First 100 days under President Trump: crypto industry faces new challenges and opportunities

SEC and CFTC leadership reshuffled to favour digital asset regulation. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve created, but without new BTC purchases. WLFI stablecoin launch triggered calls for an ethics investigation.

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SEC drops Yuga Labs investigation into BAYC NFTs and ApeCoin

The SEC's decision may influence future regulatory approaches to NFTs and digital assets, impacting innovation and market dynamics. The post SEC drops Yuga Labs investigation into BAYC NFTs and ApeCoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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FBI Points to North Korean Hackers in $1.5 Billion Crypto Breach at Bybit

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has implicated North Korean-backed hacking groups in a major cryptocurrency heist involving $1. 5 billion in digital assets. The cyberattack targeted Bybit, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, making it one of the largest crypto thefts publicly known.

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FBI accuses crypto exec of paying LA cops to extort victim’s digital assets

The founder of a cryptocurrency trading platform has been accused of paying Los Angeles police officers to help him extort a victim for their digital assets. A complaint filed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation accuses Adam Iza of bribing…

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Robinhood to pay $3.9 million to settle California crypto investigation

Robinhood’s crypto division has agreed to pay a $3. 9 million fine, settling a California investigation into its past practices, according to a Sept. 5 statement. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the settlement was secured after Robinhood Crypto prevented users from withdrawing their digital assets from 2018 to 2022.

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What happened to the Chinese authorities’ 190k Bitcoins?

Chinese journalist Colin Wu released an investigation into PlusToken, one of the largest cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes in history. According to the journalist, the Chinese authorities have confiscated a large number of digital assets. The PlusToken team, led by a middle…

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Kraken’s $3 million bug exploit leads to criminal investigation

Crypto exchange Kraken reported that a rogue security research company has unilaterally held on to $3 million in digital assets they exploited from a bug on its platform. Kraken’s Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco detailed the incident on X, revealing that on June 9, the company received an anonymous tip from a “security researcher” about […] The post Kraken’s $3 million bug exploit leads to criminal investigation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Crisis In Crypto: China’s Leading Blockchain Advocate Faces Investigation

Yao Qian, a prominent ‘pro-blockchain official’ in China, is under investigation by Chinese authorities for undisclosed “violations of law.” The Background Of Blockchain Advocacy And The Current Crackdown Qian, known for his pivotal role in developing China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), has been a leading voice in the country’s blockchain initiative. Qian’s efforts were […]

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China’s former CBDC chief is under government investigation

China investigating Yao Qian, the former head of the Digital Yuan project. Local media reports say Yao is under probe for “violations of discipline and law. ” Yao Qian, a leading Chinese blockchain expert who previously spearheaded China’s Digital Yuan program, is reportedly under government investigation.

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Ex-head of China’s CBDC reportedly under investigation

The former head of China’s digital yuan initiative is reportedly under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law.” Yao Qian, the former lead developer of China‘s central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative, is said to be under investigation for…

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New Zealand’s central bank starts consultations on Bluetooth-friendly CBDC

New Zealand’s central bank has started exploration into launching a central bank digital currency, with ongoing investigation projected until approximately 2030. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is now exploring the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) also…

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IRS targets tax crimes in crypto crackdown

The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation unit (IRS-CI) reported involvement in a greater proportion of crypto investigations on Dec 4. In a statement to Bloomberg, IRS-CI chief Jim Lee said that about half of all active investigations into digital assets over the past year have involved tax issues.

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India's Central Bureau of Investigation Appoints Liminal to Manage Seized Digital Assets

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the premier investigating police agency in the nation, has appointed digital asset custodian Liminal to manage seized digital assets.

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Retail CBDC Could Add Unique Value, but Further Investigation Is Needed, Hong Kong Central Bank Says

A retail central bank digital currency could add unique value to the existing payments ecosystem and enable new types of economic transactions, but further investigation is needed, Hong Kong's central bank said.

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CFTC and FTC file lawsuits against former Voyager Digital CEO for fraud, making false claims

The legal action followed reports staff at the CFTC had completed an investigation concluding Stephen Ehrlich violated U.S. derivatives regulations.

