Hong Kong regulator urges banks to accept crypto clients

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is encouraging banking giants to accept crypto exchanges as clients, the Financial Times reported on June 15. While no restrictions hold Hong Kong banks back from accepting crypto clients, banks are wary of drawing regulatory scrutiny in case their clients are found ed in any criminal activities, the report […] The post Hong Kong regulator urges banks to accept crypto clients appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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US prosecutors say SBF will be tried on original 8 criminal charges — for now

DoJ lawyers said the decision came following litigation filed by the FTX co-founder in the Bahamas protesting the additional charges, which could be lengthy. дальше »

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Expert says US may hit Binance with criminal indictment

John Reed Stark, president of John Reed Stark Consulting and former SEC Enforcement Division member speculates on the likelihood of a criminal indictment being filed against Binance. дальше »

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Binance Scandal Escalates As Former SEC Official Reveals Secret DOJ Indictment

Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official John Reed Stark has recently suggested that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) will likely file, or may have already filed under seal, a criminal indictment against cryptocurrency exchange Binance for alleged money laundering. дальше »

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Former SEC Official: Binance Gearing Up for Criminal Prosecution

Binance, the world's premier cryptocurrency exchange, and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, have enlisted the help of a high-profile lawyer, seemingly in anticipation of a criminal lawsuit дальше »

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Ex-SEC executive says U.S. DOJ likely to bring criminal charges against Binance

Binance’s legal troubles are set to worsen, believes John Reed Stark, former chief of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Internet Enforcement. As per Stark, the U. S. Department of Justice is likely working behind the scenes to bring criminal charges against Binance and its executives. дальше »

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Partnership between Binance and Taiwan law enforcement aims to combat cyber threats

As part of its Global Law Enforcement Training Program, Binance has partnered with Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) to provide specialized knowledge and support in addressing digital asset-related crime to over 200 law enforcement officers in Taiwan. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer Predicts More Trouble For Binance, Potential DOJ Criminal Charges

Prominent lawyer and pro-XRP advocate, John Deaton, has recently weighed in on the ongoing regulatory crackdown against the cryptocurrency industry, specifically about the recent complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance. дальше »

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Late Evidence In Criminal Trial Irks SBF, FTX Explores Options For AI Stock Sale

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is still entwined in his legal battle over the FTX crisis. In a letter, SBF’s legal team stated that prosecutors are behind on deadlines for vital evidence to build their defense on numerous fraud charges. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried expresses concerns over late evidence in criminal trial 

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has expressed concerns that prosecutors have failed to meet discovery deadlines, resulting in the absence of crucial evidence for his defense against a series of fraud charges. дальше »

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SBF upset by criminal trial's late evidence while FTX seeks sale of AI stock

Over 3.6 million documents have yet to be produced by prosecutors in the criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, according to his lawyers. дальше »

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What happened to Terra Luna: one year after collapse

In May 2022, the crypto community was shattered by the crash of the Terra ecosystem. One year after, we are reconstructing the events, from luna’s depeg to Terraform CEO Do Kwon becoming a criminal. Terra and its sibling token LUNA… дальше »

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Prosecutors uphold SBF charges as defense arguments dismissed

Prosecutors have requested a Manhattan federal court judge to deny FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's motion to dismiss criminal charges brought against him. Bankman-Fried is accused of embezzling billions of dollars from clients to cover losses at his hedge fund. дальше »

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FTX: Why SBF's case may not be dismissed soon

FTX prosecutors have urged the judge overseeing the case to dismiss Sam Bankman-Fried's motion to dismiss criminal charges. The disgraced founder argued that the charges against him were rushedThe post FTX: Why SBF's case may not be dismissed soon appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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U.S. Criminal Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Don’t Warrant Dismissal, Prosecutors Say

Lawyers for the disgraced exchange executive filed pre-trial motions in early May to dismiss most of the charges on technicalities or procedural issues. дальше »

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Tornado Cash Dev Facing Dutch Charges to Question Chainalysis Data Alleging Criminal Links

Lawyers for the privacy protocol developer have disputed the evidence purporting to prove links to criminal money. дальше »

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Crypto exchange Hotbit shuts down following criminal investigation

