In a groundbreaking move, cryptocurrency exchange OKX and stablecoin issuer Tether have jointly announced the freezing of $225 million in stolen USDT, marking the most extensive seizure in the history of the popular stablecoin.The funds were traced back to an international crime syndicate involved in a notorious “pig butchering” romance scam, where individuals are lured […]
Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen $225 million worth of USDT tokens as part of an investigation into a human trafficking syndicate in Southeast Asia. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) collaborated with Tether and crypto exchange OKX to freeze the funds, which were used by a crime syndicate involved in a romance scam. The […]
Coinbase, a leading digital currency exchange, has received regulatory approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to introduce crypto futures trading in the United States. This comes after a two-year application process and positions Coinbase as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). While the service is not immediately accessible, interested individuals can sign up for an […]
In a groundbreaking move, German lawmaker Joana Cotar has expressed her support for recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender in Germany. Cotar, a member of the German Bundestag, has launched the “Bitcoin in the Bundestag” initiative to educate her parliamentary peers about the benefits of Bitcoin. She emphasizes its potential for financial freedom, privacy protection, and […]
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about the increasing number of cryptocurrency scams targeting senior citizens. During a Senate hearing, Warren highlighted a 350% rise in crypto investment scams aimed at elderly Americans, resulting in over $1 billion in losses. Cybersecurity expert Steve Weisman supported Warren’s proposed legislation on digital assets, emphasizing the […]
Three individuals have been accused of defrauding New York banks of over $10 million in a complex crypto scam. Zhong Shi Gao, Naifeng Xu, and Fei Jiang are alleged to have exploited the financial system between 2018 and 2022, aiming to convert stolen funds into cryptocurrency and channel them through foreign crypto exchanges. The scam […]
Global securities regulators are advocating for increased oversight of digital assets worldwide. The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has put forth 18 new policy recommendations aimed at protecting investors and ensuring market integrity in the crypto markets. These recommendations mirror the approach taken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The goal is […]
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued updated regulations for the listing and delisting of virtual currencies. These regulations build upon previous rules and include clearer definitions of certain terms. Companies that previously had an approved cryptocurrency listing policy must now have both listing and delisting policies approved by the regulator before […]
Representative Kim Nam-Kuk, a lawyer and politician from South Korea, has agreed to sell his cryptocurrency assets in response to allegations of improprieties and a conflict of interest. The decision comes as Kim faces an investigation regarding the withdrawal of $4.5 million worth of WEMIX tokens. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Financial Services […]
A French citizen residing in the United Arab Emirates, Aurelien Michel, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with his Mutant Ape Planet non-fungible token (NFT) collection. Michel was arrested earlier this year at JFK Airport in New York by Homeland Security Investigation agents. The charges stem from accusations […]
