Download or read book Crypto Crimes written by Mitali Mukherjee and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2024-04-26 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The size of crypto investments in India stands at more than $10 billion, and about 15 million Indians have invested in cryptocurrencies. Most crypto traders are in the age group of twenty-two to thirty years, and hail from Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 towns. The volatility and easy money that crypto promises has turned it into a financial phenomenon. As the traders know, mining crypto coins is an arms race that rewards early adopters. And they are in a hurry. So where and when did the chase for fast money begin to take so many wrong turns? This book traces the murky underbelly of the crypto world and its mercurial spread across India-from the interiors of Uttar Pradesh, where crypto accounts are looted at gunpoint to quick black to white, switches for money in Bihar to the lure of drugs and parties in Karnataka and social media influencers who choose to be paid in crypto to circumvent both taxes and accountability. Crimes range in both scale and concentration. In a chilling report, a Special Investigation Team reported that cryptocurrency is allegedly being used for transactions in narcotics, drugs, smuggling, investment of unaccounted money and illegal betting. Its latest use is to procure arms and weapons, becoming an easy conduit to fund terror activities against the Indian state. And this is only the tip of the iceberg. With personal stories and first-person accounts, Crypto Crimes goes deep into the dark web to reveal the truth behind the crypto bubble that is red-hot, unregulated and spells trouble.

Download or read book Investigating Cryptocurrencies written by Nick Furneaux and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigate crimes involving cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies Bitcoin has traditionally been the payment system of choice for a criminal trading on the Dark Web, and now many other blockchain cryptocurrencies are entering the mainstream as traders are accepting them from low-end investors putting their money into the market. Worse still, the blockchain can even be used to hide information and covert messaging, unknown to most investigators. Investigating Cryptocurrencies is the first book to help corporate, law enforcement, and other investigators understand the technical concepts and the techniques for investigating crimes utilizing the blockchain and related digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Understand blockchain and transaction technologies Set up and run cryptocurrency accounts Build information about specific addresses Access raw data on blockchain ledgers Identify users of cryptocurrencies Extracting cryptocurrency data from live and imaged computers Following the money With nearly $150 billion in cryptocurrency circulating and $3 billion changing hands daily, crimes committed with or paid for with digital cash are a serious business. Luckily, Investigating Cryptocurrencies Forensics shows you how to detect it and, more importantly, stop it in its tracks.

Download or read book The Crypto Launderers written by David Carlisle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-discover the crypto underground In The Crypto Launderers: Crime and Cryptocurrencies from the Dark Web to DeFi and Beyond, renowned anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing expert David Carlisle delivers a fascinating breakdown of the impact of crime on the world of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Tracking the history and evolution of crypto crime from the rise of the Dark Web to the present day, Carlisle recounts how an increasingly complex money laundering ecosystem has taken root in the crypto space. He describes in vivid detail how North Korean cyber thieves, Russian hackers, narcotics traffickers, and other illicit actors have moved billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrencies through the blockchain, exploiting new technological innovations to profit from their crimes. In response, regulators, private industry, and law enforcement have begun fighting back against bad actors abusing cryptocurrencies – scoring critical victories along the way, but also igniting important and sometimes fierce debates about the future of innovation, finance, and the law. The author explains: A wide variety of technologies exploited by criminals, including mixers, privacy coins, Bitcoin ATMs, decentralized finance applications, and NFTs The rise of ransomware and the industrialization of the cybercriminal ecosystem How the transparency of the blockchain leaves criminals vulnerable to detection, while fueling controversial debates about financial privacy Emerging innovations, such as the rise of the metaverse, that could shape the future of crypto crime An engrossing and comprehensive analysis of the intersection of crime, technology, and finance, The Crypto Launderers will prove impossible to put down for readers with an interest in law, finance, tech, and the blockchain – as well as for anyone with even a passing interest in cryptocurrencies.

