US charges five individuals linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ crypto theft

Federal prosecutors have charged five alleged members of “Scattered Spider,” a hacking group accused of targeting companies and individuals in a spree of cyberattacks. According to court documents unsealed Wednesday in California, the defendants allegedly stole sensitive data and at… дальше »

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California Judge’s Crypto Ruling: DAO Members Could Face Liability Under Partnership Laws

As crypto continues to evolve rapidly with increased adoption and regulation, legal decisions surrounding it are also keeping pace. Just recently, a United States federal judge has decided that participants in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can be held liable for the actions of other members under California’s partnership laws. дальше »

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FBI investigates crypto romance scammers that swindled $5m

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating crypto scammers who posed as romantic interests to defraud victims of nearly $5 million through dubious investment schemes. Federal prosecutors in North Carolina are looking to seize over $4.99 million recovered from unhosted… дальше »

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Bitfinex money launderer ‘Razzlekhan’ sentenced to 18 months in prison

A federal judge sentenced Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, to 18 months in prison for laundering stolen Bitcoin connected to Bitfinex. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO mentioned ‘DOGE’ could increase economic freedom

Trump’s plan for the U. S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is to reduce federal government spending and cut some unnecessary regulations. This idea is now being supported by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. дальше »

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Republican Senator proposed to buy more Bitcoin by selling The Fed’s gold

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis proposed a Bitcoin national strategic reserve by selling some of The Federal Reserve’s gold, rather than buying from government budget. Cynthia Lummis, a Republican Senator, plans to push President-elect Donald Trump’s masterplan for Bitcoin into reality.… дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF outflows slow down, $100k BTC still in sight

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded two consecutive outflow days as the top cryptocurrency corrected almost 3% after the U. S. Federal Reserve hinted that further interest rate cuts might not be coming. дальше »

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Federal prosecutors to downsize crypto lawsuits

Relief for crypto businesses increasingly materialized as prosecutors stated plans to reduce crackdowns after President Donald Trump’s re-election. дальше »

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New York anti-crypto stance softens as regulatory tide turns

The shift in New York's crypto regulation may encourage innovation but could also lead to increased reliance on federal oversight agencies. The post New York anti-crypto stance softens as regulatory tide turns appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Delivers Crucial Comments for Market, How Crypto Reacted

Markets digesting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments on economy дальше »

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Bitfinex hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison for extracting nearly 120k BTC

Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal judge for stealing billions worth of Bitcoin from crypto exchange Bitfinex. According to a Bloomberg report, Lichtenstein received his sentence from the Washington federal court… дальше »

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SEC’s Gensler: Crypto should comply with securities laws

Gary Gensler once again urged the crypto industry to follow existing federal policies in what may be the twilight of his SEC career. дальше »

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Polymarket CEO probed by FBI after Trump’s triumph

Federal agents seized a mobile device and other electronic gadgets owned by Polymarket Shayne Coplan after his Polygon-based correctly predicted Donald Trump's victory. дальше »

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Senior Federal Reserve Official Who Blasted Bitcoin Now Says He'll Have an Open Mind

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, who previously called the cryptocurrency industry "worthless" and "nonsense," still isn't an uber-bull, though. дальше »

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Bitcoin Crosses $92,000 After CPI Shows US Inflation Rising to 2.6%

Bitcoin reached $92K after U.S. CPI inflation rose to 2.6%. Discover how inflation and Federal Reserve policy shifts influence the cryptocurrency market. The post Bitcoin Crosses $92,000 After CPI Shows US Inflation Rising to 2.6% appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Parabolic Spike In The Cards For Dogecoin As Trump Confirms Elon Musk To Lead D.O.G.E. Agency

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US bids to seize Bankman-Fried’s crypto allegedly used in China bribes

Prosecutors petitioned a New York federal court to seize crypto they alleged is linked to bribes paid to Chinese officials by Sam Bankman-Fried. дальше »

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Trump says Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy will lead Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E)

The nomination could significantly reshape federal operations, emphasizing efficiency and potentially reducing government size and spending. The post Trump says Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy will lead Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky loses bid to dismiss charges

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of the defunct Celsius Network, has failed to get two fraud charges dismissed from his indictment.  A federal judge in New York ruled against Mashinsky’s motion, which alleged he manipulated the price of Celsius’s cryptocurrency,… дальше »

