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Travel Management Firm CWT Pays Out $4.5M in Bitcoin After Ransomware Attack
3.8.2020
The U.S. firm paid out a ransom of 414 bitcoin after its corporate files were locked up in a ransomware attack
FinCEN Issues Warning on Coronavirus Scams Demanding Crypto
31.7.2020
The advisory regarding cybercriminals exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic asks firms to be especially vigilant regarding their dealings with virtual currencies
Putin Signs Russian Crypto Bill Into Law
31.7.2020
Russia's president signed the first of two bills on digital assets into law on Friday
Ripple Says XRP Lawsuit Based on ‘Unsupported Leaps of Logic’
31.7.2020
Ripple has hit back at the lead plaintiff in an ongoing class-action lawsuit accusing the firm and its CEO of securities fraud
Police Arrest 27 Alleged Masterminds Behind $5.7B Plus Token Crypto Scam
30.7.2020
Chinese police have arrested 27 leaders and 82 others suspected of operating the Ponzi scheme
605 Days Later: How ArCoins Got the SEC Go-Ahead as an Ethereum-Traded Treasuries Fund
29.7.2020
A look inside Arca and TokenSoft’s 605-day crusade to register the first Ethereum blockchain-native ‘40 Act Fund
Australian Crypto Exchanges Partner With Koinly to Simplify Tax Reporting for Users
29.7.2020
With tax reports for crypto transactions being complex and time-consuming to prepare, Koinly said its service automates the process in just minutes
Australian State Treasury Proposes ‘Flexible’ Regulatory Reform for Blockchain
28.7.2020
The New South Wales Treasury is exploring regulatory reform for blockchain technology citing the need to promote innovation
Private Sector Could Bring Value to Future CBDC Launches, Says IMF Official
27.7.2020
A director at the IMF has spoken of the value the private sector could bring to central bank digital currencies, should they be adopted by nations
Malaysian Watchdog Plans to Extend Crypto Regulations to Wallet Providers
24.7.2020
The nation's Securities Commission is seeking feedback before finalizing new rules to be applied to digital asset wallet services
French Officials Move to Start Trial of Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik
24.7.2020
The alleged BTC-e operator stands accused of extortion, aggravated money laundering and conspiracy
Czech Central Bank Board Member Criticizes CBDCs as ‘Helicopter Money’
24.7.2020
The Czech National Bank's Tomas Holub said in an interview that central bank digital currencies raise more questions than answers right now
US House Passes Two Blockchain Amendments in Annual Defense Budget Bill
23.7.2020
The U.S. House passed two provisions introduced by Rep. Darren Soto of Florida
Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says
22.7.2020
U.S. regulators have cleared the way for national banks to provide cryptocurrency custody services on behalf of customers
China’s Supreme Court Calls for Better Protection of Digital Currency Rights
22.7.2020
A new guideline comes amid rising numbers of legal disputes in China over the ownership of digital currencies like bitcoin
Latvian Police Seize Crypto Worth $126K in Bust of Suspected Cybercrime Ring
22.7.2020
The “large-scale" money laundering operation ran from 2015 through 2020, police officials allege
ERX Gets License to Launch Exchange in Thailand
21.7.2020
Thailand’s securities watchdog has granted a digital assets exchange license to Elevated Returns’ ERX trading platform
Singapore May Extend Crypto Regulation to Include Overseas Activities
21.7.2020
Under the central bank's proposals, Singapore regulation would end up covering the overseas activities of locally based crypto companies
SEC Commissioner Pierce Blasts Regulator’s Action Against Telegram
21.7.2020
'Crypto mom' took no prisoners in her fiery rebuke of the SEC's Telegram action
Crypto Exchange Group Eyes ‘Bulletin Board’ System for FATF Compliance: Coinbase Exec
21.7.2020
Top cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase will release a white paper detailing a way to comply with the Financial Action Task Force's "Travel Rule."