The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking to speak to those investors burned by what has perhaps become the best known scam in cryptocurrency history, Bitconnect. The word Bitconnect is now synonymous with scams targeting the cryptocurrency community. It was not only one of the more brazen efforts but also one of the most…
In a recent crypto investigation, the US FBI successfully infiltrated a group of Indian citizens suspected of engaging in illicit activities involving the exchange of cryptocurrency for over $15 million in cash. The alleged transactions took place at various locations in Westchester County, with the group catering to customers seeking anonymity for their activities. Crypto…
Marshall Islands-based 1Broker has been in a flurry as of late, as the crypto-focused investment services provider came under heavy fire from the top guns of the free world, American regulators and their closest compatriots. 1Broker Sees Court Case Develop, Positive Signs As reported by NewsBTC on September 28th, 1Broker, a foreign crypto startup, was unexpectedly…
As Daily Mail reports, FTX’s former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried could be facing extradition. After more and more shocking details about FTX, Alameda and their leaders came to light in recent days, Bankman-Fried is facing extradition by the FBI, according to the latest reports. Already on Monday, it was revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice…
TL;DR The U.S. Justice Department says it seized backend cloud infrastructure tied to Huione Group money-laundering services. Authorities linked the infrastructure to a broader ecosystem of scam payments, laundering and cybercrime activity. The action is a reminder that crypto enforcement is increasingly targeting infrastructure, not only wallets and exchanges. U.S. Authorities Target The Infrastructure Layer…
The FBI created its own cryptocurrency token, NexFundAI, to bait and catch bad actors. The FBI recently revealed a novel tactic in its fight against cryptocurrency crime: the creation of its own cryptocurrency, NexFundAI. Developed in secrecy as part of a sting operation, the Ethereum-based token was designed to expose and dismantle pump-and-dump schemes, a…
According to a search warrant issued by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Long Island Iced Tea, the company that famously rebranded to Long Blockchain during the height of the 2017 crypto bull market, is suspected of being an elaborate pump and dump scheme. Behind it are thought to be two individuals already under investigation…
An Indian teenager is in hot water after threatening to carry out a deadly attack on a U.S. international airport after he failed to receive support from the FBI in relation to an alleged Bitcoin scam. Bitcoin Scam Leads to Volatile Situation at Miami Airport Bitcoin’s price may be experiencing an extreme lack of volatility,…
The latest report on the Axie Infinity/ Ronin bridge hack is too good to be true. Especially considering the FBI claims a North Korea-sponsored hacking group is responsible for it. “A senior engineer at Axie Infinity was duped into applying for a job at a company that, in reality, did not exist,” The Block reports.…
Dozens of U.S. businesses, public buildings, and more have been evacuated in response to a string of bomb threats currently sweeping the nation. The person or persons making the threats, are demanding a sum of Bitcoin be sent to a wallet address, or are threatening to detonate a bomb, potentially harming many in the process.…