Crypto exchange Hotbit has shut down its trading platform nine months after facing a criminal investigation. The exchange blamed changing trends in the crypto industry for its decision. On 2The post Crypto exchange Hotbit shuts down following criminal investigation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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U.S. Prosecutors Drop Extortion Charges Against Early Adviser to Ethereum Network

Criminal extortion charges against Steven Nerayoff, an early adviser to the Ethereum network, were dismissed by a New York judge on May 5, ending a three-and-a-half year legal battle that included explosive allegations he made against U.S. investigators. дальше »

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U.S. DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Director Promises Crackdown on Illicit Behavior on Exchanges: FT

Eun Young Choi said the DoJ is targeting crypto exchanges that allow "criminal actors to easily profit from their crimes and cash out," дальше »

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What’s the Reality of Crypto in Crime?

The DOJ's Eun Young Choi said the agency is constantly finding crypto connections in its criminal investigations. But how deep does the problem go and how much should we blame the blockchain? дальше »

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EU makes progress on plan to share cryptocurrency tax data

The EU's Digital Finance Package proposal, known as DAC8, has recommended that crypto asset service providers report their clients' transactions to help combat tax-related criminal activities. дальше »

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UK citizen pleads guilty to cybercrime with over $794k in losses

UK citizen Joseph James O’Connor will spend many years behind bars after pleading guilty to orchestrating SIM swapping and other cyber attacks that defrauded victims of $794,000 in crypto. Joseph James O’Connor, a 23-year-old notorious cyber criminal who orchestrated the… дальше »

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FTX’s Bankman-Fried challenges law firm’s role in prosecution

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks to involve FTX’s current leadership and its legal representatives at Sullivan & Cromwell in the criminal case against him, claiming their extensive cooperation with the government. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Wants 10 Charges Dropped, Not Guilty on All Counts

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO and founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX and research group Alamada Research, seeks to have 10 criminal charges dropped because rather than wait for... дальше »

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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried wants most criminal charges dismissed

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), who previously served as CEO and co-founder of FTX, is seeking to have most of the criminal accusations against him dropped by federal prosecutors. дальше »

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FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Moves to Dismiss Most Criminal Charges Against Him

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried filed pretrial motions to dismiss a majority of the charges he faces on various grounds late Monday. дальше »

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Ohio man gets four-year jail term for stealing 712 bitcoins

In an ongoing criminal case, a man in Ohio is facing four years and three months in prison for stealing more than 712 bitcoins (BTC) that were subject to forfeiture. According to the US Department of Justice, Gary Harmon, a… дальше »

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Reintroduced Congressional Bill Would Call for Feds to Study Terrorist Uses for Crypto

A bipartisan bill introduced simultaneously to the House and Senate would call for federal agencies to study the possible criminal uses for crypto, and provide a report with recommendations on how to address these concerns. дальше »

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Spanish police dismantled a crypto scam organization that bagged over $110M

A resident of the Balearic Islands, an archipelago off eastern Spain, was arrested by the Spanish police on April 24 for scamming crypto investors across multiple countries. The arrest was made at the request of law enforcement authorities from different countries that were investigating five other people connected with the criminal organization. дальше »

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First NFT insider trading case launched: Potential to set precedent for digital assets

Former OpenSea product manager, Nathaniel Chastain, has been accused of insider trading — marking the first criminal insider trading case involving digital assets, according to a Reuters report. According to the report, Chastain has been accused of using confidential information to secretly purchase NFTs — later profiting by featuring and selling them on the OpenSea […] The post First NFT insider trading case launched: Potential to set precedent for digital assets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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BitBoy Crossed the Line Into Criminal Conduct, Says US Magistrate Judge

One of crypto's biggest influencers, Ben Armstrong, or BitBoy, is in new legal trouble today after failing to appear in court. The post BitBoy Crossed the Line Into Criminal Conduct, Says US Magistrate Judge appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Tornado Cash dev Alex Pertsev set to be released from prison under surveillance

The Tornado Cash developer was arrested in August 2022 by Dutch authorities as part of a criminal investigation against the crypto mixer service. дальше »

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AI’s Growing Challenge in Detecting Fake Images

As former President Donald Trump faced a 34-count indictment in Manhattan criminal court, fabricated images of him circulated on social media. Some of the images included fake mug shots, which Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign used to advertise a T-shirt that could be purchased online. дальше »