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Bitcoin rockets to $85,000 as Trump’s return and Fed rate cuts spark predictions of a $420,000 peak

As Bitcoin spikes to $85,000, could Federal Reserve cuts and Trump’s pro-crypto agenda drive it toward $420,000? What do experts say about Bitcoin’s future in this market? Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high On Nov. 11, Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed the… дальше »

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Crypto Mixer Jailed For 12.5 Years After $400M Money Laundering Conviction

The founder of a crypto mixing platform will end up in a US prison cell and will call it home for 12. 5 years after a federal court ruled that the crypto firm owner was guilty of money laundering. Related Reading: The $12. дальше »

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Nigerian Court fines two crypto firms over illegal USDT to naira transaction

Nigerian authorities have fined two crypto firms $30,000 for conducting USDT to naira transactions without a license. According to local Nigerian media outlet Nairametrics, the Federal High Court in Abuja convicted two crypto companies, Egomsinachi Road Autos Limited and Chimera… дальше »

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FTX Scandal Update: Caroline Ellison Starts 2-Year Prison Term In Connecticut

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, reported to a low-security federal prison in Connecticut on Thursday to begin her two-year prison sentence. дальше »

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FOMC meeting: Rate cut sends Bitcoin soaring to $76K - What now?

FOMC meeting cuts rates for the second time. BTC surged to a new ATH following the news. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the 7th of November played out as many market watThe post FOMC meeting: Rate cut sends Bitcoin soaring to $76K - What now? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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The Fed’s Rate Cut: Throwing Gasoline on the Bitcoin Bonfire

The Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates by 25 basis points, putting the new target range at 4.5% to 4.75%. дальше »

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Bitcoin Hits $76,000 All-Time High As Market Reacts To Fed’s Interest Rate Cuts

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, surged to a new all-time high of $76,800 buoyed by the recent US presidential election which saw Donald Trump secure another term in the White House and a more favorable monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve (Fed). дальше »

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Crypto market stays in the green after 25bps Fed cut

Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market maintained positive price action following the first Federal Reserve rate slash after Donald Trump’s win. дальше »

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Crypto market remains bullish following Fed rate cut

Following a meeting on Nov. 7, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut the US interest rate by another 25 basis points (bps), lowering it to 4. 5% from 4. 75%. The crypto and equities markets remained unfazed, as investors likely already priced the cut. дальше »

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Bitcoin hits new ATH as Fed cuts interest rates by 25 bps

Bitcoin spiked to a new all-time high above $76,600 on Thursday amid bullish sentiment around Donald Trump’s election victory. The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points and indicate further tightening also buoyed markets. дальше »

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Bitcoin Reacts to Fed's Rate Cut Decision

The US Federal Reserve has announced its latest interest rate cut decison дальше »

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CZ Confirms Interest In Selling Binance 90% Stake: Key Takeaways From His Latest Interview

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the billionaire founder of Binance, made his return to the public eye at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, after his recent release from Federal Correctional Institution Lompoc II, where he served four months for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering (AML) measures at Binance. дальше »

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Caroline Ellison, ex-Alameda CEO, begins 2-year prison sentence for role in FTX fraud

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the FTX case, reported to a low-security prison in Connecticut on Thursday to start her two-year sentence, CNBC reported. This follows her cooperation with federal prosecutors that contributed to the conviction of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. дальше »

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Caroline Ellison reports to federal prison to start sentence

Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive officer of Alameda Research, has begun her two-year prison sentence following her conviction related to the FTX crypto exchange collapse. Ellison, who reached a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors and served as the star… дальше »

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SEC trying to dismiss three Kraken defenses in lawsuit

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is urging a federal court to dismiss three defenses presented by cryptocurrency exchange Kraken in an ongoing lawsuit concerning alleged securities violations. дальше »

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FTX co-founder Gary Wang asks judge for no prison time

Sam Bankman-Fried’s college friend and FTX co-founder Gary Wang is asking a federal judge to spare him from a prison sentence a few days after FTX executive Nishad Singh was given no prison time. FTX co-founder Gary Wang is pleading… дальше »

