英國凍結了770萬美元的非法加密資產來打擊犯罪

自2024年4月以來，英國當局已凍結了價值約770萬美元的非法加密貨幣

The U.K. authorities have frozen an estimated $7.7 million in illicit cryptocurrencies since April 2024, according to an internal report by the government.

根據政府的內部報告，英國當局已凍結了約770萬美元的非法加密貨幣。

The figures, which are still being finalized, highlight the country’s increasing efforts to combat cryptocurrency-related crime.

這些數字仍在最終確定，凸顯了該國越來越多的努力打擊與加密貨幣相關的犯罪。

The report, prepared for the Treasury, also sheds light on the new powers that the British police have gained to seize and destroy digital assets.

為財政部準備的報告還闡明了英國警察抓住和銷毀數字資產的新大國。

The data, collected by the Economic Crime Command at the City of London Police, showcases the magnitudes of the recent cases. The report period commenced on April 1, 2024, and continues to date.

倫敦市警察局經濟犯罪司令部收集的數據顯示了最近案件的幅度。報告期限於2024年4月1日開始，並持續到迄今為止。

The largest frozen crypto wallet was spotted on Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and contained $1.94 million (£1.5 million) in tokens. This order was issued by the Newcastle Upon Tyne Magistrates’ Court on March 18, following a request by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The case might be related to tax evasion, and the identity of the wallet’s owner remains undisclosed.

在Coinbase（NASDAQ：COIN）上發現了最大的冷凍加密錢包，其中包含了代幣的194萬美元（150萬英鎊）。該命令是由紐卡斯爾於3月18日在泰恩地方法院發出的，該命令是根據Ma下的收入和海關（HMRC）的要求。該案可能與逃稅有關，錢包所有者的身份仍然沒有公開。

Earlier this year, the U.K. amended its laws to grant the National Crime Agency (NCA) and local police enhanced powers to freeze, seize, and destroy crypto assets linked to criminal activities.

今年早些時候，英國修改了其法律，以授予國家犯罪局（NCA）和當地警察增強了凍結，抓住和銷毀與犯罪活動有關的加密資產的權力。

These new regulations provide the police with the authority to freeze crypto wallets for a period of up to three years, and they can seize funds if a court is convinced that they originated from illicit sources or were destined for criminal use.

這些新規定使警察有權凍結加密錢包長達三年的期限，如果法院確信它們起源於非法來源或註定供刑事用途，他們可以扣押資金。

Moreover, this legislation enables law enforcement to target crypto wallets suspected of being tied to criminal organizations without the need for arrests, simplifying the process of disrupting illegal financial networks.

此外，該立法使執法部門能夠針對涉嫌與犯罪組織相關的加密錢包而無需逮捕，從而簡化了破壞非法金融網絡的過程。

Additionally, authorities can destroy seized cryptocurrencies, especially privacy coins which are frequently employed to mask illicit activities.

此外，當局可以銷毀被查獲的加密貨幣，尤其是經常被用來掩蓋非法活動的隱私硬幣。

Recently, The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has successfully seized approximately $201,400 in cryptocurrency, which is alleged to have been used for funding the activities of the terrorist organization Hamas.

最近，美國司法部（DOJ）成功扣押了大約$ 201,400的加密貨幣，據稱該貨幣已用於資助恐怖組織哈馬斯的活動。