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Both prosecutors and defense attorneys have made statements in court about a T-shirt Roman Storm wore at a 2019 Ethereum conference in Boston.
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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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Wrench attacks on prominent crypto executives are shaping the narrative on centralized crypto custody.
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Reporting from the New York courtroom suggested that the Tornado Cash developer could wrap up his defense in a few days, but whether he would take the stand was still unclear.
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After two weeks of hearing from US government witnesses, Roman Storm’s legal team called Preston Van Loon to the stand to kick off its defense case.
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The suspects allegedly held an Italian man hostage for weeks in a Manhattan townhouse, beating him and demanding access to his Bitcoin wallet.
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The pastor claimed that “God told” him to shill INDXcoin, which caused financial losses to at least 300 investors.
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The investigation was reportedly not connected to Jesse Powell’s activities within the crypto industry.
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The second week of the Roman Storm trial kicked off with Judge Katherine Failla allowing a witness to testify that Tornado Cash could have been modified to prevent criminal use.
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The fourth day of the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial in New York kicked off with witnesses from the FBI.
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Iurii Gugnin allegedly used fake documents to bypass sanctions and launder $530 million for Russian clients. In the process, he deceived US banks.
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US Attorneys continued hearing from witnesses in their case against the Tornado Cash co-founder and filed a motion to block testimony on crypto-related kidnappings and torture.
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The Tornado Cash co-founder’s legal team argued he “had nothing to do” with hackers using the crypto mixing service as his criminal trial kicked off.
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New Zealander Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars in hidden cash to invest in cryptocurrency.
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The Justice Department says two LA Sheriff deputies admitted to helping extort victims, including for a local crypto mogul, while working their private security side hustles.
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US President Donald Trump has issued five pardons for figures in the crypto and blockchain industries, and may have received requests from Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried.
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