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Brother of Criminal Bitcoin Mixing CEO Pleads Guilty to Stealing 712 Bitcoins From IRS
An Ohio family now has not one but two felons facing potentially lengthy prison sentences for crypto-related crimes. дальше »
2023-1-7 22:02
Singapore Arbitrator Rules Against Mining Software Firm Poolin’s IOU Model, But the Firm Hasn't Paid Yet
Poolin had issued I-owe-you tokens in exchange for its users’ crypto deposits. A Singapore judge said that’s not okay. дальше »
2023-1-7 18:39
SEC Investigating FTX Investors’ Due Diligence: Reuters
The U.S. regulator is looking at whether financiers did their homework on a crypto exchange since accused of sloppy governance. дальше »
2023-1-7 15:07
Developer of ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFTs Arrested, Charged With Fraud for Alleged $2.9M Rug-Pull
The developer of the Mutant Ape Planet non-fungible token (NFT) collection – a knock-off of the popular Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFT collection – has been arrested and charged with fraud for allegedly perpetrating a $2.9 million rug pull. дальше »
2023-1-6 23:24
French Central Bank Head Wants Crypto Licensing Ahead of MiCA Standards: Bloomberg
The current turmoil in the crypto markets shows the need for such requirements as soon as possible, the banking chief said. дальше »
2023-1-6 22:40
Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research Joins Chorus Objecting to Binance Voyager Buy
The $1 billion transaction has also been opposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Texas regulators дальше »
2023-1-6 18:53
Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky Sued by New York State for Defrauding Investors
New York’s attorney general has sued Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, for defrauding hundreds of thousands of investors by making false statements about the condition of the company to encourage money to keep coming in. дальше »
2023-1-6 18:36
Mango Markets Exploiter Must Stay Detained Pending Trial, Court Rules
Avraham Eisenberg can’t be released on bail because he faces a mammoth prison sentence for the $110 million exploit in October, a Puerto Rico judge said дальше »
2023-1-5 13:55
Celsius 'Earn' Assets Belong to Bankrupt Crypto Lender, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that customers of Celsius's interest-bearing "Earn" product had turned over control of their assets to the bankrupt crypto lender, meaning they are now part of the company's bankruptcy estate. дальше »
2023-1-5 09:51
Ex-FTX Lawyer Cooperated With US Prosecutors, Reuters Reports, Citing Source Familiar
Former FTX lawyer Daniel Friedberg provided information on FTX at a meeting on Nov. 22 with the U.S. Justice Department, FBI and the SEC, the source said. дальше »
2023-1-5 09:14
SEC Pursues $45M Scam Based in Fake Blockchain Technology
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused alleged fraudster Neil Chandran and several others for orchestrating a scheme to get cash from tens of thousands of investors globally on the false promise that they were securing a lucrative deal to sell blockchain technology. дальше »
2023-1-5 02:18
SEC Files Limited Objection to Binance.US’s $1B Deal for Voyager Assets
The agency is asking for more details how the crypto exchange can afford such a large deal. дальше »
2023-1-5 23:51
US DoJ Is Seizing Banking Assets, Robinhood Shares Linked to FTX, Court Told
Officials may later seek to have Sam Bankman-Fried forfeit the assets, potentially including as much as $450 million in stocks, to avoid benefiting from crimes дальше »
2023-1-5 23:14
TradFi Fights for Tougher Crypto Rulebook in Wake of FTX Collapse
Traditional finance players want new international rules to stop FTX-style conflicts of interest, but the crypto industry warns of crimping blockchain benefits дальше »
2023-1-5 20:11
Coinbase Will Pay $50M Fine to New York Regulator to Settle Background Check Charges
The settlement will also require Coinbase to invest $50 million to bolster its compliance program. дальше »
2023-1-4 17:15
UK's Top Crime Agency Is Assembling Team of Crypto Experts
The National Crime Agency's Crypto Cell follows the posting of crypto experts with local police across the country. дальше »
