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DOJ Crypto Enforcer Says Blockchain Is Everywhere in Crime, Clashing With Industry’s Self-Perception

While scams like these often only damage a single victim at a time, it can still be big money. NCET, along with other agencies, booked upwards of $112,000,000 from busting six such U.S.-based scams. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates $3.31 billion was stolen from people in 2022 through

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EU crypto sanctions against Russia have an unexpected enforcer

The Monetary Exchange of Singapore (MAS), ​​the country’s central bank and financial regulator, reminded all authorized cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to comply with financial sanctions in place against Russia. The statement came after research that revealed millions in crypto donations raised by pro-Russia groups in support of the ongoing conflict

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US Sanctions Enforcer Blacklists a Crypto Exchange for First Time — CoinDesk

The post, which summarizes a TRM investigation, says Suex began operations “under the corporate ownership” of Izibits OU, an Estonian-licensed virtual asset service provider. TRM claims the exchange’s executives are Vasilii Zhabykin, who the blog says may be affiliated with a major Russian telecom, and Tibor Bokor, a Czech venture

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