Crime
Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny
The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.

Austria Planning New Regulations for Cryptocurrency, ICOs
Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.

Japan's Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering
Japan's police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.

Why Venezuela Should Worry About a National Crypto
While a lot is still unclear about Venezuela's state-backed "petro" token, what is apparent is that many feel it's potentially harmful for its people.

Tesla's Cloud Hit By Crypto Mining Malware Attack
Tesla has become the latest victim of crypto mining hacking attack, according to a report from cybersecurity software firm RedLock.

Finland Mandates Cold Storage, Public Auctions for Seized Bitcoins
The Finnish government has released guidelines prescribing how authorities must handle the 2,000 bitcoin confiscated since 2016.

Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.

Crypto Regulation? Not Anytime Soon, Says White House Official
The White House cybersecurity coordinator said crypto regulation is still far from becoming a reality.

European Authorities Seek Arrests in Bitcoin Scam Investigation
Austrian authorities are pursuing suspects across Europe in an alleged bitcoin scam that led to millions of dollars in losses for investors.

CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.
