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U.S. Treasury Sanctions North Korean Government’s Crypto Mixer Sinbad
29.11.2023
According to a statement released Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department has placed sanctions on the government of North Korea’s crypto mixer, Sinbad. “A key-money laundering tool” Sinbad serves as “a key money-laundering tool” for the state-sponsored North Korean cyber-hacking collective...
US Treasury sanctions crypto mixer Sinbad, alleging North Korea ties
29.11.2023
The government department has previously imposed sanctions on crypto mixers Blender and Tornado Cash despite many in the space pushing back on actions against software tools
Stakeholder urges swift implementation of Nigeria’s blockchain policy
29.11.2023
SiBAN president Obinna Iwuno stressed the necessity of establishing a forward-thinking regulatory framework to accelerate the infusion of blockchain technology into diverse sectors of the economy
Hong Kong Chief Executive Expresses Willingness to Cooperate on Granting More Powers to Regulate Crypto Exchanges: Report
29.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee, has responded to the recent investigation into the unlicensed virtual-asset trading platform Hounax. On November 27, Chief Executive John Lee addressed the recent virtual platform supervision fraud...
Why Binance’s US plea deal could be positive for crypto adoption
28.11.2023
Is the settlement further indication that the crypto industry’s Wild West era is winding down, with a new epoch marked by regulation and taxation beginning?
Judge Bars Former Binance CEO From Leaving US as the Court Weighs Government’s Request
28.11.2023
A federal judge has barred former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) from leaving the U.S. until the court has made a decision on the U.S. government’s motion to prevent his return to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before sentencing. The government filed the motion in response to a release order...
North Korean Hackers Disguise as South Korean Govt Agencies to Steal Cryptos: Report
27.11.2023
Source: Pixabay North Korea’s state-backed hacking group ‘Kimsuky,’ is supposedly behind a cryptocurrency heist, where hackers disguised as South Korean government agencies. Per a local report, hackers impersonated as South Korean journalists, government agencies and research institutes. Between...
Hong Kong Government Accelerates Cryptocurrency Product Approvals Following JPEX Rugpull: OSL Compliance Exchange
27.11.2023
Image Source: Pixabay The JPEX incident has prompted the Hong Kong government to expedite the approval process for cryptocurrency products to promote compliance in the industry. According to OSL Compliance Exchange, a licensed virtual asset platform, financial technology solution providers have...
Former Binance CEO CZ Seeks to Dismiss Government’s Motion Blocking His Return to UAE Before Sentencing
26.11.2023
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is seeking to dismiss the U.S. government’s motion to prevent him from going home to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before sentencing. Despite the judge determining that the ex-Binance boss poses no flight risk after he voluntarily appeared in court to plead...
CZ challenges US gov't attempt to restrict travel before sentencing date
25.11.2023
Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has contested the U.S. Department of Justice's assertions that he is a flight risk and may not return before his sentencing next year
Bitcoin as Legal Tender: El Salvador’s Risky Financial Maneuver Struggles to Pay Off
24.11.2023
El Salvador Bitcoin. Source: RawBeautyPixels/Adobe More than two years after implementing Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender, El Salvador’s big crypto bet is still struggling to bear fruit. That includes the government’s own BTC investments, which still appear to be underwater due to...
CZ’s Lawyers Push Back Against Flight Risk Claims, File Opposing Motion
24.11.2023
Defense attorneys for former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, have legally pushed back against claims made by the government that he is a “flight risk” who should not be allowed to leave the country. Zhao’s incentive to stay In a court filing from November 23rd, representatives for...
Indian government set to introduce rules against deepfake menace
24.11.2023
In talks with stakeholders, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw aims to finalize the Indian government’s AI deepfake regulations in the coming weeks
US Prosecutors Urge Court to Keep Binance’s Ex-CEO in the Country Amid Flight Risk Concerns
24.11.2023
In the wake of the settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, federal authorities are insisting that the exchange’s former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), remain stateside until his sentencing in February 2024. Justice Department Seeks...
Steven Nerayoff Lawsuits Will Reveal Facts Supporting Claims Against Key Ethereum Figures, Says Attorney
23.11.2023
Nerayoff’s lawyer detailed plans to legally confront certain Ethereum figures regarding its troubled early days. Image by yurii romanov, Vecteezy. In a new chapter of the ETHGate saga, Steven Nerayoff’s attorney, Michael Scotto, said they have ample evidence to back up forthcoming...
Satellite Images Show Bhutan’s Secret State-Owned Bitcoin Mining Facilities
23.11.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Satellite images have uncovered Bhutan’s undisclosed state-owned Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations. The landlocked Himalayan nation, known for its seclusion and breathtaking landscapes, has transformed itself into a crypto haven under the rule of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel...
Milei presidential victory fuels optimism in Argentina’s Bitcoin community
23.11.2023
The election of new Argentine President Javier Milei has given many in the local Bitcoin community cause for hope
U.S. 5th Circuit Court seeks regulation on lawyers’ AI use in legal filings
23.11.2023
The suggested regulation would apply to attorneys and litigants without legal representation appearing before the court, obliging them to confirm that filings produced through the help of AI were assessed for precision
UK Finance Minister Proposes Sandbox Initiative for Digital Assets Legislation
23.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / RGY23 The UK government has announced a new legislative proposal for a Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), aiming to create a supportive testing environment for crypto technologies and services. In the recently released Autumn Statement, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt...
KPMG and Chainalysis Partner to Enhance Crypto Fraud Detection and Compliance
23.11.2023
KPMG in Canada and Chainalysis have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening efforts against crypto asset fraud. This alliance, marking KPMG’s entry into the Chainalysis Solution Provider program, is focused on providing enhanced monitoring and risk management tools...