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Police in Kosovo Seize Crypto Mining Rigs From Serbs
16.4.2023
Kosovo police have seized dozens of crypto mining devices from residents of a majority Serb region in the north of the country. Authorities in Pristina and Belgrade exchanged accusations over the move, which has the potential to raise tensions in the ethnically divided, partially recognized Balkan...
Steam Crackdown Hits CS:GO Player With $500K In Skins
11.4.2023
Steam is often a free-for-all when it comes to game curation and content moderation, but the Valve-owned storefront appears to be on the march against spam commenters, especially those pestering other users about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive skin trades. A number of players have recently said...
SEC Is Adding Attorneys to Crypto Enforcement Unit
11.4.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission said in March that it was planning to add additional staff to the unit
Report: Binance US Struggles to Secure Banking Partner Amid Regulatory Crackdown on Crypto Industry
8.4.2023
Following the collapse of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank, cryptocurrency companies have been seeking new banking partners in the United States. According to a recent report citing “sources familiar with the matter,” Binance US, the American subsidiary of...
Congressman Tom Emmer says SEC chair Gary Gensler is a 'bad faith regulator'
8.4.2023
The crypto-friendly congressman questioned Gary Gensler’s supposed ‘open door policy” suggesting that he “might have an open door, but it is an enter-at-your-own-risk-door.”
Uniswap Topped Coinbase’s Trading Volume in March During USDC Depeg, U.S. Crackdown
6.4.2023
The DEX, however, has been unable to maintain elevated periods of trading volumes in the past, CCData noted
Crypto’s Decentralized Exchanges Had Most Volume in 10 Months Amid U.S. Crackdown in March
5.4.2023
Trading volume on DEXs rose to $133.1 billion in March, the third straight monthly increase, according to DeFiLlama
US Justice Department Seizes Cryptocurrency Worth $112 Million in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crackdown
5.4.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says it has seized cryptocurrency worth over $112 million linked to fraudulent investment schemes known as “pig butchering.” According to court documents, the seized crypto accounts were allegedly “used to launder proceeds of various...
New Report: U.S. Crypto Crackdown Boosts Hong Kong's Ambitions in Digital Asset Market – Best Crypto Destination?
3.4.2023
The ongoing regulatory crackdown on crypto in the US could boost Hong Kong in its bid to become a new hub for the crypto industry.
Hong Kong was a for many years a preferred destination for high-profile crypto firms, including BitMEX and FTX, but concerns about crackdowns on crypto in China,...
US crackdown will push crypto’s 'center of gravity' to Hong Kong: Kaiko CEO
2.4.2023
Kaiko CEO Ambre Soubiran said that Hong Kong’s friendly approach may just see the city become the “center of gravity” for crypto trading and investments
Sushi Swap CEO Says He No Longer Feels 'Inspired' Amid U.S. Regulators’ Crypto Crackdown
31.3.2023
Sushi Swap Head Chef Jared Grey fielded questions from his community about an SEC subpoena he received during a Thursday call
As the CFTC and SEC Crackdown on Crypto, Some Experts Believe the Regulatory Teardown Has Just Started – Here's Why
30.3.2023
The US crypto industry could be in for a tough time ahead, as regulators continue their crackdown on some of the biggest companies in the space, experts have warned....
Read More: As the CFTC and SEC Crackdown on Crypto, Some Experts Believe the Regulatory Teardown Has Just Started – Here's Why
Binance concealed ties to China for years, even after 2017 crypto crackdown: Report
29.3.2023
Documents reviewed by the Financial Times show that Binance kept staff and operations in China despite announcing its departure in 2017
Crypto’s Unfulfilled Dreams Get a Tailwind From U.S. Crackdown on Binance, Coinbase
28.3.2023
The crypto revolution was supposed to make finance more decentralized, but much of the industry is centralized. Regulatory pressure could change that
Kraken Lands Sponsorship Deal With Williams Racing Despite U.S. Regulatory Crackdown
28.3.2023
Formula 1 team Williams Racing signed U.S. crypto exchange Kraken as a sponsor after losing one of its most prominent drivers, Nicholas Latifi, who reportedly earned the team a large amount of sponsorship fees
The Reality Behind the Crypto Banking Crackdown: ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Is Here
22.3.2023
Banking enforcement targeting legal crypto businesses appears to violate the FDIC's mandate. It may also be amplifying financial contagion
U.S. Senate’s Warren Calls for Crackdown on ‘Sham’ Crypto Audits
21.3.2023
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and another prominent colleague urged the U.S. auditing watchdog to take action against “sham audits” of crypto companies, citing the contribution of such audits to the recent stresses in the U.S. banking system
Several Crypto Mining Operations Busted in Russia
19.3.2023
Authorities and power utilities in various Russian regions have shut down illegal crypto mining farms, seizing hardware and taking operators to court. The action against the coin minting facilities comes amid discussions on a proposal to introduce criminal liability for miners breaking the upcoming...
Coinbase Crypto Exchange Considers Overseas Trading Platform Amid U.S. Crypto Crackdown – Here's What You Need to Know
18.3.2023
Coinbase is considering setting up a digital asset exchange outside the United States amid increasing regulatory pressure and a souring banking climate for crypto firms.
The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. has contacted its institutional clients about plans to establish a new crypto...
Coinbase reiterates that staking services will continue, despite SEC crackdown
11.3.2023
Despite the SEC looking to crackdown on supposed unregistered securities offerings via staking rewards programs, Coinbase has outlined that its services will continue