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Law Enforcement Holds Positive Views on Crypto Despite Crime Concerns, Chainalysis Reports

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Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has found that law enforcement finds cryptocurrency relevant to many investigations and holds positive overall views. The firm also notes the growing adoption of cryptocurrency and its increased criminal exploitation, including intellectual property theft and drug trafficking. Despite the availability of various tools, many respondents are dissatisfied with current resources, highlighting … Read more

Bitzlato Exchange Busted as US Deals ‘Blow to Crypto Crime,’ Arrests Owner

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Cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, better known to the Russian-speaking segment of the market, has been taken down as part of an “international cryptocurrency enforcement action,” the U.S. Justice Department announced. The Russian owner of the platform has been arrested for his role in the alleged transmission of illicit money. Bitzlato claimed it was hacked. US, France … Read more

ETH Merge Forks, Quantum Computing, Biden Draining Oil Reserves, DOJ Targets Criminal Crypto Use — Week in Review

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With the Ethereum Merge event now successfully completed, new proof-of-work (PoW) forks have emerged to vie for miner acceptance. This, as the United States government, has warned that the post-quantum world is getting closer, and vulnerable cryptography will need to be protected. Amidst red hot inflation in the U.S., President Joe Biden notes that gas … Read more

Tornado Cash left a void, time will tell what fills it — Chainalysis chief scientist

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There’s a hole to be filled where Tornado Cash once was, and “junior mixers” are vying for position in the wake of the mixers sanction and ban by the U.S. Treasury. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico