Department of Justice

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...
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