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UK authorities make the first seizure of NFTs in a tax crackdown.

The UK’s tax body seized three non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and arrested three people on suspicion of attempting to defraud it of £1.4 million. This is a first for British authorities in the policing of digital assets, Telegraph reported. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said the move was part of a probe into a suspected Value […]

Russia Shuts Down Dark Web Sites With $263M In Crypto Sales

Russia shuts down four dark web sites that made more than $260 million in cryptocurrency sales as we can see further in today’s latest cryptocurrency news. Russia shuts down four dark websites, Ferum Shop, Sky-Fraud Forum, UAS Store, and Trump’s dump which made more than $260 million in crypto sales. The Russian Ministry of Internal […]

Russia Halts Four Dark Web Sites With $263 Million in Crypto Sales: Elliptic

Ferum Shop, Trump's Dumps, Sky-Fraud forum, and UAS Store are the four illicit platforms shut down by the authorities.

Europe Toked Up on More Cannabis, But Said No to Ecstasy in 2021 Says New Survey

The EMCDDA reported that 33%, or one-third, of the respondents, disclosed that they were using more herbal cannabis, and almost half (44%) admitted that they used less MDMA. The organization says that the survey's main aim was to get a clear understanding of drug consumption patterns within Europe and neighboring countries. This data will help define future interventions and policies to regulate the use of drugs in the region.

Why New York Retailers Should Not “Gift” Cannabis

New York retailers should not “gift” cannabis to avoid putting at risk their ability to secure a license and avoid penalties

The post Why New York Retailers Should Not “Gift” Cannabis appeared first on Harris Bricken.

What is Naturopathy and Why is CBD Becoming a Bigger Part of It?

Naturopathic doctors are an excellent source of information on CBD, and how best to integrate it with your lifestyle based on your needs and preferences. They have special training and knowledge on how herbs work, including cannabis and hemp, so seeing one for an evaluation can be a great starting point for those who want to learn more and try to live longer!

U.S. Treasury’s latest report says NFTs can be linked to money laundering.

A new report by the United States Department of the Treasury has revealed that the burgeoning non-fungible tokens (NFTs) space could be a conduit for money laundering. The report says that the increasing use of digital art as an investment or financial asset can allow bad players to launder money and finance terrorism.   U.S. Treasury […]

Read full post U.S. Treasury’s latest report says NFTs can be linked to money laundering. on Chaintimes.com.

Hidden in plain sight: How the dark web is spilling onto social media

A trip into the dark corners of Telegram, which has become a magnet for criminals peddling everything from illegal drugs to fake money and COVID-19 vaccine passes

The post Hidden in plain sight: How the dark web is spilling onto social media appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

As Sun-Grown Cannabis Prices Plunge, Farmers Brace for the Future

A few years ago, a frosty pound of outdoor or greenhouse flower in California could fetch $1,500 to $2,000 in both legal and illicit markets. But my, what a difference […]

Russia Cracks Down on 4 Dark Web Marketplaces for Stolen Credit Cards

A special law enforcement operation undertaken by Russia has led to the seizure and shutdown of four online bazaars that specialized in the theft and sales of stolen credit cards, as the government continues to take active measures against harboring cybercriminals on its territory. To that end, the domains operated by the card fraud forms and marketplaces, Ferum Shop, Sky-Fraud, Trump's Dumps,

Linux Malware on the Rise

Ransomware, cryptojacking, and a cracked version of the penetration-testing tool Cobalt Strike have increasingly targeted Linux in multicloud infrastructure, report states.

Bringing crypto market ‘into the sunshine’ doesn’t address enforcement: CFTC chair

Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Rostin Behnam is trying to members of Congress to address the Commission’s lack of enforcement authority within the digital asset house. At a Wednesday listening to titled “Examining Digital Assets: Risks, Regulation, and Innovation,” Behnam told lawmakers with the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry that the CFTC’s authority […]

The post Bringing crypto market ‘into the sunshine’ doesn’t address enforcement: CFTC chair appeared first on Bitcoin Upload.

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