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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
SEC pushes back against Terraform’s claims fraud happened outside US
7.5.2024
Lawyers for the commission cited several examples of Do Kwon touting UST to U.S. investors and Terraform’s former communications head making false claims about the stablecoin
Crypto must adapt to laws, not the other way around — John Reed Stark
7.5.2024
Former SEC official John Reed Stark has criticized the misuse of “regulation by enforcement” claims in a hearing before U.S. Congress
Crypto is ‘top of mind for voters’ in US swing states — Harris Poll
7.5.2024
A majority of respondents with crypto-positive views said they intended to vote in 2024, where tight elections in certain states could swing to either political party
Crypto firms to see more enforcement actions within 2 years — CFTC chair
6.5.2024
Rostin Behnam said that “without a regulatory framework,” regulators would continue pursuing crypto firms to protect investors from potential fraud and manipulation
Unearthed Government Report Found SEC Lacking “Effective” Cybersecurity Programs Two Weeks Before X Hack: Fox
6.5.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) alleging that its cybersecurity program was lacking just two weeks before the commission was hacked on January 9, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has learned. News of...
Fairshake PAC and affiliates raise $102M to support crypto candidates
6.5.2024
The Super PAC and its two affiliates have backed ads or otherwise supported efforts for crypto-focused candidates from both major political parties
Robinhood Hit With Wells Notice By SEC
6.5.2024
Robinhood found itself in hot water with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this weekend after the digital asset trading platform reportedly received a Wells Notice from the federal agency amidst its crackdown on crypto, a new court filing alleges.
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BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
4.5.2024
According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Alexander Vinnik, a former operator of the BTC-e exchange, has admitted to a conspiracy to launder money. This admission of guilt comes over six years following his arrest in Greece on July 25, 2017. BTC-e’s Vinnik Pleads...
BTC-e founder pleads guilty in $9 billion laundering conspiracy
4.5.2024
A federal district court judge will determine his sentence in accordance with the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors
SEC delays decision on 7RCC’s eco-friendly spot Bitcoin ETF
3.5.2024
The U.S. SEC has extended its review period on a rule change that would allow the listing of 7RCC’s Spot Bitcoin and Carbon Credit Futures ETF to June 24, 2024
SEC will classify Ether as security, deny spot Ether ETFs — Michael Saylor
3.5.2024
The MicroStrategy executive speculated that the SEC would consider Ether, BNB, Solana, XRP, and Cardano unregistered crypto asset securities
CFTC Commissioner wants to create AI Fraud Task Force
3.5.2024
Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s remarks came just a day after the CFTC appointed its first chief AI officer
Coinbase posts $1.2B net income in Q1, surpasses entire 2023 earnings
2.5.2024
Coinbase Q1 earnings exceeded full-year 2023 results thanks to market conditions driven by new Bitcoin ETFs
US lawmakers warn of Iranian crypto miners threatening national security
2.5.2024
According to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King, the Iranian government has used funds from crypto mining to fund terrorist organizations
US lawmakers urge SEC to approve Bitcoin options trading
2.5.2024
Representatives Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel urged the SEC's chair Gary Gensler to stop discriminating against Bitcoin funds in a letter
US Imposes Sanctions on Crypto Addresses Linked to Russian Drone Maker
2.5.2024
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury launched an action against a developer at OKO Design Bureau, a drone manufacturer with headquarters in Russia, on May 1. Three crypto addresses connected to the developer were added to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list...
FBI Busts $43M Crypto and Las Vegas Hospitality Ponzi Scheme
2.5.2024
The FBI arrested New York resident Idin Dalpour for defrauding investors of $43 million in a multi-year Ponzi scheme that included a Las Vegas hospitality business and crypto trading operation.
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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs not enough to absorb US ETF selling pressure
2.5.2024
Despite the excitement around the Hong Kong ETF debut, the inflows are only a fraction of the selling from the U.S. ETFs. Could Bitcoin price revisit the $50,000 mark next?
BlackRock’s IBIT Experiences $37M Outflows for First Time, Other Funds See Combined $526.8M Withdrawals
2.5.2024
The spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States have witnessed record net outflows, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experiencing its first-ever day of outflows.
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