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UK Regulator FCA Arrests Two People Associated With 1B-Pound Illegal Crypto Business
20.6.2024
The two suspects were interviewed under caution by the FCA and then released on bail
First Mover Americas: Crypto Assets Rally With BTC Returning to $66K
20.6.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Italy to Increase Surveillance of Crypto Market With Fines as High as 5M Euros: Reuters
20.6.2024
Italy is set to adopt measures that will include high fines for those who manipulate the crypto asset market as part of a wider scheme to beef up surveillance of risks tied to the sector
Nigerian Court Dismisses Fugitive Binance Exec’s Rights Lawsuit
20.6.2024
A Nigerian court dismissed a human rights violation lawsuit filed by the fugitive Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, against law enforcement agencies. In his ruling, Judge Inyang Ekwo reportedly cited Anjarwalla’s lack of legal representation as one of the reasons for dismissing the lawsuit....
Pantera Capital believes Biden’s crypto pivot to be sincere
20.6.2024
Joe Biden’s recent pivot to the crypto market has caused havoc in the community. The consensus surrounding the shift was of doubt. Multiple reasons justified the skepticism around the pivot. The US President had previously blocked a pro-crypto bill. The bill was aimed at eliminating guidance by...
Bitcoin ETFs legitimized the crypto industry for investors: Storm Partners
20.6.2024
The approval of the Bitcoin ETFs has offered investors a welcome sign of relief beyond the first publicly traded Bitcoin-based products
Cop intercepts $40,000 Bitcoin ATM scam by Chase Bank impersonator
20.6.2024
The officer intervened during the Bitcoin ATM deposit, preventing the victim from depositing more funds to the machine
Binance fined $2.25M by India’s financial intelligence unit
20.6.2024
India’s financial watchdog issued charges against Binance after reviewing written and oral submissions from the Binance Director and available company records
‘Insane amount’ of Bitcoin shorters are hoping it won’t go to $70K
20.6.2024
A heavy amount of Bitcoin short positions will be wiped if Bitcoin returns to $70,000, a price level it hasn’t seen in 12 days
Binance Fined $2.2M by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit
20.6.2024
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been fined approximately $2.2 million (18.82 crore INR) for providing services to Indian clients without adhering to the nation's anti-money laundering rules, India's anti-money laundering unit announced Thursday
Australian Regulator Appeals Court Decision Exempting Block Earner From Penalty
20.6.2024
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) stated on Tuesday that it had appealed the federal court’s decision to relieve Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd., trading as Block Earner, from liability to pay a penalty for offering unlicensed financial services through its crypto-related Earner...
Philippine SEC Warns Against Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading Investments
20.6.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines issued an advisory on Wednesday to inform the public that Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading is not authorized to solicit investments from the public. The company has been offering investment opportunities online, promising returns of...
Meta loses bid to wriggle out of billionaire’s crypto scam ad lawsuit
20.6.2024
Meta cited a section of a 1996 federal law in an attempt to escape a crypto ad lawsuit from Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, but a U.S. federal judge said it wasn’t enough
Unlicensed Crypto Business Leads to Indictments in Utah
20.6.2024
Two Utah residents have been indicted for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, converting over $2.5 million into cryptocurrency, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The two were arrested over the weekend in Washington County. Utah Men Arrested for Illegal...
Bank of America: Younger Wealthy Investors Prefer Crypto Over Traditional Investments
20.6.2024
Bank of America report shows younger affluent individuals favor crypto and alternative investments, differing from older generations’ traditional focus. “In fact, the most ‘conservative’ group is holding the highest average exposure to crypto,” the bank said....
Unique Residential Bitcoin Mining House in Dallas Listed for $2.4M
19.6.2024
According to a house listing from Dallas, Texas, a crypto mining house is for sale in a residential neighborhood. The brick home is equipped with all the necessary supplies to start a data center, including a fully integrated liquid immersion system. High-Tech Crypto Mining Home for Sale in Dallas...
VC Roundup: Investors double down on funding for crypto, blockchain startups
19.6.2024
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC roundup features Plural Energy, Everclear, Ava Protocol, GoPlus, and other startups
German Law Enforcement Transfers $425M in Bitcoin From Seized Funds
19.6.2024
Onchain data reveals that an entity likely tied to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) transferred 6,500 bitcoin, valued at approximately $425 million, on June 19. Arkham Intelligence identified the address on Jan. 31 through its onchain monitoring systems. German Authorities...
Crypto Super PAC raises $169M following $10M donation from Jump Crypto
19.6.2024
A Fairshake spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the political action committee would “have the resources to affect races in 2024 and beyond.”
QCP Capital Cites ‘Lack of News Flow’ for Bitcoin’s Price Decline Amid Market Doldrums
19.6.2024
On Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT, bitcoin hovered just around the $65,000 mark. QCP Capital published its market commentary, attributing the downturn in the crypto economy to a lack of news flow and stagnant markets. In such a market, with minimal positive news to spur buying, existing crypto holders...