SEC Plans to Drop Enforcement Suit Against ConsenSys’ MetaMask, CEO Joe Lubin Says

The SEC accused the company’s wallet tool of being an unregistered securities broker. дальше »

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SEC agrees to drop Consensys lawsuit

The SEC is dropping its enforcement actions against crypto firms in an apparent regulatory pivot following new leadership at the regulator. дальше »

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US Congressman pushes MEME Act to ban officials potentially profiting from memecoins

US Democratic Congressman Sam Liccardo introduced a bill on Feb. 27 to prevent government officials and their families from profiting from cryptocurrencies, including memecoins. The proposed legislation, known as the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act, has gained support from multiple Democratic colleagues and is designed to “make corruption criminal again. дальше »

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House Democrats target Trump’s meme coin with new bill

House Democrats are targeting President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin with new legislation aimed at preventing top U.S. officials from profiting from digital assets.  Rep. Sam Liccardo plans to introduce the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act on Thursday,… дальше »

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SEC drops Uniswap investigation without enforcement action

The SEC's decision not to pursue action against Uniswap may signal a more cautious regulatory approach towards decentralized finance platforms. The post SEC drops Uniswap investigation without enforcement action appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Breaking: SEC Drops Yet Another Crypto Investigation

The regulatory agency does not plan to bring any enforcement actions against Uniswap дальше »

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Breaking: SEC Drops Investigation Into Robinhood Crypto

The SEC will not pursue an enforcement action against Robinhood дальше »

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SEC Drops OpenSea Investigation Easing Pressure on NFT Market

The regulator’s decision comes after Coinbase said the SEC will vote on a deal to abandon its enforcement case against it. дальше »

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Ripple v. SEC: XRP Lawyer Predicts Key Resolution Timeline

Expectations soar for Ripple case as SEC makes never seen before kind of radical turnabout in enforcement policy дальше »

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Huge Moment For Crypto As SEC Agrees To Dismiss Enforcement Case Against Coinbase; Is XRP Lawsuit Next?

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Coinbase says SEC set to drop enforcement case against the crypto exchange

The Securities & Exchange Commission of the United States is said to have agreed to dismiss its enforcement case against Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN). Shares of the crypto firm are up more than 5. дальше »

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SEC staff agrees in principle to dismiss Coinbase enforcement case, pending Commissioner approval

The SEC's potential dismissal of the Coinbase lawsuit could accelerate legislative efforts to establish clearer crypto regulations. The post SEC staff agrees in principle to dismiss Coinbase enforcement case, pending Commissioner approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC Poised to Drop Coinbase Lawsuit, Marking Big Moment for U.S. Crypto

The company says the commission will vote on a deal negotiated by staff to abandon the enforcement case at the core of the agency's previous crypto stance. дальше »

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SEC launches new unit to combat crypto fraud and cybercrime

The SEC has renamed its Division of Enforcement’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit (CACU) to the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). CETU’s focus will be, among other things, to combat crypto fraud and cybercrime. дальше »

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New SEC Cyber Unit Closes Chapter on Agency's Crypto Enforcement Emphasis

The SEC's Republican leaders have shifted what had been a crypto-focused enforcement squad into a smaller group with a broader responsibility. дальше »

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Kraken says US agencies made up nearly 30% of all data requests in 2024

Crypto exchange Kraken has reported a 38.6% rise in global law enforcement and regulatory data requests in 2024 compared to 2023. U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken got a lot more data requests in 2024, showing just how much attention law enforcement… дальше »

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SEC's Crypto Unit Is 'Dead and Buried,' Former Official Says

The SEC's cryptocurrency enforcement efforts appear to be over, according to former official John Reed Stark дальше »

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South Korea reviews ban on corporations trading virtual assets

South Korea lifts crypto ban for companies. The ban lift has been structured in a two-phase plan. The move coincides with the enactment and enforcement of South Korea’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act. дальше »

