Crypto activity in 2024 surpasses 2021 peak, fueled by Bitcoin ETFs — Chainalysis
The launch of the Bitcoin ETF in the US triggered an increase in the total value of Bitcoin activity across all regions worldwide, according to Chainalysis.This post was originally published on this site
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs Join Forces to Tackle Crypto Crime
Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs have announced the creation of the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a new initiative aimed at fighting illicit activity in the cryptocurrency space. The partnership, focused on public-private collaboration, seeks to improve security within the Tron blockchain and reduce the misuse of its tether (USDT) stablecoin. Crypto Giants Tron, […]
Tether stablecoin issuer and Tron launch financial crime unit
Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit.This post was originally published on this site
Law Enforcement Holds Positive Views on Crypto Despite Crime Concerns, Chainalysis Reports
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has found that law enforcement finds cryptocurrency relevant to many investigations and holds positive overall views. The firm also notes the growing adoption of cryptocurrency and its increased criminal exploitation, including intellectual property theft and drug trafficking. Despite the availability of various tools, many respondents are dissatisfied with current resources, highlighting […]
Law Enforcement Holds Positive Views on Crypto Despite Crime Concerns, Chainalysis Reports
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has found that law enforcement finds cryptocurrency relevant to many investigations and holds positive overall views. The firm also notes the growing adoption of cryptocurrency and its increased criminal exploitation, including intellectual property theft and drug trafficking. Despite the availability of various tools, many respondents are dissatisfied with current resources, highlighting […]
Interpol Nigeria boosts cybersecurity with virtual asset training
The training will enable officers to effectively address cybercrimes involving virtual assets, particularly stablecoins.This post was originally published on this site
Mirror Trading International Liquidators Spent More Than $6 million on Lawyers and Investigators
Liquidators of the now defunct bitcoin trading platform, Mirror Trading International have so far used approximately $4.2 million on expenses such as lawyers’ or consultants’ fees. Between Jan. 23, 2023, and the date of their appointment, liquidators claimed to have recovered approximately $770,000 which belonged to MTI. Liquidators’ Fees Liquidators of the collapsed bitcoin Ponzi […]
Nearly 3 Billion BUSD Stablecoins Have Been Removed From the Market in 6 Days
Six days ago, a few hours before the blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos announced it would no longer mint BUSD stablecoins, $2.86 billion worth of BUSD were redeemed. Currently, Binance is the most active exchange trading BUSD tokens, and the stablecoin still commands roughly 10.7% of the crypto economy’s $67.71 billion in global trade volume over […]