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NFTs Linked To Trump’s Criminal Indictment Soars As The Former President Faces 34 Felony Counts

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South Korean authorities seize $160M in assets tied to Terra employees: Report

Prosecutors reportedly took control of houses and properties in an attempt to prevent former Terra employees from disposing of assets potentially connected to criminal proceedings. дальше »

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Hindenburg Research and its damage to Jack Dorsey’s crypto empire

In the wake of a damning report by short-selling firm Hindenburg Research, Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc. (SQ) faced its worst week in over three years. Hindenburg’s allegations, centered around overstated user numbers and involvement in criminal activity, have sent shockwaves… дальше »

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Criminal gang behind fake crypto wallets arrested in China

Shanxi police in China have arrested a criminal gang involved in manufacturing and distributing fake cryptocurrency wallets дальше »

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Trump Legal Troubles Drive Up NFT Sales By Over 400%

After Trump made history by becoming the first incumbent US president to be indicted on criminal charges, his NFT collection is having a blast. Interest in the collection, which was launched in December to widespread derision, skyrocketed after he was formally accused in New York on Thursday. дальше »

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From prisoner to crypto-rebel: Pussy Riot’s Tolokonnikova wanted in Russia for ‘offensive’ NFT

In a gripping development, Russia’s Interior Ministry has reportedly added Nadya Tolokonnikova from Pussy Riot to its list of wanted persons. The specific criminal offense prompting this action remains unclear. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery as 3AC Founder Given Ultimatum

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to a thirteenth criminal charge as Three Arrows co-founder Kyle Davies has two-week deadline to respond to subpoena. The post Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery as 3AC Founder Given Ultimatum appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Do Kwon Extradition Sought by U.S., South Korea, Montenegro Justice Minister Says

Marko Kovac said the Terraform Lab founder's extradition proceedings would follow a criminal case for ID document forgery дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Charge For Bribing Chinese Officials With $40 Million

FTX co-founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, is facing yet another criminal charge, this time for allegedly bribing Chinese government officials with $40 million worth of cryptocurrency.  According to federal prosecutors, this marks the 13th charge against Sam Bankman-Fried in a case that continues to draw attention from the cryptocurrency and financial industries. On Tuesday, […] дальше »

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Economist Nouriel Roubini Blasts Crypto Market as a Total Criminal Enterprise

Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini has once again taken aim at the cryptocurrency market, this time labeling it a "total criminal enterprise" on Twitter дальше »

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Do Kwon Now Faces Criminal Fraud Charges From U.S. Prosecutors

Federal prosecutors in New York charged Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon with fraud hours after he was arrested by police in Montenegro. дальше »

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BREAKING: Luna Founder Do Kwon Reportedly Arrested In Montenegro

Per a report from Bankless, Terra (LUNA) co-founder Do Kwon was allegedly arrested in the region of Podgorica, Montenegro. South Korean authorities and the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) were on the hunt for Kwon for his alleged involvement in the collapse of the Terra ecosystem. дальше »

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Signature bank was under criminal investigation ahead of closure

The US prosecutors were looking into Signature Bank’s dealings with crypto clients when regulators abruptly shut down the institution on March 12. The regulators said that keeping the bank open would pose a threat to the stability of the entire… дальше »

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SBF Lawyers Say October Trial May Be Postponed As They Need More Evidence

Sam Bankman-Fried’s attorneys said Wednesday that a delay of his October 2 criminal trial may be necessary. Attorneys for SBF argued that additional time may be required to thoroughly review the evidence and prepare a defense for the upcoming trial. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers seek to delay trial until October

The lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of crypto exchange FTX, said that his criminal trial might need to be delayed to give him more time to prepare his defense. дальше »

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Fake Satoshi Craig Wright Takes Another Jab at Ripple

Self-proclaimed 'Creator of Bitcoin' calls Ripple CEO criminal дальше »

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Tornado Cash dev says ‘sequel’ to crypto mixer aims to be regulator-friendly

Soleimani explained that the “critical flaw” with Tornado Cash is that users cannot prove that they’re not associated with a criminal enterprise stealing or laundering crypto funds. дальше »

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