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Phuket police arrest four Russian nationals accused of running crypto-ransomware attacks

Law enforcement in Phuket has arrested four hackers suspected of orchestrating ransomware attacks on Swiss firms and stealing millions in cryptocurrency. The accused, all Russian nationals, reportedly deployed ransomware on the networks of 17 Swiss companies between April 2023 and… дальше »

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Binance and SEC file to stay case for 60 days

Plans to scale back crypto enforcement at the U.S. SEC materialized in court with a filing to resolve a complaint against Binance, the largest crypto exchange. дальше »

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Crypto Fraud Alert: Nigeria Unmasks Global Scam, 53 Charged

Nigerian law enforcement has uncovered a sophisticated global crypto scam operation in Lagos during a general cybercrime raid. One of the most coordinated activities against crypto fraud in West Africa this year, the recent raid resulted in the arrest of 53 people from different nationalities. дальше »

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SEC's crypto embrace - What THESE new changes mean for you

Hester Peirce is appointed as a commissioner of the SEC’s crypto enforcement unit. The SEC, under the new administration, is expected to be more accepting of crypto. In the ongoing crypto The post SEC's crypto embrace - What THESE new changes mean for you appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC sued by watchdog group over withheld crypto report

Empower Oversight has filed a lawsuit against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to disclose a long-awaited report on ethical conflicts and selective enforcement within the agency. дальше »

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SEC Reassigns Crypto Litigator From XRP Lawsuit to IT Department

The SEC is shifting its crypto enforcement approach, moving Jorge Tenreiro to IT and reducing its enforcement team. A new Crypto Task Force aims to redefine the agency’s role. The post SEC Reassigns Crypto Litigator From XRP Lawsuit to IT Department appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC’s top crypto prosecutor reassigned to IT unit

President Trump’s U.S. SEC advanced staff changes with a shuffle to its crypto-focused litigation team amid plans to scale back enforcement actions. дальше »

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Ransomware cashouts down 35% as victims snub demand: Chainalysis

Ransomware attacks surged last year, but victim payments declined as users refused to meet demands amid increased recovery efficiency by law enforcement. дальше »

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SEC Reducing Crypto Enforcement

One of top crypto enforcement lawyers has been demoted, according to recent report дальше »

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SEC downsizes its crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration

The SEC's crypto unit downsizing may slow fraud response, impacting investor protection and potentially altering the crypto regulatory landscape. The post SEC downsizes its crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple exec ‘hopeful’ next SEC chair will withdraw enforcement case

The US Senate had not yet scheduled a hearing to consider Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »

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US Senator calls crypto regulation ’a matter of national importance’

Lawyers for Cynthia Lummis filed an amicus brief as part of Coinbase’s appeal over a ruling in its case with the SEC, claiming the commission “flouts” its enforcement authority. дальше »

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Austrian crypto unicorn Bitpanda receives MiCA license in Germany

Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth highlighted the importance of consistent and robust MiCA enforcement to ensure the framework’s efficiency. дальше »

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Indian scammers use Tether’s USDT to launder funds outside the country

Cybercriminals in the Indian state of Rajasthan are using stablecoins like USDT to funnel illicit loot to scam operators outside the country. According to local media, Rajasthan law enforcement has arrested several money mules who played a critical role in… дальше »

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Vanguard Settles with SEC, Agrees to Pay $106 Million

The SEC's $106 million settlement with Vanguard signals a pivotal moment for regulatory enforcement as leadership transitions. How will Vanguard adapt? The post Vanguard Settles with SEC, Agrees to Pay $106 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC charges Digital Currency Group for misleading investors

“DCG and Moro painted a misleadingly rosy picture,” the acting director of the SEC’s enforcement division, Sanjay Wadhwa, wrote.

