XRP's Key Support Violated, Is Cardano's $0.25 Level Unbreakable? 3 Failed Shiba Inu Breakouts End Bullish Narrative: Crypto Market Review

Market is certainly in a spot where comfortable price growth is possible, as multiple support violations is not the best news.

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Canada revokes 47 crypto money licenses, vows to continue

Near the end of last year, FINTRAC fined crypto platform Cryptomus $126 million and crypto exchange KuCoin $14 million for a range of alleged violations.

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South Korean regulators fine Bithumb $24.5M after uncovering violations

Crypto exchange Bithumb will have to pay a fine of 36.8 billion won, about $24.5 million, after it was found to be in violation of South Korea’s Anti-Money Laundering rules. According to a local media report, South Korea’s Financial Intelligence…

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South Korea fines Bithumb $24M, orders 6-month partial business suspension

Regulators found 6.65 million AML violations at Bithumb, including 45,772 crypto transfers involving 18 unregistered overseas VASPs.

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U.S. senators to oversee DOJ investigation of Binance over Iran-linked sanctions evasion

Three Democratic senators have said they will oversee the Justice Department’s investigation into crypto exchange Binance over possible violations of U. S. sanctions tied to Iran-linked transactions.

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US SEC drops Justin Sun lawsuit with $10M settlement from Rainberry

Justin has secured a $10 million settlement in a multi-year lawsuit filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission that accused the crypto entrepreneur of alleged fraud and securities violations.

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X to suspend creators from revenue-sharing program over undisclosed AI war videos

X will suspend creators from revenue sharing for 90 days for posting undisclosed AI war videos, with repeat violations leading to removal. The post X to suspend creators from revenue-sharing program over undisclosed AI war videos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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US Senator Investigates Binance Over Alleged $1.7 Billion Moving To Sanctioned Iranian Entities

Richard Blumenthal, the leading Democrat on a Senate Homeland Security investigative panel, has initiated an investigation into Binance after reports raised concerns about potential sanctions violations by the crypto giant.

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South Korea moves to require crypto, stock influencers to disclose holdings: Report

A proposed law would require online investment influencers to reveal their holdings and paid promotions, with penalties potentially comparable to market manipulation violations.

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South Korea’s financial watchdog sanctions Korbit for anti-money laundering violations

The sanctions on Korbit highlight the critical need for robust compliance in crypto exchanges, potentially influencing future regulatory frameworks. The post South Korea’s financial watchdog sanctions Korbit for anti-money laundering violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Elon Musk’s X faces investigation for potential violations of EU digital rules

The investigation into X highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny on social media platforms, potentially reshaping digital content governance. The post Elon Musk’s X faces investigation for potential violations of EU digital rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Crypto firm Xeltox fined record C$177M by Canadian AML regulator

Xeltox/Cryptomus fined C$177M for failing to report 1,000+ suspicious crypto transactions. Violations involved child abuse, fraud, ransomware, and sanctions-related transactions. Firm previously faced BC Securities Commission action over unrecognized exchange operations.

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Musk accuses Apple of antitrust violations, threatens legal action

Musk's legal threat against Apple could intensify scrutiny on tech giants' AI partnerships, potentially reshaping industry dynamics. The post Musk accuses Apple of antitrust violations, threatens legal action appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Thai SEC files complaint against OKX for alleged regulatory violations

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint against OKX for operating without a license and other infractions. The Thai SEC has filed a complaint against OKX crypto exchange, citing multiple violations of Thailand’s digital asset regulations, as…

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Upbit faces business suspension and fines over anti-money laundering violations

Upbit's regulatory challenges may disrupt South Korea's crypto market, impacting investor confidence and prompting stricter industry oversight. The post Upbit faces business suspension and fines over anti-money laundering violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Thailand Targets Polymarket for Alleged Illegal Crypto Betting

Thailand proposes blocking Polymarket over gambling law violations while considering Bitcoin ETFs, reflecting its dual stance on crypto regulation. The post Thailand Targets Polymarket for Alleged Illegal Crypto Betting appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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FCA struggles with crypto ads as UK looks to encourage crypto compliance

The United Kingdom faces mounting challenges in regulating crypto advertising as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) grapples with widespread violations, the Financial Times reported on Jan. 1.

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FIU investing Upbit for what could be the largest KYC scandals in crypto history

South Korea’s FIU investigating Upbit for failing to verify 500,000–600,000 accounts properly. Upbit could face billions in fines for KYC violations under South Korea’s laws. The exchange’s license renewal is delayed as the FIU scrutinizes possible illegal activity.

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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…

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South Korea probes crypto exchange Upbit for KYC violations

South Korea's largest crypto trading platform faces scrutiny over KYC violations.

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Tornado Cash Co-Founder Trial Adjourned Until April 2025

In the latest development in the ongoing prosecution of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, the presiding judge has adjourned the much-awaited trial until April 2025. This decision will see the money laundering and sanctions violations charges against the crypto developer drag on for at least the next five months. Mandamus Petition Trial Still Set For […]

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Dutch central bank Imposes $2.4m fine on Bybit for service violations

De Nederlandsche Bank fined Bybit $2. 4m for offering crypto services in the Netherlands without mandatory registration. The Netherlands‘ central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank, has fined Bybit €2.

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SEC charges TrustToken and TrueCoin over stablecoin fraud

Two crypto companies related to the TUSD stablecoin were charged with securities violations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission TrueCoin and TrustToken settled charges filed by the SEC, alleging unregistered offering and investment contract sales between November 2020 and…

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Mango Markets Mulls CFTC Settlement Over Crypto Trading Violations

Decentralized crypto exchange Mango Markets has already weathered a debilitating multimillion-dollar hack and the expensive regulatory investigations it spawned. The group may soon take another blow: a six-figure settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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SEC ‘regrets any confusion’ from dubbing tokens as securities: filing

The retraction arose from the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance, but the agency is still pursuing claims against the crypto exchange for alleged securities law violations.

