The United States Department of Justice may move forward on a criminal prosecution case against a U.S. citizen who allegedly violated sanctions through cryptocurrency. According to a Friday opinion filing
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Blockchain and crypto can be a boon for tracking financial crimesBlockchain and crypto can be a boon for tracking financial crimes
Governments around the globe have also become more aware of the crypto market and the various ways in which it can be regulated. Despite a growing adoption rate and involvement
Chinese court rules marketplace guilty of minting NFTs from stolen artworkChinese court rules marketplace guilty of minting NFTs from stolen artwork
A court in the Chinese city of Hangzhou ruled a one-of-a-kind judgment against a nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace for allowing a user to create (or mint) NFTs of stolen artwork.
Kraken shuts down global headquarters as ‘San Francisco is not safe’Kraken shuts down global headquarters as ‘San Francisco is not safe’
The Golden City is losing its shine as one of the largest United States-based cryptocurrency exchanges closes its San Francisco-based headquarters. Kraken CEO, Jesse Powell retweeted that Kraken will close
In defense of crypto: Why digital currencies deserve a better reputationIn defense of crypto: Why digital currencies deserve a better reputation
Ever since its inception and throughout its turbulent journey toward mainstream acceptance, crypto has elicited both enthusiasm and trepidation in equal measure. After the unfair battering it has received over
Are crypto and blockchain safe for kids, or should greater measures be put in place?Are crypto and blockchain safe for kids, or should greater measures be put in place?
Crypto is going mainstream, and the world’s younger generation, in particular, is taking note. Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com recently predicted that crypto users worldwide could reach 1 billion by the end
Blockchain forensics is the trusted informant in crypto crime scene investigationBlockchain forensics is the trusted informant in crypto crime scene investigation
The seizure by the U.S. Department of Justice of $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) lost during the 2016 hack of Bitfinex’s cryptocurrency exchange has all the ingredients of a
Counterfeit NFTs result in marketplace shutdown: Experts weigh inCounterfeit NFTs result in marketplace shutdown: Experts weigh in
“Rampant” issues relating to minting counterfeit nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, have forced popular platform Cent to halt some operations. Founded in 2017, Cent kicked off as a “social network and
FBI warns against rising crypto romance scams during Valentine’s weekFBI warns against rising crypto romance scams during Valentine’s week
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning against the rise in romance scams in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the latest trend involving cryptocurrencies.
Chainalysis report finds most NFT wash traders unprofitableChainalysis report finds most NFT wash traders unprofitable
Nonfungible tokens (NFT) have taken the world by storm, resulting in mainstream interest and greater adoption of cryptocurrency. According to blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, NFT popularity skyrocketed in 2021. Chainalysis’