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QuickSwap ties up with Manta Network’s New Paradigm campaign
28.12.2023
QuickSwap becomes an ecosystem associate of Manta Network’s New Paradigm scheme. This is active on the Manta Pacific chain in the form of a live Ethereum L2 with a conventional yield for ETH and stablecoins. For a limited time, users can earn penta yield and a future MANTA airdrop with their...
Lavrov Highlights 30 Nations’ Interest in BRICS as China-Saudi Pact Poses Challenge to US Dollar
27.12.2023
In a recent statement by Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, he noted that the BRICS bloc is set to expand in 2024 with new members including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, and Saudi Arabia. He revealed that approximately “30 countries would like to establish partner ties...
Crypto Mixer Sinbad Sanctioned by OFAC Over Alleged Ties to North Korean Hackers
1.12.2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on yet another cryptocurrency mixing platform, labeling Sinbad.io as a “key money-laundering tool” used by the North Korean Lazarus Group crime syndicate. Sinbad.io, in addition...
US Treasury sanctions crypto mixer Sinbad, alleging North Korea ties
29.11.2023
The government department has previously imposed sanctions on crypto mixers Blender and Tornado Cash despite many in the space pushing back on actions against software tools
Atomic Wallet asks to toss suit over $100M hack saying it has ‘no US ties’
20.11.2023
The Estonia-based firm noted that only one plaintiff in the class action lawsuit is actually based in Colorado where the suit was filed
Report: Jump Trading Cuts Ties With Wormhole Amid Staff Reductions
19.11.2023
Based on a recent report, Jump Trading Group, known for its focus on algorithmic and high-frequency trading techniques, has reportedly severed ties with the Wormhole crypto initiative, known for its cross-chain communication services. Last year saw Wormhole suffer a significant loss of 120,000...
Xi Jinping Vows No Hegemony in China’s Approach to US, Aiming for Stable Ties
16.11.2023
On Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech emphasizing China’s aspiration for harmonious ties with the United States. The Chinese head of state conveyed his vision of an enhanced “friendship in the new era” between the two influential countries. He firmly...
Crypto news site The Block shakes off SBF ties with Foresight Ventures deal
13.11.2023
The Block bagged a $70 million valuation after it sold a majority stake to a Singapore-based venture capital firm, severing financial ties to scandal-ridden FTX
U.S. lawmakers introduce CLARITY Act to limit federal ties with Chinese blockchain
9.11.2023
Furthermore, the act aims to explicitly forbid U.S. government officials from engaging in transactions with iFinex, the parent company of USDT issuer Tether
Animoca Brands Japan and San FranTokyo deepen their ties with Cool Cats
7.11.2023
Animoca Brands has announced a partnership with San FranTokyo and Cool Cats, saying that the partnership further deepens their association. They will now collectively work to expand the presence of Cool Cats in the markets of Japan and anime. Animoca Brands has entered into the partnership...
Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Challenge Core of Fraud Case, Questioning Fiduciary Ties Under English Law
1.11.2023
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking to instruct the jury that no trust or fiduciary relationship existed between the crypto exchange and its customers, a key part of the prosecution’s fraud case. Bankman-Fried’s Attorneys Question Trust Ties In an addendum to earlier requests,...
U.S. Senate's Banking Chairman Says Panel to 'Crack Down' on Crypto's Terrorism Ties
26.10.2023
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has said the Senate Banking Committee will "crack down on the use of crypto to fund terrorism and evade sanctions" at a time when the U.S. must stand with both Ukraine and Israel as they fight back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian-backed...
Tether Freezes 32 Suspicious Addresses Linked to Ukraine and Israel Conflicts
16.10.2023
On Monday, Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, revealed it had frozen 32 addresses allegedly linked to activities involving war, terrorism, and crime. These USDT accounts are said to have ties to suspicious operations in Israel and Ukraine. The firm further disclosed that it is actively...
Hamas' Cryptocurrency Ties May Add Momentum to Senator Warren's Anti-Crypto Bill
14.10.2023
The revelation that the recent attack in southern Israel, which allegedly resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis, was partially funded with cryptocurrency has added fuel to the efforts led by Senator Elizabeth Warren and others to advocate for crypto legislation....
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Hamas' Crypto Ties May Lend Energy to Sen. Warren's Money Laundering Bill
13.10.2023
The revelations that the terrorist group behind last week’s attack on villages in southern Israel that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead was partially funded with cryptocurrency may lend additional weight to an effort from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and others to push for a law targeting...
WOO Network to sever ties with Three Arrows Capital after share buyback
12.10.2023
WOO Network said it had agreed to repurchase all the tokens and equity previously held by collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital
OFAC’s Sanction Bucket Grows: BTC, TRX, and ETH Addresses Flagged Over Fentanyl Ties
6.10.2023
The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) under the Treasury has released an updated version of the specially designated nationals (SDN) list, featuring multiple alleged fentanyl traffickers from China along with their associated cryptocurrency addresses. These highlighted crypto addresses...
Texas Securities Board Targets Fraud Crypto Project Touting Ties With Russian Government
6.10.2023
The Texas State Securities Board has stopped a decentralized lending pool from sales of securities, after the firm touted its ties with the Russian government.
Travis J. Iles, the securities Commissioner of the Lone Star State, has written an emergency cease and desist notice to immediately stop...
Billionaire on Paper: FTX CTO Gary Wang Reveals Alameda’s Privileges Amidst Exchange Scandal
6.10.2023
Former FTX chief technology officer Gary Wang took the stand on Thursday in the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Wang admitted to committing financial crimes with Bankman-Fried, former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison, and former FTX engineering executive Nishad Singh. From High School...
BitBoy Crypto brand will no longer include YouTuber Ben Armstrong
28.8.2023
The crypto influencer brand had a reach of more than 3.3 million followers at the time the company announced Ben Armstrong would no longer be affiliated with “BitBoy Crypto."