Tron Founder Justin Sun Wins Landmark Defamation Case Against Chinese Media Group

A court in China has ruled in favor of Justin Sun in his defamation lawsuit against the Chongqing Business Media Group. In its verdict, the court stated that claims of Sun’s involvement in insider trading, fraud, and money laundering were “entirely unsubstantiated.” The Chongqing Business Media Group subsequently removed all of its false content and … Read more

US Government Transfers $243 Million in Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase

On June 26, 2024, the U.S. government transferred 3,940 bitcoins, valued at $243 million, originating from a darknet market dealer. This batch of BTC was directed to an exchange address tagged as Coinbase. U.S. Law Enforcement Moves 3,940 Bitcoin The U.S. government executed this transfer of 3,940 BTC valued at $243 million. This action by … Read more

Banking Sector Poses Highest Money Laundering Risk, Singapore’s Central Bank Says

According to the Money Laundering Risk Assessment Report by Singapore’s central bank, the banking sector is identified as the highest money laundering risk to the country. The report also highlights risks related to digital assets and cryptocurrencies. To mitigate these risks, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has implemented stringent regulatory measures under the Payment … Read more

Federal Agents Crack Down on Drug Ring Using Crypto Mixers

Holly Danielle Adams, 34, from California, has pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution conspiracy and money laundering via cryptocurrency mixers. This case stems from an investigation by the Northern California Illicit Digital Economy (NCIDE) Task Force, a federal team dedicated to combating all forms of illegal dark web and cryptocurrency activities in the Eastern … Read more

Indian Authority Uncovers Large-Scale Crypto and Hawala Operation, Arrests Key Player

India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested Manideep Mago under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with an “illegal foreign remittances case” involving cryptocurrency. The investigation uncovered that a Delhi-based company sold cryptocurrencies worth over Rs. 1858 crore ($223 million) on crypto exchanges and made foreign remittances exceeding Rs. 3500 crore. … Read more

DOJ and FBI Unveil Charges Against 3 UK Nationals in NFT Rug Pull Scam

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have unveiled charges against three UK nationals for a fraudulent non-fungible token (NFT) scheme involving “Evolved Apes,” promising a game development. “They allegedly took investor funds, never developed the game, and pocketed the proceeds.” US Charges 3 UK Nationals in NFT Rug … Read more