Download or read book Tracers in the Dark written by Andy Greenberg and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of Sandworm comes the propulsive story of a new breed of investigators who have cracked the Bitcoin blockchain, exposing once-anonymous realms of money, drugs, and violence. “I love the book… It reads like a thriller… These stories are amazing.” (Michael Lewis) Over the last decade, a single innovation has massively fueled digital black markets: cryptocurrency. Crime lords inhabiting lawless corners of the internet have operated more freely—whether in drug dealing, money laundering, or human trafficking—than their analog counterparts could have ever dreamed of. By transacting not in dollars or pounds but in currencies with anonymous ledgers, overseen by no government, beholden to no bankers, these black marketeers have sought to rob law enforcement of their chief method of cracking down on illicit finance: following the money. But what if the centerpiece of this dark economy held a secret, fatal flaw? What if their currency wasn’t so cryptic after all? An investigator using the right mixture of technical wizardry, financial forensics, and old-fashioned persistence could uncover an entire world of wrongdoing. Tracers in the Dark is a story of crime and pursuit unlike any other. With unprecedented access to the major players in federal law enforcement and private industry, veteran cybersecurity reporter Andy Greenberg tells an astonishing saga of criminal empires built and destroyed. He introduces an IRS agent with a defiant streak, a Bitcoin-tracing Danish entrepreneur, and a colorful ensemble of hardboiled agents and prosecutors as they delve deep into the crypto-underworld. The result is a thrilling, globe-spanning story of dirty cops, drug bazaars, trafficking rings, and the biggest takedown of an online narcotics market in the history of the Internet. Utterly of our time, Tracers in the Dark is a cat-and-mouse story and a tale of a technological one-upmanship. Filled with canny maneuvering and shocking twists, it answers a provocative question: How would some of the world’s most brazen criminals behave if they were sure they could never get caught?

Download or read book Tracers in the Dark written by Andy Greenberg and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of Sandworm comes the propulsive story of a new breed of investigators who have cracked the Bitcoin blockchain, exposing once-anonymous realms of money, drugs, and violence. “I love the book… It reads like a thriller… These stories are amazing.” (Michael Lewis) Over the last decade, a single innovation has massively fueled digital black markets: cryptocurrency. Crime lords inhabiting lawless corners of the internet have operated more freely—whether in drug dealing, money laundering, or human trafficking—than their analog counterparts could have ever dreamed of. By transacting not in dollars or pounds but in currencies with anonymous ledgers, overseen by no government, beholden to no bankers, these black marketeers have sought to rob law enforcement of their chief method of cracking down on illicit finance: following the money. But what if the centerpiece of this dark economy held a secret, fatal flaw? What if their currency wasn’t so cryptic after all? An investigator using the right mixture of technical wizardry, financial forensics, and old-fashioned persistence could uncover an entire world of wrongdoing. Tracers in the Dark is a story of crime and pursuit unlike any other. With unprecedented access to the major players in federal law enforcement and private industry, veteran cybersecurity reporter Andy Greenberg tells an astonishing saga of criminal empires built and destroyed. He introduces an IRS agent with a defiant streak, a Bitcoin-tracing Danish entrepreneur, and a colorful ensemble of hardboiled agents and prosecutors as they delve deep into the crypto-underworld. The result is a thrilling, globe-spanning story of dirty cops, drug bazaars, trafficking rings, and the biggest takedown of an online narcotics market in the history of the Internet. Utterly of our time, Tracers in the Dark is a cat-and-mouse story and a tale of a technological one-upmanship. Filled with canny maneuvering and shocking twists, it answers a provocative question: How would some of the world’s most brazen criminals behave if they were sure they could never get caught?

Download or read book Crypto Crimes and Capers A Thrilling Dive Into The Dark Side of Digital Currencies written by Michael McNaught and published by Michael McNaught. This book was released on 2024-07-08 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the shadowy world of digital currencies in 'Crypto Crimes and Capers: A Thrilling Dive Into The Dark Side of Digital Currencies'. This gripping read takes you on a journey through the most infamous crypto scandals, revealing the high-stakes drama and lessons learned. Ideal for enthusiasts and skeptics alike, this book offers a riveting exploration of the risks and realities in the volatile world of cryptocurrency.

