One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Trump's new front against Iran: The US hunts hidden crypto networksAmerica's Operation Epic Fury is now Operation Economic Fury. The US is targeting Iran's cryptocurrency networks. This aims to stop Iran fr...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in USAmerica is taking a strong stance against foreign tech firms, especially those in China, for allegedly stealing advanced artificial intelli...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
After tariff wars, Trump is opening a new front in US-China rivalryThe US accuses China of stealing AI intellectual property, escalating the tech rivalry beyond tariffs. This move, potentially impacting chi...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in USAmerica is taking a strong stance against foreign tech firms, especially those in China, for allegedly stealing advanced artificial intelli...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Decoding SAFU: The structural integrity checks every cryptocurrency exchange must passAs India's digital asset market matures, investors prioritize counterparty risk and verifiable institutional standards. The article outline...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Iran’s sanctions-busting crypto ambitions grow on toll paymentsIran proposes digital currency for Strait of Hormuz passage tolls. This move highlights a significant sanctions-evasion network. While legi...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Prediction bets on Polymarket tied to Iran war calls for investigations from lawmakersCongress is investigating Polymarket after anonymous traders made huge bets on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire minutes before Trump announced it. P...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
How is the FBI tracing Bitcoin blockchain transactions to crack the Nancy Guthrie disappearance — can crypto ransom trails expose suspects, locations, and hidden networks?Over 2 months after the disappearance, the FBI Bitcoin investigation Nancy Guthrie case is now focusing on crypto clues as a key breakthrou...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Tether says it has frozen $4.2 billion of its stablecoin over crime linksTether, a major stablecoin issuer, has frozen approximately $4.2 billion of its crypto tokens. These tokens are linked to illicit activitie...
27 Feb, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
US government seizes $13.4 billion in Bitcoin from alleged Cambodian ‘pig butchering’ scammer, raising anonymity and security questionsAuthorities have seized a massive amount of bitcoin, valued at $15 billion. This seizure is part of a large asset forfeiture by the US Depa...
17 Oct, 2025, 11.55 PM IST
Explained: Crypto's role in terrorist financingThe role of cryptocurrency in terrorist financing has been highlighted once again after a deadly attack by Hamas in Israel. Cryptocurrencie...
23 Oct, 2023, 01.25 PM IST
Crypto market saw illicit transactions of $70 billion in five years: reportBetween 2020 and 2021, the total transfer volume of illicit transactions in the crypto space more than doubled to $18.1 billion. The illega...
12 Sep, 2023, 07.39 PM IST
Crypto crime hits record $20 billion in 2022, report saysThe United States also imposed sanctions last year on cryptocurrency mixing services Blender and Tornado Cash, which it said were being use...
13 Jan, 2023, 07.02 PM IST
View: India can ring-fence itself against cryptocurrency risks by using a unique wallet for every citizenThe global experience with banning cryptos has proven to be ineffective. Due to rising decentralisation of activity, most bans can't be eff...
25 Nov, 2021, 12.23 PM IST
Cryptocurrency firms not meeting anti-money laundering rules, UK regulator saysThe cryptocurrency sector has been plagued through its 12-year life by lax standards on money laundering and other illicit activities.
03 Jun, 2021, 01.04 PM IST
IMF looking into crypto currencies; US says won't allow"We have already started analysing the issues concerning crypto currencies including risks and potential benefits," Christine Lagarde said.
25 Jan, 2018, 05.58 PM IST