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Crypto-Related Stocks, Dollar Deliver Stellar Performance Post US Elections
7.11.2024
US Elections 2024, was infused with abrupt dynamics- be it political, economic, financial or social-and amidst the typical…
Brazilian Tax Watchdog Uses AI Tool to Identify Operations Linked to Over $180 Million in Crypto-Related Tax Fraud
10.9.2024
The Federal Revenue Service, the Brazilian tax watchdog, recently revealed that it has been using an in-house tool that leverages AI to detect money laundering and tax evasion transactions involving crypto. The tool has already been proven useful in identifying over $180 million in funds involved...
Crypto-Related Stocks Slide Amid Global Market Turmoil
5.8.2024
U.S. equities have joined the global downturn, following sharp declines across Asia and Europe, with Japan’s Nikkei suffering significant losses. By 11:15 a.m. EDT on Monday, the five major U.S. stock indices had fallen between 2.5% and 4.5%. This market turmoil has extended...
Bitcoin, Crypto-Related Stocks Are Ripe for Institutional Adoption: Bernstein
19.6.2024
Spot bitcoin ETFs are expected to be approved by major wirehouses and large private bank platforms in the third and fourth quarters, the report said
US Supreme Court to Hear Nvidia’s Bid to Dismiss Crypto-Related Lawsuit
17.6.2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Nvidia’s appeal to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit accusing the company of misleading investors about its sales to the cryptocurrency industry. Nvidia’s appeal follows a lower court’s decision to revive a class-action lawsuit. The suit...
Russian Central Bank Flags Sharp Rise in Crypto-related Activity
27.5.2024
The Russian Central Bank says it has noticed a rise in citizens’ transactions on crypto exchanges and peer-to-peer crypto trading platforms.
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Crypto Phishing Attacks ‘Rampant’ in South Korea – Report
2.5.2024
Crypto-related phishing attacks have become “rampant” in South Korea, a report has claimed, with a top financial regulator set to act.
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Armenian Officials Trained on Essential Techniques and Tools for Effective Crypto-Crime Investigations
26.4.2024
A group of Armenian officials from various law enforcement agencies have been trained on crypto-asset investigations to combat crypto-related crimes.
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Jebara Igbara, AKA 'Jay Mazini,' Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Crypto-Related Fraud
25.4.2024
Igbara perpetrated multiple fraud schemes and scammed investors of at least $8 million
SEC Lawyers Resign Amid Criticisms in Crypto Case Against DEBT Box
23.4.2024
Two lawyers from the SEC, Michael Welsh and Joseph Watkins, resigned following a federal judge's sanction and severe criticism of the regulatory agency's handling of a crypto-related case.
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IRS Investigation Chief Anticipates Increase in Crypto Tax Evasion Cases This Year
15.4.2024
Guy Ficco, the IRS Criminal Investigation Chief, says the agency is prepared for a significant uptick in crypto-related tax evasion cases amid the tax filing season.
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US Treasury Deputy Secretary Urges Congress for Tools to Tackle Crypto-Related Illicit Finance
9.4.2024
US Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo has urged Congress to provide regulatory tools to combat illicit finance related to cryptocurrencies.
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South Korean Politicians Accuse Each Other of Crypto Misconduct Ahead of Election
2.4.2024
South Korean politicians are accusing one another of crypto-related wrongdoings ahead of parliamentary elections in the nation on April 10.
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South Korean Civil Servant Charged with Crypto Fraud
28.3.2024
A South Korean civil servant was arrested on March 27 on charges of committing crypto-related fraud and carrying out voice phishing attacks.
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US Sanctions Russian Crypto Entities Following Potential Sanctions Evasions
26.3.2024
The U.S. has hit Russian crypto-related entities and individuals with additional sanctions following potential prior evasions aimed at funding the Putin-led country’s war against Ukraine, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) revealed Monday. The latest announcement from OFAC marks the second...
US Treasury Targets Russian Blockchain Companies for Sanctions Evasion
26.3.2024
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Monday sanctioned 13 entities and two individuals. They are accused of developing crypto-related services that could facilitate sanctions evasion on behalf of Russian nationals.
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R&B Artist Akon Tells Fans Not to Request Crypto-Related Messages
24.3.2024
Award-winning musician Akon recently pleaded with his fans on a video-sharing website not to request him to record crypto-related messages. However, in a post on the website, the music producer did not share reasons for his newfound disinterest in cryptocurrencies. Singer Unwilling to Endorse...
VARA’s CEO Predicts Boom in UAE Crypto Market Post FATF Grey List Exit
8.3.2024
Matt White, CEO of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), sees the Financial Action Task Force’s removal of the UAE from the grey list as a positive move, clearing the way for increased crypto-related investments.
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South Korea’s Ruling and Opposition Parties Make Crypto-Related Poll Promises Ahead of Elections
20.2.2024
South Korea’s ruling political party and its opposition party are making poll promises related to crypto ahead of the national elections later this year scheduled for April 10
Russian Central Bank Says ‘Almost All Financial Scams Are Now Crypto-themed’
12.2.2024
The Russian Central Bank claimed “almost all” the financial scams it found last year had crypto-related elements. In an official release, the bank wrote that there had been a year-on-year rise of almost 16% in financial scams in 2023. In “almost” every case, the bank said it had detected a crypto...