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11 months, 2 weeks ago
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Kraken, Alleging Securities Law Violations and Commingling of Customer Funds
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, accusing the company of violating securities laws and commingling customer funds with corporate assets.…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoBlockchain Association Supports Lawsuit Against US Treasury Over Sanctions on Tornado Cash
The Blockchain Association has expressed its support for six plaintiffs who are suing the United States Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) over its sanctions on Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer.…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoSantander Expands Cryptocurrency Services to High-Net-Worth Clients in Switzerland
Santander Private Banking International, a division of Banco Santander, is expanding its cryptocurrency trading and investment services to high-net-worth clients with Swiss accounts. The bank initially offers…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoBinance Faces Historic $4 Billion Penalty in DOJ Settlement Talks
Binance Holdings, one of the largest cryptocurrency platforms, is currently in talks with the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to settle allegations of criminal activities. The settlement amount being discussed could…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoBittrex Global Announces Closure of Trading Operations Worldwide
Bittrex Global, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will be winding down its operations and halting all trading activity. The decision, which will affect users globally, comes after the company…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoSEC Files Charges Against Kraken Over Unregistered Exchange Operations and Commingling of Funds
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for operating an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency. The SEC alleges…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoUS Justice Department Seeks $4 Billion from Binance in Money Laundering Probe
The US Justice Department is reportedly seeking over $4 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance to settle a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations.…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoBullish Acquires CoinDesk, Boosting Crypto Media Presence
Bullish, a crypto exchange led by former New York Stock Exchange President Tom Farley, has acquired CoinDesk, a prominent crypto-focused media company. This all-cash deal marks a new chapter for CoinDesk, which was…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoBittrex Global Announces Suspension of Trading and Wind Down of Operations
Liechtenstein-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global has announced its plans to wind down operations, starting with the suspension of trading activity on December 4th. In a recent update on their website,…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoCanadian Regulator Seeks Input on Crypto-Asset Disclosure Requirements for Financial Institutions
Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has initiated a consultation period regarding the disclosure requirements for crypto-assets in federally regulated financial institutions. T…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoUS Presidential Candidate Proposes Crypto Policy Framework, Criticizes Sanctions on Crypto Mixer
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has unveiled a crypto policy framework called “The Three Freedoms of Crypto.” Ramaswamy promises to focus on prosecuting bad actors rather than the code they use…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoCambodia's Bakong Digital Currency Partners with Alipay for Cross-Border Transactions
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alipay to provide users of its digital currency, bakong, with access to the Alipay merchant network. This partnership will…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoCryptocurrency Exchange and Stablecoin Issuer Freeze $225 Million in Stolen USDT Linked to International Crime Syndicate
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…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoTether and OKX Collaborate with DOJ to Seize $225 Million in Illicit USDT Funds
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, and crypto exchange OKX have collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to seize a record $225 million in illicit USDT funds. This marks the largest-ever…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoOsaka Digital Exchange Launches Security Token Trading with Ichigo's Real Estate Assets
Osaka Digital Exchange (ODX) is set to launch its Proprietary Trading System (PTS) for security tokens by December 25. This move comes after receiving approval from Japan’s Financial Service Agency (FSA) for its s…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoARK Invest Defies SEC Guidance, Sticks with In-Kind Creations for Bitcoin ETF
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has submitted an updated filing for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), disregarding recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC had recommended t…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoTether Collaborates with DOJ to Freeze $225 Million in USDT Linked to Human Trafficking Syndicate
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…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoMastercard Partners with Feedzai to Enhance Fraud Detection in Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Mastercard has announced a new partnership with AI firm Feedzai to enhance its ability to detect and prevent fraud in cryptocurrency exchanges. The integration will involve Feedzai’s software being integrated w…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoJapan's Osaka Digital Exchange to Launch Trading of Digital Securities
Proprietary trading system operator Osaka Digital Exchange (ODX) is set to launch the trading of digital securities in Japan. This move comes as a response to the growing demand for alternative assets. ODX’s t…
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11 months, 2 weeks agoFTX Founder Granted Extension for Post-Trial Motions in High-Stakes Legal Battle
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, has granted a request for an extension for filing post-trial motions in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried. The extension…
