Russian founder of a cryptocurrency exchange known for funneling ransomware profits arrested

The arrest comes as the U.S. ramps up efforts to crack down on attempts by cybercriminals to use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions.

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Russian founder of a cryptocurrency exchange known for funneling ransomware profits arrested

The arrest comes as the U.S. ramps up efforts to crack down on attempts by cybercriminals to use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions.

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Google Ads Malware Wipes NFT Influencer’s Crypto Wallet

By Habiba Rashid
NFT influencer @NFT_GOD downloaded malware through Google Ads while attempting to download OBS, an open-source video streaming software.
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Call centres behind fake cryptocurrency scams shut down across Europe

European law enforcement agencies have dealt a blow to scammers running call centres across the continent that stole millions of Euros from cryptocurrency investors.

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Report: Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached all-time high in 2022

A sharp increase in crypto-currency related sanctions resulted in far more crypto transactions being considered illicit.

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Report: Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached all-time high in 2022

A sharp increase in crypto-currency related sanctions resulted in far more crypto transactions being considered illicit.

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Open-source tech leaders urge new Congress to prioritize privacy in blockchain regulation

The group says there’s a “need for deeper collaboration and dialogue between lawmakers and developers of privacy tools.”

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