U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to tackle crypto fraud by creating a dedicated federal task force focused on scams, recovery of victim funds and better coordination between agencies. ​#BlockAML #Fraud #DigitalAssets #Compliance https://t.co/mwYVRNEA4v

The proceeds were then layered through a mix of crypto wallets, foreign bank accounts, shell companies, hawala channels and peer‑to‑peer transfers before being converted to cash or parked in bank accounts. #Fraud #MoneyLaundering #DigitalAssets #EconomicCrime #LawEnforcement

Last week, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating an “epic” crypto-enabled fraud that destroyed an estimated USD 40 billion in value through the collapse of the TerraUSD and LUNA ecosystem. https://t.co/fPIaCzU9fa

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the founder and CEO of bitcoin mining firm VBit Technologies over an allegedly fraudulent “hosting” programme that raised more than $95 million from around 6,400 investors. #Mining #CryptoFraud https://t.co/HL51LoTBLS

Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are using “locked tokens” to boost valuations and liquidity; however, crime and money laundering risks exist, from misrepresentation and insider trading to staking-based laundering and collateral misuse. #AML #DigitalAssets https://t.co/NGFtXcaZGQ

- Supervisors and prosecutors are increasingly comfortable treating major crypto failures as classic securities, commodities, and wire fraud cases.​ #AML #KYC #CryptoCompliance #FinancialCrime #FraudPrevention #RegTech #BlockAML #USLawEnforcement #PonziScheme

India’s Enforcement Directorate has raided 21 locations across three states as part of an investigation into a long‑running crypto investment scam that appears to have operated for nearly a decade. https://t.co/4jmP7uvoiW

@binance has confirmed an insider trading incident around a meme token launch, with an employee allegedly using official social channels to pump a newly issued asset for personal gain. #Crypto #Compliance #FinancialCrime #MarketAbuse #InsiderTrading https://t.co/ArSo77nu83

Terraform was a blockchain and cryptocurrency company co-founded by KWON in 2018. U.S. prosecutors and the court highlighted how investors were misled about the stability of an “algorithmic” stablecoin and how covert market support was used to mask fundamental fragilities.

@binance co‑CEO Yi He’s WeChat account was hijacked after a mobile number linked to the profile was reclaimed and reassigned, allowing an attacker to pass SMS‑based and contact‑based recovery checks. #AML #Binance #WeChat #SIMSwap #Web2Security https://t.co/XvjD1qqQVh

Operational security, travel risk and basic physical safety planning all need to evolve as digital wealth becomes more common. ​ #BlockAML #Crime #WrenchAttack #DigitalAssets #FinancialCrime #CryptoSecurity #RiskManagement #CryptoInvestigations

A 22‑year‑old Californian has pleaded guilty to laundering millions for a $263m crypto “pig butchering” syndicate, spending stolen funds on nightclub tabs, luxury goods, cars, rentals and even private security. #AML #FinancialCrime #PigButchering https://t.co/XDEFvTC0LH

Two suspects were recently arrested in Ukraine, in connection with the killing of a 21-year-old Ukrainian man who police say was robbed, assaulted, and left in a burned-out car in Vienna after being forced to surrender his crypto wallet passwords. https://t.co/NtMAYGNIqL

@Balancer, a DeFi protocol, suffered a major exploit that drained approximately $128 million in assets across multiple blockchains. This incident marks their third significant security breach since 2020 and highlights ongoing challenges in DeFi security. #DeFi #CryptoSecurity

Jurisdictions’ individual crypto strategies, including Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), require ongoing review and adaptation. How is your jurisdiction adapting to the rapidly developing digital asset landscape? #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #BankReserves #Diversification

Since 2020, Malaysian authorities have uncovered nearly 14,000 illegal Bitcoin mining sites, with electricity theft estimated at around RM4.57 billion (about $1.1 billion). Criminals have used meter‑bypassing, shell tenants and even fake bird noises. https://t.co/Sg7wJ84Quu

For crypto and Web3, this case reinforces a few hard truths: - “Code is law” is not a defence when representations to investors are deceptive or reckless.​ - Algorithmic claims need real-world stress testing, transparent disclosures, and robust governance and risk controls.

FATF Guide: An overview of the Immediate Outcomes, Recommendations, and Ratings used in mutual evaluations, which set the framework for global defences vs money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of weapons of mass destruction. #AML #CFT #ProliferationFinancing

The attackers allegedly emptied at least two wallets and fled across borders before being arrested in Ukraine. This case is a brutal reminder that “wrench attacks” and kidnap‑style extortion remain real risks.