CFTC fines Bitcoin trading firm $1.7 billion for forex fraud

CFTC undertook major enforcement action against MTI and its leadership. The scheme lured in nearly 30,000 Bitcoin from at least 23,000 individuals in the United States. The United States CoThe post CFTC fines Bitcoin trading firm $1. дальше »

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Rep. Tom Emmer sponsors amendment to limit SEC’s crypto oversight

Emmer intends to introduce an appropriations amendment that will limit the SEC’s utilization of funds for digital asset enforcement until comprehensive rules and regulations are implemented. дальше »

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CFTC settles charges against companies behind 0x (ZRX), two other DeFi protocols

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced settlements with multiple DeFi companies in a press release dated Sept. 7 as it and its counterpart regulator for the securities market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), show no sign of slowing down their ongoing enforcement actions against actors in the cryptocurrency space. дальше »

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DeFi enforcement sparks dissenting opinion from CFTC commissioner

The commissioner advocated public and stakeholder engagement through rulemaking, not just enforcement.

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CFTC Goes After Opyn, Other DeFi Operations in Enforcement Sweep

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged three decentralized finance (DeFi) operations – Opyn, Inc., ZeroEx (0x), Inc. and Deridex, Inc. – with offering illegal derivatives trading, according to a Thursday statement from the agency. дальше »

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Ripple Founder Pushes for Crypto Reset

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has publicly criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its approach to cryptocurrency regulation, calling it a "policy of regulation by enforcement" дальше »

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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Claims SEC is Losing the Enforcement Battle

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SEC In Turmoil: Internal Rebellion Erupts Over NFT Showdown, Regulators At War?

In a recent development, two prominent commissioners at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mark Uyeda and Hester Peirce, have expressed their dissent against the agency’s enforcement action on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT). дальше »

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SEC Files and Settles First NFT Enforcement Action, Crypto Community Reacts

SEC deems NFTs as securities in first enforcement case дальше »

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SEC Takes First Enforcement Action in the NFT Space 

The SEC targets Impact Theory in its first NFT-related enforcement action for selling unregistered securities. The case highlights SEC internal divisions. The post SEC Takes First Enforcement Action in the NFT Space  appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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SEC Commissioners Peirce, Uyeda push back against SEC’s NFT enforcement action

SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and  Mark T. Uyeda have vocalized their disagreement over the Commission’s handling of its enforcement action against Impact Theory, marking the first enforcement action of the SEC against a non-fungible token (NFT). дальше »

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SEC charges Impact Theory for ‘unregistered NFT offering,’ expanding enforcement actions to NFT market

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged LA-based media and entertainment firm Impact Theory with conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). дальше »

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SEC Sues California Company in First Enforcement Action Targeting NFTs

SEC sues company for the sale of NFTs as unregistered securities.

The post SEC Sues California Company in First Enforcement Action Targeting NFTs appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Undisclosed SEC memo muddies waters in Ripple’s legal battle

Undisclosed SEC memo sparks debate on XRP's security status. Did SEC's own enforcement lawyers question XRP's classification? дальше »

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Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz Weighs in on SEC vs. Ripple Verdict, Urges Transparent Regulation

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Ripple v. SEC Case: Unrevealed XRP Memo Put into Spotlight by Legal Analyst

John E. Deaton, an attorney who has been closely monitoring Ripple's ongoing legal skirmish with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has raised intriguing questions about a 2018 internal memo by the SEC's enforcement lawyers дальше »

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Binance under scrutiny, increased enforcement amid growing scams, Pepe’s drama | Weekly Recap

This week, Binance takes the spotlight amid allegations of market manipulation and sanction violations. Meanwhile, regulators ramp up enforcement actions against a backdrop of crypto-related crimes — the latest involving Pepe Coin. дальше »

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Crypto Scammers Outwit DEA In Airdrop Ploy, Walk Away With $55,000+ Stablecoins

Crypto scammers dealt a blow to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration – the agency tasked with enforcing the country’s drug laws – by making off with $55,000 in seized Tether (USDT) earlier this year. дальше »

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Binance Suspends P2P Transactions in Russia After Lapse Sanctions Enforcement Scrutiny

