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US REPO task force names crypto as target in efforts involving $58B in sanctioned assets
9.3.2023
Members of the task force have worked to “counter Russian sanctions evasion”, which included illicit crypto transactions and money laundering schemes
Alameda Research to sell interest in Sequoia Capital for $45M to Abu Dhabi
9.3.2023
The investment branch of FTX, Alameda Research, reached an agreement to sell its interest in Sequoia Capital for $45 million in cash to the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund
FTX Reaches $45M Deal to Sell Interest in Sequoia to Abu Dhabi's Investment Arm
9.3.2023
The agreement requires approval from a Delaware bankruptcy court as failed exchange seeks to raise funds for creditors
FCA officials tell UK parliamentary committee crypto regulation is unavoidable
8.3.2023
The CEO and chairman of the UK’s financial regulator took a grim tone as they discussed crypto regulation, but conceded that they’re the ones who have to do it
Crypto bill draft will be released in April, says Senator Gillibrand
8.3.2023
The Lummis-Gillibrand bill is expected to offer regulatory clarity for many crypto projects and determine whether they fall under the purview of the SEC or CFTC
CFTC continues to explore digital asset policy considerations in MRAC meeting
8.3.2023
Commissioner Kristin Johnson said in prepared remarks that the U.S. digital economy was "witnessing the deployment of Web 3.0"
US lawmakers planning to reintroduce bill aimed at fixing crypto reporting requirements: Report
7.3.2023
Representatives Patrick McHenry and Ritchie Torres reportedly plan to reintroduce the Keep Innovation in America Act to address reporting requirements in the infrastructure law
DAO gets legal recognition in the US as the Utah DAO Act passes
7.3.2023
Utah State Legislature passes Utah DAO Act, as Act HB357 grants the DAO a form of legal recognition that’s specific to DAOs
TeraWulf goes nuclear: 8,000 rigs spool up in Nautilus mining facility
7.3.2023
Bitcoin mining company TeraWulf has fired up a new “behind the meter” mining facility powered by 100% nuclear power in Pennsylvania
SEC accuses Utah firm of 'fraudulent' $18M crypto mining scheme
7.3.2023
The SEC said Green United’s operation was a fraud and the community was quick to quell fears of the SEC classing crypto mining as a security in the suit
US trustee appeals FTX bankruptcy judge's ruling to deny appointment of independent examiner
6.3.2023
The legal team for U.S. Trustee Andrew Vara petitioned to have the U.S. District Court consider an appeal for a ruling on an independent examiner in FTX's bankruptcy case
Terawulf Energizes First Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining Facility in the US, Plans to Expand Operations
6.3.2023
Terawulf, a bitcoin mining operation, has announced that it has energized the first nuclear-powered bitcoin mining facility in the United States at the company’s Nautilus Facility in Pennsylvania. According to the company, approximately 1 exahash per second (EH/s) or close to 8,000...
SEC Accuses Utah-Based Green United of Running $18M Crypto Mining Scam
6.3.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against Green United, alleging that the Utah-based company violated federal securities laws by selling $18 million worth of phony crypto mining equipment
SEC continues streak of enforcement actions, targets BKCoin for alleged $100M fraud
6.3.2023
The financial regulator’s complaint alleged that BKCoin raised roughly $100 million from investors to invest in crypto, but diverted some of the funds for personal use
Technical discussions take center stage at Advancing Bitcoin conference in London
6.3.2023
A look back on a highly technical Bitcoin conference hosted in London, in which ordinals, silent payments and the Lightning Network were studied and discussed
Dubai-Headquartered Crypto Exchange MaskEX Launches Virtual Card for Worldwide Spending and Welcomes Ben Caselin as Vice President to Drive Global Expansion Effort
6.3.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March, 2023 – MaskEX, a rapidly expanding third-generation crypto exchange, headquartered in Dubai, has announced the launch of its crypto-backed Virtual Card, enabling users to spend their crypto as fiat in more than 176 countries with over 50 million...
Binance tried to hire Gary Gensler in 2018 for closer ties with U.S. regulators: Report
5.3.2023
The SEC chairman was approached by Binance in 2018 and 2019, while teaching at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
'Sorry for spreading a rumor', says podcaster on Lido's FUD
5.3.2023
David Hoffman apologized for spreading rumors about what he called a "Wells Notice Carpet Bombing" targeting crypto firms
CZ denounces false rumor 'widely' spread on China's WeChat
5.3.2023
A Metamask security analyst stated this event was the “2023 adaptation of attempted market manipulation.”
Bybit halts USD bank transfers citing partner outages
4.3.2023
Dubai-based Bybit is the latest crypto exchange to suspend USD wire transfers claiming partner disruptions