The US DOJ Finalizes $400M Forfeiture in Helix Crypto Mixer Case
The US DOJ has finalized $400 million forfeiture from Helix crypto mixer, highlighting money laundering risks and privacy tool debates.
DOJ Probe of Powell Tests Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Thesis as Gold Hits Record
DOJ subpoenas Fed over $2.5B HQ spending, raising questions about Bitcoin’s hedge potential.
U.S. DOJ Recovers $40K in Crypto Linked to Trump-Vance Inaugural Scam
By Rose Nnamdi
The US Department of Justice has recovered $40,000 in cryptocurrency out of the $250,300 stolen in a Trump-Vance inaugural impersonation scam.
US DOJ Charges 12 in $263M Crypto Theft Tied to Genesis Case
By Parth Dubey
Twelve people have been charged by the US DOJ for a $263 million crypto theft connected to the Genesis case.
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Faces 20-Year Prison Term Sought by DOJ
By Rose Nnamdi
The US Department of Justice has asked the court to sentence the former CEO of Celsius to 20 years in prison, as his actions were deliberate.
Breaking: US DoJ Is Reportedly Scrapping Its Crypto Unit
By Parth Dubey
According to a four-page memo by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the US DoJ is closing its crypto enforcement division, NCET.
Gotbit Founder Faces Trial In US After Extradition from Portugal
Russian national Aleksei Andriunin, founder of Gotbit, has been extradited to the United States where he faces serious charges for allegedly manipulating cryptocurrency markets for clients between 2018-2024.
DOJ Seeks $17.9M in Crypto Linked to Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alleged Bribery Scheme
FTX collapsed in November 2022, revealing extensive mismanagement of customer funds under Bankman-Fried’s leadership. It is considered one of the largest financial frauds in American history.
US SEC Joins Hands with DOJ, FBI in Crackdown on Fraudulent Crypto Firms
The US SEC has accused Gotbit Consulting and its marketing director Fedor Kedrov of market manipulation via wash trading on behalf of individuals promoting digital assets like Robo Inu and Saitama.
Nvidia Faces Growing Pressure in Crypto Sales Suit Backed by US Justice Department and SEC
Other amicus briefs have also been filed in support of Nvidia investors.
Binance Introduces BANANA as First Crypto Project on HODLer Airdrops
The company has taken a snapshot of the eligible addresses for the airdrop and will distribute a total of 800,000 BANANA tokens.
CFTC Warns Students and Job Seekers about Crypto Money Mule Scams
By Tolu Ajiboye
The CFTC says that young people, students and job seekers should be careful as unwitting money mules are still liable to criminal charges.
CryptoQuant CEO Disagrees with DOJ’s Intent on Samourai Wallet Charge
Samourai Wallet founders were both arrested on Monday after being charged with money laundering offenses by the DOJ.
Changpeng Zhao’s Defense Team Pushes for Probation in Sentencing Hearing
One significant point in Zhao’s favor is his extraordinary acceptance of responsibility. According to the court document, the Probation Office has recognized his conduct as “remarkable” and “exceptional”.
Romance Scams Are on Rise, but Binance Is Fighting Back
By Andy Watson
While Binance continues to work to put a stop to romance scammers, it’s also offering advice for lonely hearts on how to avoid becoming their next victim.