Miami Crew Leader Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Crypto Fraud
[Nov 30, 2023 6:13 AM] In April, Esteban Cabrera Da Corte pleaded guilty to participating in a crypto scheme that defrauded U.S. banks of $4 million.
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Do Kwon Faces Extradition Dilemma: Montenegro’s Justice Minister to Decide Between US and South Korea
[Nov 24, 2023 8:30 AM] In a decision by the Podgorica High Court, ex-Terraform Labs chief executive Do Hyeong Kwon (Do Kwon) is set to be extradited following his four-month incarceration in Montenegro for fabricating travel papers. The extradition bids originate from…
Binance’s Settlement With U.S. Authorities Is Positive for Crypto as Well as the Exchange: JPMorgan
[Nov 24, 2023 3:40 AM] The settlement will significantly reduce the potential systemic risk emanating from a hypothetical collapse of the crypto exchange, the report said.
Did Binance’s CZ predict his own downfall?
[Nov 22, 2023 6:32 AM] An exclusive interview with Cointelegraph in 2018 highlighted growing scrutiny of Binance’s meteoric growth.
Tether Worth $9M Tied to 'Pig Butchering' Scams Is Seized by U.S. DOJ
[Nov 21, 2023 9:15 AM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $9 million worth of the USDT stablecoin linked to organizations that exploited victims through "pig butchering" scams.
Fed Minutes Release May Be a Non-Event for Bitcoin
[Nov 21, 2023 4:32 AM] The minutes of the Nov. 1 Fed meeting may be outdated, given the post-meeting softness in economic data and resulting expectations for renewed interest-rate cuts in 2024.
Xi Jinping Vows No Hegemony in China’s Approach to US, Aiming for Stable Ties
U.S. CBDC Is Unlikely in the Near Term: Bank of America
[Nov 15, 2023 2:51 AM] The Federal Reserve continues to pilot a central bank digital currency, but will not issue one without executive branch and Congressional support, the report said.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Will Introduce Crypto to Broader Investor Base: Coinbase
[Nov 14, 2023 3:02 AM] Spot ETFs are likely to lay the foundation for a more regulated market, with greater inclusion and a significant growth in demand, the report said.
Bitcoin: Redefining Ownership
[Nov 12, 2023 2:30 PM] This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Withdrawal Issue”. Click here to subscribe now.A PDF pamphlet of this article is available for download. The traditional way in which our society constructs ownership is inefficient. The…
SafeMoon CEO bail release goes on hold after Feds cite flight risk
[Nov 9, 2023 10:24 PM] Prosecutors argued SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony poses a flight risk given his alleged access to funds and overseas connections.
U.S. Crypto Stocks Ride BTC Momentum in Pre-Market Trading
[Nov 9, 2023 5:14 AM] COIN, MSTR, HOOD and mining stocks were all showing upward movement in pre-market trading after BTC rose to its highest level in 18 months.
Ben 'Bitboy' Armstrong Calls Himself a Victim in Latest Court Filing
[Nov 7, 2023 3:52 AM] The infleuncer formerly known as Bitboy has filed a lawsuit against several executives at his former employer alleging threats and coercion, and is asking for his Lamborghini back.
CFTC Awards $16M to U.S. Whistleblowers; Most Tips Were Crypto-Related
[Nov 1, 2023 4:28 AM] Crypto continues to have pervasive fraud and other illegality, Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero said.
North America Is Largest Crypto Market Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, Chainalysis Reports
[Oct 25, 2023 4:00 AM] North America leads in terms of cryptocurrency usage despite the ongoing regulatory uncertainty, blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis revealed. Meanwhile, stablecoin-related activity has been decreasing with users shifting away from U.S.-based…
Binance Again Seeks to Nix ‘Incendiary’ CFTC Suit
[Oct 24, 2023 3:58 AM] U.S. law “does not control the world,” said the filing by the world’s biggest crypto exchange as it feels increasing regulatory pressure.
Former ConsenSys AG Employees Take Equity Court Case Against Founder Joseph Lubin to U.S.
[Oct 20, 2023 5:38 AM] The 27 allege Lubin robbed them of equity in the Swiss company by transferring core assets to a U.S. entity.
U.S. Crypto Regulatory Fog Keeps Standard Chartered Rooted in UAE, Asia
[Oct 18, 2023 7:54 AM] Standard Chartered chose Dubai to launch crypto services from. However, reading between the lines, almost anywhere is preferable to the U.S. – that’s the message coming from banks and large institutions.
Pennsylvania crypto mining permit halt cut from bill after union pressure
[Oct 16, 2023 9:36 PM] The bill’s sponsor Greg Vitali included a clause that instead subjects miners to ongoing reporting requirements to get the bill past a House Committee.
US Mulls Tighter Restrictions on AI Chip Shipments to Chinese Firms, Report
[Oct 14, 2023 3:30 PM] The government in Washington is reportedly considering further limiting China’s access to U.S. processors used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The current restrictions, which were introduced last year, allow Chinese companies to…
What happens if SEC doesn’t appeal Grayscale spot Bitcoin ETF ruling?
[Oct 13, 2023 12:18 AM] The SEC must appeal Grayscale’s win in a D.C. Appeals Court on Oct. 13, or it will have to approve — or try to delay — the firm’s Bitcoin ETF bid.
US consumer watchdog mulls applying e-banking laws to crypto
[Oct 8, 2023 9:33 PM] The head of the U.S. financial consumer watchdog says it’s looking to issue guidance on how crypto could fall into electronic fund transfer laws.
SEC Seeks Rejection of Coinbase’s Pushback Against Its Lawsuit
[Oct 4, 2023 6:30 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a judge to reject Coinbase’s attempt to have the regulator’s lawsuit against it dismissed. The exchange had alleged that the agency overstepped its authority and abused its discretion in…
SEC asks judge to reject Coinbase’s motion to dismiss lawsuit
[Oct 3, 2023 7:38 PM] The regulator has asked a federal judge to deny Coinbase’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming the exchange knew the cryptocurrencies it sold were securities under the Howey test.
Russia’s Yuan Shift: EBRD Economist Warns of Waning US Dollar Dominance
US Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins ‘Milestone’ Regulatory Approvals in Europe
[Sep 27, 2023 4:00 PM] Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of…
European Crypto Asset Manager CoinShares to Enter U.S. Hedge Fund Fray
[Sep 22, 2023 6:18 AM] CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti described the move as "a natural progression", given the "changing macro environment prominently marked by interest rates and inflation."
Global Debt Spikes to Record $307 Trillion Driven by US, Developed Nations
[Sep 20, 2023 4:30 PM] The world’s debt has surged to a record high level in the second quarter, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The increase has also helped lift the global debt-to-GDP ratio which had been declining for seven quarters but is…
Franklin Templeton Seeks to Offer Spot Bitcoin ETF in US
[Sep 14, 2023 12:00 AM] Asset manager Franklin Templeton has joined the race to issue America’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests directly in bitcoin. The company applied with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following in the footsteps of…
US 'the only country' crypto startups should avoid, says Ripple CEO
[Sep 12, 2023 11:42 PM] Brad Garlinghouse said Singapore, the U.K., the UAE and Switzerland are jurisdictions with “smart” crypto policies he thinks the U.S. should adopt.