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US Warns Elon Musk’s Pro-Trump PAC: $1 Million Voter Contest Could Be Illegal
24.10.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has warned the pro-Donald Trump political action committee (PAC) founded by Elon Musk…
‘Being this wrong should be illegal’ — Crypto pundits slam Fed’s Kashkari
22.10.2024
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said crypto is “almost never” used outside of drugs and criminal activity — but evidence points to the contrary
London Man Denies Running Illegal Cryptocurrency ATMs
11.10.2024
A London resident has denied charges of operating an illegal cryptocurrency ATM business and laundering criminal proceeds. The individual is accused of converting £300,000 into digital currencies without Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorization. The regulator stressed that there are no legal...
FCA Secures First Conviction for Illegal Crypto ATM Operation in UK
1.10.2024
Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to illegally running a crypto ATM network across the UK. Even though the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) denied his registration, his operation handled millions in cryptocurrency transactions. This case represents the first conviction of its type under...
OpenAI’s move to for-profit: Is it indeed ‘illegal’?
27.9.2024
OpenAI’s potential transformation into a for-profit corporation is not impossible, but it will likely not be an easy process
Sweden sees crypto exchanges as professional money launderers
24.9.2024
Swedish authorities label certain cryptocurrency exchanges as key enablers of organized crime, highlighting four distinct money-laundering profiles
Telegram’s Privacy Overhaul: IPs and Phone Numbers of Lawbreakers to Be Shared
23.9.2024
After the arrest and subsequent release of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France, his Telegram channel shared that the messaging platform has updated its terms of service and privacy policy. According to these changes, the platform may disclose the IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate...
Germany Shuts Down 47 Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Activities
20.9.2024
In a major crypto crackdown, Germany has shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly for carrying out illegal activities…
German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’
19.9.2024
The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering
FBI Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Network Using Fake Crypto
19.9.2024
A Denver resident has been convicted of running an illegal gambling business involving several parlors across Colorado. The scheme involved electronic games and a fake cryptocurrency to conceal the exchange of credits for cash, revealing fraud and money laundering. The only function of this crypto...
Owner of unlicensed UK crypto ATM network faces criminal charges
10.9.2024
The FCA is throwing the book at the head of GidiPlus Limited for operating an ATM network after being denied registration
UK Regulator Charges First Individual With Running a Network of Illegal Crypto ATMs
10.9.2024
Olumide Osunkoya, 45 year old Londoner has been accused of running crypto ATMs that processed british pounds 2.6 million ($3.4 million) in crypto transactions across various locations
Singapore probes illegal Worldcoin accounts and token sales
10.9.2024
Singapore investigates unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity
CFTC charges Uniswap, Brazil’s X ban, and more: Law Decoded
9.9.2024
Uniswap Labs agreed to pay $175,000 in civil penalties and cease trading leveraged tokens following CFTC charges
CFTC charges Uniswap, Brazil’s X ban, and more: Law Decoded
9.9.2024
Uniswap Labs agreed to pay $175,000 in civil penalties and cease trading leveraged tokens following CFTC charges
Telegram changes FAQ language on illegal content moderation after CEO’s arrest
6.9.2024
Telegram altered the wording of its answer to an FAQ on moderating illicit content saying it's unable to process requests for private chats
South Korean Regulator Unveils Plan to Inspect Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Practices
5.9.2024
South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), will inspect crypto exchanges to identify illegal practices following stricter regulations under the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act. The review aims to ensure compliance and safeguard crypto assets, with severe...
CFTC charges Uniswap with illegal derivatives trading
4.9.2024
One CFTC commissioner dissented, calling the action “regulation by enforcement.”
CFTC charges Uniswap with illegal derivatives trading
4.9.2024
One CFTC commissioner dissented, calling the action “regulation by enforcement.”
Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products
4.9.2024
Uniswap Labs will pay $175,000 to settle charges it offered illegal leveraged and margined commodities transactions, a CFTC press release said