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Core Member of Ramp-and-Dump Syndicate Arrested in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities have arrested a key member of a notorious ramp-and-dump syndicate, as reported by the SFC.
$4 Billion Laundered by Criminals through DEXs, Elliptic Report Shows
Elliptic's report suggested that criminals have laundered the total sum of $4 billion through Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs), bridges, and protocols offering Coin Swaps.
South Korea Arrests 3 Suspects in $3.4 Billion worth Crypto-related Probe
South Korean prosecutors on Thursday arrested three people in a probe of $3.4 billion worth of foreign-exchange transactions for possible connections to illegal crypto-related crimes.
Hotbit Suspends Trading, Withdrawals amid Criminal Investigation
Crypto exchange Hotbit announced it had suspended all financial and trading services as part of the capital was frozen by watchdogs that a former employer was involved in a criminal case that is under investigation.
Former OpenSea Staff Charged with Insider Trading Offenses
Nathaniel Chastain, former Head of Product at OpenSea, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged insider trading.
Crypto Crime in London Now Goes Physical as Thieves Targets Investor's Gadgets
There is a new wave of crime in the city of London that is targeting investors in the digital currency ecosystem
New York Lawmakers to Make Rug Pulls in Crypto a Crime
The State of New York may soon make a move to christen “Rug Pulls” in the digital currency ecosystem an offence, should a bill dubbed Senate Bill S8839 be passed into law.
Crypto Crimes Hit All-Time-High in 2021: Chainalysis
Crypto crimes saw a record high number last year in terms of value, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said.
Crime across DeFi Platforms Surged to $10.5B in 2021
Crime has grown at an alarming rate in the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry by hitting $10.5 billion so far this year.
Nigeria's Central Bank Freezes Bank Accounts Linked to Suspected Illegal Crypto Traders
The central bank of Nigeria has ordered a directive to freeze the bank accounts associated with two individuals and a firm suspected of illegally engaging in crypto trading.
