using cryptocurrencies, according to a report.
Japan's Crypto Traders May Face Closer Scrutiny Over Tax Avoidance
Japanese tax authorities are said to be planning to take action on the under-reporting of cryptocurrency-based profits.
