National Fraud Intelligence Bureau Blocks 43 Crypto Phishing Domains
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) London, a law enforcement agency, has blocked 43 domains associated with crypto phishing and fraudulent activities as part of its mission to analyze and collect intelligence on finance-related cybercrime and fraud. Pete O’Doherty, the temporary commissioner of the City of London Police, reported that the NFIB discovered a sham […]
Authorities Seize $1.7B Bitcoin for Purchase of $30M mansion
Reportedly, authorities seized Bitcoin valued at $1.7 billion after an alleged attempt by a former restaurant employee to purchase a mansion in London valued at approximately $30 million. According to a January 30 Sky News report, Jian Wen, a Chinese national who obtained British citizenship in 2018, purportedly underwent a recruitment process to aid Zhimin […]
Andreessen Horowitz Expands Crypto Presence With London Office
Andreessen Horowitz, a leading U.S. venture capital firm and cryptocurrency investor, announced on Sunday that it would open its first international office in London later this year. The move comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of the crypto sector in the U.S. The London office will be part of the firm’s a16z crypto fund, launched in […]
Floki Inu Begins Controversial Ad In London
In just a few weeks, after regulators banned previous ads from a marketing campaign Floki Inu ran in 2021, the company is launching a new campaign that will include ads on city buses and train stations. Floki Inu, a Dogecoin competitor, has launched an “aggressive” marketing campaign in London, plastering advertisements around the city’s train […]