Crime

US, Dutch authorities take down fake ID marketplace
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2 September, 2025

US, Dutch authorities take down fake ID marketplace

U.S. and Dutch police dismantled VerifTools, a major online hub selling counterfeit passports, driver’s licenses, and IDs for as little...
US sanctions North Korea IT scheme tied to Russia, China
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29 August, 2025

US sanctions North Korea IT scheme tied to Russia, China

A crypto scam ring tied to North Korea, Russia, and China is now under U.S. sanctions for allegedly channeling stolen...
US opens door to foreign exchanges serving American customers
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29 August, 2025

US opens door to foreign exchanges serving American customers

The CFTC is opening doors for Americans to trade on overseas digital asset exchanges again, giving U.S. firms that left...
Hong Kong warns against fraud as stablecoin law takes effect
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29 August, 2025

Hong Kong warns against fraud as stablecoin law takes effect

Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance boosts investor protection, but regulators warn of rising scams as firms misuse the “stablecoin” label to...
BIS eyes crypto scoring to fight illicit finance, boost AML
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25 August, 2025

BIS eyes crypto scoring to fight illicit finance, boost AML

To fight money laundering, BIS proposes compliance scores for 'crypto,' tapping blockchain’s public records before digital assets are converted to...
OTPs under siege: Why the Philippines needs stronger defenses
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25 August, 2025

OTPs under siege: Why the Philippines needs stronger defenses

The Philippine central bank warns Filipinos that OTPs are no longer enough against AI-driven fraud, urging banks to step up...