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American Bankers Association Urges House Leaders to Block Fed’s CBDC Plans
21.5.2024
The American Bankers Association (ABA) on Monday urged House leaders to back a bill that would stop the Federal Reserve from creating a CBDC for individuals and using it for monetary policy tools.
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Six Arrested in Connection with Austrian Crypto Fraud Scheme, €2M Worth of Assets Frozen
8.5.2024
A joint operation involving national authorities from Austria, Cyprus, and the Czech Republic has led to the arrest of six individuals connected to an online scam related to the sale of rights or tokens for a supposed new cryptocurrency.
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Cartier Jewelry Heir Busted for Laundering Money with Crypto
6.5.2024
An heir to the Cartier empire was arrested last week by the US Justice Department (DoJ). He was accused of utilising Tether's USDT stablecoin to launder the proceeds of drug trafficking. The charges indicate a unique convergence of powerful individuals and cryptocurrency-related criminal...
Solana Meme Coin Hits a $328T Market Cap Using a Scam Method
30.4.2024
The BONKKILLER Solana meme coin, suspected to be a honeypot scam, has achieved a $328 trillion market cap by preventing investors from selling their tokens. Despite warnings, individuals continue to invest in BONKKILLER, falling victim to the deceptive scheme.
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Survey Reveals 45% of Indian Users with Retirement Plans Are Investing in Crypto
30.4.2024
A recent survey conducted by Mudrex has unveiled that nearly half of individuals with retirement plans in India have entered the realm of cryptocurrencies.
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Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges, Released on Bail
30.4.2024
Keonne Rodriguez, one of the individuals associated with the popular cryptocurrency mixer Samourai Wallet, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of money laundering.
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Four Arrested in an Alleged $1.5 Million Gold Coast Crypto Investment Scam
29.4.2024
Queensland Police have taken action against an alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud operating on the Gold Coast, resulting in the arrest and charging of four individuals.
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Taiwanese Prosecutors Indict 32 Individuals Implicated in $24.5 Million ACE Exchange Fraud Scheme
29.4.2024
At least 32 individuals connected to the now-defunct Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange, ACE Exchange, have been indicted on fraud charges. Prosecutors have recommended 20-year jail terms for the founder, David Pan, and his business partner, while a 12-year jail term has been proposed...
Over 30 People Charged In $24M Crypto Fraud Linked to Taiwan’s ACE Exchange
26.4.2024
Taiwan prosecutors charged 32 individuals with fraud and money laundering linked to ACE Exchange, the Taipei Times reported Friday.
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Google Files Lawsuit Against Crypto Scammers for Launching Fraudulent Apps on Google Play
4.4.2024
Google has filed a lawsuit against a group accused of defrauding more than 100,000 individuals worldwide by uploading fraudulent investment and crypto exchange apps to Google Play.
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Western Europe Sees 1.5 Million in Daily Crypto Traders Amid Market Rebound: Bitget
28.3.2024
Western Europe has emerged as a leading region in global cryptocurrency adoption, attracting a substantial number of daily traders, ranging from 1.2 million to 1.5 million individuals.
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US Sanctions Russian Crypto Entities Following Potential Sanctions Evasions
26.3.2024
The U.S. has hit Russian crypto-related entities and individuals with additional sanctions following potential prior evasions aimed at funding the Putin-led country’s war against Ukraine, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) revealed Monday. The latest announcement from OFAC marks the second...
US Treasury Targets Russian Blockchain Companies for Sanctions Evasion
26.3.2024
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Monday sanctioned 13 entities and two individuals. They are accused of developing crypto-related services that could facilitate sanctions evasion on behalf of Russian nationals.
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Renewed Interest from Ultra High Net-Worth Individuals Injects Fresh Energy into Crypto VC Space: Struck Capital Founder
15.3.2024
The crypto VC space is seeing renewed interest from high net-worth individuals and family offices after a year of relative quiet, according to Struck Capital founding partner Adam Struck.
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SEC Charges 17 Individuals in $300 Million Ponzi Scheme Disguised as Crypto Trading Platform CryptoFX
15.3.2024
The SEC has taken legal action against 17 individuals involved in an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme operating under the name CryptoFX, a cryptocurrency trading platform.
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Thailand Offers Crypto Tax Break to Promote Investment Tokens
14.3.2024
The Thai government has approved crypto tax break for individuals holding investment tokens, looking to encourage the use of these tokens for fundraising purposes.
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Thailand SEC Clears Path for Accredited Investors to Dive Into US Bitcoin ETFs
12.3.2024
Thailand's securities regulator has greenlit asset management firms to introduce private funds tailored to invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Access to these funds will be restricted to institutional investors and individuals with ultra high net-worth.
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Thailand’s SEC Greenlights Investment From Institutional and Wealthy Individuals in Crypto ETFs
12.3.2024
Earlier this year, the regulator had denied permission to trade bitcoin ETFs
Nigeria’s Central Bank Partners with Gluwa to Boost eNaira Amid Global Regulation Changes
7.3.2024
The Nigerian Central Bank has partnered with the blockchain-based financial platform Gluwa Nigeria to increase the adoption of its digital currency, the eNaira. This move seeks to address financial inclusion challenges and provide credit access to unbanked individuals.
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Japan’s Daiwa Capitalizes on Crypto Boom, Secures 10% Stake in Singaporean Startup
6.3.2024
Japan's Daiwa Securities has decided to acquire a 10% ownership stake in Singapore-based cryptocurrency startup Penguin, citing a growing trend of affluent individuals and institutional investors investing more in the crypto market.
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