Download or read book Law Enforcement Strategies for Disrupting Cryptomarkets written by Vincent Harinam and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lords of Crypto Crime written by Andy Greenberg and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2024-07-04 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Reads like a thriller... These stories are amazing.' -Michael Lewis, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Big Short 'A master-class in the tactics and countertactics of financial cyberwarfare, laid out in a tense, exciting technothriller.' -Cory Doctorow, author of Little Brother 'An absorbing narrative than unfolds like a mystery' -New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) 'Immensely readable... a romp through some of the most infamous dark web takedowns in recent memory.' -Washington Post Dirty cops, trafficking rings, globe-spanning, nail-biting undercover detective work and the biggest takedown of the online narcotics market in the history of the internet. This is the story of how a single innovation has fuelled the world's criminal financial markets, and unleashed a cat-and mouse game like no other. Over the last decade, crime lords inhabiting lawless corners of the internet have operated more freely - whether in drug dealing, money laundering, or human trafficking - than their old school counterparts could have ever dreamed of. By transacting in currencies with anonymous ledgers, overseen by no government and beholden no bankers, they have robbed law enforcement of the primary method of cracking down on illicit finance: following the money. But what if this dark economy held a secret, fatal flaw? What if their currency wasn't so cryptic after all? Could an investigator using the right mixture of technical wizardry, financial forensics, and old-fashioned persistence uncover an entire criminal underworld? Lords of Crypto Crime is the gripping, insider story of how a brilliant group of investigators took down the biggest kingpins of the dark web. ** Published in the US as Tracers in the Dark. **

Download or read book There s No Such Thing as Crypto Crime written by Nick Furneaux and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2024-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hands-on guidance for professionals investigating crimes that include cryptocurrency In There’s No Such Thing as Cryptocurrency Crime: An Investigators Guide, accomplished cybersecurity and forensics consultant Nick Furneaux delivers an expert discussion of the key methods used by crypto investigators, including investigations on the light and dark web. The book explores the criminal opportunities available to malicious actors in the crypto universe, as well as the investigative principles common to this realm. The author explains in detail a variety of essential topics, including bitcoin, crypto exchanges, wallets, and visualization, as well as important alt-currencies like Ethereum, Tron, Ripple, and more. He also provides engaging and informative presentations of: Strategies used by investigators around the world to seize the fruits of crypto-related crime How non-fungible tokens, new alt-currency tokens, and decentralized finance factor into cryptocurrency crime The application of common investigative principles—like discovery—to the world of cryptocurrency An essential and effective playbook for combating crypto-related financial crime, There’s No Such Thing as Cryptocurrency Crime will earn a place in the libraries of financial investigators, fraud and forensics professionals, and cybercrime specialists.

Download or read book Rinsed written by Geoff White and published by Random House. This book was released on 2024-06-13 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Rinsed is a triumph. If you want to understand how the chaotic world around us really works, read this book!’ MILES JOHNSON, AUTHOR OF CHASING SHADOWS 'A riveting look at not only the nuts and bolds of cons and crimes but the techniques detectives use to stalk cyber criminals' FINANCIAL TIMES For as long as people have been stealing money, there has been an industry ready to wash it. But what happened when our economy went digital? How does the global underworld wash its dirty money in the Internet age? Rinsed reveals how organized crooks have joined forces with the world’s most sophisticated cybercriminals. The result: a vast virtual money-laundering machine too intelligent for most authorities to crack. Through a series of jaw-dropping cases and interviews with insiders at all levels of the system, Geoff White shows how thieves are uniting to successfully get away with the most atrocious crimes on an unprecedented scale. The book follows money from the outrageous luxury of Dubai hotels to sleepy backwaters of coastal Ireland, from the backstreets of Nigeria to the secretive zones of North Korea, to investigate this new cyber supercartel. Through first-hand accounts from the victims of their devastating crimes, White uncovers the extraordinary true story of hi-tech laundering – and exposes its terrible human cost. 'Rinsed is as twisty, colourful and terrifyingly eye-opening as the people White investigates. You’ll never look at wealth, technology and crime in the same way’ CARA MCGOOGAN, AUTHOR OF THE POISON LINE 'A gripping look at the battle between cops and criminals on the new frontier of financial crime' BRADLEY HOPE, CO-AUTHOR OF BILLION DOLLAR WHALE

