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Bitcoin and Anonymous Tokens Used in Illicit Child Porn Activities—Crackdown by Spanish Authorities
According to a recent report by Guardia Civil, Spanish authorities arrested several individuals involved in illicit crypto-driven child porn activities. Within the Kiru criminal operation ring, a man was detained for abusing his stepdaughter and using her to generate content for an illegal child porn website. Digital payouts were then made to an offshore account.
Continuous Crackdown on Crypto by US SEC is a Bullish Factor for Investors - Report
The US SEC might be considered harsh for its crypto regulations, some investors use this as a basis for their investments in the space
KuCoin Terminates Accounts of China’s Users, Following Other Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Crypto exchange KuCoin has revealed that it is closing accounts associated with Chinese users. The development is another blow to investors in Bitcoin and other crypto-assets in Mainland China amid the latest crackdown on the sector.
Singapore Bars Crypto Service Providers for Public Ads
In a bid to protect members of the investing public, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has prohibited all outdoor advertisements for all cryptocurrencies or digital payment tokens (DPT) service providers.
US Department of Justice Works with International Agencies to Crack Down NetWalker Ransomware
The US Department of Justice has led international efforts that have seen half a million dollars in cryptocurrency seized from the NetWalker ransomware group.
China Anhui Province Becomes the Latest Region to Crack the Whip on Crypto Mining
Anhui, an eastern Chinese province, has become the latest region to shut down all crypto mining activities, according to local media, citing an acute power shortage.
Changpeng Zhao Says He’s Willing Step Down as Binance CEO Amid Global Cryptocurrency Crackdown
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao revealed his willingness to step down from his top position while battling a series of regulatory issues.
Topnotch Bitcoin Mining Machine Manufacturer Bitmain Suspends Sales due to Chinese Crackdown
The world's top bitcoin mining machine manufacturer Bitmain Technology Co., Ltd. announced that it would suspend the sale of mining machines worldwide in response to the Chinese government's recent crackdown on domestic mining activites.
Bitcoin's Hashrate Recovers and Hits New ATH at 182.01 EH/s
BTC miners have been able to dust themselves off following China's intensified crackdown, given that the hashrate reached historic highs of 182.01 EH/s.
Thailand Sees PoW Mining Surge As China Ban Lingers On
As the popular saying goes, one man’s food is another man’s poison, the same can be said of crypto mining which is largely on the rise in Thailand amidst the persistent ban on related activities in China.
China Shuts Down Over 90% BTC Capacity, Sichuan BTC Sites Massively Offline
China intensified law enforcement against domestic Bitcoin mining activities. Bitcoin mining sites in Sichuan Province were reportedly massively disconnected by losing power supply and abilities for further BTC mining operations.
China’s Ethereum Mining Pool Sparkpool To Stop Offering Services Following PBOC’s Clampdown on Crypto
Sparkpool, an Hangzhou-based Ethereum mining pool in China, has suspected of providing its services to its customers in China and further plans to halt the services abroad.
