Tag: Money laundering

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Heather ‘Razzlekhan’ Morgan Sentenced to 18 Months for Bitfinex Hack

Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, who was involved in laundering the proceeds of the 2016 Bitfinex hack carried out by her husband Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, has...
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U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill: Senate Rebuff Expected

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill focused on investigating the illicit use of cryptocurrency in activities such as terrorism and money...
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Corrupt U.S. Senator Convicted of Bribery After Criticizing Bitcoin

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was recently convicted of accepting bribes as a foreign agent. This news came as a...
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German Bitcoin Sales See ‘Negligible’ $326M While Receiving Small CoinJoin Deposits

The German government's Bitcoin wallet recently received a small amount of Sats from a CoinJoin address, even as it continues its significant selling activity....
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Uncovering the Truth: Is Crypto Really Safe?

Cryptocurrency has long been seen as a risky and volatile investment option, with headlines often focusing on scandals and collapses in the industry. However,...
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Mexican Cartels Buying Fentanyl Ingredients with Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued an updated advisory to U.S. financial firms, warning them about illegal fentanyl trafficking...