Our last 2 posts discussed INTERPOL’s new Silver Notices and how they relate to crypto, along with the current U.S. presidential administration’s reversal of crypto-related crime-fighting measures as the rest of the world seemingly increases their urgency. Today’s post focuses on the “why” of both Silver Notices and the new U.S. about-face on the issue of
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Brazil, South Korea and Mexico: How INTERPOL is involved in the Rise of Cryptocurrency(Post 2 of 2)
By Michelle Estlund on
Our last post discussed the long-delayed emergence of cryptocurrency in cases wherein countries request INTERPOL’s assistance. Today’s post will discuss the specific instances of cryptocurrency cases.
The most notable case representing how INTERPOL handles cryptocurrency cases is that of Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs. In 2022, the collapse of Terraform Labs’…
China, South Korea, and the U.S.: How INTERPOL is involved in the rise of cryptocurrency
By Michelle Estlund on
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Today’s post will address the realities and implications of INTERPOL’s dealings with criminal cases involving cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency, although not new to modern culture, is still relatively new to the world of INTERPOL. Crypto has been popular for over a decade, having been invented in 2009 and named the year’s best investment by Forbes in 2013…
INTERPOL Red Notices and cryptocurrency related charges: why are these cases emerging in South Korea, China, the United States, and other financial hubs?
By Michelle Estlund on
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Again this week, there is news that a cryptocurrency entreprenuer is wanted to face criminal charges. In the case of Do Kwon, the co-creator of failed cryptocurrency TerraUSD, South Korean authorities alleged that 280,000 investors lost USD40 billion when his cryptocurrency value crashed. “The crash is also believed to have caused more than $500 billion…