2023-1-4 15:16
Iranian Courts Order Return of Thousands of Seized Crypto Mining Machines: Reports
The country has been cracking down on mining to deal with power shortages. дальше »
2023-1-4 12:48
Indians Moved Over $3.8B to Foreign Exchanges Since Crypto Tax Rules
A research study found that Indians moved more than $3.8 billion in cumulative trading volume from local to international crypto exchanges after the nation announced stiff crypto tax rules last year. дальше »
2023-1-5 10:58
Indians Moved Over $3.8B to Foreign Exchanges Since Crypto Tax Rules: Research Study
A research study found that Indians moved more than $3.8 billion in cumulative trading volume from local to international crypto exchanges after the nation announced stiff crypto tax rules last year. дальше »
2023-1-4 10:58
Israel’s Securities Watchdog Moves to Better Supervise Crypto Assets
The Israel Securities Authority proposed new legal definitions for digital assets that would formally establish their government supervision – most frequently as securities. дальше »
2023-1-4 04:44
US Federal Reserve, Other Agencies Continue to Warn Banks About Crypto
The U.S. Federal Reserve and other regulators issued a crypto warning for the banking system Tuesday, though the statement doesn’t extend any new policies about how traditional lenders deal with digital assets. дальше »
2023-1-4 22:47
Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges
The presiding judge in the case set a target date for the trial to begin in early October. дальше »
2023-1-4 22:06
Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges
The presiding judge in the case set a target date for the trial to begin in early October. дальше »
2023-1-5 22:06
Previewing FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Not Guilty Plea in Court
Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for sticking around as this newsletter heads into year three. And as is befitting the first issue of 2023, we’re going to spend today in court for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s arraignment. дальше »
2023-1-4 20:56
Compass Mining Wins $1.5M in Lawsuit Against Hosting Firm
The mining services broker won a June case against Dynamics Mining. дальше »
2023-1-4 19:02
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Ask Court to Conceal Identities of $250M Bail Co-Signers
The attorneys cited privacy and safety concerns as reasons for requesting the concealment of identities. дальше »
2023-1-4 18:00
Bahamas-FTX Dispute Heats Up as Bankman-Fried Prepares for Trial
U.S. and Bahamian liquidators continue to sling mud as they fight for jurisdiction over the disgraced CEO’s company дальше »
2023-1-4 16:27
UK Enforces Crypto Tax Break for Foreigners Using Local Brokers
The measures now in effect are part of the government's plans to turn the country into a crypto hub. дальше »
2023-1-3 13:00
CFIUS Plans to Review Any Deals Made By Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager
The review could impact the completion, timing and terms of any such deals, CFIUS said. дальше »
2022-12-31 00:18
FTX, Congress, Stablecoins: What 2023 May Bring for Crypto Regulations
Can you believe this year started off with U.S. law enforcement officials arresting two individuals in connection with the 2016 Bitfinex hacked funds? For this week’s newsletter, the 102nd since we first launched in 2021, I asked CoinDesk’s Policy Team what they’re looking out for this upcoming year. дальше »
2022-12-31 22:34
FTX’s International Customers Lawyer Up, Ask Judge to Rule That Customer Assets Aren't Property of FTX Estate
Lawyers representing FTX.com’s non-US customers have joined the bankruptcy fray, filing a motion on Wednesday asking a Delaware judge to rule that customer assets locked in the collapsed exchange are customer property – not property of the FTX estate. дальше »
2022-12-31 20:17
Italian Parliament Approves 26% Crypto-Gains Tax in 2023 Budget
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's new bill also includes an incentive for those declaring crypto for tax purposes. дальше »
2022-12-31 18:42
SBF met with Biden’s senior advisers 2 months before FTX’s collapse: Report
The FTX founder met with senior White House officials at least four times in 2022.
