2024-9-26 18:42 |
A handful of former prosecutors and compliance professionals staged a protest in front of the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday. origin »
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Binance and CZ are sued for allegedly laundering stolen cryptocurrency assets. Plaintiffs claim Binance’s lack of AML and KYC controls facilitated the laundering. The case could impact blockchain analytics and crypto exchange compliance standards.
2024-8-22 12:59 | |
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A cohort of former United States federal prosecutors and agents have urged the U.S. Department of State to intervene in efforts to help free Tigran Gambaryan, the head of financial crimes and compliance at Binance. Gambaryan is currently in custody…
2024-6-7 13:38 | |
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A group of 108 former federal prosecutors and agents have signed a public letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the State Department to “step up” its efforts to secure Binance compliance head Tigran Gambaryan’s release from a Nigerian prison, Axios reported Thursday evening.
2024-6-8 04:59 | |
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Ladan Stewart, ex-SEC lawyer, refutes any systematic plans to undermine the crypto industry, focusing on the importance of compliance and investor protection to ensure a stable and beneficial integration of blockchain technology into the financial system.
2024-5-2 21:50 | |
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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said the crypto industry has entered the next phase where “compliance is super important. ” The convicted founder made this statement after being sentenced to four months imprisonment for breaking US compliance rules.
2024-5-1 18:20 | |
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Embattled crypto firm Binance.US has appointed former New York Fed compliance chief Martin C.
The post Ex-New York Fed chief joins Binance.US board appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2024-4-17 00:43 | |
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2024-4-17 22:10 | |
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Embattled crypto platform Binance. US told CryptoSlate it appointed Martin C. Grant, a former New York Federal Reserve Bank Compliance Chief, to its Board to improve compliance efforts and restore users’ trust in its services.
2024-4-17 21:15 | |
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Crypto exchange Binance.US named Martin Grant, a former New York Federal Chief Compliance and Ethics officer, to its Board of Directors.
2024-4-17 19:06 | |
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Binance.US added Martin Grant, a one-time New York Federal Reserve Bank official who spent 17 years as its chief compliance and ethics officer, to its board of directors.
2024-4-16 16:00 | |
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OneCoin, the cryptocurrency project that morphed into a notorious pyramid scheme, continues to cast a long shadow. Yesterday, Irina Dilkinska, the former head of Legal and Compliance for OneCoin, was sentenced to four years in prison by US District Judge Edgardo Ramos for her role in the multi-billion dollar scam. Related Reading: Move Over Gold, […]
2024-4-4 18:00 | |
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Crypto exchange Binance sold the entirety of its Russian business to CommEX in September last year following compliance concerns.
2024-3-26 16:10 | |
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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao's bid for travel freedom hits a wall as a US judge rejects his $4. 5 billion bond, emphasizing strict compliance with anti-money laundering laws The post No Go for CZ: $4.
2024-1-25 10:15 | |
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The former head of legal and compliance at OneCoin faces up to 10 years in prison for her role in the $4 billion crypto trading scheme.
2023-11-10 04:10 | |
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Irina Dilkinska, who reportedly served as “Head of Legal and Compliance” for the supposed crypto project, pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering on Nov. 9 in a Manhattan federal court.
2023-11-10 23:00 | |
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Former Chief SEC Office of Internet Enforcement John Reed Stark shares SEC opposition with screenshot citing Binance’s Chief Compliance Officer’s statement that Binance was operating as an unlicensed securities exchange in the United States.
2023-11-9 18:55 | |
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Binance, its CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), and the company’s former compliance chief Samuel Lim seek to dismiss the complaint filed by the US CFTC. On March 27, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission took legal action against Binance for violating…
2023-7-25 10:06 | |
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Binance, Changpeng Zhao and former compliance chief Samuel Lim intend to file two motions to dismiss a March lawsuit from the CFTC.
2023-7-25 04:56 | |
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FTX, a bankrupt crypto exchange, has filed a lawsuit against its former chief compliance/regulatory officer, Dan Friedberg, after his alleged conflicts of interest involving Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C) and Ryne...
2023-7-5 12:10 | |
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Current leadership for FTX sued the company’s former compliance officer, Daniel Friedberg, as seen in a court filing dated June 27. Friedberg allegedly breached duties The filing broadly alleges that Friedberg breached his fiduciary duties and engaged in misconduct.
2023-6-29 02:49 | |
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According to a recent Bloomberg report, FTX Trading Ltd. , the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, is suing its former top compliance officer, Daniel Friedberg, accusing him of enabling the misuse of billions of dollars of customer funds by company founder and alleged fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.
2023-6-28 21:00 | |
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The lawsuit claims that former compliance officer Daniel Friedberg paid whistleblowers to stop them from exposing the “true fraudulent nature” of the exchange.
2023-6-28 05:21 | |
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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, appoints Richard Teng to lead regional markets outside the US, showcasing its rapid expansion and focus on regulatory compliance.
2023-5-30 16:26 | |
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A former FTX regulatory officer, Daniel Friedberg, has come forward to back the lawsuit against FTX celebrity promoters, adding weight to the allegations leveled against the cryptocurrency exchange. Due to his knowledge of the company’s internal compliance practices, Friedberg’s decision to support the legal action is a significant blow to FTX.
2023-5-13 13:58 | |
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FTX. US’ former chief compliance officer Daniel Friedberg has provided evidence confirming that the promotional activity involving celebrities originated in Florida, according to May 11 court filings.
2023-5-12 20:52 | |
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A class action lawsuit against celebrities accused of promoting the now-bankrupt FTX exchange has gained the cooperation of former FTX and FTX U.S. compliance chief Daniel Friedberg.
