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SEC Intervenes in Binance US Acquisition of Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital’s Assets
6.1.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intervened in the asset purchase agreement between Binance US and bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital. The securities regulator explained that it is “formally investigating whether the debtors and others violated the anti-fraud...
US authorities are turning their attention to FTX's Nishad Singh: Report
5.1.2023
FTX's bankruptcy filings show a $543-million loan to Nishad Singh and he was reportedly a part of the secret 'wirefraud' chat group
US senator behind efforts to pass major crypto bill won't seek re-election
5.1.2023
Senator Debbie Stabenow was one of the lawmakers behind introducing the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in August
NY AG files lawsuit against Alex Mashinsky, alleging he hid Celsius’ 'dire financial condition'
5.1.2023
Alex Mashinsky’s actions leading up to Celsius declaring bankruptcy allegedly contributed to investor losses by misrepresenting the platform’s financial condition to investors
Coinbase to Pay $100M to Settle New York Regulators' Anti-Money Laundering Complaints
5.1.2023
The US crypto exchange Coinbase has agreed to shell out a total of $100m to settle a complaint relating to “certain historical shortcomings” in its regulatory compliance work.
The massive amount Coinbase is expected to pay is made up of a $50m penalty to the regulator, as well as another $50m...
US Bankruptcy Court Rules Celsius Deposits Belong to the Firm
5.1.2023
A New York bankruptcy court has ruled the deposits on high-interest-earning accounts belong to Celsius, the embattled former cryptocurrency lending firm, that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in July. The decision establishes a precedent that might affect the status of other, similar...
US Regulators and the Fed Jointly Issue Crypto Warnings
5.1.2023
The Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) have jointly issued warnings about crypto risks to banking organizations. “The agencies have significant safety and soundness concerns with business models that...
Bahamas Regulator Disputes FTX’s Claim About Value of Seized Cryptocurrencies
5.1.2023
The Securities Commission of the Bahamas has disputed FTX’s claim that the value of the cryptocurrencies it seized from the bankrupt crypto exchange was not $3.5 billion. The new FTX chief’s “continued lack of diligence when making public statements concerning the Commission...
US authorities are seizing $460M in Robinhood shares tied to FTX: Report
4.1.2023
Officials reportedly told a bankrup judge they were in the process of seizing 56 million shares of Robinhood tied to FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
US Congress investigations into FTX are in limbo without a House Speaker
4.1.2023
With no leadership elected to the House of Representatives, efforts to address fraud allegations at FTX or legislate crypto may be delayed indefinitely
Best Crypto to Buy Today 4 January – FGHT, SOL, D2T, ATOM, CCHG
4.1.2023
The big news of the day today potentially impacting crypto prices in the near term is that US regulatory agencies issued their first ever warning to banks about cryptocurrencies, releasing a joint statement on the risks that cryptocurrencies pose to financial institutions....
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Crypto regulation world: How laws for digital assets changed in 2022
4.1.2023
While regulations were once seen as hurdles to crypto adoption, they are now perceived as the fastest way to attain global mainstream adoption
Today in Crypto: Indonesia to Launch Crypto Exchange, India's Exchanges Lost 81% of Trading Volume, UK’s National Crime Agency Forming a 'Crypto Cell'
4.1.2023
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Coinbase reaches $100M settlement with NY regulators
4.1.2023
Regulators stated that the company had a backlog of 100,000 alerts about potential suspicious customer transactions
Here’s how Bitcoin promotes global financial inclusion, according to Prince Philip of Serbia
4.1.2023
Prince Philip of Serbia outlines key ways in which Bitcoin promotes global financial inclusion and its importance in conflict-affected nations
Nigerian Crypto Exchange Roqqu Gets European Union Virtual Currency License
4.1.2023
The Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu recently announced that it obtained a virtual currency license that allows it to offer its services in 28 European countries. According to Israel Ololade, the head of product at Roqqu, the European Union license “aligns with the brand’s drive to become...
Indian Government Launching Crypto Awareness Campaign
4.1.2023
The government of India is launching a crypto awareness campaign that will educate investors about the legality of cryptocurrencies in the country while highlighting the risks of investing in crypto assets. Indian Government’s Cryptocurrency Awareness Campaign The Indian government...
Sam Bankman-Fried enters not guilty plea for all counts in federal court
3.1.2023
The former FTX CEO faces eight criminal counts in the United States which could result in 115 years in jail should he be convicted
Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team warns of 'harassment and threats' to parents in latest court filing
3.1.2023
Two unidentified parties are planning to act as sureties for Sam Bankman-Fried's bail, and his legal team wants to ensure they stay that way
Today in Crypto: Ukrainian Pharmacy Partners with Binance to Offer Crypto Payments, Sushi Shutting Down Two Products
3.1.2023
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