This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n \u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n See Related: <\/em><\/strong>War On Code \u2013 Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Arrested<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Chinese Intelligence Officers Allegedly Bribe An FBI Agent With BTC Worth $61,000","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chinese-intelligence-officers-allegedly-bribe-an-fbi-agent-with-btc-worth-61000","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/war-on-code-tornado-cash-developer-alexey-pertsev-arrested\/","post_modified":"2023-04-10 18:47:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-10 08:47:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=7997","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n
- U.S. authorities have increased their efforts in 2022 to stop using cryptocurrencies in money laundering and other illegal acts, including prohibiting<\/a> American residents from utilizing the Ethereum coin mixing service Tornado Cash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>War On Code \u2013 Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Arrested<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Chinese Intelligence Officers Allegedly Bribe An FBI Agent With BTC Worth $61,000","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chinese-intelligence-officers-allegedly-bribe-an-fbi-agent-with-btc-worth-61000","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/war-on-code-tornado-cash-developer-alexey-pertsev-arrested\/","post_modified":"2023-04-10 18:47:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-10 08:47:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=7997","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n
- Regulators have long used bitcoin in criminal activity as a stick, and authorities throughout the globe have used such instances to push for the outlawing of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- U.S. authorities have increased their efforts in 2022 to stop using cryptocurrencies in money laundering and other illegal acts, including prohibiting<\/a> American residents from utilizing the Ethereum coin mixing service Tornado Cash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>War On Code \u2013 Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Arrested<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Chinese Intelligence Officers Allegedly Bribe An FBI Agent With BTC Worth $61,000","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chinese-intelligence-officers-allegedly-bribe-an-fbi-agent-with-btc-worth-61000","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/war-on-code-tornado-cash-developer-alexey-pertsev-arrested\/","post_modified":"2023-04-10 18:47:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-10 08:47:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=7997","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n Bitcoin Crime Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Regulators have long used bitcoin in criminal activity as a stick, and authorities throughout the globe have used such instances to push for the outlawing of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- U.S. authorities have increased their efforts in 2022 to stop using cryptocurrencies in money laundering and other illegal acts, including prohibiting<\/a> American residents from utilizing the Ethereum coin mixing service Tornado Cash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>War On Code \u2013 Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Arrested<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Chinese Intelligence Officers Allegedly Bribe An FBI Agent With BTC Worth $61,000","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chinese-intelligence-officers-allegedly-bribe-an-fbi-agent-with-btc-worth-61000","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/war-on-code-tornado-cash-developer-alexey-pertsev-arrested\/","post_modified":"2023-04-10 18:47:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-10 08:47:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=7997","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\n See Related:<\/em><\/strong> The Use Of Crypto For Crimes Is An \u2018Emerging Threat\u2019 Says Australian Police<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bitcoin Crime Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Regulators have long used bitcoin in criminal activity as a stick, and authorities throughout the globe have used such instances to push for the outlawing of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- U.S. authorities have increased their efforts in 2022 to stop using cryptocurrencies in money laundering and other illegal acts, including prohibiting<\/a> American residents from utilizing the Ethereum coin mixing service Tornado Cash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>War On Code \u2013 Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Arrested<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Chinese Intelligence Officers Allegedly Bribe An FBI Agent With BTC Worth $61,000","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chinese-intelligence-officers-allegedly-bribe-an-fbi-agent-with-btc-worth-61000","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/war-on-code-tornado-cash-developer-alexey-pertsev-arrested\/","post_modified":"2023-04-10 18:47:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-10 08:47:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=7997","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
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- Charges brought by the Justice Department include a plot to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign state and conspiracy to repatriate PRC nationals forcefully.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related:<\/em><\/strong> The Use Of Crypto For Crimes Is An \u2018Emerging Threat\u2019 Says Australian Police<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bitcoin Crime Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Regulators have long used bitcoin in criminal activity as a stick, and authorities throughout the globe have used such instances to push for the outlawing of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- U.S. authorities have increased their efforts in 2022 to stop using cryptocurrencies in money laundering and other illegal acts, including prohibiting<\/a> American residents from utilizing the Ethereum coin mixing service Tornado Cash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>War On Code \u2013 Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Arrested<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Chinese Intelligence Officers Allegedly Bribe An FBI Agent With BTC Worth $61,000","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chinese-intelligence-officers-allegedly-bribe-an-fbi-agent-with-btc-worth-61000","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/war-on-code-tornado-cash-developer-alexey-pertsev-arrested\/","post_modified":"2023-04-10 18:47:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-10 08:47:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=7997","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