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US Regulators Eye Sanctions Against Former Voyager CEO In Bankruptcy Probe

Stephen Ehrlich, the co-founder of Voyager Digital, is reportedly under investigation by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for alleged violations of derivatives regulations.  Bloomberg has revealed that the CFTC’s enforcement division staff conducted a probe into Ehrlich’s conduct, concluding that he misled customers regarding the safety of their assets.  Voyager Co-founder Found In […]

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Binance’s 2017 ICO flopped, exchange reportedly raised $5m

A recent investigation by Forbes, in collaboration with Gray Wolf Analytics and Inca Digital, suggests that Binance's ICO for BNB in 2017 "was a flop"

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Сrypto scam investigation reveals human trafficking in Cambodia

Investigating crypto scams around Tether’s stablecoin, journalist Zeke Faux uncovers a large human trafficking ring in Cambodia. Crypto scams and exchange hacks are becoming almost a regular occurrence in the digital assets space.

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Ripple legal chief urges investigation into ex-SEC official over Ethereum speech controversy

Ripple (XRP) chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty suggested that former SEC Director William Hinman should be investigated for his infamous 2018 speech that gave Ethereum (ETH) a free pass over other digital assets in the industry, according to an Aug.

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New York AG probes transactions at Genesis, ties with Barry Silbert: Report

Digital Currency Group (DCG) is reportedly under investigation in New York for financial transactions involving its subsidiary, Genesis Global Capital.

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BREAKING: Digital Currency Group Faces Investigation By New York Attorney General’s Office

New York Attorney General Letitia James has reportedly launched an investigation into Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of Genesis, a cryptocurrency firm that has been facing financial troubles.

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Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation Into SEC Over its Approach to Crypto

Congressman Ritchie Torres has asked for two separate independent investigations of the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for its "haphazard and heavy-handed approach to digital assets."

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Bank of England Completes Key Retail CBDC Study, Moves One Step Closer to Digital Pound

The Bank of England and the Bank of International Settlements have published the findings of their latest investigation into retail CBDCs. The post Bank of England Completes Key Retail CBDC Study, Moves One Step Closer to Digital Pound appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Partnership between Binance and Taiwan law enforcement aims to combat cyber threats

As part of its Global Law Enforcement Training Program, Binance has partnered with Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) to provide specialized knowledge and support in addressing digital asset-related crime to over 200 law enforcement officers in Taiwan.

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Authorities raid Upbit and Bithumb in connection with South Korean crypto scandal

Prosecutors conducted a raid on two prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding independent lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk's digital assets.

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South Korea Crypto Exchanges Upbit And Bithumb Probed Over Lawmaker’s Scandal

On Monday, a local news outlet reported that South Korea’s Upbit and Bithumb crypto exchanges are under investigation by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office over suspicions concerning lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk’s digital assets.

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Digital asset exposure cited in GAO investigation of Signature Bank implosion

According to Michael Clements, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is reviewing "large deposits from the digital asset space" to determine if cryptocurrency played a role in Signature Bank's collapse.

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Investigation Phase Of Digital Euro To End In Autumn Of 2023 – ECB Board Member

Supervised intermediaries like banks and payment service providers would facilitate the distribution of a digital euro. This is according to Fabio Panetta, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, whilst making a presentation at the European Banking Federation Executive Committee Meeting on March 10, 2023.

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FTC Wants to Prevent Voyager Bankruptcy Plans From Interfering With New Probe

The U.S. FTC launches a probe into Voyager Digital for misleading marketing and asks court to prevent bankruptcy proceedings from interfering with its investigation. The post FTC Wants to Prevent Voyager Bankruptcy Plans From Interfering With New Probe appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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FTC objects to Binance.US-Voyager deal; reveals investigation into bankrupt firm

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it was investigating bankrupt lender Voyager Digital and its executives, according to a February 22 court filing. The post FTC objects to Binance.

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Crypto Conglomerate DCG Under Investigation By U.S. Authorities

Digital Currency Group, better known as DCG, is currently under investigation by U.S. authorities.  According to a report by Bloomberg, U.S. prosecutors in New York – specifically, the city of  Brooklyn  – are assessing the internal transfers between the multibillion-dollar crypto conglomerate and its crypto lending arm, Genesis Global Capital. The crypto lending company has […]

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Digital Currency Group under investigation from U.S. authorities over internal transfers

Following liquidity issues, Genesis suspended all withdrawals involving parent company DCG last month. U. S. authorities have since launched an investigation into the company's internal financiaThe post Digital Currency Group under investigation from U.

