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Australian stablecoin startup Stables expands to Europe and UK
22.7.2024
Stables co-founder Bernado Bilotta says stablecoins are starting to break free of “crypto-native” applications and make their way into the mainstream
Former Finance VP Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $4 Million From Crypto Firm
21.7.2024
Dylan Meissner, 31, of Westport, has pleaded guilty to fraud in Hartford federal court, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. Meissner, a former Vice President of Finance at a cryptocurrency research firm, admitted to stealing over $4 million from his employer. Starting in January 2022...
Lithuania Fines Crypto Firm $10M for Russian Sanctions Violations
11.7.2024
The Lithuanian Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) has fined the crypto firm Payeer nearly 9.3 million euros ($10 million) for international sanctions violations and anti-money laundering (AML) breaches. Specifically, Payeer was fined 8.23 million euros for facilitating transactions...
Lithuania Fines Crypto Firm Payeer $10.1M for Russian Trades
10.7.2024
Lithuania—the seaside country—has fined Payeer, a crypto company, €9.3 million ($10.1 million) for financial sanctions and money laundering violations involving its Russian clientele. According to Bloomberg, the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT) under the Ministry of Internal Affairs...
Standard Chartered’s Zodia Markets in Talks to Acquire Alan Howard-Backed Crypto Firm
10.7.2024
Standard Chartered’s crypto subsidiary, Zodia Markets, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Elwood Capital Management, a digital-asset business backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Alan Howard. The acquisition, expected to be completed this month, will provide Zodia Markets with...
Crypto firm backed by real-world assets plans to go public this year
27.6.2024
The publicly-audited company aims to launch a namesake cryptocurrency backed by its portfolio of real-estate assets and equity stakes
South Korean crypto firm Hashed Ventures expands to Abu Dhabi: Report
27.6.2024
Hashed Ventures said it’s in talks with other South Korean crypto firms to help bring them to Abu Dhabi
Crypto firm Hiddup rebrands amid $41M investigation and legal woes
25.6.2024
Hiddup continues advertising returns ranging from 6 to 16% per annum through blockchain mining on its website while facing legal action
SEC Closing Salt Lake Regional Office After Failed Legal Battle Against Crypto Firm
5.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the closure of its Salt Lake Regional Office (SLRO) due to attrition and a focus on organizational efficiency. This move will reduce the number of SEC regional offices from 11 to 10. The jurisdiction for Utah, previously held by SLRO...
NYDFS Issues New Crypto Firm Guidance for Consumer Complaints
30.5.2024
New York’s top financial regulator has issued new guidance which requires cryptocurrency service providers to collect relevant data to assess whether they are resolving customer service requests and complaints in a timely and fair manner, it announced Thursday
UK closes ‘trust me bro’ crypto firm that gave horrible advice to clients
15.5.2024
It comes just two weeks after the Insolvency Service secured a winding-up order against Amey’s firm in the United Kingdom High Court on April 30
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry Blasts Gary Gensler, SEC Over ETH Security Stance
1.5.2024
House Financial Service Committee Chair Patrick McHenry has taken to X to claim United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler “knowingly misled Congress when pressed on the classification” of Ethereum (ETH) in testimony the U.S. regulator gave to the Financial Services...
Cyprus SEC Extends FTX Europe’s License Suspension Until September 2024
17.4.2024
Explore the latest developments surrounding FTX Europe as CySEC extends its license suspension. Entangled in legal disputes and financial woes, the crypto firm must fulfill existing obligations while navigating an uncertain future.
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Hong Kong-Listed Bitcoin ETFs Could Unlock Up to $25B in Demand, Crypto Firm Says
12.4.2024
Singapore-based Matrixport expects mainland Chinese investors to move billions into potential Hong Kong-listed spot BTC ETFs through the Stock Connect program
Crypto Firm Copper’s London Party Raises Eyebrows Over Sushi Served on Models
27.3.2024
Crypto custody firm Copper reportedly threw a London party where attendees were served sushi off two partially-clad models.
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Coinbase's Allies Join Crypto Firm's Case Against SEC
19.3.2024
Several allies joined Coinbase Inc. (COIN) in its court fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force the agency to rethink its refusal to write specific rules to govern the crypto industry, with Paradigm, the Crypto Council for Innovation and others filing outside...
Crypto Firm Bakkt Taps New CEO After Revealing Financial Struggles
19.3.2024
Crypto trading platform Bakkt announced Monday that Andy Main will take over as President and CEO. He will replace Gavin Michael, who is leaving for new opportunities.
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Judge Condemns SEC’s Handling of DEBT Box Case, Ordered to Reimburse Legal Costs
19.3.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission was sanctioned for its controversial restraining order against crypto firm DEBT Box, a March 18 court filing showed.
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Crypto Firm Bakkt Shakes Up Leadership, Names Board Member Andy Main New CEO
18.3.2024
The current CEO Michael will step down “to pursue other opportunities.”
Nigeria's SEC Proposes 400% Increase to Crypto Firm Registration Fees
18.3.2024
The regulator proposed increases to all supervision fees as the country cracks down on the crypto industry