Seized exchange Bitzlato allows users to withdraw 50% of Bitcoin
Bitzlato is yet to resolve the issue with the remaining 50% of user funds and may eventually compensate using its own funds.
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Bitzlato co-founder released from brief arrest and questioning: Report
The co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato was briefly detained for questioning in Moscow at the request of Interpol, after which he was released.
Binance blocks some accounts amid Bitzlato case: ‘Funds are safe’
Binance says it has already unblocked 90% of crypto accounts that were suspended due to the Bitzlato investigation.
Europol reports $19.5M in crypto seized in enforcement action against Bitzlato
The operation conducted by authorities across Europe and the U.S. resulted in the arrest of 5 individuals linked to the exchange, including Bitzlato founder Anatoly Legkodymov.
FinCEN lists Binance among the top Bitcoin counterparties of Bitzlato
FinCEN placed Binance next to the darknet market Hydra as a major counterparty receiving Bitcoin from Bitzlato.
Bitzlato kept a low profile, but did not go entirely unnoticed before DOJ action
The Hong Kong crypto exchange with strong ties to Russia was a blip on Chainalysis’ radar last year; its takedown was seen as anticlimactic by many in the crypto community.
Bitcoin and Ethereum correct as Bitzlato take down, tech layoffs and economic worries dominate headlines
U.S. regulators’ announcement of enforcement action against Bitzlato, a softening stock market and a fresh wave of layoffs in big tech companies resulted in an abrupt correction in the crypto market.
US authorities seize crypto website Bitzlato as part of international enforcement action
U.S. Department of Justice to announce enforcement action against Bitzlato exchange.