In a groundbreaking case in Scotland, an amount of £110,000 was seized from a 29-year-old man named John Ross Rennie. This incident represents the first time that proceeds of crime legislation have been utilized to confiscate cryptocurrency as physical cash in the country. The case was resolved at the High Court in Edinburgh, highlighting the
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The recent developments surrounding the hacker responsible for the $235 million theft from the Indian crypto exchange WazirX have raised concerns within the cryptocurrency community. The hacker’s use of sanctioned Tornado Cash to launder around $10 million in Ethereum in the past 24 hours has shed light on the complexity of their operations. By moving
WazirX has expedited its fiat currency withdrawal process ahead of schedule, allowing users to withdraw up to 66% of their total INR deposits on the exchange. This comes as a response to a major security breach that saw over $230 million in user assets being stolen. Despite CEO Nishal Shetty’s assurance that the exchange is
The past 24 hours have not been kind to the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin’s price dropping to a 2-week low of $57,100. This comes after a week of mixed performance, where Bitcoin briefly surged to over $65,100 before facing a steep decline. The bearish trend seems to have continued, with Bitcoin struggling to regain its
Recent findings by TRM Labs have brought attention to the concerning trend of illicit activity at crypto ATMs. The report highlighted that these cash-to-crypto services have processed over $160 million in illicit volumes since 2019, with a sharp increase in 2023. The lack of stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols at
German authorities recently seized nearly 250,000 euros and 13 crypto ATMs during a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed cryptocurrency machines. The operation, led by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), aimed to strengthen regulatory oversight in Germany’s rapidly expanding crypto sector. On August 20, officials targeted 35 locations where crypto ATMs were allegedly operating without proper
German authorities recently carried out a coordinated nationwide operation aimed at curbing unlicensed activities within the country’s rapidly expanding crypto market. The operation, spearheaded by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), resulted in the confiscation of $28 million in cash and 13 crypto ATMs. This action underscores Germany’s commitment to mitigating the risks associated with
The partnership between MetaMask, Mastercard, and Baanx has paved the way for a new era of cryptocurrency spending with the introduction of the MetaMask Card. This innovative card is currently in the trial phase in the UK and EU, offering users a seamless way to make everyday purchases using their cryptocurrency holdings directly from their
Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms reported a total revenue of $42 million, marking a 16% decline quarter-over-quarter. This decrease is attributed to the reduction in block rewards resulting from the BTC halving event on April 19, 2024. Bitfarms reported a net loss of $27 million, or $0.07 per share, which includes a $1 million non-cash
OKX CEO, Star Xu, recently issued a warning to users about the potential risks associated with interacting with the sanctioned crypto mixer, Tornado Cash. He emphasized that deposits from sanctioned entities such as Garantex and Tornado Cash, or withdrawals to these entities, could trigger compliance risks and ultimately lead to account suspension. Xu highlighted the