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ForkLog 18 26.02.2025

US Justice Department Investigates LIBRA and Argentine President

The US Department of Justice has reportedly initiated an investigation into the role of Argentine President Javier Milei in promoting LIBRA. This was reported by La Nacion. According to the publication, the roles of the project’s founders—Hayden Davis of Kelsier Ventures, Julian Peha of KIP Protocol, and two Argentine entrepreneurs Mauricio Novelli and Manuel Terrones […]

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ForkLog 16 25.02.2025

US Authorities Seize $31 Million in Crypto Linked to Uranium Finance Hack

The Southern District of New York’s Attorney’s Office has seized cryptocurrencies worth approximately $31 million. These assets are connected to the April 2021 hack of Uranium Finance. SDNY and @HSISanDiego seize cryptocurrency worth approximately $31 million related to April 2021 hack of Uranium Finance. If you believe you have been a victim of this hack, […]

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ForkLog 12 17.02.2025

Russian Telegram Channel Administrator Detained for Bitcoin Extortion

In the Moscow region, authorities have detained a Telegram channel administrator on suspicion of extorting more than 16 million rubles in the form of the leading cryptocurrency. This was reported by Irina Volk, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, the suspect, in collusion with a group […]

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ForkLog 16 16.02.2025

India Seizes $190 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to BitConnect Fraud

Indian authorities have seized cryptocurrency worth approximately $190 million in connection with the fraudulent BitConnect scheme, according to local publication Indian Express. Raids conducted on February 11 and 15 also resulted in the confiscation of about $15,500 in rupees, a car, and electronics. Law enforcement officials analyzed a “complex network of transactions” involving numerous crypto […]

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ForkLog 15 31.01.2025

British Cryptocurrency Extortion Gang Sentenced to 76 Years in Prison

Seven members of a British gang who kidnapped, tortured, and extorted cryptocurrency from an investor have been sentenced to prison terms of up to 20 years. This was reported by the Warrington Guardian. The victim was repeatedly attacked and over several months transferred £100,000 in digital assets to the criminals. Convicted gang members: Scott Armstrong, […]

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ForkLog 47 28.01.2025

Ransom Demanded for Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder Revealed

The kidnappers of Ledger co-founder David Balland in France demanded a ransom of €10 million ($10.4 million), according to Le Parisien. In a bid to expedite the payment, the criminals severed one of the businessman’s fingers and sent a video of the act to Balland’s colleague, Eric Larchevêque. Investigators permitted Larchevêque to transfer part of […]

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ForkLog 28 23.01.2025

Co-Founder of Ledger Freed After Kidnapping in France

The Paris prosecutor’s office has announced the rescue of David Balland, a partner and co-founder of Ledger, who fell victim to a gang of extortionists. This was reported by local media. The businessman was kidnapped early on January 21 from his home in the Cher department, France. He was then transported by car to another […]

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ForkLog 27 22.01.2025

Market Maker CLS Global Admits to Sham Trading of FBI’s AI Token

The UAE-based cryptocurrency market maker, CLS Global, has admitted to facilitating sham trading and market manipulation in favor of the NexFundAI token, created by the FBI to detect fraud. This was reported by the US Department of Justice. As part of a deal with authorities, the company confirmed its involvement in providing services to attract […]

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ForkLog 11 20.01.2025

Kazakhstan jails operators of illicit bitcoin exchange, seizes assets

AFM of Kazakhstan completed an investigation into an illegal bitcoin exchange service with a turnover of more than 681m tenge ($1.28m). According to the agency, three organisers converted cryptocurrencies into fiat for a fee. Their clients numbered 380 people, as confirmed by bank statements. The defendants received prison terms ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 years, […]

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ForkLog 20 17.01.2025

FBI foils plot to kidnap Miami jeweller for $2m in cryptocurrency

The FBI uncovered a group that planned to kidnap a Miami jeweller to extort about $2m in cryptocurrency. According to court filings, the initial tip came from a confidential source. The suspects intended to target an employee of the Seybold Building, historically home to many jewellery stores. A leader called Jack and his associates—whom he […]

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ForkLog 23 16.01.2025

US authorities to return 94,643 BTC stolen from Bitfinex

US prosecutors have asked a court for permission to return to Bitfinex almost 80% of the 119,754 BTC stolen in the 2016 hack, according to a request. If approved, authorities will transfer 94,643 BTC to the platform, seized from hacker Ilya Lichtenstein’s wallet, in kind. The move also covers corresponding amounts in Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin […]

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ForkLog 34 15.01.2025

Bitmama faces up to 10 years in prison

Law-enforcement authorities have charged Valeria Fedyakina, known as Bitmama, with fraud in a case involving the theft of cryptocurrencies and fiat totaling at least 2.2bn rubles, TASS reported. Investigators say she solicited investments in digital assets, promising high returns, after which the funds disappeared. In one episode, losses amounted to about 800m rubles. A court […]

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