Trump Media eyes Bakkt deal amid crypto expansion: report

Trump Media is looking to acquire Bakkt’s crypto trading business amid plans of expanding into the crypto market. Reports says Bakkt’s custody unit is not part of the advanced talks. Donald Trump’s crypto footprint would grow with this deal, given the US president-elect’s recent launch of World Liberty Financial. дальше »

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Crypto Trading Ban In Nepal Deterring Fraud Victims From Reporting To Authorities, Report Says

Nepal’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), in its Strategic Analysis Report 2024, revealed that the country’s blanket ban on crypto trading has become a significant obstacle for fraud victims seeking to report their cases to authorities. дальше »

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Upbit license renewal on hold after authorities uncover 500k suspected KYC violations

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit reportedly found 500,000 to 600,000 potential KYC violations on Upbit, the largest crypto exchange in the nation. KYC violations of this scale could lead to fines and possible license renewal issues. According to a report… дальше »

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Here’s how this Korean group lured investors in $230m crypto fraud

South Korean police uncovered a phony organization that lured investors into fraudulent crypto investments. The Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit arrested 215 individuals for operating, joining and participating in a fraudulent quasi-investment consulting firm,… дальше »

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Japanese authorities trace Monero, arrest 18 in $670K laundering case

The group of scammers had been under investigation since August by Japan’s new cybercrime unit.

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Tether-backed Northern Data explores sale of crypto mining arm to boost AI growth

Northern Data AG is exploring the sale of its Peak Mining unit to refocus on artificial intelligence solutions. Northern Data, a German-listed crypto and artificial intelligence infrastructure company backed by stablecoin issuer Tether, announced on Monday that it is exploring… дальше »

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Ohio AG’s new fraud unit recovers $130k from crypto scam

Ohio’s new fraud investigations unit recovered $130,000 lost in a crypto scam targeting a Worthington senior, marking its first success since being established. Ohio’s newly formed Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has succeeded in recovering $130,000 lost in a crypto scam… дальше »

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India’s officials probe crypto exchange WazirX over $235m hack: report

Officials from India’s Financial Intelligence Unit and other agencies are probing WazirX over a $235 million crypto hack, as the exchange investigates potential insider involvement. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is collaborating with government agencies, including the Financial Intelligence Unit, to… дальше »

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Matrixport acquires Crypto Finance AG unit in all-cash deal

Singapore-based crypto financial services platform Matrixport has bought the asset management unit of Crypto Finance AG. On Sept. 30, Matrixport announced in a press release that they have completed an all-cash acquisition of the Switzerland-based Crypto Finance Asset Management, the… дальше »

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Crypto Services Provider Matrixport Buys Crypto Finance's Asset Management Unit

Crypto Finance Asset Management AG has been renamed as Matrixport Asset Management AG (MAM). дальше »

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SBF and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs are sharing a jail unit: report

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried, the former crypto executive, are now sharing the same jail housing unit at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. This news comes from sources and reported by NBC New York. Combs, a well-known music… дальше »

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‘Diddy’ Combs, SBF share unit in Brooklyn jail

The shared detention of high-profile figures like Combs and Bankman-Fried highlights the intersection of celebrity and criminal justice. The post ‘Diddy’ Combs, SBF share unit in Brooklyn jail appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Sygnum Unit Receives Liechtenstein License as a Crypto Asset Service Provider

The registration paves the way for the Switzerland and Singapore-based banking group to expand into the European Union and European Economic Area. дальше »

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Three-Mile Island nuclear site reopening to power AI

The site was ground zero for a partial nuclear meltdown in 1979, which affected a separate unit and caused nearby areas to evacuate. дальше »

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Sky votes to remove Wrapped Bitcoin as collateral amid community concerns

Sky, formerly MakerDAO, decided to remove the usage of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) as collateral for borrowing through a governance vote concluded on Sept. 19. BA Labs, the former Risk Core Unit, was named stability advisor for the process. дальше »

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SocGen's Crypto Unit Takes Euro Stablecoin to Solana After Flopping on Ethereum

Stablecoins are becoming systemically important to the global financial economy, Bernstein wrote in a recent report. дальше »

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Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital Unveils DeFi Unit Which Will Start New Yield Generating Protocol