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- According to the Justice Department, the operation started in 2019 when the two intelligence operatives contacted a federal agent who was also a double agent. Guochun He, also known as \u201cDong He\u201d and \u201cJacky He,\u201d and Zheng Wang, also known as \u201cZen Wang,\u201d are accused of wanting to steal documents and other information in the Eastern District of New York U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Charges brought by the Justice Department include a plot to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign state and conspiracy to repatriate PRC nationals forcefully.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related:<\/em><\/strong> The Use Of Crypto For Crimes Is An \u2018Emerging Threat\u2019 Says Australian Police<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bitcoin Crime Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Regulators have long used bitcoin in criminal activity as a stick, and authorities throughout the globe have used such instances to push for the outlawing of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- U.S. authorities have increased their efforts in 2022 to stop using cryptocurrencies in money laundering and other illegal acts, including prohibiting<\/a> American residents from utilizing the Ethereum coin mixing service Tornado Cash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related: <\/em><\/strong>War On Code \u2013 Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Arrested<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Chinese Intelligence Officers Allegedly Bribe An FBI Agent With BTC Worth $61,000","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"chinese-intelligence-officers-allegedly-bribe-an-fbi-agent-with-btc-worth-61000","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/war-on-code-tornado-cash-developer-alexey-pertsev-arrested\/","post_modified":"2023-04-10 18:47:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-10 08:47:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=7997","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3428,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-09 18:32:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-09 07:32:27","post_content":"\n
A couple has just been arrested and $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies seized, directly linked to the 2016 hack of exchange BitFinex. The report<\/a> comes directly from the United States Department of Justice, stating that 119,754 Bitcoin has been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects identified as Ilya Lichtenstein (34) and his wife Heather Morgan (31), were arrested in Manhattan, New York. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the arrest was \"one of the largest in terms of financial seizure in history.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the crypto community added how \u201ceasy\u201d it is to track funds moved around certain blockchains, calling digital assets a safer alternative to cash as public ledgers discourage criminals from operating on-chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have acknowledged that the suspects were allegedly able to break the BTC transaction flows, but they still were able to track the funds as the individuals were in the U.S. and used several Know Your Customer platforms with traceable IPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCriminals always leave tracks, and today\u2019s case is a reminder that the FBI has the tools to follow the digital trail, wherever it may lead,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Paul M. Abbate, FBI Deputy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Creating A Safer Cryptocurrency Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one step closer to making a safer environment for the vast public to join the cryptocurrency ecosystem with the confidence of knowing that illegal activities aren't as anonymous as people make it out to seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCryptocurrency and the virtual currency exchanges trading in it comprise an expanding part of the U.S. financial system, but digital currency heists executed through complex money laundering schemes could undermine confidence in cryptocurrency...The Department of Justice and our office stand ready to confront these threats by using 21st century investigative techniques to recover the stolen funds and to hold the perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney For The District Of Columbia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"119k Bitcoin Seized In Relation To 2016 BitFinex Hack","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"119k-bitcoin-seized-in-relation-to-2016-bitfinex-hack","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:55:29","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:55:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3428","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
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- U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland noted in the press conference<\/a> that announced the arrest of the two agents, \u201cThe Justice Department will not tolerate attempts by any foreign power to undermine the rule of law upon which our democracy is based\u2026\u201d <\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- According to the Justice Department, the operation started in 2019 when the two intelligence operatives contacted a federal agent who was also a double agent. Guochun He, also known as \u201cDong He\u201d and \u201cJacky He,\u201d and Zheng Wang, also known as \u201cZen Wang,\u201d are accused of wanting to steal documents and other information in the Eastern District of New York U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Charges brought by the Justice Department include a plot to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign state and conspiracy to repatriate PRC nationals forcefully.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See Related:<\/em><\/strong> The Use Of Crypto For Crimes Is An \u2018Emerging Threat\u2019 Says Australian Police<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bitcoin Crime Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Regulators have long used bitcoin in criminal activity as a stick, and authorities throughout the globe have used such instances to push for the outlawing of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- U.S. authorities have increased their efforts in 2022 to stop using cryptocurrencies in money laundering and other illegal acts, including prohibiting<\/a> American residents from utilizing the Ethereum coin mixing service Tornado Cash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n