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Turkish Central Bank Runs First CBDC Tests
The monetary authority said it will conduct further trials in the first quarter of 2023. дальше »
2022-12-29 19:17
Mango Markets Exploiter Eisenberg Arrested in Puerto Rico
Avraham Eisenberg, the crypto investor whose “highly profitable trading strategy” drained DeFi trading platform Mango Markets of crypto worth $110 million, was arrested Monday in Puerto Rico, court documents said. дальше »
2022-12-28 02:01
Justice Department Launches Criminal Probe Into $400M FTX Hack: Bloomberg
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly launched a criminal probe into the alleged hack that drained nearly $400 million out of FTX-controlled wallets the night the Bahamas-based exchange filed for bankruptcy. дальше »
2022-12-28 21:12
New Judge Assigned in Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Case
Judge Lewis Kaplan has replaced Judge Ronnie Abrams, who recused herself because of a potential conflict of interest. дальше »
2022-12-28 19:56
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Borrowed From Alameda to Buy Robinhood Shares
Sam Bankman-Fried said in an affidavit he bought Robinhood shares with funds borrowed from Alameda. The admission throws a wrinkle into a lawsuit from crypto lender BlockFi, which says it was promised the shares as collateral against a loan taken out by Alameda. дальше »
2022-12-28 19:14
Japan Plans to Allow Local Listing of 'Foreign' Stablecoins Such as USDT and USDC: Nikkei
The Financial Services Agency is seeking feedback on new stablecoin regulations set to take effect in 2023. дальше »
2022-12-28 17:27
Japan Plans to Allow Local Listing of 'Foreign' Stablecoins: Nikkei
The Financial Services Agency is seeking feedback on new stablecoin regulations set to take effect in 2023. дальше »
2022-12-27 17:27
Brazil’s Securities Regulator Allows Investment Funds to Invest in Crypto
Assets will have to comply with current regulations approved this week by the country’s outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro. дальше »
2022-12-24 23:32
Craig Wright Can Appeal Satoshi Defamation Finding, Norwegian Court Rules
Claims by Twitter user Hodlonaut that Craig Wright is a “fraud” and “scammer” for claiming to found bitcoin will come under a judicial gaze once more дальше »
2022-12-23 18:44
SEC Increases Scrutiny of Audits of Cryptocurrency Companies: WSJ
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is increasing its scrutiny of audits of cryptocurrency companies and warning both investors and audit firms, WSJ reported. дальше »
2022-12-23 11:56
QuadrigaCX Has Had an Improbable Week
Strap in folks: It’s a big week. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and current FTX CEO John J. Ray III were supposed to speak to the House Financial Services Committee. Obviously, things didn’t quite work out that way. дальше »
2022-12-23 11:41
Craig Wright Signals He's Given Up Convincing Courts He Invented Bitcoin
Six years after he first claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the Australian computer scientist tweeted, “I have been too angry for too long.” дальше »
2022-12-23 22:43
Sam Bankman-Fried Released on $250M Bail Secured by Parents
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in U.S. federal court Thursday on charges that he was the mastermind behind the fraud and illicit movement of customer funds inside his former crypto empire, and a judge agreed that he can be released on $250 million bail. дальше »
2022-12-23 21:47
FTX Investors’ Loss Is Wall Street Lawyers’ Gain
Professionals are charging upwards of $2,000 hourly wages against $12 million retainers as they attempt to restore funds to the million-odd creditors of Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire дальше »
2022-12-23 20:57
Brazil’s President Signs Crypto Regulations Into Law
Companies in the sector will have 180 days to adapt to the new rules. дальше »
2022-12-23 18:01
British Columbia Imposes 18-Month Moratorium on New Crypto Mining Operations
This is the third Canadian province to limit the industry's growth as it looks to preserve capacity for communities. дальше »
2022-12-22 14:29
Alameda's Caroline Ellison, FTX's Gary Wang Plead Guilty to DOJ 'Fraud' Charges, Also Settle With SEC, CFTC
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced Wednesday that Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang pleaded guilty to charges tied to FTX's collapse. дальше »