By Emir Abyazov The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has completed its investigation into Kraken crypto exchange co-founder Jesse Powell, returning the devices they had seized during their inquiry. This is reported by Fortune, citing sources. The charges were not related to the crypto industry The investigation centered on allegations of hacking and cyberstalking […]
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By Vuk Martin You’ve probably heard about Bitcoin whales. These are early adopters, tech billionaires, and crypto exchanges holding tens of thousands of coins. But here’s something you might not expect: One of the biggest Bitcoin holders in the world is the U.S. government. Yes, that’s right. Through years of criminal investigations, asset seizures, and […]
By Emir Abyazov Four North Korean hackers exploited remote work to steal cryptocurrency from Western companies. Image Source: FBI The U.S. Department of Justice charged Kim Kwang Jin, Kang Tae Bok, Jong Pong Ju, and Chang Nam Il with fraud and money laundering for stealing nearly $1 million in crypto. The scheme began in 2019 […]