Surveillance
Galaxy: Senate Crypto Bill Would Give Treasury Sweeping Surveillance Powers
Galaxy warns a draft Senate crypto market-structure bill would let the U.S. Treasury freeze transactions and wield Patriot Act–style tools, raising privacy and oversight alarms. The firm says the proposal grants unprecedented surveillance and enforcement authority over crypto activity.
Published at 2026-01-14 10:30:10
Russia Uses Thermal Drones to Locate Mobile Crypto Miner in Dagestan
Russian authorities used a drone equipped with a thermal camera to find and arrest a crypto miner who had been operating a mobile mining rig in Dagestan while evading capture for months. The case highlights growing use of surveillance tech against illegal mining and the broader risks for off-grid operators.
Published at 2025-11-10 17:40:55