Darknet Kingpin’s Fatal Flaw: Buying Gold Bars With Crypto Leads to Arrest

Owe Martin Andresen, a German national, faces money laundering charges after using a cryptocurrency-based payment processor to purchase gold bars and sending them to his home address. Adresen was the alleged admin of “Dream Market,” a darknet market that shut down in 2019. Alleged ‘Dream Market’ Admin Charged For Money Laundering After Buying Gold With […]

Iran reactivates missile bunkers amid rising regional tensions

Heightened regional tensions could lead to increased military actions, reducing peace prospects and impacting geopolitical stability significantly. The post Iran reactivates missile bunkers amid rising regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Verus-Ethereum Bridge sees $11.4M in abnormal asset outflows

The abnormal outflows highlight vulnerabilities in cross-chain bridges, prompting increased scrutiny and potential regulatory actions in the crypto space. The post Verus-Ethereum Bridge sees $11.4M in abnormal asset outflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Standard Chartered appoints Manus Costello as permanent CFO

Costello’s appointment as CFO may accelerate Standard Chartered’s strategic shift towards profitability amid evolving financial landscapes. The post Standard Chartered appoints Manus Costello as permanent CFO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto Owners Forced at Gunpoint to Unlock Accounts in $6.5M Robbery Spree

A delivery-worker ruse escalated into a violent cryptocurrency robbery case involving firearms, restraints, and an alleged gunpoint transfer of approximately $6.5 million from a victim’s accounts. Delivery Disguises and Gunpoint Crypto Transfers Detailed A federal grand jury indicted Elijah Armstrong, Nino Chindavanh, and Jayden Rucker on robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy charges tied to a violent […]