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Judge Signs Off on Binance's $4.3B Plea Deal With U.S. Prosecutors

[Feb 23 2:44 PM] A federal judge approved the U.S. Department of Justice's $4.3 billion fine on Binance after the crypto exchange pleaded guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws last November.

Craig Wright Admits to Editing Bitcoin White Paper Presented in COPA Trial

[Feb 23 11:50 AM] COPA's trial to find out whether or not Craig Wright is the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin Satoshi Nakamoto has completed its third week.

Trump: Bitcoin Has Taken on 'a Life of its Own,' Will Probably Need Some Regulation

[Feb 23 4:07 AM] Former president and Republican front-runner Donald Trump has said Bitcoin has taken a life on its own and will probably need some regulation.

Texas Blockchain Council, Riot Platforms Sue Dept. of Energy, OMB Over 'Emergency' Survey

[Feb 23 3:51 AM] The Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and Riot Platforms, one of the largest crypto miners in the state, sued the U.S. Department of Energy for trying to collect information from many of its members, including Riot.

FTX Estate Can Sell Near 8% Stake in AI StartUp Anthropic, Court Rules

[Feb 23 12:17 AM] The FTX bankruptcy estate has been granted approval to sell its stake in artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic, court filings from Thursday show.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Files to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Against It

[Feb 22 8:02 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission didn't allege fraud and stretched the definition of a contract in its lawsuit against Kraken, the exchange said in a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.

Frankfurt to Host New EU Money Laundering Watchdog Tasked With Monitoring Crypto

[Feb 22 1:58 PM] The Anti-Money Laundering Authority is part of a broader effort by the European Union to combat illicit fund flows, and is ready to begin work as early as Friday, officials said Thursday.

Coinbase Pushes Back on Reports It's Blocked in Nigeria

[Feb 22 11:10 AM] Multiple outlets have reported other platforms such as Kraken and Binance have also been blocked under government orders.

ECB Officials' Full Statement on Bitcoin's Failed Promise and ETFs

[Feb 22 10:05 AM] "Bitcoin has failed on the promise to be a global decentralised digital currency and is still hardly used for legitimate transfers. The latest approval of an ETF doesn’t change the fact that Bitcoin is not suitable as means of payment or as an…

Bitcoin ETF Approval Comparable to 'Naked Emperor’s New Clothes,’ ECB Officials Say

[Feb 22 5:39 AM] The U.S. SEC’s approval of multiple spot ETFs and the billions of dollars that have poured in since doesn't make Bitcoin a good investment or a better means of payment, the central bankers said in a blog post.

England's Law Commission Seeks Views on Draft Legislation to Label Crypto as Property

[Feb 22 5:24 AM] The Law Commission also called for evidence on its project on digital assets and electronic trade documents in private international law.

South Korea’s Most Populated Province Traces and Collects $4.6M From Crypto Tax Evaders

[Feb 22 4:59 AM] South Korea's most populated province, Gyeonggi, has collected $4.6 million from crypto tax evaders, it announced on Thursday, according to a local report by Yonhap News Agency.

South Africa to Start Work on Stablecoin Regime, Will Start by Considering Use Cases

[Feb 22 4:37 AM] The Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group is also considering the impact of tokenization on domestic markets.

DCG Calls Out Subsidiary Genesis' Settlement With New York as 'Subversive'

[Feb 21 4:48 PM] Digital Currency Group (DCG) is objecting to the settlement between the New York attorney general and Genesis – the failed crypto lender that was among DCG's array of digital assets businesses.

Crypto Action in Senate Remains on Back Burner: Sources

[Feb 21 2:36 PM] Despite keen interest from U.S. Senate Democrats such as Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to deal with the illicit movement of funds in crypto, there's no immediate action planned in the committee that would need to get it rolling, according to two…

Sam Bankman-Fried Replaces Lawyers Ahead of Sentencing

[Feb 21 2:28 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried replaced his former lawyers, Mark Cohen and Christian Everdale, as he’s headed into sentencing negotiations.

Hong Kong Doubles Down on Stablecoin, OTC Rules Promise

[Feb 21 6:43 AM] Public consultations on stablecoins and over-the-counter trading are already in progress.

Turkey’s Upcoming Crypto Rules Will Protect Users While Fostering Innovation, Lawmaker Says

[Feb 21 6:29 AM] Ömer İleri, who oversees Information and Communication Technologies for Turkey’s ruling party, met with representatives of the crypto sector to discuss upcoming regulations.

Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Raises $4.9M From Winklevoss Twins: Report

[Feb 21 12:59 AM] Fairshake, a super political action committee (PAC), has now received funding of a total of $4.9 million from billionaire twins Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, Bloomberg reported.

U.S. Bans Crypto Addresses Tied to LockBit Ransomware Group From Financial System

[Feb 20 10:57 AM] The U.S. government tagged a number of bitcoin and ether addresses as being tied to the LockBit ransomware group, which was taken down on Monday.

Hong Kong's Central Bank Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Crypto Custodial Services

[Feb 20 9:09 AM] Hong Kong's central bank issued guidance for authorized institutions interested in providing custody services for digital assets.

South Korea’s Ruling and Opposition Parties Make Crypto-Related Poll Promises Ahead of Elections

[Feb 20 7:37 AM] South Korea’s ruling political party and its opposition party are making poll promises related to crypto ahead of the national elections later this year scheduled for April 10.

Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study

[Feb 20 7:00 AM] The U.S. approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appears to have had a significant positive impact on the view Australians hold of both cryptocurrencies and bitcoin.

UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg

[Feb 20 12:55 AM] UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the UK government was "pushing very hard" to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within six months, according to a Bloomberg report.

Craig Wright Witness Defends Saying Headed for ‘Train Wreck’ With COPA Trial

[Feb 19 12:55 PM] Stefan Matthews said the damning message referred to poor trial prep and not Wright’s claims to being Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.

Virginia Proposes a Mere $17,192 a Year for New Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Commission

[Feb 19 3:56 AM] The money is set to cover the costs associated with having meetings including travel expenses.

Japan Moves Closer to Allowing Venture Capital Firms to Hold Crypto Assets

[Feb 19 3:47 AM] Japan's cabinet approved a bill adding crypto to the list of assets the nation's investment funds and venture capital firms can acquire.

Craig Wright Trial Includes Ninja Anecdote Cited as Proof He's Bitcoin Creator Satoshi

[Feb 16 9:05 AM] On Friday, Craig Wright's sister Danielle DeMorgan recounted how she once saw him dressed as a ninja and working in a room full of computers, evidence, she says, he created Bitcoin.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentence Might Be Lighter Than You'd Expect

[Feb 16 8:01 AM] Restitution paid to victims can be considered when sentencing, and judges in the Southern District of New York routinely impose shorter terms than guidelines suggest for white-collar cases.

U.S. Regulators Do Have Some Control Over Stablecoin Tether: JPMorgan

[Feb 16 3:06 AM] USDT's appeal relative to other stablecoins will likely diminish as regulations will require more transparency and compliance with new anti-money laundering standards, the report said.