Download or read book Report of the Attorney General s Cyber Digital Task Force Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework written by U. S. Department U.S. Department of Justice and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation can drive a society forward. But innovation does not occur in a vacuum. Public policy can establish background conditions that help the innovative spirit thrive--or create an environment in which that spirit is inhibited, or suppressed.Even in societies where transformative scientific and technological advancements are achievable, public policy again plays a critical mediating role. In the wrong hands, or without appropriate safeguards and oversight, these advancements can facilitate great human suffering. Just ask the political enemies of authoritarian regimes that deploy surveillance tools Orwell never could have imagined. Or, closer to home, listen to the child victims of unspeakable sexual exploitation whose images and livestreamed abuse are so easily transmitted across the internet.Technological innovation and human flourishing are complementary concepts, but the former does not guarantee the latter. Good public policy--and the fair and equitable enforcement of such policy--can help bring the two into alignment. And even as too much regulation undoubtedly stifles innovation (and human flourishing, too), the absence of law's protections can endanger progress across both dimensions. It takes careful consideration, and a deep and ongoing immersion in the facts, to understand when, and how, law should intervene. Once law's empire has established its root in a particular domain, it requires equally careful consideration (and humility on the part of government officials) to ensure that regulation goes no further than is required--that government action, in other words, reflects enforcement only of "those wise restraints that make us free."It should be no surprise, for example, that researchers within the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology "have been investigating blockchain technologies at multiple levels: from use cases, applications and existing services, to protocols, security guarantees, and cryptographic mechanisms." Or that the U.S. Department of Defense's recently-issued Digital Modernization Strategy specifically identifies blockchain technology as having "promise to provide increased effectiveness, efficiency, and security." Or that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released a detailed vision for how it plans to deploy blockchain for food safety-related purposes.vi Or that--in the cryptocurrency space specifically--"the Federal Reserve is active in conducting research and experimentation related to distributed ledger technologies and the potential use cases for digital currencies," including by partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to "build and test a hypothetical digital currency oriented to central bank uses." Without doubt, cryptocurrency represents a transformative way to store and exchange value.But as the following pages make clear, despite its relatively brief existence, this technology already plays a role in many of the most significant criminal and national security threats our nation faces. As the Task Force has found, illicit uses of cryptocurrency typically fall into three categories: (1) financial transactions associated with the commission of crimes; (2) money laundering and the shielding of legitimate activity from tax, reporting, or other legal requirements; or (3) crimes, such as theft, directly implicating the cryptocurrency marketplace itself. Part I of this Enforcement Framework examines in detail each of those categories.

Download or read book Financial Crime and the Law written by Doron Goldbarsht and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Crypto Decrypted written by Jake Ryan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break through your "crypto curiosity" and uncover why blockchain innovation will revolutionize our economy, culture, and the future of investing—as well as how to navigate it safely. Between the booms, crashes, jargon, and flashy memes, blockchain technology and digital assets have not been easy for ordinary investors to understand. Hopeful investors in blockchain, digital assets, and crypto everywhere have a lengthy list of questions—and the list keeps getting longer and more nuanced. But who do they turn to for answers? In Crypto Decrypted, Tradecraft Capital’s Jake Ryan and James Diorio decrypt a new world that is hidden in plain view, accessible currently to folks “in the know.” This book is for anyone who finds themselves lost in the blockchain babble, exploring and explaining not only how to participate, but the often overlooked reasons why this new technology is relevant to every human being. Ryan and Diorio dive in deeply, debunking common myths, clarifying major breakthroughs that are often disregarded, and providing easy-to-understand answers for both crypto newbies and blockchain enthusiasts, so they can move beyond the short-term to explore what great opportunities lie ahead for blockchain technologies while providing approaches to investing more safely and soundly so that you too can profit from this technological revolution. You will learn: The basics of blockchain technology, which will allow you to better navigate this new world. The truth that debunks the six most common myths about crypto and blockchain. What the Byzantine Generals’ Problem is, why it is important, and how it will impact your future. Why blockchain technology is so important and how it is relevant to you—yes, you! The ways in which blockchain innovation will transform our financial systems, our economy, and society itself. How to participate in lower risk approaches in investing in digital assets to diversify your retirement portfolio. Why the Information Age is over and that we’ve already begun a new long-wave economic cycle, the Age of Autonomy® , what the Autonomous Economy will look like in the coming years, and how it will impact us. Just as the internet revolutionized our world decades ago, blockchain technology will impact every person and businesses on the planet– for the better – in the decades to come.

