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CipherTrace Files Patent For Monero-Tracking Technology

Krasimir Buchvarov - November 23, 2020

This is the second patent filing from the blockchain analytics firm that outlines a Monero tracking technology.
Both applications are the result of the firm's work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which began in 2019.

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Krasimir Buchvarov - November 23, 2020

This is the second patent filing from the blockchain analytics firm that outlines a Monero tracking technology.
Both applications are the result of the firm's work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which began in 2019.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse speaks onstage during Day 1 of TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2018 at Moscone Center on September 5, 2018 in San Francisco, California. Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch

Ripple Continues To File For Trademarks In The U.S.

Krasimir Buchvarov - November 13, 2020

Last week the firm filed for yet another trademark, PayString, though the lack of information leaves us guessing what it will be used for.
2020 has been a busy year for Ripple, as can be seen from the USPTO website, which shows the company has filed for 11 trademarks throughout the year.

Cryptocurrency

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Chainalysis Launches Service To Assist The Management, Sales Of Seized Crypto Assets

Anastas Chobanov - November 12, 2020

Chainalysis will enable law enforcement-seized cryptocurrency to legally flow back into circulation.
The blockchain analytics company will collaborate with experts in management of seized cryptocurrency, Asset Reality.

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Cred Files For Bankruptcy

Nikolay Nikov - November 8, 2020

Following irregularities in the handling of specific corporate funds by a perpetrator of fraudulent activity, crypto lender Cred has filed for bankruptcy.
A recovery plan has been initiated with the goal of recovering user funds.

Bitcoin

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Chainalysis Helps DOJ Seize More Than $1B In BTC Stolen From Silk Road

Doncho Karaivanov - November 6, 2020

Agents from IRS-CI used Chainalysis tools and managed to identify Individual X, from whom the funds were seized.
The civil complaint is a mere standard procedure aiming to prove that the seized assets are subject to forfeiture.

Initial Coin Offerings

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Kik & SEC Jointly Propose $5 Million Settlement To End ICO Lawsuit

Krasimir Buchvarov - October 21, 2020

The proposed joint settlement is not final, and still requires approval from presiding judge Alvin Hellerstein.
If approved, the settlement will enjoin the firm against future securities law violations, and make it pay a $5 million fine.

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SEC Indicts John McAfee, Police Arrest Him In Spain

Angel Andreychev - October 6, 2020

McAfee is being indicted on hiding millions in income, evading taxes on multiple occasions, and pumping ICOs.
The accused might face up to 5 years in prison with an additional 1 year for each count of willful failure to file a tax return.

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Report: Korean Police Seize Largest Local Crypto Exchange Bithumb

Angel Andreychev - September 2, 2020

The exchange reportedly pre-sold BXA tokens worth around $25 million without listing the token afterwards.
The assets were issued concerning the acquisition of Bithumb by BK Group, which, after prolonged negotiations earlier this year, withdrew from the deal.

Lawsuits

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Tezos’ 3 Year Lawsuit Ends In $25M Settlement

Krasimir Buchvarov - September 1, 2020

The judge in the case has noted that the agreement was "fair, reasonable, and adequate".
One third of the settlement, $8.5 million, will go towards attorney fees, which leaves $16.5 million for the participants in the ICO.

Exchanges

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Binance Helps Ukraine Take Down Crypto Laundering Group

Krasimir Buchvarov - August 19, 2020

The exchange started assisting the Ukrainian Cyber Police in early 2020, under its "Bulletproof Exchangers" project.
The investigation was mainly conducted by the exchange's internal risk intelligence unit, Binance Sentry, and analytics firm TRM Labs.

Patents

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US Postal Services File For Blockchain-Based Mail-In Voting Patent

Krasimir Buchvarov - August 17, 2020

The USPS has proposed a number of different frameworks and concepts around its central idea of blockchain-based voting.
The news follows recent comments from President Donald J. Trump concerning the funding of the mail service.

Cryptocurrency

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Bittrex, Poloniex Motion For Summary Judgement, Tether Denies Allegations

Krasimir Buchvarov - August 10, 2020

The motion for summary judgement is on the grounds that the Plaintiffs are unable to "prove the central premise of their claims".
The two exchanges were added to the lawsuit as defendants in June.

Cryptocurrency

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Plaintiffs Settle With OneCoin Co-Founder

Krasimir Buchvarov - August 8, 2020

On Thursday, Konstantin Ignatov settled with plaintiffs Donald Berdeaus and Christine Grablis, the representatives of OneCoin investors.
Konstantin is no longer facing 90 years of prison time.

Cryptocurrency

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Twitter Hacker’s Bail Set At $725K

Krasimir Buchvarov - August 4, 2020

The 17 year old "mastermind" had 400 BTC confiscated by authorities last year during an investigation.
In order to carry out the hack, the ringleader reportedly had help from a 19 year old U.K. resident, and a 22 year old Florida resident.

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