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Report: DOJ and FBI Investigating Terraform Labs in Connection to Algorithmic Stablecoin Collapse
14.3.2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are reportedly investigating the collapse of the algorithmic stablecoin terra usd (UST) and the firm Terraform Labs. Unnamed sources say that former staff members from Terraform Labs, the company behind the Terra...
Report: Egyptian Police Arrest 29 Alleged Masterminds of Crypto Mining App Scam
14.3.2023
The Egyptian police are reported to have recently arrested 29 individuals associated with the Hoggpool cryptocurrency mining app scam. In addition to seizing 95 mobile phones and 3,367 SIM cards, the police said domestic and foreign currency valued at $194,000 was recovered during the arrests....
Protocols report exposure to the $197 million Euler Finance hack
14.3.2023
Some malicious players hacked Euler Finance to steal $197 million funds in total. The hack was carried out in four different transactions for $177 million, with two more attacks that added to the concern. This was first reported by BlockSec, a blockchain security firm, and then corroborated...
FDIC to attempt another auction of Silicon Valley Bank: Report
14.3.2023
Regulators are planning another auction for Silicon Valley Bank after the previous attempt to find a new owner failed
FBI, NY authorities probes collapse of TerraUSD stablecoin: Report
14.3.2023
The controversial founder of Terraform Labs, Do Kwon is at the center of the investigation, despite believed to be hiding out in Serbia
BlockFi in no immediate danger, despite Silicon Valley Bank exposure: Report
13.3.2023
Christine Okike, a lawyer representing BlockFi at its bankruptcy hearing claimed that BlockFi is not in immediate danger and has sufficient funds to continue operating normally
US regulators shut down Signature Bank despite 'no insolvency': Report
13.3.2023
"Regulators wanted to send a very strong anti-crypto message,” said former House of Representatives member and Signature Bank board member Barney Frank
Shareholders file lawsuit against Silicon Valley Bank, alleging fraud: Report
13.3.2023
The class action suit was filed against Silicon Valley Bank, chief executive officer Greg Becker, and chief financial officer Daniel Beck
314M USDC sent to null address as redemptions begin: Report
13.3.2023
The token is on the verge of restoring to its 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar after falling to a historic low of $0.87 per token two days prior
Bitcoin Rises on Report Government Weighing Plan to Protect All Silicon Valley Bank Depositors
12.3.2023
Report: Silicon Valley Bank Under FDIC Auction as Calls for Bailout Grow
12.3.2023
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) began an auction process for Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) late Saturday night, according to reports. Final bids are due by Sunday afternoon. Unnamed sources indicate that the FDIC is seeking to close the deal promptly after California regulators...
FDIC bidding for Silicon Valley Bank is in progress: Report
12.3.2023
The FDIC has reportedly started an auction process on late Saturday for Silicon Valley Bank. Bids are open for just a few hours
U.S. Treasury Janet Yellen working on SVB collapse, not at bailout: Report
12.3.2023
Janet Yellen said in an interview on March 12 that U.S. regulators are working to address Silicon Valley Bank collapse, but not considering a major bailout
Revised Bill Suggests Prison Time for Russian Crypto Miners Evading Taxation
12.3.2023
A draft law designed to regulate crypto mining in Russia introduces harsh penalties for miners failing to report digital assets to the state. In its latest revision, the bill also threatens to punish those who organize illegal trading of cryptocurrencies with imprisonment and hefty fines. Forced...
Cryptocurrency Turnover Growing in Russia, Watchdog Reports to Putin
12.3.2023
Use of cryptocurrencies is increasing in Russia, the head of the country’s financial watchdog has informed President Putin. The agency, Rosfinmonitoring, is following thousands of participants in digital asset transactions with a new blockchain analytics system, the official revealed. Volume...
Failed tech bank SVB held over $5B for prominent crypto VCs: Report
11.3.2023
It is unclear how much assets custodied on behalf of crypto VCs are stuck in Silicon Valley Bank
Bitcoin Bounces as U.S. Adds 311K Jobs in February, Beating Expectations
10.3.2023
The unemployment rate fell/rose/held steady to 3.X%
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Under $20,000 as ETH Sinks Below $1,400 on Friday
10.3.2023
Bitcoin fell below the $20,000 level for the first time since January, as markets continued to react to the liquidation of Silvergate Bank. This comes ahead of a pivotal U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, which could decide how aggressive the Federal Reserve acts in its upcoming meeting. Ethereum moved...
Report: Thai Govt to Grant Tax Waivers to Issuers of Digital Asset Investment Tokens
10.3.2023
Thailand’s government has said companies that issue digital tokens will receive a waiver that exempts them from paying corporate and value-added tax. According to a report, the Thai government anticipates losing just over $1 billion in tax revenue as a result of the waiver. Relaxation of...
Facebook Parent Company Meta Exploring Decentralized App: Report
10.3.2023
The app, codenamed P92, will be a standalone product for sharing text updates