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SEC fines DCG $38M over alleged investor fraud, sanctions Genesis CEO for negligence

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated enforcement actions against Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary Genesis on Jan. 17. The regulator ordered DCG to pay a $38 million civil penalty and comply with a cease-and-desist order to prevent future violations of securities laws. дальше »

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Senator Lummis probes US federal law enforcement about Bitcoin sale

“Democrats legacy: A loss of more than $18.5 billion in unrealized value for American taxpayers,” the senator wrote on social media. дальше »

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The SEC Plans to Move Fast on Crypto Policy Overhaul Upon Trump’s Inauguration

The SEC is set for a crypto policy overhaul under a pro-industry chair, aiming to clarify regulations and reduce enforcement. The post The SEC Plans to Move Fast on Crypto Policy Overhaul Upon Trump’s Inauguration appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Trump’s SEC plans crypto overhaul, may freeze crypto lawsuits: report

The U.S. SEC is set for a significant shift in cryptocurrency policy under the incoming Trump administration. According to Reuters, the SEC is preparing to review its enforcement actions, potentially freezing or even withdrawing cases that do not involve fraud… дальше »

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Trump’s SEC to revise crypto policies reshaping enforcement rules

Trump's SEC plans to overhaul SEC crypto policy, focusing on asset classifications and enforcement revisions under new leadership. The post Trump’s SEC to revise crypto policies reshaping enforcement rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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XRP Surges to Multi-Year Peak Following Major SEC News

According to a Wednesday Reuters report, the SEC might be on track to drop some non-fraud crypto enforcement cases дальше »

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Why Investor Protection and Enforcement Still Matters

Public-private forensics partnerships are necessary to ensure that scams don’t rise with crypto prices this cycle, says Nick Steegmans, VP of Training and Investigations, Crystal Intelligence. дальше »

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U.S. Enforcement Chief Behind CFTC Crypto Cases Exits Before Trump Arrives

Ian McGinley, the enforcement director at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is stepping down days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. дальше »

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Russia confiscates $10M Bitcoin from former law enforcement official

Russia seizes 2,718 Bitcoin worth $10M from ex-ICRF official. The ex-official was involved in what has been termed the largest bribery case in Russia. The confiscated bitcoins will be added to the state revenue. дальше »

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Departing Gary Gensler: Crypto is ‘rife with bad actors’

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated his long-standing critique of the cryptocurrency industry, calling it “rife with bad actors” during a Bloomberg TV interview on Wednesday.  Reflecting on his tenure, Gensler said he was proud of the SEC’s enforcement actions in… дальше »

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How Tether, TRON, TRM Labs froze $100 million in stolen digital assets

T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) has frozen criminal assets valued at $100 million across five continents. Formed by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs in August 2024, the group collaborates with law enforcement worldwide to disrupt organized schemes that rely on blockchain transactions. дальше »

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T3 Financial Crime Unit Marks Enforcement Victory: USDT 100 Million in Criminal Assets Frozen Across Five Continents

January 2, 2025 – The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a collaboration between TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, has frozen more than USDT 100 million in criminal assets globally, passing a significant milestone in its fight against cryptocurrency-related financial crime. дальше »

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T3 financial crime unit marks enforcement victory: USDT 100 million in criminal assets frozen across five continents

The T3 FCU's success highlights the growing effectiveness of public-private partnerships in combating global cryptocurrency crime. The post T3 financial crime unit marks enforcement victory: USDT 100 million in criminal assets frozen across five continents appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Montenegro justice minister approves Do Kwon’s extradition to US

Do Kwon was apprehended by law enforcement in Montenegro in June 2023 after attempting to flee the country with a false passport. дальше »

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Coinbase reveals 18% YoY drop in law enforcement requests

Coinbase disclosed in a transparency report that it received 10,707 requests from global law enforcement and government agencies over the past year, an 18% decline from the previous reporting period. дальше »

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Pastor ran crypto scam preying on congregation, CFTC sues 

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Washington State pastor Francier Obando Pinillo for allegedly operating a fraudulent multilevel marketing scheme involving digital assets. дальше »

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