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Bitcoin Mixing CEO Harmon Pleads Guilty to US Money-Laundering Charge

The case may set a precedent for bitcoin mixing services.

Larry Harmon

Mercati

Bitcoin Seized by Ohio DOJ Sold for More Than $19M: Report

The haul was worth around $2.9 million when forfeited in 2019.

Department of Justice

Mercati

DOJ Charges Crypto Seller With Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business

Michael Yusko III allegedly used bank accounts held in the name of several companies to sell cryptocurrencies for profit.

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Mercati

Spanish High Court Authorizes Extradition of John McAfee to the US: Report

The software magnate was arrested in October in Barcelona.

John McAfee

Finanza

DOJ, IRS Investigating Crypto Exchange Binance: Report

The world’s largest crypto exchange by volume is the subject of a U.S. money-laundering investigation, Bloomberg reported Thursday.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

Mercati

US Man Pleads Guilty to SIM-Swap Attacks Targeting High-Profile Crypto Accounts

Eric Meiggs focused his attacks on those he considered original gangsters of crypto social media.

Department of Justice

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Blockchain Consultant Pleads Guilty to Extortion Charge

Alchemist associate Michael Hlady faces up to 20 years in prison.

Alchemist associate Michael Hlady was arrested in 2019.

Politiche

DeepDotWeb Operator Pleads Guilty to Laundering $8.4M in Bitcoin Kickbacks

Tal Prihar admitted to taking bitcoin payments from darknet marketplaces in exchange for referral links.

DOJ

Mercati

Rep. Gaetz of Blockchain Caucus Faces Investigation for Sexual Misconduct: Report

An investigation into the congressman was opened during the final months of the Trump administration.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)

Mercati

Serbian Man Indicted for Embezzling $7M Through Fraudulent Crypto Schemes

According to the indictment, Kristijan Krstic founded two digital-asset investment platforms that fraudulently induced investors to buy securities in the form of investment contracts.

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