As those of us in the crypto space realize, the world of bitcoin and digital assets has a nasty habit of attracting bad actors and financial crime. The latest scheme involves messaging service Discord and ads promoting free cryptocurrency for users. Discord Users Need to Be On the Lookout As the old saying goes, “Nothing...
U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen has said the illicit use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in money laundering and other financial crimes was a “particular concern,” sparking suggestions tighter regulation could be in the pipeline. The former chair of the Federal Reserve made the comments at her confirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate, highlighting the […]
What is a dirty bitcoin? A coin is considered “dirty” if it’s been involved in any illicit activity such as: Crypto crimes like wallet or exchange hacks; Money laundering, which includes criminals trying to hide the proceeds of their illegal activities by converting them into crypto (spoiler: it doesn’t work); Scams such as fraudulent schemes … Continued
Cybersecurity is becoming a growing concern for many businesses. This means people are hunting for solutions to tackle this ever-growing issue. But the...
Financial crime and other forms of digital fraud are a pressing concern for banks, credit unions and other FIs, with fraudsters stealing $2.8 billion from...