The first protocol will be launched in 2025 with more than $100 million in total value locked. дальше »

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Tron DAO Seizes $12M, Ethereum Investors Eye New Token Amid Whale Dump

Ethereum Investors Show Interest in New Token As Whale Dump Continues, Tron DAO Seizes $12M The T3 Financial Crime Unit created by Tron, TRM Labs, and Tether has started operations by freezing about $12 million linked to fraudulent activity. дальше »

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India to recover $345m in taxes from Kraken, Huobi, and other offshore exchanges

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is looking to recoup at least $345 million in goods and services tax from 7 seven foreign cryptocurrency exchanges that operated in the nation. Sources familiar with the matter told the Economic Times that India’s anti-money… дальше »

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Tether и Tron запустили совместную инициативу по борьбе с криптомошенниками

Крупнейший эмитент стейблкоинов Tether объявил о стратегическом сотрудничестве с сетью Tron для противодействия преступлениям в криптовалютной сфере. В рамках этого партнерства создано новое подразделение – T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), которое уже за несколько недель работы заморозило 12 миллионов USDT. дальше »

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Bitcoin price stabilizes but profitability gap points to unease

Unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) are an integral component of Bitcoin’s structure, essentially serving as the building blocks of the blockchain. As its name suggests, each unspent transaction output represents a discrete unit of Bitcoin that hasn’t been spent, originating from the conclusion of a previous transaction. дальше »

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TRON, Tether, and blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs launch T3 Financial Crime Unit (FCU)

TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs launch T3 FCU to combat illicit USDT transactions. T3 FCU has frozen $12M in fraudulent USDT and identified 11 suspects. Despite Circle halting USDC minting, TRON minted $19B in USDT this year. дальше »

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Tether teams up with TRON and TRM Labs to combat USDT crime

Tether is teaming up with TRM Labs and TRON to form a “T3 Financial Crime Unit” to combat the illicit use of its USDT stablecoin on the TRON blockchain, according to a Sept. 10 statement shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Tether, TRON и TRM Labs займутся пресечением незаконной деятельности с USDT

Tether, TRON и TRM Labs учредили альянс T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) по борьбе с финансовыми преступлениями. Он сфокусируется на пресечении незаконного использования USDT на блокчейне TRON. дальше »

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TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs unite to launch T3 Financial Crime Unit

The collaboration enhances the security of the crypto ecosystem, deterring illicit activities and fostering trust in digital assets. The post TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs unite to launch T3 Financial Crime Unit appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Tron, Tether and TRM Labs Start Financial Crime Fighting Force

The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) is looking to clean up USDT issued on Tron, a blockchain favored by bad actors. дальше »

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TRON teams up with Chainalysis to monitor USDT transactions

TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs have launched the T3 Financial Crime Unit to collaborate on combating illicit activity related to USDT on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain network TRON, stablecoin issuer Tether, and a blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs have joined… дальше »

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TRON teams up with TRM Labs to monitor USDT transactions

TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs have launched the T3 Financial Crime Unit to collaborate on combating illicit activity related to USDT on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain network TRON, stablecoin issuer Tether, and a blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs have joined… дальше »

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Indian regulators to clear offshore crypto exchanges after strict AML review

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-India) is reportedly set to approve two more offshore crypto exchanges to resume operations in the country by the end of the 2025 fiscal year, following a thorough review of their compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws. дальше »

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India’s FIU considers approving two more foreign crypto exchanges

Following Binance and KuCoin, two more offshore cryptocurrency exchanges could receive the green light from India’s financial watchdog by March 2025. Sources familiar with the matter told a local media outlet that India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reviewing registration requests… дальше »

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Binance Completes Registration With India’s FIU as Poodlana’s presale hits $7.7m

Key takeaways Crypto exchange Binance has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Poodlana’s presale has surpassed $7. 7 million as presale approaches its end. дальше »

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Binance completes registration with India’s financial intel

Crypto exchange Binance has registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit to comply with AML standards in the country. Binance has completed its registration with India‘s intelligence as a reporting entity, marking its 19th regulatory milestone globally, the exchange said on… дальше »

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Citigroup’s veteran departs to pursue career in crypto: report

