Cointime

Cointime

Download App
iOS & Android

Ukrainian Cyber Police Shutdown Nine Virtual Asset Exchange Services in International Operation

Cointime Official

Ukrainian cyber police, in collaboration with the National Police's Main Investigation Department, the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States, have conducted a multi-level international operation to shut down nine virtual asset exchange services that provided anonymous exchange of cryptocurrencies.

These services were used to facilitate the laundering of assets obtained through unlawful means, including ransomware attacks and online fraud. Criminals used these exchanges to trade assets obtained through malicious software (ransomware) attacks and other online scams.

The services were advertised on closed hacker forums. The police have blocked the infrastructure of the network, which was located on servers in the United States, European countries, and Ukraine, and seized the domain names. The police are currently investigating those responsible for the criminal activity. Visitors to the websites 24xbtc.com, 100btc. pro, pridechange.com, 101crypta.com, uxbtc.com, trust-exchange.org, bitcoin24. exchange, paybtc. pro, and owl. gold will now see a banner stating that the assets have been seized.

Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
Comments

All Comments

Recommended for you

  • BTC Surpasses $73,000

    Market data shows that BTC has surpassed $73,000, currently priced at $73,010, with a 24-hour increase of 3.3%. The market is experiencing significant volatility, so please ensure proper risk management.

  • Iranian Armed Forces Declare Readiness to Fire at Any Time

    On April 10, a spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, Khatam al-Anbiya, stated that due to the repeated breaches of trust by the United States and Israel, the Iranian Armed Forces remain on full alert and are ready to fire at any time. (Xinhua News Agency)

  • U.S. Core CPI in March Increases 2.6% Year-on-Year, Estimated at 2.7%

    On April 10, it was reported that the U.S. core consumer price index (CPI) increased by 2.6% year-on-year in March, slightly below the estimated 2.7%, and up from the previous value of 2.5%. Month-on-month, it rose by 0.2%, compared to an estimate of 0.3%.

  • US March CPI Increases 3.3% Year-on-Year, Highest Since May 2024

    On April 10, it was reported that the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March increased by 3.3% year-on-year, marking the highest level since May 2024. The forecast was 3.4%, while the previous value was 2.4%. The seasonally adjusted CPI for March rose by 0.9% month-on-month, matching expectations of 0.9%, compared to the previous value of 0.30%.

  • Fed's Daly: Likelihood of Rate Hike Lower than Rate Cut or Holding Steady

    Fed's Daly stated that if the Iran conflict is resolved quickly and oil prices decline, a rate cut is 'not out of the question.' If inflation remains above expectations for an extended period, we will remain cautious until we are confident that the inflation issue has been addressed. We had work to do on inflation before the oil price shock; now, this work simply requires more time. The likelihood of a rate hike is considered lower than that of a rate cut or maintaining the current rate.

  • BTC Surpasses $72,000

    Market data shows that BTC has surpassed $72,000, currently priced at $72,004.75, with a 24-hour increase of 1%. The market is highly volatile, so please ensure proper risk management.

  • HSBC Plans to Launch Hong Kong Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin in Second Half of 2026

    On April 10, HSBC announced its support for the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's issuance of stablecoin licenses. The bank plans to launch a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin in the second half of 2026.

  • HSBC and Standard Chartered Obtain Stablecoin Licenses in Hong Kong

    On April 10, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced that the Financial Commissioner has granted stablecoin issuer licenses to two institutions—Anchor Financial Technology Limited (a company formed by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), Hong Kong Telecom, and Anxin Group) and HSBC. This marks a new phase in the implementation of Hong Kong's stablecoin regulatory framework.

  • Iranian Parliament Proposes Permanent Ban on Oil Tankers Linked to US and Israel in Strait of Hormuz

    On April 10, market news: Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, stated that the parliament has proposed a measure to permanently prohibit oil tankers associated with the United States and Israel from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels linked to Israel or traveling to and from Israel will also be banned from passage, and this prohibition will extend to countries that take action against the 'Resistance Front.'

  • Hong Kong's First Batch of Stablecoin Licenses to be Announced Today Afternoon

    On April 10, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will announce the first batch of stablecoin licenses at 5 PM. Following this, licensed stablecoin issuers will meet with the media. Previously, the HKMA completed the final review of the first batch of applications in mid-March 2026 and is now in the official public announcement preparation stage. The HKMA received a total of 36 applications and plans to issue 2 to 3 licenses in this first batch, with strict regulatory standards. In early February this year, HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue stated that they aimed to issue the first stablecoin issuer licenses in Hong Kong in March, emphasizing that 'the number of licenses issued in the first batch will definitely be limited, with a focus on prudence.' (Daily Economic News)

Daily Must-Read

Popular Activities

RaveDAO at Terra Solis by Tomorrowland: A Female-Led Techno Night Where Web3 Culture Converges

RaveDAO at Terra Solis by Tomorrowland: A Female-Led Techno Night Where Web3 Culture Converges

April 30 - April 30
Dubai

Popular Tags

Cointime
News
Contents
RSS
Company