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Ohio’s New Crypto Fraud Unit Claims First Victory, Recovers $130K From Scam
10.10.2024
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s new Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has recovered $130,000 from a cryptocurrency scam in its first victory. The unit was established to address the growing complexity of cyber financial crimes, particularly those involving cryptocurrency....
Ryan Salame requests self-surrender date be pushed to Dec. 7
9.10.2024
The former FTX executive claimed the need for “continuing medical treatment” after being bitten by a dog in June
Ryan Salame requests self-surrender date be pushed to Dec. 7
9.10.2024
The former FTX executive claimed the need for “continuing medical treatment” after being bitten by a dog in June
Ex-FTX exec ‘not worried’ about reporting to prison on Oct. 11
8.10.2024
Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission after FTX’s collapse
Ex-FTX exec ‘not worried’ about reporting to prison on Oct. 11
8.10.2024
Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission after FTX’s collapse
Crypto.com sues SEC to ‘protect the future of crypto’ in US
8.10.2024
Crypto.com’s lawsuit against the US SEC follows the exchange’s receipt of a Wells notice from the agency
Crypto.com sues SEC to ‘protect the future of crypto’ in US
8.10.2024
Crypto.com’s lawsuit against the US SEC follows the exchange’s receipt of a Wells notice from the agency
Bankruptcy judge approves FTX’s reorganization plan
7.10.2024
Roughly two years after the crypto exchange collapsed and many of its executives faced criminal charges, the Oct. 7 court decision was a step forward for reimbursing FTX users
US DOJ, SEC back suit against Nvidia, EU drafting AI ‘Code of Practice’ — Law Decoded
7.10.2024
Nvidia faces renewed scrutiny over alleged misrepresentation in crypto mining-related sales, with the US DOJ and SEC backing the case
Latam Insights: Bukele Offers Bitcoin Advice to Argentina, Uruguay Passes Crypto Law
7.10.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele meets with President Milei in Argentina, offering bitcoin advice to the Senate, and Uruguay passes a cryptocurrency...
IMF Urges El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Law and Strengthen Oversight
7.10.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to narrow the scope of its bitcoin law, strengthen regulation and oversight of the cryptocurrency, and limit public sector exposure. The IMF remains engaged with the country to support reforms and ensure bitcoin adoption does...
UAE exempts crypto transfers, conversion from value-added tax
6.10.2024
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrency transfers and conversions from value-added tax, positioning itself as a more crypto-friendly jurisdiction for digital asset transactions
US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio
5.10.2024
The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track...
IMF Urges El Salvador Again to Strengthen Regulatory Framework and Oversight of Bitcoin
3.10.2024
The IMF has been asking El Salvador for changes regarding its bitcoin law since its adoption in 2021
Uruguay Passes Cryptocurrency Law
3.10.2024
Proposed over two years ago, the law recognizes cryptocurrency as virtual assets in the country, establishing the Central Bank of Uruguay as the regulator and overseer of companies seeking to offer cryptocurrency services. The law positions Uruguay at the forefront of Latin American countries that...
Pavel Durov Reveals Telegram Has Been Disclosing Data to Authorities
3.10.2024
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram has disclosed IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals when legally...
Hacker pleads guilty to stealing $37M in crypto via ‘cyber intrusion’
2.10.2024
Evan Frederick Light faces up to 20 years behind bars for each charge, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and launder monetary instruments
FTX creditors to receive only ‘10–25% of their crypto back,’ CZ walks free: Law Decoded
30.9.2024
Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks
Dutch regulator warns of crypto pump-and-dump risks ahead of MiCA
29.9.2024
The Dutch AFM issued warnings about crypto market manipulation, focusing on pump-and-dump schemes ahead of MiCA’s implementation in December
Dutch regulator warns of crypto pump-and-dump risks ahead of MiCA
29.9.2024
The Dutch AFM issued warnings about crypto market manipulation, focusing on pump-and-dump schemes ahead of MiCA’s implementation in December