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Unsubstantiated Tether investigation report shakes crypto market
25.10.2024
“Old noise” may be a new name for FUD, as Tether defends itself from a report in The Wall Street Journal about US government investigations
WSJ Report Claims Tether Faces US Federal Inquiry on Alleged AML Charges
25.10.2024
According to an exclusive report by the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. federal government is allegedly examining the cryptocurrency and stablecoin company Tether for potential breaches of sanctions and anti-money-laundering regulations, according to unnamed sources close to the investigation. This...
Bitfinex wallet hacker returns most of the $20 million back to US gov
25.10.2024
According to security firm CertiK, crypto losses in Q3 2024 are up 9.5%, with more than $750 million in total funds stolen by threat actors
US Government’s $20M Crypto Breach: How Most Was Returned Within 24 Hours
25.10.2024
According to blockchain explorer firm Arkham Intelligence, a significant portion of the U.S. government’s allegedly seized crypto has made its way back. Sudden Shift in Seized Crypto Sparks Questions on U.S. Government Wallet Security Yesterday, Arkham Intelligence flagged a $20 million...
Did Hackers Compromise US Government Crypto? $20M in Suspicious Activity
25.10.2024
In a new update from Arkham Intelligence, it seems that crypto wallets linked to the U.S. government may have been compromised, losing around $20 million. According to Arkham, the bulk of the funds, primarily made up of stablecoins, were converted into ethereum “through suspicious addresses...
Netherlands seeks input on crypto tax monitoring laws to align with EU
25.10.2024
The Dutch government wants to align its data collection rules for crypto service providers with the rest of the EU, saying it would “create more transparency.”
Netherlands seeks input on crypto tax monitoring laws to align with EU
25.10.2024
The Dutch government wants to align its data collection rules for crypto service providers with the rest of the EU, saying it would “create more transparency.”
US government crypto wallets hacked for $20M — Arkham Intelligence
25.10.2024
According to onchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the malicious address currently holds approximately $13 million in assets
US government crypto wallets hacked for $20M — Arkham Intelligence
25.10.2024
According to onchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the malicious address currently holds about $13 million in assets
8 Months of Inactivity, Then Millions Withdrawn: What’s Going on With the US Government’s Seized Crypto?
24.10.2024
Blockchain monitoring firm Arkham Intelligence has reported that the U.S. government recently initiated a significant transaction, withdrawing $5.4 million from the decentralized finance (defi) platform Aave. This transfer marks the first activity on this specific government-linked address in eight...
Nigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance exec
23.10.2024
Announcing the withdrawal of the charges, the EFCC lawyer reportedly said that Tigran Gambaryan was merely an employee of Binance
SEC lists crypto as an examination priority in 2025
22.10.2024
The regulator’s Division of Examinations specifically named spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products in its priorities after their 2024 launch.
Trump’s Bitcoin U-turn: How the crypto critic became a pump signal
17.10.2024
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pitched himself as a pro-Bitcoin candidate, but not too long ago he said it was based on “thin air.”
Italy to raise capital gains tax on Bitcoin from 26% to 42%
16.10.2024
In addition to raising the withholding tax on Bitcoin capital gains to 42%, Italy also plans to remove the 750,000 euro web tax threshold
Only Bitfinex may get restitution in 2016 hack, per government filing
9.10.2024
Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward
Only Bitfinex may get restitution in 2016 hack, per government filing
9.10.2024
Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward
Peter Schiff: Phony Economy Must Die or US Risks Financial Ruin
6.10.2024
Economist Peter Schiff has warned that restoring a real economy requires letting the “phony economy” collapse, which would result in significant financial losses for many. However, he emphasized that the alternative is worse, as it would lead to the devaluation of money itself. Schiff...
US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio
5.10.2024
The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track...
Elon Musk: America Is Headed for Bankruptcy
4.10.2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reiterated his concerns regarding U.S. government spending, warning that America is on a fast track to bankruptcy. Highlighting growing national debt, he reacted to a staggering $204 billion increase in just one day. Musk stressed that interest payments on federal debt...
CFTC reportedly mulling accepting digital assets as trading collateral
3.10.2024
The proposal faces multiple steps before approval, but its passage could ultimately be a boon for the digital assets market