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EToro to cease all crypto trading except BTC, BCH, ETH

EToro reached a $1.5 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over alleged violations of federal securities laws. According to an greement disclosed by the SEC, eToro also agreed to cease nearly all cryptocurrency trading and transactions for…

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Robinhood's crypto division to pay $3.9M settlement over halt on withdrawals

Settlement related to charges associated with violations of commodities laws Robinhood's crypto arm is just the latest crypto-entity to fall victim to regulatory enforcement RobinhooThe post Robinhood's crypto division to pay $3.

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Crypto-Friendly Banks Under Fire: Fed Launches Crackdown as US Govt Continues ‘War on Crypto’

The US Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking have hit the United Texas Bank with a Cease and Desist Order for “severe violations“ of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations while dealing with crypto firms. 

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SEC charges fund adviser Galois Capital over crypto custody failures

The SEC has charged investment adviser Galois Capital with crypto custody violations, including holding of investor assets on FTX. Galois Capital has settled with the regulator and will pay $225,000 in civil penalty.

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SEC charges Galois Capital for FTX-linked custody violations

The SEC's action against Galois Capital underscores the critical need for stringent compliance in crypto asset management to protect investors. The post SEC charges Galois Capital for FTX-linked custody violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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SEC charges Abra for offering unregistered crypto securities

SEC has charged Abra with securities violations related to the crypto platform’s Abra Earn program. The regulator previously charged Genesis and Gemini crypto exchange over securities violations related to Gemini Earn.

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Mango Markets DAO proposes $223K settlement with SEC over securities violations

The proposed settlement highlights the growing regulatory challenges for DeFi protocols, potentially setting a precedent for future compliance. The post Mango Markets DAO proposes $223K settlement with SEC over securities violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Solana's Former Top Decentralized Crypto Exchange Faces SEC Securities Violations

Mango Markets' governing body is looking to offer a settlement to the SEC.

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SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Promoters of NovaTech, Alleged $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against an alleged crypto pyramid scheme, NovaTech, and eight of its promoters on Monday, charging them with fraud and multiple violations of federal securities laws.

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Coinbase denies violating campaign finance laws with $25M donation

Crypto exchange Coinbase has rejected claims that it breached campaign finance laws. Alleged violations On July 30, crypto researcher Molly White alleged that the crypto trading platform’s $25 million donation to Fairshake, a crypto Super Political Action Committee (PAC), might have violated campaign finance rules.

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SEC charges BitClout founder Nader ‘Diamondhands’ Al-Naji with wire fraud, civil securities violations

The SEC's charges against Al-Naji highlight the increasing regulatory scrutiny and potential legal risks in the crypto industry. The post SEC charges BitClout founder Nader ‘Diamondhands’ Al-Naji with wire fraud, civil securities violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Lithuania fines crypto firm Payeer €9.3m over sanctions and AML violations

Payeer faces record fines for facilitating transactions with Russian users in violation of international sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations.

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Payeer fined €9.3m for sanctions evasion

Lithuania has imposed a €9.3 million ($10.07 million) fine against local cryptocurrency firm Payeer over sanctions violations, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Specifically, Lithuania’s financial crimes watchdog, the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT), penalized the regulated crypto company for facilitating the…

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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.

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Hong Kong orders Worldcoin to stop collecting iris biometric data

HK's privacy watchdog ordered Worldcoin to delete all collected iris biometric data, citing privacy law violations and lack of transparency. The post Hong Kong orders Worldcoin to stop collecting iris biometric data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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FalconX hit with $1.7 million fine for regulatory violations

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined crypto trading firm FalconX a total of $1. 7 million. CFTC said the penalty relates to the Seychelles-based brokerage platform’s failure to register as futures commission merchant (FCM).

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DOJ rejects Sullivan & Cromwell, picks FRA for Binance’s monitorship

FRA is set to monitor Binance for compliance with a DOJ plea deal, following Binance's admission of regulatory violations. The post DOJ rejects Sullivan & Cromwell, picks FRA for Binance’s monitorship appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Binance Fined $4.3M by Canadian Financial Regulator for ‘Administrative Violations’

Canadian regulators hit Binance with a C$6 million ($4.3 million) fine on Tuesday, alleging the crypto exchange committed two separate “administrative violations” of the country’s financial regulations.

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Robinhood crypto gets Wells Notice: Investors 'disappointed' in the SEC

SEC issued a Wells Notice to Robinhood for potential securities violations. Robinhood responds proactively to regulatory challenges by adjusting operations. Once again, the United States SecThe post Robinhood crypto gets Wells Notice: Investors 'disappointed' in the SEC appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Robinhood Receives Enforcement Notice From The SEC For Alleged Securities Violations

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The SEC Can’t Stop Suing Crypto Companies

Robinhood apparently made strenuous efforts to comply with the agency, even applying to become a special purpose crypto broker-dealer. The SEC is likely to sue for alleged securities violations in any case.

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SEC goes after Robinhood; KangaMoon steady as market reacts

SEC issued a Wells Notice againast Robinhood, alleging securities violations. Crypto prices reacted lower, with Bitcoin (BTC) retreating to under $64,000. KangaMoon (KANG), a new crypto project for play-to-earn and SocialFi, continued to attract investors.

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SEC targets Robinhood for alleged securities law breaches

Robinhood Crypto received a Wells Notice from the SEC, indicating a potential lawsuit over alleged violations of securities laws. The post SEC targets Robinhood for alleged securities law breaches appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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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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