Download or read book Bitcoin Bandits written by Chris Kale and published by Crimson Cro Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-29 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravel the mystery of a billion-dollar heist and a serial killer on the loose in this heart-pumping thriller. Are you ready for an electrifying thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Bitcoin Bandits is a heart-pounding story of theft, murder, and vengeance, that takes you on a wild ride through the world of cybercrime. The story begins when billions of dollars are stolen in a massive hack from the cryptocurrency exchange BitX. The SEC calls upon Thomas Merten, a seasoned investigator, to solve the case in Seoul. But he is not alone in his quest. His unlikely partner in the case is Freyja, an infamous vigilante hacker with a wickedly twisted sense of humor. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the hack and track down the perpetrators. However, things take a dark turn when the CEO of BitX is murdered in cold blood by a serial killer mercenary, who starts hunting Thomas and Freyja as they get closer to the truth. As they race against time to catch the thieves, they must also evade the relentless pursuit of the killer. Along the way, they discover shocking secrets that threaten to tear apart the foundations of the entire cryptocurrency industry. Bitcoin Bandits is a riveting thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. It is a must-read for fans of cybercrime, murder mysteries, and thrilling action-adventure. Get your copy today and join Thomas and Freyja on an unforgettable journey of intrigue, suspense, and betrayal.

Download or read book CryptoDad written by J. Christopher Giancarlo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider's account of the rise of digital money and cryptocurrencies Dubbed "CryptoDad" for his impassioned plea to Congress to acknowledge and respect cryptocurrencies as the inevitable product of a fast-growing technological wave and a free marketplace, Chris Giancarlo is considered one of "the most influential individuals in financial regulation." CryptoDad: The Fight for the Future of Money describes Giancarlo’s own reckoning with the future of the global economy—at the intersection of markets, technology, and public policy—and lays out the fight for a Digital Dollar. CryptoDad is Giancarlo's own personal story, detailing his forays into the world of Wall Street to his tenure as the 13th Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), where he pushed for the agency to recognize the digitization of markets. His growing fame as a Twitter presence in this essential debate has given Giancarlo a platform to makes a case for the future of cryptocurrencies as the natural successor to America’s current failing financial market infrastructure. CryptoDad provides readers with: A thorough exploration of digital change and how it affects the lives of everyone in a global economy A revolutionary consideration of regulatory responses to the rapid pace of technological innovation A call to update our aging financial organizations, particularly the infrastructure of money itself, and focus on renewed faith and confidence in free market innovation A foreword by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, two of the biggest names in cryptocurrencies CryptoDad argues that the next digital wave will be the coming Internet of Value, where cryptocurrencies will do the Internet of Information did to immaterial things: make them accessible, distributable, and movable instantly across the globe. This book is an ideal introduction to the importance of technology in the marketplace.

Download or read book The Crypto Pursuit written by KryptoKid and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As bitcoin's meteoric rise minted millionaires overnight, one stolen fortune is pursued with a bloody passion. After robbing a dark net marketplace for over $2.5 million worth of bitcoin in 2014, Aaron Aldridge sees an opportunity to uplift his family from poverty. He cashes out on part of the crypto hoard and then saves the rest by transcribing the wallet's private key onto his favorite vinyl record in invisible ink. Yet when the operator of the site retaliates, Aaron races home to find his mother killed and the FBI awaiting to arrest him for an unrelated crime. Sent off to federal prison, the record ultimately disappears, no one knowing it's true value. Trying to process the consequences of his greed while in prison, he almost forgets about the record until a surge of interest pushes bitcoin's value to a record high, skyrocketing the wallet's value above $100 million. Determined to do something positive with the money, Aaron is released from prison and embarks on a pursuit for the record-yet he's far from alone.

Download or read book Catching Up to FTX written by Ben Armstrong and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-12-27 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the secret history of Alameda Research, FTX, and Sam Bankman-Fried In Catching Up To FTX: Lessons Learned In My Crusade Against Corruption, Fraud, and Bad Hair, celebrated YouTuber and podcaster Ben Armstrong delivers the extraordinary and compelling story of the rise and fall of FTX and its well-known founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Tracking the history of crypto exchanges from the original Mt. Gox to FTX and Binance, the author describes the history of fraud that has characterized much of the industry. Armstrong outlines the history of Alameda Research, FTX, and Sam Bankman-Fried, including a first-hand account of what he saw in the Bahamas when the indicted crypto titan was extradited from his home to face dozens of criminal and regulatory charges in the United States. He also discusses: The weird and contradictory motives that drove Sam Bankman-Fried's brazen actions A blow-by-blow account of the downfall of Alameda Research, FTX, and Sam Bankman-Fried The red flags that many ignored — and a few didn't — that preceded the collapse of FTX The perfect book for anyone interested in crypto, finance, and corporate scandal, Catching Up To FTX will earn a spot on the bookshelves of everyone looking for an intense rollercoaster of a true story.