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NCA’s Operation Atlantic with US and Canadian partners disrupted a global crypto fraud scheme affecting 20,000+ victims, freezing $12M and identifying a further $45M in illicit funds

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Apr 9, 2026

The operation targeted “approval phishing” scams, where victims are tricked into unknowingly granting criminals access to their crypto wallets. Authorities identified over 20,000 victims across multiple countries, disrupted scam networks, and froze more than $12...

U.S. lawmakers call for a robust DOJ probe into Binance, warning the crypto exchange’s alleged facilitation of transactions linked to Iran and its proxies constitutes a serious sanctions and FC risk

by AdrianaAMLP | Mar 12, 2026

In a joint statement, Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego cite reports that Binance may have enabled billions of dollars in transactions tied to Iran and affiliated terrorist networks, raising concerns about sanctions evasion and...

U.S. DOJ confirms its D.C. Scam Center Strike Force has seized over $580M in cryptocurrency from Chinese transnational criminals running large online investment scams targeting U.S. victims

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 26, 2026

These criminal networks are primarily based in Southeast Asia, including Burma, Cambodia, and Laos, and use sophisticated online platforms to solicit investments and extract funds from unsuspecting individuals. The task force, active since November 2025 and comprising...

UK GC Chief Executive warns at the BGC AGM 2026 that illegal gambling operators tied to organised crime are exploiting digital platforms and crypto payments to evade regulation, raising FC risks

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 26, 2026

He highlighted how unlicensed platforms exploit digital channels, affiliates, and social media to reach UK consumers, while using payment methods such as cryptoassets to evade regulatory oversight and anti-money laundering controls. Miller emphasised that tackling...

RUSI’s paper on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Crypto explores how tools like zero-knowledge proofs and confidential stablecoins protect users while helping regulators in combating FC

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 25, 2026

The paper stresses that collaboration between regulators, law enforcement, and developers is essential to design effective PETs and improve oversight, and it flags that current legal processes, like Mutual Legal Assistance, are too slow for crypto’s rapid...

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NCA’s Operation Atlantic with US and Canadian partners disrupted a global crypto fraud scheme affecting 20,000+ victims, freezing $12M and identifying a further $45M in illicit funds

U.S. lawmakers call for a robust DOJ probe into Binance, warning the crypto exchange’s alleged facilitation of transactions linked to Iran and its proxies constitutes a serious sanctions and FC risk

U.S. DOJ confirms its D.C. Scam Center Strike Force has seized over $580M in cryptocurrency from Chinese transnational criminals running large online investment scams targeting U.S. victims

UK GC Chief Executive warns at the BGC AGM 2026 that illegal gambling operators tied to organised crime are exploiting digital platforms and crypto payments to evade regulation, raising FC risks

RUSI’s paper on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Crypto explores how tools like zero-knowledge proofs and confidential stablecoins protect users while helping regulators in combating FC

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