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There have been two serious attacks in Paris this month targeted at the families of crypto execs, and Chainalysis' Levin has offered one of the reasons why it's happening.
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In the digital era, crimes have transcended physical boundaries, manifesting in various forms online. Online crimes encompass a broad range, from identity theft and phishing to credit card fraud, exploiting the vulnerabilities of internet users. Simultaneously, digital crimes involve unauthorized access, manipulation or theft of digital data, leading to data breaches and cyber espionage, posing significant threats to individuals and organizations alike.
Within this landscape, cryptocurrency crimes have emerged, leveraging the decentralized nature of digital currencies. For instance, ransomware attacks encrypt data and demand cryptocurrency payments for the decryption keys, while crypto fraud schemes use phony initial coin offerings (ICOs) or Ponzi schemes to trick unsuspecting investors. The illegal use of other people’s devices for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining is known as “cryptojacking.” Darknet markets allow for the anonymous exchange of cryptocurrencies between buyers and sellers, facilitating illicit trade.
Moreover, pump-and-dump schemes manipulate cryptocurrency prices for profit, showcasing the intricacies of this digital criminal landscape. Law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts collaborate to combat these offenses, emphasizing cybersecurity awareness and robust measures to safeguard against evolving threats in the online and crypto realms.
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Europol and Spanish law enforcement broke a money laundering network that handled over $23 million for migrant smugglers and drug traffickers.
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France’s interior minister will reportedly meet with crypto professionals to address rising security concerns after a failed kidnapping targeted the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat.
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Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat's daughter and her son were attacked in broad daylight, the latest of a growing trend of attacks against crypto entrepreneurs and their families.
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The federal judge overseeing the case has also ordered the government to provide additional information on the hacker's crime before his May 16 sentencing hearing.
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Authorities have asked for 24 months for Eric Council Jr., the individual who pleaded guilty to a charge for compromising the SEC's X account in 2024.
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The teenage trio allegedly told the victim they “had his dad and would kill him” if he didn't fork over the passwords to his accounts.
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The $38 million crypto seizure from Bybit hack-linked eXch was the third-largest crypto confiscation in the history of Germany’s federal criminal police.
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Michelle Bond, facing campaign finance charges, is one of the last significant figures tied to cryptocurrency exchange FTX, through her husband, to be awaiting trial.
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Though Alex Mashinsky's sentencing was still pending, the US government said it did not oppose his voluntarily surrendering after his daughter's wedding.
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John Karony took to social media as his criminal trial for fraud and money laundering charges began in New York.
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The US Attorney's Office overseeing the criminal case against the former CEO of SafeMoon will be headed by a Trump appointee for up to 120 days.
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The former CEO of Celsius Network is scheduled to appear before a judge for sentencing after pleading guilty to two felony charges in December.
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French law enforcement officers freed the man after raiding a property in a Paris suburb where he was held captive for ransom.
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Bitrace reported that $649 billion — about 5.14% of all stablecoin transactions in 2024 — flowed through high-risk addresses linked to illicit activities.
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