Crypto In Spotlight As OFAC Targets North Korean IT Worker Network

Crypto moved to the center of Washington’s latest North Korea sanctions action on March 12, after the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated six individuals and two entities tied to DPRK-run IT worker schemes. дальше »

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Bitcoin Heist to Payday: South Korean Prosecutors Turn Phished Coins Into Cash

The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office sold off all of 320 (BTC) recovered from hackers and returned them to the national treasury. The Bitcoin Heist According to a piece published by Chosun Ilbo, The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office announced on March 10 that it had “sold all 320. дальше »

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US banking lobby weighs lawsuit against OCC over crypto trust bank charters

A banking lobby group in the United States is considering legal action against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency over the agency granting national trust bank charters to crypto firms. An unnamed source familiar with “the lobby’s thinking”… дальше »

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Big Banks Threaten To Sue OCC Over Crypto Rules, Citing Threats To Financial Stability

The traditional banking sector in the United States is reportedly intensifying its opposition to crypto firms and considering a potential lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) over federal licenses granted to these companies. дальше »

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Prediction market Kalshi faces lawsuit over disputed $54M bets

Kalshi faces a class-action lawsuit over disputed payouts totaling approximately $54 million related to bets on Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s departure from office. Users who wagered Khamenei would leave his position before March 1 claim the prediction market platform… дальше »

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Kalshi faces class action over $54M bet on Iran leader’s departure

Kalshi faces a class action over a $54M prediction market on Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leaving office. The post Kalshi faces class action over $54M bet on Iran leader’s departure appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Revolut seeks US banking licence to expand services

Revolut has applied for a US banking licence to deepen its presence in the market. Revolut, one of Europe’s largest fintechs with a valuation reported around $75b, has applied to the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for… дальше »

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Zerohash joins wave of crypto firms pursuing US national trust bank charter

Zerohash is looking to secure a United States national trust bank charter as it plans to operate a federally regulated trust bank. Securing a National Trust Bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will allow the… дальше »

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DOJ seeks forfeiture of $327K in USDT linked to romance scam

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action Monday seeking to recover 327,829. 72 USDT, allegedly involved in a money laundering scheme connected to an online romance scam. дальше »

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CFTC Names New Enforcement Leader, Chair Promises End To Crypto Crackdown Era

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Monday that former federal prosecutor David Miller will serve as the agency’s new Director of Enforcement, a key role for crypto regulation.  Key CFTC Appointment According to Reuters, Miller previously worked in the securities and commodities fraud task force at the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, where he […] дальше »

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Kalshi Halts Khamenei Market, Polymarket’s Contract Enters Second Dispute

When U. S. and Israeli strikes hit Iran early Saturday morning, prediction markets faced the scenario critics and regulators had warned about days earlier. Kalshi’s Ali Khamenei ‘out of office’ contracts saw $21. дальше »

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South Korea’s tax office leaks wallet seed and loses $4.8M in seized tokens

South Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, and tokens worth $4.8 million were swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for the authorities. дальше »

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U.S. regulator's GENIUS pitch casts dark cloud over crypto sector's stablecoin model

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposed rules that would govern stablecoins, including apparent limits on rewards that may affect Coinbase. дальше »

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U.S. banking regulator OCC proposes stablecoin rules to implement GENIUS act

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has unveiled a comprehensive proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, marking a significant step toward federally regulated stablecoin activity in the United States. дальше »

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Crypto.com Moves Closer To Full Bank Status With Conditional US Charter Approval

Crypto. com has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank. The firm said that the approval allows the company to charter Foris Dax National Trust Bank, which will operate under the name Crypto. дальше »

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Crypto.com secures conditional OCC approval for national trust bank charter

Global cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to launch a federally regulated trust bank in the United States. With this approval, announced on Feb. 13, the company can move ahead… дальше »

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Lagarde exit speculation raises questions over ECB digital euro plans

Speculation surrounding Christine Lagarde’s potential early exit from the European Central Bank is drawing attention to the future of the digital euro initiative and crypto regulatory priorities. Lagarde, who assumed office in November 2019, is reportedly considering leaving before her term ends in October 2027, according to a Financial Times report on Wednesday. дальше »

