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Department of Justice

3 ‘Geek Group’ leaders sentenced in US over illegal BTC business, money laundering
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9 March, 2022

3 ‘Geek Group’ leaders sentenced in US over illegal BTC business, money laundering

A Michigan court has sentenced the three leaders of the so-called Geek Group to prison time and $200,000 in BTC...
BitConnect founder indicted over $2.4B Ponzi scheme, faces 70 years in prison
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2 March, 2022

BitConnect founder indicted over $2.4B Ponzi scheme, faces 70 years in prison

A San Diego court charged Satish Kumbhani with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit commodity price manipulation, and international money laundering.
The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 78: Veteran prosecutor leads DOJ crypto team, UAE opening soon to VASPs, HandCash partners with Circle and Fabriik
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25 February, 2022

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 78: Veteran prosecutor leads DOJ crypto team, UAE opening soon to VASPs, HandCash partners with Circle and Fabriik

The U.S. Department of Justice has appointed seasoned prosecutor Eun Young Choi to head the newly-formed National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team.
DoJ appoints heavyweight digital asset prosecutor to lead new US ‘crypto’ team
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21 February, 2022

DoJ appoints heavyweight digital asset prosecutor to lead new US ‘crypto’ team

The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) was formed in late 2021 as a part of a multi-fronted commitment by the...
Bitfinex hack: One-half of NYC couple accused in $4.5B laundering case released on bail
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17 February, 2022

Bitfinex hack: One-half of NYC couple accused in $4.5B laundering case released on bail

Judge Beryl Howell has revoked the bond which had been granted to Ilya Lichtenstein, agreeing with prosecutors that he was...
Will the US gov’t dump $3.6 billion of BTC soon?
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11 February, 2022

Will the US gov’t dump $3.6 billion of BTC soon?

As more people begin to accept that a prolonged bear market is likely upon us, the fear that the U.S....
Bitfinex: DOJ seizes over 94,000 BTC related to 2016 exchange hack, arrests couple
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10 February, 2022

Bitfinex: DOJ seizes over 94,000 BTC related to 2016 exchange hack, arrests couple

The arrests, reportedly linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, "show that cryptocurrency is not a safe haven for criminals" according...
Florida’s Cryptsy exchange founder indicted over allegedly stealing $1M and destroying evidence
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31 January, 2022

Florida’s Cryptsy exchange founder indicted over allegedly stealing $1M and destroying evidence

Paul Vernom faces a 17-count indictment in connection with his alleged crimes, with 16 of the charges carrying a maximum...
BitMEX exec Greg Dwyer trial delayed until October 2022
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30 December, 2021

BitMEX exec Greg Dwyer trial delayed until October 2022

Greg Dwyer has been charged alongside BitMEX founders Arthur Hayes, Ben Delo, and Samuel Reed, who have already surrendered to...
DoJ seeks court help to return missing $150M allegedly turned to BTC by Sony employee
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26 December, 2021

DoJ seeks court help to return missing $150M allegedly turned to BTC by Sony employee

The Sony Life Insurance employee stole the $150 million and quickly converted it into BTC, but the DoJ traced it...
Coin Signals man pleads guilty to $5M BTC Ponzi scheme, faces 10 years in prison
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6 December, 2021

Coin Signals man pleads guilty to $5M BTC Ponzi scheme, faces 10 years in prison

Jeremy Spence, 25, posed as a successful trader, lured investors and made off with over $5 million, according to the...
California promoter hit with fraud charges over $5M digital currency scams
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23 November, 2021

California promoter hit with fraud charges over $5M digital currency scams

The SEC and DoJ have both filed charges against Ryan Ginster, whose five startups promised investors huge returns from digital...