Russian Police Seize 3,200 Crypto Mining Rigs in Siberia Raids
Russian police seized 3,200 crypto mining rigs in Siberia. Operators face criminal charges for stealing $2.1 million worth of electricity.
AlexRussian police seized 3,200 crypto mining rigs in Siberia. Operators face criminal charges for stealing $2.1 million worth of electricity.
AlexSpanish police dismantle an ISIS funding operation through cryptocurrency, arresting five, in a global collaborative effort.
Cheng YuanSouth Korean authorities have apprehended 49 individuals and frozen £12 million in assets in connection with an alleged international cryptocurrency fraud ring. The group is accused of running a fake cryptocurrency investment platform that attracted investors from abroad, resulting in losses of over £11.5 million for at least 253 victims, highlighting ongoing concerns about cryptocurrency fraud in South Korea.
JixuCanadian neighborhoods are witnessing a surge in home-invasion style robberies specifically aimed at targeting affluent crypto investors and their private keys, according to local law enforcement.
CoinliveChinese authorities have uncovered a large-scale cross-border online gambling case with a staggering turnover of 400 billion yuan (approximately $56 billion), revealing the prominent use of digital assets in facilitating the crime in China.
CoinliveThe city is also ramping up its regulatory efforts to prevent criminals from using crypto to launder their money.
BeincryptoThe cryptocurrency caught hype in Afghanistan last year when the state's economy got into trouble amidst the Taliban taking over ...
BitcoinistLocal police in a suburb of Seoul have the authority to seize crypto in order to clear the balance of delinquent fines from traffic violations.
CointelegraphKosovo’s economy minister tweeted that confiscating cryptominers “will save tens of thousands of euros per month” and provide energy for “hundreds of Kosovar households.”
CointelegraphHong Kong’s financial watchdog says it is concerned over the rising popularity of stablecoins, as it invites the public to give their say on the merits and challenges of e-HKD.
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