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Bitcoin Sees LTH Distribution As Price Climbs – On-Chain Indicator Confirms Bullish Environment

Bitcoin is entering what many consider the most pivotal week of this market cycle, not due to the looming U. S. election or the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, but because it’s on the brink of breaking all-time highs. дальше »

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Polymarket runs election betting ads via influencers despite US trading ban: report

Polymarket has partnered with US-based influencers to promote election betting despite a federal ban on American users placing bets on the platform. Polymarket has contacted U.S.-based social media influencers to promote election betting, despite local restrictions, Bloomberg has learned, citing… дальше »

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FBI recovers more than $8m for victims of Kansas bank crypto scheme

Federal law enforcements were able to recover $8.3 million investors lost in a crypto embezzlement case involving the CEO of a Kansas bank. According to an Associated Press report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation managed to recover the lost funds… дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Big Week: Election, FOMC Meeting, And Strong Signs Of A Bull Market

As the market faces one of its most volatile weeks—amid the U.S. election and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting—Bitcoin appears primed for a lasting rally. Historically, major bull runs have followed post-election periods, and analysts are optimistic about Bitcoin’s potential, forecasting it could hit $100,000 by year’s end, […] дальше »

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Here’s why Bitcoin, Solana, Popcat, and Mantra prices are diving

It was a sea of red in the cryptocurrency market on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves for the US election and the Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Bitcoin fell to $67,900, while Solana (SOL), Popcat (POPCAT), and Mantra (OM) fell to $158, $1. дальше »

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SEC publishes NYSE Arca’s proposal to uplist Grayscale fund

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has published the application to uplist a Grayscale digital asset fund to an exchange-traded fund in the Federal Register. The SEC’s action signals that the review process for the NYSE Arca filing, which seeks… дальше »

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The FDIC has told banks to refrain from providing crypto services in over 20 cases, Coinbase finds

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal said that the crypto exchange has discovered over 20 instances where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) asked banks to “pause” or “refrain from providing” or “not proceed” with crypto-related banking services. дальше »

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Are Crypto Banks In Danger? FDIC ‘Pause Letters’ Spark Fears Of Operation Chokepoint 2.0

A cryptocurrency exchange accused the US government of undermining the cryptocurrency sector orchestrating a campaign against digital currencies. Coinbase revealed that the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has been employing tactics to dissuade financial institutions from engaging in crypto-related activities. дальше »

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Coinbase Exposes FDIC’s Guidance Against Crypto Banking

Coinbase discovered over 20 instances where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) advised banks to avoid offering crypto-related services. The post Coinbase Exposes FDIC’s Guidance Against Crypto Banking appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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MetaMask dev Consensys: SEC claims unsupported in law

Ethereum infra developer Consensys filed its response to the U.S. SEC’s claims of federal securities law violations, piling on its lawsuits against the agency. дальше »

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US indicts 26-year-old Gotbit founder for market manipulation

Federal prosecutors in Boston have indicted Aleksei Andriunin, a 26-year-old Russian national and founder of Gotbit, on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation. According to the U. дальше »

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Bitcoin - Identifying the impact of Fed's inflation rate

September's inflation rate reached 2.1%, nearing the Fed's target of 2%. Bitcoin's value dropped to $69,263.81 amid profit-taking following a recent rally. Recent data shows the Federal ReseThe post Bitcoin - Identifying the impact of Fed's inflation rate appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Here’s why Bitcoin and altcoins could rise after weak NFP data

Cryptocurrencies and stocks remained on edge after the U.S. released weak nonfarm payroll data, pointing to a potentially dovish Federal Reserve. Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back from around $72,500 to the $70,000 level while Ethereum (ETH) is now down more than… дальше »

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FTX former chief of engineering Nishad Singh spared from prison time

Former FTX executive, Nishad Singh, avoids prison time after being sentenced the Manhattan federal judge. Singh is sentenced to three years of supervised release for his role in FTX’s collapse. дальше »

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AurumXchange operator charged with money laundering in unlicensed crypto exchange case

A recent indictment from a federal grand jury has unveiled the illegal activities of Maximiliano Pilipis, who previously ran AurumXchange, an unlicensed virtual currency exchange located in Noblesville, Indiana. дальше »

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