Geneva Police Strategizes for Metaverse Policing and Cybercrime
Geneva police prepare for the future of digital crime in the metaverse, emphasizing public-private partnerships and AI integration, according to Chainalysis.
Garantex Crypto Exchange Dismantled in Major International Crackdown
Authorities from the U.S., Germany, and Finland have dismantled the Russian crypto exchange Garantex, seizing domains and freezing illicit funds in a significant blow to the cybercrime economy.
Ransomware Payments Drop as Victim Resilience Increases in 2024
Ransomware payments saw a significant 35.82% year-over-year decline in 2024, driven by enhanced law enforcement and victim resilience, according to Chainalysis.
Blockchain Technology Revolutionizes Crime Prevention, Says Former FBI Agent
Gurvais Grigg, ex-FBI and CTO at Chainalysis, discusses how blockchain intelligence is transforming crime prevention from reactive to proactive, enabling law enforcement to tackle crypto-related crimes more effectively.
Tether (USDT) Assists Canadian Police in Crypto Recovery Operation
Tether collaborates with the Ontario Provincial Police to recover stolen cryptocurrency, highlighting its commitment to regulatory compliance and public safety in the digital assets sector.
Evil Corp Cybercrime Syndicate Faces Global Sanctions from OFAC and Allies
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC, UK's FCDO, and Australia's DFAT have imposed sanctions on Russia-based Evil Corp, a cybercrime syndicate linked to Dridex malware, marking a significant step in global cybercrime disruption.
German Authorities Disrupt 47 Russia-Centric No KYC Crypto Exchanges
The German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) has seized 47 Russian-language no-KYC crypto exchanges, highlighting their role in cybercrime and sanctions evasion.
Finland Tracks Monero in High-Profile Cybercrime Cas
Finnish authorities traced Monero transactions in the Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki trial, highlighting challenges in tracking privacy-focused digital currencies, a significant development in cryptocurrency-related cybercrime investigations.
Tether Implements Wallet-Freezing Policy Aligned with US Regulations
Tether's wallet-freezing policy, in line with US OFAC regulations, is a proactive approach to cybercrime, setting a new standard in the crypto industry.
U.S. Justice Department Seizes $9M in Crypto from Romance Scam Ring
The U.S. Justice Department successfully seizes $9M in crypto from a scam ring targeting over 70 victims, showcasing the government's commitment to combating cyber-enabled financial fraud.