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Court documents showed there was at least one 90-year-old, and some people had “set in stone” their opinions about the Tornado Cash co-founder’s criminal charges.
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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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A cybercrime group dubbed “GreedyBear” has stolen over $1 million in crypto using hundreds of fake wallet extensions, malware types and scam websites, Koi Security said.
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Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin asked a court for time served after admitting to wire fraud, but US prosecutors want them imprisoned for 10 years for their "classic Ponzi scheme.”
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With a sentencing hearing scheduled in a matter of weeks, Roman Storm is potentially looking at five years in jail for running an unlicensed money transmitting service.
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Judge issues Allen charge after jury deadlocks in Tornado Cash trial, keeping the case alive as questions mount over crypto developer liability.
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Crypto scammers are switching from code to exploiting human vulnerabilities that don’t require breaking through complex cybersecurity guardrails.
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Web3 pump-and-dump schemes thrive on hype, anonymity, and unregulated markets; understanding their playbook is key to avoiding costly traps.
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The iconic statue of pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has become a textbook symbol of the global Bitcoin movement.
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Crypto fraud is evolving fast. Crystal Intelligence is on the frontlines, using blockchain analytics and cross-border coordination to detect and disrupt increasingly sophisticated scam networks.
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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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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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