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Proposed bill in Argentina to encourage citizens to reveal crypto holdings
11.1.2023
Argentines could soon be motivated with tax incentives to declare their crypto holdings as the government aims to tackle money laundering with a proposed bill
Death and self-custody: How to pass on your crypto when you die
11.1.2023
Crypto lawyers suggest including highly detailed instructions in one’s will and appointing a crypto-savvy next-of-kin, among other suggestions
Former FTX Director of Engineering Under Scrutiny by US Law Enforcement, Alleged Proffer Sessions Held With Prosecutors in New York
10.1.2023
U.S. law enforcement officials are reportedly scrutinizing Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at FTX, according to a report citing people familiar with the matter. Another report, published on Jan. 10, 2023, details that Singh met with federal prosecutors at an alleged proffer session...
Nepal regulator orders ISPs to block crypto websites or face the law
10.1.2023
Nepalese internet and email providers were put on notice by the country’s telco regulator to block crypto-related websites or face legal action
NY law firm investigates potential 'securities fraud' at Core Scientific
10.1.2023
The investigation was prompted by a report from Culper Research, which alleged that Core Scientific had "wildly oversold" its mining and hosting businesses
SBF claims himself not guilty, faces up to 115 years in jail: Law Decoded, Jan. 2-9
9.1.2023
The entrepreneur faces eight criminal counts, which could result in 115 years in prison should he be convicted
Former CCP official apologies for 'grave losses' as a result of supporting crypto miner: Report
9.1.2023
Former Chinese Communist Party member Xiao Yi seemed to speak with a very subdued voice from what appeared to be prison, apologizing for supporting a Fuzhou crypto mining firm
US DOJ announces seizure of 55M Robinhood shares
9.1.2023
The Justice Department said it had seized 55,273,469 shares of Robinhood and more than $20 million in U.S. currency as part of the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried
Romania Carries Out Raids as Part of Crypto Tax Evasion Probe
8.1.2023
Authorities in Romania have conducted more than a dozen raids against people suspected of hiding income from cryptocurrency operations. The searches took place in late 2022 following an earlier investigation which established that crypto traders had failed to report digital assets exceeding...
El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy evolved with the bear market in 2022
6.1.2023
After making Bitcoin legal tender in the country, El Salvador has faced a tough year of critics and the nonstop sinking of Bitcoin pricing
Huobi Layoffs Spark Controversy and Speculation, Justin Sun Claims Everything Is Fine
6.1.2023
The cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is laying off 20% of its employees, according to multiple reports over the past two days. However, Huobi’s advisor Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, told the South China Morning Post that the layoff reports were untrue. A Huobi spokesperson later confirmed...
US authorities launch page to notify FTX's victims about SBF's case
6.1.2023
According to the court filing, the number of victims in the FTX case made it “impractical” to rely on more traditional methods of notification
Israel’s Securities Watchdog Seeks to Regulate Crypto Assets
6.1.2023
The body overseeing the securities market in Israel is taking steps to incorporate rules for digital assets into the existing legislation. The regulator released a draft proposal to introduce the changes that would define the legal status of cryptocurrencies in the country. Amendments to Israel’s...
US authorities are turning their attention to FTX's Nishad Singh: Report
5.1.2023
FTX's bankruptcy filings show a $543-million loan to Nishad Singh and he was reportedly a part of the secret 'wirefraud' chat group
US senator behind efforts to pass major crypto bill won't seek re-election
5.1.2023
Senator Debbie Stabenow was one of the lawmakers behind introducing the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in August
NY AG files lawsuit against Alex Mashinsky, alleging he hid Celsius’ 'dire financial condition'
5.1.2023
Alex Mashinsky’s actions leading up to Celsius declaring bankruptcy allegedly contributed to investor losses by misrepresenting the platform’s financial condition to investors
Crypto regulation world: How laws for digital assets changed in 2022
4.1.2023
While regulations were once seen as hurdles to crypto adoption, they are now perceived as the fastest way to attain global mainstream adoption
Coinbase reaches $100M settlement with NY regulators
4.1.2023
Regulators stated that the company had a backlog of 100,000 alerts about potential suspicious customer transactions
Crypto adoption in 2022: What events moved the industry forward?
4.1.2023
While the crypto market in 2022 was hit by a slew of insolvencies and daily volatility, adoption seems to have continued apace on the global level
Sam Bankman-Fried enters not guilty plea for all counts in federal court
3.1.2023
The former FTX CEO faces eight criminal counts in the United States which could result in 115 years in jail should he be convicted