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Germany Seizes $38M From Crypto Platform Suspected of Laundering Bybit, Genesis Hack Proceeds
9.5.2025
EXch served as a hub for over $1.9 billion in illicit crypto transfers, authorities said, with funds tied to both high-profile hacks and phishing operations
Mashinsky’s 12-year sentence sets tone of enforcement in Trump era
8.5.2025
The US federal court for the Southern District of New York has sentenced former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky to 12 years in prison for fraud. Mashinsky’s legal team sought a light sentence. They highlighted his spotless record before the Celsius incident, along with his military service...
Mashinsky’s 12-year sentence sets tone of enforcement in Trump era
8.5.2025
The US federal court for the Southern District of New York has sentenced former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky to 12 years in prison for fraud. Mashinsky’s legal team sought a light sentence. They highlighted his spotless record before the Celsius incident, along with his military service...
Samourai Wallet Prosecutors Are Considering Dropping Charges Under New DOJ Crypto Enforcement Priorities: Filing
29.4.2025
The co-founders are each facing up to 25 years in prison for alleged money laundering and unlicensed money transmitting
Unicoin CEO Rejects SEC’s Attempt to Settle Enforcement Probe
22.4.2025
In a letter to shareholders on Tuesday, Unicoin CEO Alex Konanykhin said the SEC’s investigation has inflicted “multi-billion-dollar damages” on its investors and token holders
Unpacking the DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Memo
19.4.2025
Legal experts say it may not significantly alter the types of cases the DOJ brings
US Prosecutors to pursue ex-SafeMoon CEO case despite DOJ memo
18.4.2025
Federal prosecutors said they will continue pursuing their case against Braden John Karony, the former CEO of crypto firm SafeMoon, despite the US Justice Department issuing a memo suggesting a policy of abandoning “regulation by prosecution” related to digital assets.In an April...
US prosecutors to pursue ex-SafeMoon CEO case despite DOJ memo
18.4.2025
Federal prosecutors said they will continue pursuing their case against Braden John Karony, the former CEO of crypto firm SafeMoon, despite the US Justice Department issuing a memo suggesting a policy of abandoning “regulation by prosecution” related to digital assets.In an April...
Oregon targets Coinbase after SEC drops its federal lawsuit
18.4.2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is planning a lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase, alleging the company is selling unregistered securities to residents of the US state, after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) dropped its federal case against the exchange....
Oregon targets Coinbase after SEC drops its federal lawsuit
18.4.2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is planning a lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase, alleging the company is selling unregistered securities to residents of the US state, after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) dropped its federal case against the exchange....
Senate Dems Slam DOJ’s Decision to Axe Crypto Unit as a ‘Free Pass’ For Criminals
11.4.2025
In a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday, the six lawmakers urged him to reconsider his recent decision to disband the DOJ’s crypto enforcement squad
DOJ Crypto Enforcement Memo Has No Bearing on Do Kwon’s Criminal Case, Prosecutors Say
10.4.2025
Prosecutors told a New York judge on Thursday that they don’t plan to change the charges against Kwon in light of the memo
Trump administration reportedly shutters DOJ’s crypto enforcement team
8.4.2025
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly disbanding the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET).NCET’s disbandment was noted in a four-page memo by United States Deputy General Todd Blanche, according to a Fortune journalist who claims to have seen the document...
Trump administration reportedly shutters DOJ’s crypto enforcement team
8.4.2025
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly disbanding the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET).NCET’s disbandment was noted in a four-page memo by United States Deputy General Todd Blanche, according to a Fortune journalist who claims to have seen the document...
Acting SEC Chair Rejects Enforcement, First US Bank-Issued Stablecoin, and More — Week in Review
30.3.2025
Acting SEC chair rejects enforcement, first US bank-issued stablecoin, Bitcoin’s four-year cycle at crossroads, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Acting SEC Chair Uyeda called for clear rulemaking over enforcement to provide much-needed guidance to the industry. The first U.S....
Unicoin CEO: Why Are We Still Under the SEC's Gun?
26.3.2025
As a dozen crypto companies have been freed from enforcement actions and ongoing investigations, Unicoin remains in enforcement limbo
Acting SEC Chair Rejects Enforcement—Demands Real Crypto Rules
24.3.2025
The acting SEC chair urged rulemaking over enforcement to clarify crypto regulations and avoid courtroom confusion. Acting SEC Chair Urges Crypto Reset—Classification Shouldn’t Be Courtroom Chaos Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Mark T. Uyeda led the inaugural session...
US Law Enforcement Confiscates 749 Bitcoin Tied to Decade-Old Silk Road Crimes
13.3.2025
U.S. authorities seized approximately 749 Bitcoin, valued at $62.5 million, tied to a Silk Road drug trafficking and money laundering operations, according to a March 12, 2025, Forbes report. Silk Road Legacy Continues: $62.5M Bitcoin Seized in Latest Crackdown The seizure, ordered by the U.S....
SEC’s enforcement case against Ripple may be wrapping up
12.3.2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission may be preparing to end its enforcement action against Ripple Labs after more than four years.According to a March 12 X post from Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, the SEC’s case against Ripple was “in the process of wrapping up”...
SEC’s enforcement case against Ripple may be wrapping up
12.3.2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission may be preparing to end its enforcement action against Ripple Labs after more than four years.According to a March 12 X post from Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, the SEC’s case against Ripple was “in the process of wrapping up”...