2023-5-12 10:57 | |
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Daniel Friedberg, the former top compliance chief for FTX and FTX US, has provided a declaration that could support the lawsuit.
2023-5-12 07:53 | |
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Joseph Seibert, formerly head of its digital assets at Signature Bank, has brought over part of his risk and compliance team and a blockchain payments specialist.
2023-4-26 22:09 | |
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Blockchain.com’s former chief compliance officer, C.J. Rinaldi, moves to compliance-related services to Kraken as he becomes the company's newest hire.
2023-1-25 22:34 | |
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FTX’s former compliance chief, Daniel Friedberg, started working for Sam Bankman-Fried in 2017 and resigned from FTX days before the exchange collapsed.
2023-1-6 16:03 | |
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The biggest news in the cryptosphere for September 23 includes Kraken’s former compliance chief’s switch to Binance, the new patent infringement lawsuit Coinbase has to face, and Bitcoin mining firm Compute North’s chapter 11 bankruptcy.
2022-9-24 23:54 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance hired Kraken’s former chief of compliance Steven Christie in May as senior vice president of compliance to lead its global compliance team, The Wall Street Journal reported September 23.
2022-9-24 21:36 | |
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Former Compliance and Financial Crimes Director at crypto lender Celsius, Timothy Cradle joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the platform’s alleged questionable practices.
2022-7-21 22:05 | |
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Celsius former financial crimes compliance director told CNBC that the beleaguered lender was dealing with a range of internal failures years before it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Celsius Faces...
2022-7-20 15:09 | |
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Binance.US has hired Krishna Juvvadi, former global head of operations compliance at Uber, as its new head of legal.
2022-5-20 18:00 | |
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CEO Pat LaVecchia, a former MakerDAO compliance adviser, said Oasis Pro is in the “early stages” of integrating with DeFi platforms.
2022-5-17 21:36 | |
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Bitstamp, Europe's largest crypto exchange, has appointed former chief compliance officer JB Graftieaux as its new CEO following the departure of Julian Sawyer.
2022-5-9 11:38 | |
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The Binance crypto exchange has tapped regulators from the Financial Conduct Authority and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority as it looks to further its global compliance efforts.
2022-4-22 19:16 | |
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Mick Mulvaney, who was a top official in former President Donald Trump’s administration, has been hired to advise Astra Protocol on its U. S. strategy as the Swiss startup seeks to establish a role satisfying compliance demands in decentralized finance.
2022-4-13 17:00 | |
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Binance makes another major strategic move in one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency miner regions.
2022-1-12 15:33 | |
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Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s US entity has hired Sidney Majalya as its deputy general counsel and first chief risk officer. Majalya will join Binance. US in January. Majalya said in a statement, “Binance.
2021-12-18 19:56 | |
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Blockchain. com is preparing for a peaceful partnership with regulators as it beefs up its compliance department with a former SEC official. Mr. C. J. Rinaldi will look to help the company craft a global regulatory framework, as more people globally are taking part in crypto transactions.
2021-11-5 22:30 | |
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Even as it seems like Binance's regulatory hurdles have somewhat slowed down, the top cryptocurrency exchange is continuing to push farther towards achieving complete regulatory compliance. In a biThe post Binance hires former Dubai Financial Services officer to boost regulatory compliance appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-10-14 19:00 | |
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Binance recruits a former IRS top agent to lead its new intelligence agency in a bid to improve regulatory compliance. Tigran Gambaryan was involved in the Silk Road investigation that led to the closure of the illegal marketplace and seizure of over $1 billion in BTC.
2021-10-2 00:22 | |
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Binance onboarded Tigran Gambaryan as its vice president of global intelligence and investigations to strengthen its compliance, which he said is the “first line of defense. ” The post Binance Hires Former IRS Agent who Led Investigations in Silk Road and the Mt.
2021-10-1 19:06 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it has hired a pair of former IRS Special Agents to help with its push for regulatory compliance. The post Binance Recruits Ex-IRS Agents to Help With Compliance Push appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-10-1 08:35 | |
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Regulatory scrutiny from around the world has forced the cryptocurrency exchange to up its compliance and auditing measures.
2021-9-30 18:45 | |
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The company behind the popular financial app, Robinhood, has hired former Compliance Chief of Grayscale for its crypto division. The post Robinhood Hires Former Grayscale Compliance Chief appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-9-26 13:30 | |
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Binance's hiring spree seems to be unending, with its U. S. arm today announcing the appointment of a new President, Brian Shroder. This appointment comes weeks after former CEO Brian Brooks left the cThe post Binance.
2021-9-10 17:30 | |
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with Swiss-based blockchain technology powerhouse the DFINITY Foundation to enhance financial inclusion for MSMEs. UNDP announced the partnership in a press release on July 3, noting that the DFINITY Foundation will leverage…
A recent United Nations report highlights North Korea’s significant role in cyberattacks, particularly targeting crypto firms amid sanctions enforcement and nuclear concerns. The United Nations Security Council has released a new report, indicating North Korea‘s escalating involvement in cyberattacks, which…
HBAR Foundation in a collaboration with the United Nations, Envision Blockchain and Swirlds Labs unveiled a new digitization platform for carbon markets. According to a press release on Monday, Dec.
The United Nations Development Programme has partnered with Algorand Foundation to provide its staff with blockchain knowledge and insights. In a press release on Nov. 30, 2023 the Algorand Foundation has announced the launch of a blockchain academy to bolster…
UN scientists evaluated the activities of 76 Bitcoin mining nations during the 2020–2021 period and found that the global BTC mining network consumed 173.42 TW/hs of electricity.
The information will be sent to the Internal Revenue Service in early November.