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Authorities Seize Over 1,500 Crypto Mining Rigs in Dagestan Crackdown – Mining Bitcoin News

Law enforcement and other authorities in Dagestan have closed down two illegal crypto farms, confiscating more than 1,500 mining machines. Government agencies in the republic, considered one of Russia’s capitals of underground coin minting, carry out regular raids against such facilities. Cryptocurrency Miners in Dagestan Accused of ‘Illegal Entrepreneurship’ Officers from the

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EU Crypto Laundering Plans Could Overwhelm Authorities, Bank Regulator Says

“It’s very resource intensive,” said Neto, who is an anti-money laundering data specialist. “Who’s going to handle this? … If it’s going to be the competent authority, what are they going to do with that information?” A requirement to report missing data to the authorities was “amazing in theory,” but

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Chinese Authorities Arrest Alleged Masterminds Behind an Online Virtual Currency Pyramid Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News

Authorities in China recently announced the arrest of ten suspects they say are behind an online pyramid platform that is thought to have stolen millions of dollars from unsuspecting users. The suspects are accused of using the promise of high returns and a regular income to lure more victims. A

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Russian Authorities Say They’ve Dismantled REvil Ransomware Group at US Request

The Federal Security Service (FSB) raided 25 residences tied to REvil, seizing approximately $6.8 million in various currencies – including cryptocurrencies. The FSB also seized computer equipment, crypto wallets “that were used to perpetrate crimes” and 20 luxury cars, according to a Jan. 14 press release. Source

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