Russian Charged With Laundering Ransomware Proceeds in Crypto Pleads Guilty in US â Bitcoin News
[ad_1] A Russian national accused of processing cryptocurrency payments from ransomware attacks has pleaded guilty to money laundering in the United States. The man who was extradited from the Netherlands in mid-August, last year, will be sentenced in April. Russian Crypto Launderer Pleads Guilty in US Court, May Get Up to 20 Years in Prison […]
Bitzlato Co-Founder Anton Shkurenko Arrested in Russia, Report â Exchanges Bitcoin News
[ad_1] Russian authorities have reportedly arrested the second co-founder of seized cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato. The man, who recently promised to restore the platformâs operations from Russia, was detained at the request of Interpol and may face extradition to France. Another Co-Founder of the Russia-Linked Bitzlato Exchange Apprehended in Moscow Anton Shkurenko, co-founder of the recently […]
North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto Assets in 2022, UN Report Unveils â Bitcoin News
[ad_1] The regime in North Korea has managed to steal more cryptocurrency last year than in previous years, according to a draft U.N. report. Despite the difference between quoted estimates, the authors conclude that 2022 was a record-breaking year for crypto theft, to be blamed on the hermit state. Cybercrime Groups Linked to North Korea […]
Russiaâs Largest Private Bank Launches Digital Asset Platform â Finance Bitcoin News
[ad_1] Alfa-Bank, one of the major Russian banking institutions, has established its own platform for digital financial assets. The launch became possible after Russiaâs monetary authority added Alfa-Bank to its register of digital asset issuers this week. Privately-Owned Alfa-Bank Sets Up Digital Asset Platform With Central Bankâs Permission Russiaâs Alfa-Bank has launched âA-Token,â a platform […]
Binance to Support Georgiaâs Crypto Industry Through Blockchain Education â Exchanges Bitcoin News
[ad_1] Digital asset exchange Binance has agreed to help Georgia to develop its cryptocurrency sector by launching educational and other blockchain initiatives. The leading coin trading platform has been expanding its presence in the region with similar projects in other countries. Binance and Georgian Tech Agency to Jointly Develop Countryâs Crypto Economy The worldâs largest […]
Kazakhstan Launches Consultation on Proposals to Improve Crypto Trading â Regulation Bitcoin News
[ad_1] Financial authorities in Kazakhstan are starting a public consultation on draft changes to the countryâs framework for digital-asset trading. The proposals include measures to reduce risks in the crypto market and improvements to the structure of exchange platforms. Kazakhstanâs Financial Hub Seeks to Amend Its Concept for Trading Digital Assets The Astana Financial Services […]
Britain Announces Plans for âRobustâ Crypto Rules, Launches Consultation â Regulation Bitcoin News
[ad_1] The U.K. has unveiled âambitious plansâ to ârobustly regulateâ various crypto activities, while seeking to protect customers and grow its economy. In the next three months, British authorities will accept public feedback on the new regulatory proposals designed to govern digital assets like traditional finance. British Government Sets Out to Regulate Crypto Market, Remains […]
Russians Offered Ready-made Crypto Exchange Accounts Amid Restrictions â Exchanges Bitcoin News
[ad_1] Russian crypto traders have been looking to obtain unrestricted accounts for global exchanges as their access to such platforms is limited. Over the past year, the offering of such accounts on the dark web has increased significantly, cybersecurity experts told the Russian press. Supply of Crypto Exchange Accounts for Russian Users Doubles in a […]
Hive Ransomware Network Dismantled by American, European Law Enforcement â Bitcoin News
[ad_1] Law enforcement authorities from over a dozen countries in Europe and North America have taken part in disrupting the activities of the Hive ransomware group, the U.S. Justice Department and Europol announced. Hive is believed to have targeted various organizations worldwide in the past couple of years, often extorting payments in cryptocurrency. Captured Decryption […]
Several Crypto Exchange Websites Taken Down in Kazakhstan â Exchanges Bitcoin News
[ad_1] Financial authorities in Kazakhstan have targeted at least five online platforms exchanging cryptocurrencies outside the law. Documents, computer equipment, and cryptocurrency wallets have been seized during searches in the northern part of the country. Kazakhstanâs Financial Watchdog Goes After Unlicensed Crypto Exchange Services The Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) of the Republic of Kazakhstan has […]