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Does Money Transmitting Require Control? DOJ Says No in Tornado Cash Litigation
29.4.2024
Since the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its legal opposition to the pretrial motions of Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, there has been a buzz within the cryptocurrency community regarding specific aspects of the court filing. A key point raised by the prosecutors is their...
DOJ’s Tornado Cash arguments show ‘obvious disdain for privacy’ — Lawyer
29.4.2024
DeFi Education Fund’s legal chief said the prosecutors’ arguments against Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss were “filled with technical inaccuracies.”
DOJ challenges motion to dismiss Tornado Cash co-founder’s charges
28.4.2024
According to the filing, the DOJ criticized Tornado Cash’s co-founders for inadequate changes to exclude sanctioned addresses
DOJ Counters Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Tornado Cash Developer
28.4.2024
In a notable development, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has countered a motion to dismiss the criminal charges against Roman Semenov, a developer of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, highlighting the alleged strength of its case in a recent court submission. Prosecutors Assert...
Amid Market Uncertainty, Fezoo Exchange Presale Attracts Bitcoin Cash & Litecoin Investors Looking for Stability and Gains
27.4.2024
Since the brief bull market ended in March, followed by price correction and market fluctuation in April, investors have recorded losses and long for stability and gains across their investment portfolios. While waiting for the next bull market to bring price stability and gains, some old and...
DOJ Counters Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm’s Defense, Asserting Money Transmitting Operations
27.4.2024
The US DOJ has rejected Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's motion to dismiss criminal charges, arguing that the defense's filing presented disputed facts that should be weighed by a jury rather than being resolved in an early-stage motion.
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DOJ Disputes Roman Storm's Characterization of Tornado Cash Operations in New Filing
27.4.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice rebuffed Roman Storm's motion to dismiss criminal charges against him late Friday
Cboe reorganization will merge or eliminate digital arm’s activities
26.4.2024
The exchange is optimizing operations after acquiring ErisX on the eve of crypto winter and expects to save millions
Crypto mixing is 'not a crime,' says CryptoQuant CEO
26.4.2024
The arrest of the founders of Samourai Wallet led to widespread concerns in the crypto community that the U.S. government was attempting to crack down on the industry
Cboe to Wind Down Spot Crypto Trading Platform to Consolidate Services
26.4.2024
Exchange operator Cboe announced plans on Thursday to wind down its spot crypto trading platform in the third quarter. Cash-settled Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts will transition to the Cboe Futures Exchange in the first half of 2025, pending approval.
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Square merchants can now convert up to 10% of sales to Bitcoin via CashApp
25.4.2024
Block gets one percent of every conversion
‘Privacy Is Not a Crime’ — Samourai Indictment Provokes Strong Reactions From Crypto Advocates
25.4.2024
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice from the Southern District of New York brought charges against the creators of Samourai Wallet for running an unlicensed money transmission service and for engaging in money laundering activities. This development has left the cryptocurrency community...
Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech
25.4.2024
Co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill are charged with money laundering related to the privacy-protecting wallet
Block Unveils Bitcoin Conversion Feature for Square Merchants
25.4.2024
On Wednesday, Block, the financial services firm, disclosed that merchants using Square can convert their daily sales into bitcoin through the Cash App. Block’s founder, Jack Dorsey, revealed this update on X, and as of today, merchants have the option to transfer between 1-10% of their...
Some Square Users Can Now Convert Their Dollars to Bitcoin Via Cash App
24.4.2024
Bitcoin Conversions will charge a flat 1% fee to automatically convert a portion of merchant revenues into BTC
Crypto Betting App CoinPoker Follows Rollbit With Zero Withdrawal Fees Trend
24.4.2024
Crypto betting app CoinPoker has announced it has removed all withdrawal fees on its platform, with only blockchain network fees now applying when users cash out their winnings.
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Mauritania Central Bank Partners With Giesecke+Devrient to Develop a National CBDC
23.4.2024
The Central Bank of Mauritania (CBM) has partnered with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to develop and launch a digital version of the national currency. The Germany-based security technology firm is expected to assist the CBM in outlining the prerequisites for a national Central Bank Digital Currency...
Mt. Gox Trustee Reveals Updated Bitcoin and Fiat Repayment Schedule for Creditors
22.4.2024
The last round of Mt. Gox's much awaited creditor compensation process is now approaching. By October 2024, the bankrupt exchange is expected to payout 142,000 Bitcoin (BTC), 143,000 Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and 69 billion Japanese yen ($510 million), according to a post published on Reddit on April...
Pepe Holders Redirect Funds to NewBitcoin ICO – Can it Overtake Bitcoin Cash?
22.4.2024
As the Pepe (PEPE) price pushes higher on Monday, with the broader crypto market in a good mood in wake of last week’s Bitcoin halving, Pepe holders are taking profits and redirecting funds to an innovative Bitcoin ICO called 99Bitcoins (99BTC).
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BlackRock’s IBIT ETF Sees Cash Inflows for 69 Days Straight
22.4.2024
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) iShares Bitcoin Trust trading under the ticker “IBIT” has seen inflows 69 days straight following the Bitcoin halving event, said Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas in a social media post.
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