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Judge approves delaying forfeiture of donations from FTX-funded PACs
26.7.2024
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly donated roughly $40 million directly to political candidates and PACs in 2022 before the collapse of his crypto exchange
These Are Kevin Conroy's Final Words As Batman And They're Perfect
16.7.2024
For many, the actor who best exemplifies Batman isn’t Christian Bale or Michael Keaton, but the longtime voice of the character in animated series and video games, Kevin Conroy. Since the actor’s death in 2022, multiple projects he was a part of have trickled out, leaving many to wonder what would...
BitMEX pleads guilty to Bank Secrecy Act violation
10.7.2024
BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed pleaded guilty to similar criminal charges in 2022 and received probation
Assangedao’s JUSTICE Token Surges and Dips Amid Julian Assange’s Release
26.6.2024
In a significant display of volatility, the Assangedao cryptocurrency token JUSTICE climbed by over 80% on Tuesday, only to fall by 18% the next day. This fluctuation follows the recent release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, igniting renewed interest and speculative trading in the token....
Montenegrin Justice Minister discussed Do Kwon’s case with SEC
23.5.2024
The Terraform Labs co-founder was still in Montenegro as his lawyers and the courts considered requests for extradition to the U.S. or South Korea
Suicide Squad's Remaining Players Rewarded With Ugly Arkham Skins
22.5.2024
WB Games and Rocksteady’s online supervillain looter-shooter, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, received some new skins ahead of the game’s upcoming season 1 episode 2 update. But the new skins haven’t gone over well with the game’s remaining players who aren’t sure how much longer they...
Prosecutors Recommend 5-7 Year Sentence for Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame
22.5.2024
Prosecutors have proposed a prison term of five to seven years for Ryan Salame, a former executive at FTX, ahead of his sentencing scheduled for May 28, 2024. This recommendation contrasts sharply with Salame’s legal team’s plea for a more lenient punishment of no more than 18 months. Clash Over...
Apple disputes monopoly claims, cites 'fierce competition' in court
22.5.2024
Apple’s letter to a federal judge previewed its slated dismissal motion to a U.S. antitrust suit, with the firm claiming prosecutors didn’t define where it has a monopoly
Judge Rules Craig Wright Lied ‘Extensively,’ Committed Forgery in Bid to Claim Satoshi Identity
20.5.2024
On May 20, 2024, a ruling was delivered by Justice James Mellor in the COPA vs. Craig Wright case. Mellor determined that Wright lied “extensively and repeatedly” in his efforts to prove he was Satoshi Nakamoto. Mellor emphasized that Wright’s evidence was “at best...
Feds bust $73M crypto scam, arrest two masterminds
18.5.2024
The scammers convinced victims to transfer millions of dollars into these U.S. bank accounts, which were then used to launder the illicit funds
Crypto personality pleads guilty to fraud after promising 60% 'fictitious' returns
18.5.2024
The United States Department of Justice alleges Thomas John Sfraga convinced a victim to invest in a "fictitious" cryptocurrency” wallet after promising significant gains
Former Alameda Research Boss Sam Trabucco Reemerges to Defend Ryan Salame Before Sentencing
16.5.2024
Reports indicate that Sam Trabucco, the former co-CEO of the cryptocurrency trading firm Alameda Research, penned a letter to the judge set to sentence Ryan Salame, co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets. Trabucco’s letter emerged amidst numerous inquiries about his whereabouts throughout the ongoing...
Two brothers manipulated Ethereum protocols to steal $25M — Justice Dept
15.5.2024
U.S. officials said the individuals engaged in a "first-of-its-kind manipulation of the Ethereum blockchain" by tampering with its protocols over validating transactions
Sens. Lummis, Wyden oppose Justice Dept. stance on Tornado Cash charges
13.5.2024
If the Justice Dept. prevails in the case against the cryptocurrency mixer, internet service providers and the post office may also be liable to transmitter requirements, they said
U.S. Senators Question Justice Department's Pursuit of Crypto Mixers
13.5.2024
A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators is questioning Attorney General Merrick Garland about the "unprecedented interpretation" of law the Department of Justice (DOJ) is using to pursue cryptocurrency software services as unlicensed money-transmitting businesses
US Justice Department Chooses FRA Over Sullivan & Cromwell for Binance Oversight
11.5.2024
The Justice Department has designated Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) as the external monitor for Binance Holdings Ltd. This decision comes in the wake of Binance’s acknowledgment of breaching U.S. anti-money laundering regulations and sanctions. Bloomberg’s Ava Benny-Morison and Chris Strohm...
Taiwan Proposes AML Amendments, Seeks Jail Terms and Fines for Non-Compliant Crypto Service Providers
10.5.2024
In response to fraud and money laundering risks in the virtual asset landscape, Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice has proposed several amendments to the city’s existing AML laws, suggesting hefty fines and prison terms for non-compliant service providers.
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Ex-Digitex Futures Exchange CEO pleads guilty to violating Bank Secrecy Act
7.5.2024
U.S. authorities indicted former Digitex CEO Adam Todd in February for failure to implement and maintain an effective Anti-Money Laundering program at the exchange
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...
Swifter Justice Needed for Crypto Offenders, Says South Korean Prosecution Chief
6.5.2024
A top South Korean prosecution official says courts must deliver swifter justice to crypto offenders – with cases currently taking “too long” to process.
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