The U.S. Homeland Security Investigations has charged two men for operating Empire Market, a dark web marketplace, facilitating $ 430 million in illegal transactions. The defendants face severe penalties, including life imprisonment. “During the investigation, federal law enforcement seized cryptocurrency valued at $ 75 million at the time of the seizures, as well …
After Exit Scam, Incognito Darknet Market Operators Now Threaten User Data Leak in Extortion Twist
Numerous accounts have recently revealed that shortly after the darknet market (DNM) Incognito apparently conducted an ‘exit scam,’ its operators have now informed their clients and merchants they are facing extortion. The team behind Incognito claims possession of crypto asset transaction logs and archived conversations from its users, warning that this information will be leaked […]
Nigeria Forex Crisis: Central Bank Removes Cap on Exchange Rate for International Money Transfer Operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria announced on Jan. 31 that it had removed caps on naira payout rates that international money transfer operators are allowed to quote. The central bank said the policy change is an effort aimed at further liberalizing the foreign exchange market. The naira’s Feb.1 gain versus major currencies has been attributed […]
Report: Operators of Central African Republic-Based Crypto Investment Firm Disappear With $1.6 Million
According to reports, the operators of a Central African Republic (CAR) crypto company which promised a high return on money invested have disappeared along with $ 1.6 million in investor funds. High-profile personalities including lawmakers and senior government employees are among the hundreds of CAR residents who fell victim to the apparent scam. Company …
Report: More Than 50 Virtual Currency Platform Operators Want to Join the Taiwan Market
About 52 virtual currency operators have shown interest in joining Taiwan’s financial market, the Financial Supervisory Commission has said. The commission also said that it is planning to announce the region’s first virtual asset management guiding principles sometime in September. Virtual Asset-Specific Laws Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) recently revealed that some 52 virtual currency […]