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North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts
North Korea laundered the money via virtual currency platform Tornado Cash after stealing it last year from a cryptocurrency exchange.
Wed May 15 2024
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Greece arrests Russian suspected of running $4 bln bitcoin laundering ring
Police sources identified him as Alexander Vinnik, 38, who was arrested after a tip-off in a small beachside village in northern Greece on a US warrant.
Thu Jul 27 2017
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Private jet charter website now accepts bitcoin
PrivateFly, a private jet booking service, has responded to increasing demand from clients who want to pay with virtual currency.
Tue Oct 21 2014
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Bitcoin exchange CEO found dead in Singapore
Singapore's police said Thursday they were investigating the "unnatural death" of a young American woman who headed a company dealing in the Bitcoin virtual currency.
Thu Mar 06 2014
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NBA's Kings accepts Bitcoin for tickets
Basketball fans will be able to use the Bitcoin for tickets and team merchandise from March 1.
Mon Jan 20 2014
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EU bank watchdog warns over Bitcoin
The European Union's banking watchdog on Friday issued a warning over virtual currency trading amid huge swings in the value of Bitcoin, a lack of regulation and money laundering risks.
Fri Dec 13 2013