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Crypto founder paid LA cops to extort victim for crypto, FBI alleges

[Sep 27 6:59 AM] Adam Iza, the founder of the crypto trading platform Zort, allegedly paid Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies for information that he used to blackmail a target he intended to rob.

Blockchains Against Corruption

[Aug 6 5:03 PM] From currency risk to judicial risk, companies face all sorts of unforeseen macro threats, particularly in an election year. Decentralized tech can ease the burden, writes Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

U.S. Senator Who Called Bitcoin 'Ideal Choice for Criminals' Is Convicted of Bribery

[Jul 17 1:39 AM] U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (Dem) from New Jersey, a staunch crypto critic, was found guilty of accepting bribes, including gold bars and a luxury car, in exchange for his political clout by a jury on Tuesday.

Venezuela bans crypto mining to protect power grid

[May 19 2:08 AM] This move follows a recent crackdown that involved confiscating 2,000 cryptocurrency mining devices as part of an anti-corruption initiative.

London’s ‘Joe Rogan’ and crypto advocate Brian Rose makes bid for mayor

[Apr 30 7:32 AM] The former Wall Street and City of London banker is making his second bid to become mayor of London.

Cryptocurrency Worth $1.5M Seized From Former Ukrainian Head of State Communications

[Dec 1, 2023 11:05 AM] The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has seized $1.5 million worth of cryptocurrency from Yuriy Shchigol, Ukraine's former head of the State Special Communications Service, according to local news outlet RBC.

Former FTX Co-CEO Ryan Salame to Plead the Fifth, Declares Himself ‘Unavailable as a Witness’

[Aug 15, 2023 3:30 PM] U.S. federal prosecutors have unveiled court documents indicating that ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is entangled in a web of allegations, with illegal political campaign financing being a significant charge. In light of these allegations…

‘Bidenomics’ Agenda Struggles to Gain Support as Joe Biden’s Approval Ratings Plummet

[Jul 4, 2023 11:30 AM] Over the past week, U.S. president Joe Biden has been engaged in discussions regarding his economic agenda, commonly referred to as “Bidenomics,” with the aim of establishing a strong groundwork for his 2024 reelection campaign…

Reports Indicate Venezuela Is Preparing to Liquidate the Petro

[Jun 16, 2023 2:30 AM] According to reports, the government of Venezuela could be winding down the operations of the petro cryptocurrency. The decision comes after Sunacrip, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency watchdog, was set back by the alleged participation of its former…

Russian Investigator Took Over 1,000 BTC in Bribe Money From Hackers, Report

[Jun 7, 2023 2:30 AM] An investigator working in Moscow has been caught with a record-breaking bribe paid by a hacking group in cryptocurrency. According to a Russian press report, the corrupt official accepted millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin and saved the…

The Fall of Medici Bank: Lessons on Fractional Reserve Banking From 15th Century Italy

[Apr 16, 2023 11:30 AM] Amid the banking chaos of the 21st century, some are looking back more than 600 years ago, to the Medici Bank — one of the most powerful banks of its time. It established its business and became one of the most respected banks in Europe during its…

Elizabeth Warren Explains Her ‘Anti-Crypto Army’ Stance; Waves of Democrats Oppose Her Bitcoin Criticism

[Apr 3, 2023 8:30 AM] Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic senator from Massachusetts, has recently launched a political campaign against cryptocurrencies as she seeks a third term in office in 2024. In a recent interview on “Meet the Press Reports” with…

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Bribery Charges for Alleged Crypto Payment to Chinese Officials

[Mar 28, 2023 11:30 AM] Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, now faces a 13-count indictment as U.S. officials have added new charges. One of the new charges alleges that SBF leveraged $40 million to influence “one or more Chinese government…

How Crypto Ended Up at the Center of a Potential $20 Billion Internal Corruption Scandal in Venezuela — Bitcoin Mining Shutdown Results

[Mar 24, 2023 5:30 AM] The establishment of sanctions by the Trump administration towards PDVSA, the state oil company in Venezuela, reportedly forced the hand of the government in the country to find alternative means of payment for crude oil. According to reports, more…

Head of Venezuelan Crypto Watchdog Sunacrip Arrested on Alleged Corruption Charges; Institution to Face Restructuring

[Mar 21, 2023 2:30 AM] Joselit Ramirez, head of the Venezuelan cryptocurrency authority Sunacrip, was arrested on March 18, according to reports from local media. Ramirez, who led the institution from its creation in 2018, was arrested for being allegedly involved in…

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Charges in Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud Case

[Feb 23, 2023 9:15 AM] Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced co-founder of FTX, faces four more charges after a new indictment was unsealed on Wednesday. The charges include operating an unlicensed money transfer business and conspiring to commit bank fraud. SBF Gets 4…

Report: Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh Negotiating Plea Deal with Prosecutors 

[Feb 17, 2023 6:30 PM] Another member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle allegedly plans to plead guilty to criminal charges for his role in the alleged fraud that occurred at the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter…

Opposition press links Russian lawmaker to local crypto OTC

[Dec 21, 2022 9:00 AM] Russia’s crypto OTC platform Bankoff has reportedly not only helped officials avoid sanctions but has also generated some gains.

Thousands petition for congressional investigation of alleged Gensler–SBF links

[Nov 15, 2022 2:15 PM] Ripple defense lawyer John Deaton’s CryptoLaw website has a petition app, and readers are urging Congress to look into a suspicious meeting and other supposedly questionable links.