Citigroup’s head of digital assets Shobhit Maini is leaving the bank to pursue an “entrepreneurial opportunity” in the crypto space. Shobhit Maini, global head of digital assets in Citigroup’s market unit, has reportedly left the bank to focus on a… дальше »

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4 suspects forced a Bitcoiner to transfer BTC before killing him, police say

Kyiv Police and the nation’s special police unit have arrested and detained four suspects believed to be responsible for the foreign national’s murder. дальше »

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Brevan Howard’s new fund to target firms with crypto on balance sheets: report

Brevan Howard’s crypto hedge fund has launched a new unit that will help companies generate more returns on their crypto treasuries. Brevan Howard Asset Management’s crypto-focused branch, Brevan Howard Digital, has unveiled a new unit aimed at enhancing returns for… дальше »

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Polygon Labs Co-Authored Crucial Whitepaper on Web3 Adoption in Loyalty Programs

Polygon Labs, IT consulting heavyweight Accenture and Alphabet's unit Google Cloud released documents that indicate major challenges and opportunities for Web3 usage in loyalty programs дальше »

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WazirX reports $230M hack to police and cyber unit, implements recovery efforts

The WazirX hack underscores the urgent need for robust crypto regulations in India to ensure security, accountability, and consumer protection. The post WazirX reports $230M hack to police and cyber unit, implements recovery efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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WazirX Files Police Complaint After $230M Hack, Engages With India's Cyber Crimes Unit

Indian crypto exchange WazirX has filed a police complaint, it said on X, and it has also reported the incident to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). дальше »

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Sony enters crypto, while Harambe AI launches today!

The crypto markets are abuzz with excitement and energy since Sony made its entry into the cryptocurrency markets by acquiring the Japanese unit of Amber Group, a prominent crypto trading firm on Monday, the 1st of July ’24. дальше »

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Trump’s presidential odds soar to all-time high on Polymarket following assassination attempt

Following Trump’s narrow escape from his Pennsylvania rally, in which a bullet grazed his ear, the price of Bitcoin has climbed above $60,000 per unit, rising from earlier lows of $53,000 this month. дальше »

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Bitget eyes Indian FIU registration following Binance

Bitget, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is collaborating with Indian regulators to secure the necessary licensing to operate in compliance with local laws. On July 3, the company announced its ongoing discussions with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to obtain Virtual… дальше »

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Bitcoin miners diversify and consolidate to survive revenue drop

Miner revenue per exahash measures miners’ daily income relative to their contribution to the network’s hash rate, showing how much miners earn per unit of computational power they contribute. дальше »

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Sony to Restart Japanese Crypto Exchange Whalefin Purchased From Amber Group in 2023

Last year, Bloomberg had reported that Amber was planning to sell its Japanese unit. дальше »

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Binance’s Dubai unit wins VASP license

Dubai’s crypto regulator has granted a virtual asset provider license to Binance’s Dubai-based branch Binance FZE. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Wednesday that its Dubai branch, Binance FZE, has secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual… дальше »

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Standard Chartered set to offer direct BTC and ETH trading in London

Standard Chartered is set to launch a spot trading desk for buying and selling bitcoin and ETH, according to a report by Bloomberg on Friday. This new initiative will be based in London and will operate as part of the bank’s foreign exchange (FX) trading unit. дальше »

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Binance Dealt Another Blow: India’s Financial Watchdog Imposes $2.2M Fine For AML Violations

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a $2.2 million fine against Binance — the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume — for running afoul of the country’s anti-money laundering rules. дальше »

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India orders Binance to pay $2.25 million fine for AML violations

Binance faces a $2. 25 million penalty reportedly imposed by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The penalty relates to the crypto exchange’s violation of India’s anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. дальше »

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India’s financial regulator hits crypto exchange Binance with $2.25m fine

Binance has been hit with a $2.25 million fine in India for operating in the country in violation of local anti-money laundering rules. India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed a multi-million fine on Binance as the cryptocurrency exchange failed to… дальше »

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Binance Fined $2.2M by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been fined approximately $2.2 million (18.82 crore INR) for providing services to Indian clients without adhering to the nation's anti-money laundering rules, India's anti-money laundering unit announced Thursday. дальше »

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SEC Crypto Enforcement Leader Departs After Nearly A Decade Of Service

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