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International Cooperation On Digital Currencies Essential, Says ECB President

In July 2021, the European Central Bank (ECB) launched the digital euro project investigation phase. This phase, which is expected to run until October 2023, aims to identify the optimal design of a digital euro and to analyse how financial intermediaries could provide front-end services that build on a digital euro. Whilst providing an update […]

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Afghanistan bans transactions with cryptocurrencies

The Central Bank of Afghanistan introduced a ban on mining and the use of cryptocurrency, Bloomberg reported. According to Syed Shah Sadaat, head of the Criminal Investigation Department, thirteen people have already been arrested in Herat, and more than twenty companies trading digital tokens have been closed.

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SEC Investigating Binance, All U.S. Crypto Exchanges: Forbes

The financial regulator has stepped up its oversight of the digital assets space in recent weeks. U.S. Exchanges Under Investigation Coinbase is not the only cryptocurrency exchange the SEC is...

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US Treasury Department adds Kraken to investigations list for potential sanctions violations

The United States Treasury Department suspects that crypto exchange Kraken has violated the United States sanctions by allowing users from sanctioned regions to trade digital tokens and opened a federal investigation to reveal the truth, The New York Times reported.

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Coinbase SEC investigation could have ‘serious and chilling’ effects: Lawyer

Michael Bacina, an Australian digital assets lawyer told Cointelegraph that the investigation could see a far-reaching impact on crypto exchanges and the token projects involved.

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Digital Euro Would Be a Success Only if Widely Used, ECB Says

The European Central Bank expects to complete its digital euro investigation phase in the autumn of 2023.

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Digital Euro Would Be a Success Only If Widely Used, ECB Says

The European Central Bank expects to complete its digital euro investigation phase in the autumn of 2023.

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Blockchain Intelligence Group launches NFT Explorer built on QLUE analytics

Blockchain Intelligence Group, the cryptocurrency compliance and intelligence company, owned by BIGG Digital Assets, today announced the launch of NFT Explorer, the first risk and investigation solution for NFTs, built on the QLUE data analytics platform.

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South Korea ramps up crypto investigations and regulations

South Korea announced Digital Assets Committee, launched an investigation and met with Asia-Pacific financial authorities.

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Why the SEC is investigating these crypto lending firms

Top crypto lending firms, Gemini Trust Co, Celsius Network, and Voyager Digital Limited, are under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).   High-interest rates attract regulators attention Sources close to the matter revealed that this isn’t a specific investigation into these companies.

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Will Poland, Ukraine, Estonia lose patience with the ECB's Digital Euro investigation

Many countries have been feeling the heat of competition when it comes to developing their own central bank digital currencies. However, countries aren't alone in making these efforts. Europe's cenThe post Will Poland, Ukraine, Estonia lose patience with the ECB's Digital Euro investigation appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Blockchain Intelligence Group to support XinFin (XDC) on its crypto investigation platform

BIGG Digital Assets (BIGG), owner of Blockchain Intelligence Group, a developer of a blockchain technology platform for analysis, compliance, and forensics has announced a partnership with XinFin, developer of the enterprise-ready hybrid blockchain network, XDC.

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Digital Euro Project Gets Going as ECB Launches Investigation Phase

After months of deliberation, the European Central Bank has decided to proceed with a digital euro project. Officials insist the new version of Europe’s common currency should “ensure privacy” and provide access to “the safest form of money” at a “negligible” cost to the environment, in comparison with bitcoin.

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European Central Bank Kicks Off New Phase Of Digital Euro Project

The European Central Bank (ECB) is moving forward with its central bank digital currency (CBDC) plans. Today, the bank announced that its Governing Council had approved the investigation phase of the digital euro project.

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ECB Launches Investigation Phase of Digital Euro Project: Details

ECB is looking into the possible launch of a digital euro to study all potential traps and pitfalls and has begun investigating a future digital euro launch

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ECB Gives Go Ahead to Digital Euro Project

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Sweden’s central bank completes first phase of digital currency pilot

The Sveriges Riksbank said that CBDC technology still requires further investigation.

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