Crime
Federal Judge Wavers as CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case
The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.
SEC Settles Trader Lawsuit Tied to Blockchain Firm Stock Sales
Two Nevada men have settled with the SEC over alleged illicit trading of a claimed blockchain company's stock.
1 Million Computers Hacked to Mine $2 Million-Worth of Cryptos
Hackers reportedly reaped more than $2 million in different cryptocurrencies after spreading malware across computers in China.
Another Ripple Lawsuit Claims XRP Is A Security
A third investor in three months is suing Ripple on grounds that the XRP cryptocurrency is a security issued by the firms.
International Task Force Notes Use of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crime
Tax authorities from five different nations are coming together to combat international financial crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrencies.
SEC Charges Two In Illicit UBI Blockchain Stock Sale
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged two Nevada residents with illegally profiting off stock sales of a self-described blockchain firm.
Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners
Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.
Bithumb Claims to Have Retrieved $14 Million in Hacked Cryptos
The Korean exchange says it has clawed back some of the millions lost in a theft of cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, XRP and bitcoin cash.
US Judge Says Boxer-Backed ICO Token Is a Security
A Florida district court has published an analysis explaining how Centra Tech's CTR token is a security.
FBI Agent Estimates 130 Crypto Investigations Underway
The FBI is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
