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Estonia Renews U.S. Extradition of Crypto Businessmen Accused of $575 Million Ponzi Scheme: Report
26.1.2024
The Estonian government has decided to renew the United States extradition of two alleged fraudsters accused of running a $575 million scheme, Estonian Public Broadcasting reports. “Justified in accordance with the rule of law” The extradition’s approval reverses an earlier decision made by...
Binance.US Restricted in Florida and Alaska After Former CEO’s Guilty Plea
26.1.2024
Troubled cryptocurrency exchange Binance.US continues to face pressure from regulators in the United States after regulators in Florida and Alaska told the crypto exchange that it can no longer serve its residents. Florida and Alaska regulators have informed Binance.US that the cryptocurrency...
Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo Plays Football with Binance NFT Holders Amid Lawsuit
26.1.2024
Cristiano Ronaldo trained with holders of his non-fungible token (NFT) in a Binance event amid several investors seeking damages from the sports star in a United States lawsuit. On Jan 25, Ronaldo played football with selected NFT holders in a training drill in Lisbon alongside Binance ambassador...
Ethereum Leads Weekly Altcoin Losses as Wider Market Sell-Off Continues
26.1.2024
The crypto market remains in the red zone with altcoins and pack leader Ethereum (ETH) posting losses two weeks after the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On-chain data shows the price of several crypto assets trading at monthly lows....
“We Squandered a Decade of Opportunities To Do Our Job,” SEC Commisioner Says
24.1.2024
The Commissioner of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hester Peirce, seemed to express remorse over the federal agency’s handling of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals in a recent interview. Peirce says Ethereum ETF will not follow suit “We squandered a decade...
70% of Crypto Asset-Related Communications Violate Rules: FINRA
24.1.2024
The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has reported that approximately 70% of crypto asset-related communications reviewed in a recent targeted exam have failed to comply with its rules. According to a recent report by the FINRA, the examination launched in November 2022 involved...
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Braces for Precedent-Setting Trial in US
23.1.2024
Roman Storm, facing multiple federal charges related to his role in the creation of Tornado Cash, is bracing for a trial in the United States. Scheduled for September 2024, the trial could have far-reaching implications for the crypto industry and digital privacy laws. Roman Storm Pledges Vigorous...
Bitcoin ETFs Gain Momentum in Asia Post U.S. Approval
23.1.2024
As the first Bitcoin spot price exchange-traded funds receive historic approval in the United States, Asian industry leaders, particularly in Hong Kong, are actively exploring similar crypto products. BitGo’s APAC Director Abel Seow told Cryptonews that they are witnessing an increased interest...
Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters Raises Concerns Over Meta’s Continued Crypto Ventures
23.1.2024
Rep. Maxine Waters has expressed significant concerns over Meta’s continued involvement in the digital asset sector. In a detailed letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Javier Olivan, the California Democrat, known for her critical stance on Meta’s previous cryptocurrency...
Blockchain Startup Figure Technologies Seeks US Regulatory Approval for Interest-Bearing Stablecoin
23.1.2024
Financial technology company Figure Technologies is seeking approval from US regulators to introduce an interest-bearing stablecoin. Founded by former SoFi Technologies CEO Mike Cagney, if successful, Figure will become the first company to offer a stablecoin regulated as a security within...
BitRiver – Bitcoin Mining More Profitable in Russia Than US
23.1.2024
The head of Russia’s biggest crypto mining firm says that Bitcoin (BTC) mining is more profitable in his country than in the United States – and that halving will only heighten the discrepancy. Per RBC, Igor Runets, the Founder and CEO of BitRiver, said the difference would likely become more...
FTX to Face Independent Investigation, Federal Appeals Court Rules
22.1.2024
An independent bankruptcy examiner must complete an investigation into the collapse of FTX, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. In violation of U.S. bankruptcy code The ruling, delivered by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, argues that to not appoint an independent examiner...
US Treasury Announces New Sanctions Against Hamas-linked Crypto Companies
22.1.2024
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed new sanctions on facilitators and networks involved in crypto transactions linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas. In an announcement posted on January 22, the Office of Foreign Assets Control...
Crypto Mining Investor B.Riley Facing SEC Probe
22.1.2024
B.Riley, an investment firm that has backed numerous Bitcoin mining projects, is allegedly involved in a probe brought forth by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a new report from Bloomberg. B.Riley’s deals in question following business with alleged...
Coinbase’s CLO Criticizes U.S. GAO for Lack of Analysis on Crypto Sanctions Risk
22.1.2024
Coinbase‘s chief legal officer Paul Grewal has criticized the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) following its recent report describing crypto as a tool for foreign entities to evade sanctions. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), the Coinbase executive expressed...
Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs Files for Bankruptcy Protection in US
22.1.2024
Terraform Labs, the issuer of the collapsed stablecoin TerraUSD (UST), has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. The filing by Terraform Labs was officially submitted to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. This action marks a significant legal step...
Ex-President Trump Launches Limited Edition Cards on Bitcoin Blockchain via Ordinal Technology
19.1.2024
The ex-45th President of the United States has been engaged in the sale of digital trading cards for a considerable period. On Thursday, the official account for the trading card enterprise announced the launch of Trump cards that are crafted using the Bitcoin blockchain’s Ordinal inscription...
Do Kwon Should be Extradited to South Korea, not United States, Lawyer Argues
19.1.2024
Do Kwon’s lawyer has argued that Terraform Labs’ co-founder should be extradited to South Korea and not the United States. The statement comes as a response to extradition requests from both countries, with Kwon currently in detention in Montenegro. Goran Rodic, Kwon’s Montenegrin...
Donald Trump Promises to Block Digital Dollar Creation — Calls CBDC ‘Dangerous Threat to Freedom’
19.1.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to stop the creation of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) if he is elected president of the United States. He explained that a digital dollar would give the federal government “absolute control over your money,” warning that...
SEC Postpones Decision on Fidelity’s Spot Ethereum ETF
19.1.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its ruling on Fidelity’s spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund until March 5th, a new court filing reveals. “Completely expected” “The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action...