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Stablecoin platform Bridge wins conditional approval for national trust bank charter

Stablecoin platform Bridge has received a conditional banking charter from the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. “Once fully approved, the charter will enable Bridge to operate stablecoin products and services under direct federal oversight,” Bridge said… дальше »

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Bridge receives conditional OCC approval for national trust bank charter

Bridge received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to become a federally chartered national trust bank. дальше »

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Love in the time of crypto: DOJ warns of Valentine’s Day romance scams

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio is warning the public about a surge in romance scams that target people through online relationships and often lead to financial loss, including requests for cryptocurrency… дальше »

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Fed’s March rate cut could push the U.S. dollar down 10% - Is crypto at risk?

One thing that’s been consistent since U. S President Donald Trump took office? The U. S dollar just keeps sliding. In 2025, the DXY fell by 9. 4% - Marking its worst streak since 2017. And yet, there The post Fed’s March rate cut could push the U. дальше »

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Crypto kidnapping in France: Police arrest six over magistrate abduction

French authorities have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a magistrate and her mother in a case prosecutors say involved a cryptocurrency ransom plot. Crypto kidnapping sparks nationwide police operation in France The Lyon public prosecutor’s office… дальше »

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Durov Slams France as “Not Free” After Police Raid X’s Paris Office

French prosecutors raided X’s Paris headquarters on Tuesday as part of a widening investigation into alleged child sexual abuse imagery, AI-generated deepfakes, and Holocaust denial on the platform. дальше »

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Bitcoin in freefall hitting lowest price since Trump took office as leverage turns a macro wobble into a brutal cascade

Bitcoin fell around 8% on Feb. 3, briefly losing the $73,000 level. A quick rebound took prices to $74,500 as of press time, dampening the intraday correction to 5. 8%. The decline marks the lowest price point in the President Donald Trump administration and the weakest level since the November 2024 Presidential Election. дальше »

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США впервые ввели санкции против биткоин-бирж за связь с Ираном

Управление по контролю за иностранными активами Министерства финансов США (OFAC) внесло в санкционный список платформы цифровых активов Zedcex и Zedxion. Today, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control took additional action against Iranian officials responsible for the regime’s brutal crackdown on its own people. дальше »

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Best Cheap Crypto to Buy Now in February: VeChain and Polygon Forge On, While DeepSnitch AI Anticipates Post-Launch Moonshot

As January turns to February, Nubank has picked up conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a national bank. This will allow it to offer deposits, lending, and digital asset custody in the US. дальше »

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Kalshi’s January Transactions Surge As Exchange Opens D.C. Office

Kalshi is on track to nearly double December's transactions and surpass 50M for January as the company invests heavily in government policy outreach. The post Kalshi’s January Transactions Surge As Exchange Opens D.C. Office appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Kalshi’s January Transactions Surge Past December Total as Exchange Opens Washington Office

Kalshi is on track to set a new monthly activity record after surpassing its December transaction total in less than four weeks. This shows demand for regulated prediction markets as the company simultaneously increases its policy footprint in Washington. дальше »

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World Liberty Bank Charter Review Continues Despite Warren’s Criticism

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has confirmed it will continue reviewing World Liberty Financial Institution’s (WLFI) application for a national bank [...] дальше »

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Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application. дальше »

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OpenSea Insider Trading Case Ends Without A Retrial – Details

Nathaniel Chastain, a former product manager at OpenSea, will not face a retrial after federal prosecutors chose to drop their re-review of his insider trading case. Reports say the US Attorney’s Office reached a deferred prosecution agreement with Chastain that will lead to dismissal of the charges once the agreement runs its course. Related Reading: […] дальше »

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South Korea loses $48m in seized Bitcoin after phishing attack

South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of approximately $48 million in seized Bitcoin following a suspected phishing attack, according to local media reports. The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office discovered the missing digital assets during a routine inspection of confiscated… дальше »

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Utah man sentenced to 3 Years in $2.9m fraud scheme

A Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that resulted in losses exceeding $2.9 million, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah. дальше »

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Senator Warren Calls for a Delay on World Liberty Financial Bank Charter

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to delay its review of a national trust bank charter application filed by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) until the President divests from the company. дальше »

