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SEC Takes Action Against Fake Crypto Platforms Using Social Media to Deceive Investors
18.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cracked down on two crypto investment scams, targeting platforms Nanobit and Coinw6. Involving fake relationships to deceive victims via social media, these schemes siphoned millions from unsuspecting investors. The charges mark the first...
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Shows How States Should Keep an Eye on Crypto Usage for Nefarious Purposes
17.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how Brazil is becoming an example of how states should enforce crypto compliance by battling tax evasion and pursuing money laundering groups...
New Bill Seeks Collaboration Between SEC and CFTC on Digital Assets
15.9.2024
A U.S. congressman has introduced the Bridging Regulation and Innovation for Digital Global and Electronic Digital Assets Act (BRIDGE Act), aimed at improving collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on digital asset...
US House Republicans probe SEC’s Gensler on political hiring claims
12.9.2024
Three GOP lawmakers asked SEC Chair Gary Gensler to turn over information on his agency’s hiring process, claiming they had found evidence of a political ideology-driven hire
Nigeria SEC to Commence Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms: Reports
10.9.2024
We are certainly going to commence enforcement actions on anyone who wants to operate in this market and does not have the intention of being regulated, Emomotimi Agama, the SEC's Director General said
SEC crypto enforcement hits $4.7B this year, rising 3,000% from 2023
10.9.2024
The SEC is having a record crypto enforcement year, bolstered by a $4.47 billion settlement with Terraform Labs and former CEO Do Kwon
SEC crypto enforcement hits $4.7B this year, rising 3,000% from 2023
10.9.2024
The SEC is having a record crypto enforcement year, bolstered by a $4.47 billion settlement with Terraform Labs and former CEO Do Kwon
Here’s what happened in crypto today
9.9.2024
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds
9.9.2024
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement agreement with GS Partners – the European operation behind several crypto investment schemes, including tokenized investments in a Dubai skyscraper – that will see investors get 100% of their money back, according to a Monday announcement from the Texas...
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
Pavel Durov Speaks Out Following Paris Arrest Over Telegram’s Legal Issues
7.9.2024
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, made his first public statement after his arrest in Paris. He was questioned by French authorities for four days over claims that he could be held responsible for illegal activities of Telegram users. Durov expressed surprise, citing that Telegram has...
United Texas Bank Faces Regulatory Action for AML Failures Linked to ‘Virtual Currency Customers’
4.9.2024
United Texas Bank has been issued a cease and desist order by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking due to significant compliance deficiencies. The bank must take immediate action to rectify issues related to its anti-money laundering (AML) program and corporate governance...
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.”
SEC charges fund adviser Galois Capital for FTX crypto custody
3.9.2024
The fund allegedly lost about half of its assets following FTX's collapse.
SEC charges fund adviser Galois Capital for FTX crypto custody
3.9.2024
The fund allegedly lost about half of its assets following FTX's collapse.
Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs
29.8.2024
Since 2019, the cash-to-crypto industry—which is dominated by crypto ATMs—has processed at least $160 million in illicit volumes, according to a new study by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Opensea, Alleging NFTs on the Marketplace Are Securities
29.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, signaling potential enforcement action against the NFT marketplace. Opensea’s CEO criticized the SEC’s move, claiming it could negatively impact innovation and creators’ livelihoods....
SEC Charges Abra With Unregistered Sales of Crypto Asset Securities
26.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of operating as an unregistered investment company...