US, UAE and China joint effort dismantles 9 crypto scam centersIn another police action, European police arrested 10 people and took down three scam centers, estimated to have stolen over $58 million from victims around the world. Stephen KatteApr 30, 2026
Bitcoin ransomware Akira drains $42M from more than 250 companies: FBIThe U.S. FBI found that the Akira ransomware group has been targeting businesses and critical infrastructure entities in North America, Europe and Australia since March 2023.Apr 19, 2024Arijit Sarkar
Seized exchange Bitzlato allows users to withdraw 50% of BitcoinBitzlato has yet to resolve the issue with the remaining 50% of user funds and may eventually compensate using its own funds.Mar 22, 2023Helen Partz
US Justice Department announces charges in connection with ChipMixer takedownMinh Quốc Nguyễn, a resident of Hanoi, Vietnam, has been charged in Philadelphia with a number of offenses as the operator of ChipMixer.Mar 15, 2023Derek Andersen
Europol Busts $17M Illegal Media Streaming Business Dealing in CryptosEuropean police successfully busted a multi-million illegal online streaming business operating from Spain.Jun 11, 2020Mohammad Musharraf
Europol: Crypto-Ransomware Remains Most Prominent Cyber AttackEuropol released its 2019 Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment report, which shows that crypto-ransomware remains a top threat.Oct 14, 2019Joeri Cant
Cryptocurrency Mixers and Why Governments May Want to Shut Them DownCan a possible government shutdown of cryptocurrency mixers lead to the development of more censorship-resistant avenues?May 28, 2019Osato Avan-Nomayo
Hodler’s Digest, May 20–26: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the WeekCraig Wright again makes claims about his true identity as Satoshi Nakamoto, while the SEC delays a BTC ETF decision, again.May 26, 2019Molly Jane Zuckerman
Europol: Zcash, Monero and Ethereum Follow Bitcoin in CybercrimeEuropol concludes that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Zcash, Monero and Ethereum are increasingly becoming popular among the darkweb, usually associated with criminal activities due to their pseudonymous nature.Oct 4, 2017Joshua Althauser
How Europol Task Force Will Make Bitcoin Stronger and Will Benefit UsersEuropol has set up a working group combatting money laundering with digital currency. Experts say it’s good for the industry.Sep 17, 2016Iyke Aru