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Out Of Office, Into Crypto: Ex-NYC Mayor Debuts ‘NYC Token’ Memecoin

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new cryptocurrency called “NYC Token” on January 12, 2026, drawing quick attention and equally fast criticism. Related Reading: Stablecoin Panic? Professor Says Banks Are Chasing Myths, Not Facts According to reports, Adams presented the project in Times Square and framed it as a way to support […] дальше »

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Crypto Market Structure Bill Poised For A Trump Signature, SEC Chief Says

US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins is confident that a long-awaited crypto market structure bill could find its way into US President Donald Trump’s office for signature before the end of the year. дальше »

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Eric Adams’ NYC token surges then crashes, raising questions of rugpull

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made his first major public move since leaving office with the launch of a New York City–themed cryptocurrency token, pitching it as a civic-minded project aimed at combating antisemitism and “anti-Americanism. дальше »

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Tether and UN Collaborate to win the Digital Economy in Africa

Key Takeaways: Tether has collaborated with the United Nations office on drugs and crime (UNODC) in fighting fraud and cybercrime of digital assets in the African continent. The partnership helps The post Tether and UN Collaborate to win the Digital Economy in Africa appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Unlikely to Receive Presidential Pardon from Trump

US President Donald Trump reportedly has no plans to pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), despite issuing a wave of clemency since returning to office. In his first year back as President, Trump has granted hundreds of pardons and commutations. дальше »

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World Liberty Financial Files For U.S. Bank Charter To Issue And Custody USD1 Stablecoin

World Liberty Financial is accelerating its push into regulated digital finance as WLTC Holdings LLC submits a de novo application to the U. S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank built specifically for stablecoin issuance and custody. дальше »

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$630K Insider Bet Exposed as Polymarket Wallets Predicted Maduro’s Fall Hours Before Arrest

Key Takeaways: Three newly created Polymarket wallets earned $630,484 by betting on Venezuela’s president leaving office just hours before his arrest The wallets were pre-funded days in advance and placed The post $630K Insider Bet Exposed as Polymarket Wallets Predicted Maduro’s Fall Hours Before Arrest appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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El Salvador goes all-in on Bitcoin and AI: What does it mean for BTC’s future?

Nation-states rarely move quietly when they believe financial systems are changing. On the 1st of January, El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office stated the country went “all-in” on Bitcoin anThe post El Salvador goes all-in on Bitcoin and AI: What does it mean for BTC’s future? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Expert Says Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, Cardano May Face Existential Crisis If Trump Leaves Office

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US crypto legislation and policies to watch out for in 2026

With the Trump administration and many pro-crypto officials taking office, 2025 saw significant changes in US crypto policy, with ripples likely extending into 2026. дальше »

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Coinbase Rep Scam: Brooklyn DA Charges Man In $16M Fraud Case – Details

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, Kings County, has charged a man for allegedly defrauding $16 million from unsuspecting individuals by posing as a Coinbase representative. The elaborate scam, which reportedly ran from April 2023 to December 2014, resulted in about 100 victims, 70 of whom were interviewed over the course of the investigation. Related Reading: […] дальше »

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Coinbase's CEO Threatens Scammers Targeting Its Customers After Collaboration With Brooklyn DA

Brian Armstrong has promised to find all crypto scammers targeting the funds of its customers after recently joining efforts with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office to fight bad actors. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price to $250K by 2028? Analyst Explains the Path

Something pretty important just happened in crypto, and most people completely missed it. No flashy headlines. No breaking news alerts. Just a regulatory letter that slipped under the radar. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the U. дальше »

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IcomTech promoter gets 71 months in prison for multi-million dollar crypto Ponzi scheme

A resident of Mexico who served as a senior promoter in the IcomTech crypto Ponzi has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York,… дальше »

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BitGo converts trust unit into national bank following OCC approval

BitGo Holdings, Inc. announced that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has approved its application to convert BitGo Trust Company, Inc. , a South Dakota-chartered trust company, into a national bank. дальше »

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SEC urges caution on crypto wallets in latest investor guide

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance issued a bulletin warning retail investors about crypto asset custody risks. The guidance covers how investors can store and access digital assets through crypto wallets, which hold private keys rather than the… дальше »

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