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Crypto firm’s CEO resigns after being robbed of company funds at gunpoint
9.9.2024
Revelo Intel’s now-former CEO Nick Drakon believes the robbery may have been an inside job and is working with local authorities on the matter
Crypto firm’s CEO resigns after being robbed of company funds at gunpoint
9.9.2024
Revelo Intel’s now-former CEO Nick Drakon believes the robbery may have been an inside job and is working with local authorities on the matter
Slow FCA processing at odds with UK's crypto ambitions — Report
30.8.2024
Crypto firms may want to register somewhere they can receive more prompt attention, law firm warns
Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul
30.8.2024
The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Crypto Platform’s...
CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters
29.8.2024
The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening
South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
28.8.2024
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand.
Controversial Crypto Firm Prometheum to Treat Uniswap and Arbitrum's Tokens as Securities
21.8.2024
Prometheum is forging ahead with its strategy to comply with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's view on cryptocurrency transactions by letting two more tokens into its custody operation for crypto securities, whether the rest of the industry agrees or not
Tether Partners With Crypto Firm to Boost Blockchain Education in South Africa
11.8.2024
Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. recently announced a partnership with a crypto payments provider to advance blockchain education in South Africa. The collaboration aims to both demonstrate the benefits of stablecoin payments and build trust in digital financial solutions. Building Trust...
US crypto firm BitGo wins payment license in Singapore
8.8.2024
Before receiving the license, BitGo served users in Singapore and APAC, but the offering included only custody services from the US South Dakota Trust and hot wallets
US crypto firm BitGo wins payment license in Singapore
8.8.2024
Before receiving the license, BitGo served users in Singapore and APAC, but the offering included only custody services from the US South Dakota Trust and hot wallets
Bankrupt crypto firm Genesis completes restructuring
2.8.2024
In a January open letter, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss accused entities related to Genesis of inflating their assets
Australian stablecoin startup Stables expands to Europe
22.7.2024
Stables co-founder Bernado Bilotta says stablecoins are starting to break free of “crypto-native” applications and make their way into the mainstream
Australian stablecoin startup Stables expands to Europe and UK
22.7.2024
Stables co-founder Bernado Bilotta says stablecoins are starting to break free of “crypto-native” applications and make their way into the mainstream
Former Finance VP Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $4 Million From Crypto Firm
21.7.2024
Dylan Meissner, 31, of Westport, has pleaded guilty to fraud in Hartford federal court, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. Meissner, a former Vice President of Finance at a cryptocurrency research firm, admitted to stealing over $4 million from his employer. Starting in January 2022...
Lithuania Fines Crypto Firm $10M for Russian Sanctions Violations
11.7.2024
The Lithuanian Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) has fined the crypto firm Payeer nearly 9.3 million euros ($10 million) for international sanctions violations and anti-money laundering (AML) breaches. Specifically, Payeer was fined 8.23 million euros for facilitating transactions...
Lithuania Fines Crypto Firm Payeer $10.1M for Russian Trades
10.7.2024
Lithuania—the seaside country—has fined Payeer, a crypto company, €9.3 million ($10.1 million) for financial sanctions and money laundering violations involving its Russian clientele. According to Bloomberg, the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT) under the Ministry of Internal Affairs...
Standard Chartered’s Zodia Markets in Talks to Acquire Alan Howard-Backed Crypto Firm
10.7.2024
Standard Chartered’s crypto subsidiary, Zodia Markets, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Elwood Capital Management, a digital-asset business backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Alan Howard. The acquisition, expected to be completed this month, will provide Zodia Markets with...
Crypto firm backed by real-world assets plans to go public this year
27.6.2024
The publicly-audited company aims to launch a namesake cryptocurrency backed by its portfolio of real-estate assets and equity stakes
South Korean crypto firm Hashed Ventures expands to Abu Dhabi: Report
27.6.2024
Hashed Ventures said it’s in talks with other South Korean crypto firms to help bring them to Abu Dhabi
Crypto firm Hiddup rebrands amid $41M investigation and legal woes
25.6.2024
Hiddup continues advertising returns ranging from 6 to 16% per annum through blockchain mining on its website while facing legal action