law enforcement

Germany’s Federal Criminal Police (BKA) shut down the eXch crypto exchange on April 30, 2025, amid allegations of money laundering and illegal trading. This exchange enabled users to exchange cryptocurrencies anonymously on both the clearnet and the darknet. Today, it finds itself under fire for allegedly laundering nearly $1.9 billion...

The cryptocurrency space, which has opened up possibilities for financial innovation that we’ve never seen before, is home to some of the worst #badactors out there. As we’ve written, laundering stolen funds through crypto is increasing. Thanks to the hard work and dogged persistence of on-chain analysts such as ZachXBT,...

German authorities have taken down eXch, a dark web crypto-swapping platform used for laundering illicit funds, in operation with Dutch law enforcement as part of a growing trend. The platform flourished because of its extreme lack of oversight and complete anonymity. It quickly became a preferred refuge for cybercriminals who...

Cryptocurrency fraud costs investors billions of dollars each year, but criminals are always improving their techniques. Illegal activities often occur in areas that are prone to hazards. They frequently use higher level laundering tactics, including mixers, to mask the source of their money. Firms such as CNC Intelligence and the...

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is shifting its enforcement priorities away from cryptocurrency-related crimes, a move that has sparked both concern and support. This announcement involves dissolving the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) and focusing on concerns like immigration and procurement fraud. While some experts worry this shift could embolden...

The news is out. Even the US Department of Justice is hitting pause on crypto enforcement for now. While some in the industry might see this as breathing room for innovation, I see something far more sinister: a green light for criminals, especially those operating within the UK. As a...