Indian cop arrested for stealing over $200K in Bitcoin tied to a scam probe

As an analyst with a background in law enforcement and cybercrime investigations, I find this case particularly troubling. The reported incident of a former police inspector, Chandrahar SR, being accused of siphoning off Bitcoin worth INR 1.8 crores ($216,000) during an ongoing crypto scam investigation is a stark reminder of the potential risks and vulnerabilities … Read more

McHenry pushes for Senate approval of FIT21 crypto bill

As a researcher with a background in financial regulation, I believe that the House Financial Services Committee’s approval of the FIT21 bill is a significant step forward in clarifying cryptocurrency regulations in the United States. The wide margin of support from the lower house is a clear indication of the bipartisan interest in addressing this … Read more

Beijing asks WeChat to lower its mobile payment share amid digital yuan pilot

As a long-term crypto investor with experience in the Chinese market, I’m closely monitoring the latest developments regarding China’s regulatory actions towards WeChat Pay and the digital yuan. China’s regulatory authorities have requested that Tencent Holdings decrease the dominance of WeChat in the mobile payment market, following closely on the heels of Beijing initiating the … Read more

Former Deutsche Bank Exec Sentenced for Fraudulent Schemes

As a researcher with a background in financial crimes, I find the cases of Rashawn Russell and David Kagel deeply concerning. The extent of their deceit and the harm they have caused to innocent individuals is truly disheartening. Rashawn Russell, a 28-year-old ex-investment banker at Deutsche Bank, was handed a 41-month prison sentence by the … Read more

Sahil Arora’s alleged rug pulls prompt WeCare Foundation’s support

As an analyst with a background in finance and experience dealing with the aftermath of scams in the crypto space, I believe that the WeCare Foundation’s initiative is a much-needed step towards providing aid and support to victims of pump and dump schemes. The recent incidents involving Sahil Arora and his exploitation of celebrities to … Read more