Following reports that Binance had failed to prevent P2P payments from sanctioned Russian banks, the exchange has imposed stricter rules, and others have followed suit. The post Binance Suspends P2P Transactions in Russia After Lapse Sanctions Enforcement Scrutiny appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Scammer steals over $50k in crypto from the DEA

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was duped out of almost $55,000 in crypto by a con artist. This bold theft used a special mix of surveillance, airdropping, and deception. The US Department of Justice’s DEA division primarily focuses on reducing the movement of illegal drugs into and out of the country. дальше »

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US DEA loses over $50k USDT to scammer in botched transaction: Forbes

The U. S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) unknowingly sent over $50,000 in Tether’s USDT to a crypto scammer, according to an Aug. 24 Forbes report. The scammer tricked the DEA into sending 55,000 USDT to their wallet instead of the U. дальше »

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US drug regulator mistakenly sent $55k to scammer

US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) mistakenly transferred $55,000 to a crypto scammer, exposing vulnerabilities even amidst high-security operations. The scam was uncovered when the US Marshals Service detected the incident. дальше »

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DEA gets duped: Agency loses $55K in address poisoning scam

The DEA, the country's lead drug enforcement agency, is yet to find those responsible for the attack but has enlisted the help of the FBI. дальше »

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Crypto Debacle: DEA’s $50,000 Seizure Ends Up In Scammer’s Hands

According to a recent report by Forbes, the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has inadvertently transferred $50,000 worth of seized cryptocurrency to a hacker, who has amassed hundreds of thousands in Ethereum (ETH) within a few months. дальше »

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Betrayal In Blue: Former NJ Officer Charged With Crypto Fraud

In a major development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged former New Jersey State Correctional Police Officer, John A. DeSalvo, for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent crypto fraud scheme that specifically targeted law enforcement personnel. дальше »

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Rarible Defends Creators’ Royalties as OpenSea Gives Up

Rarible will stop aggregating orders from OpenSea, LooksRare, and X2Y2 as marketplaces turn off royalty enforcement. дальше »

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Cardano's Hoskinson Says SEC Not Coming After ADA

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson clarifies the commission's stance on ADA, asserting there's been "no enforcement event" targeting the token дальше »

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US DOJ Action Vs. Binance Becomes More Likely, Warns Ex-SEC Official

For months now, ex-SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark has been vocal about his speculation that a US Department of Justice (DOJ) action against Binance is imminent or has already been filed under seal. дальше »

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The FCA Doubles Down on ‘Travel Rule’ Enforcement for Crypto Transactions

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority sets forth new rules for parties to cryptoasset transactions. The post The FCA Doubles Down on ‘Travel Rule’ Enforcement for Crypto Transactions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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OpenSea to deactivate its royalty enforcement system

OpenSea deactivates its royalty tool, aiming for transparency and creator empowerment amidst NFT market shifts. Devin Finzer, the founder of the OpenSea NFT marketplace, has announced that it will be deactivating its royalty enforcement tool.  Starting Aug. 31, OpenSea will… дальше »

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NFT marketplace OpenSea to disable royalty enforcement tool

OpenSea’s royalty enforcement tool Operator Filter is going to be turned off, according to the NFT marketplace’s founder and CEO, Devin Finzer. дальше »

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UK FCA unveils guidelines for crypto operators ahead of ‘Travel Rule’ enforcement

From Sep. 1, 2023, crypto businesses in the UK will be legally required to collect, verify, and share transfer information, under the so-called "Travel Rule" дальше »

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Federal Reserve issues enforcement action against FTX-linked US bank

Moonstone Bank, which renamed itself Farmington State Bank, received roughly $11.5 million from FTX’s sister firm, Alameda Research, through its holding company in 2022. дальше »

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Former SEC official: Bitcoin ETF approval won’t happen any time soon

John Reed Stark, founder and chief of the Office of Internet Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), claims the agency will only approve Bitcoin spot ETF after 2024. Stark weighed in on the current regulatory environment in… дальше »

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Why Crypto Exchanges Should Expect Ongoing SEC Enforcement, Ex-Official Explains

A former official of the SEC John Reed Stark has explained why the financial regulator keeps targeting crypto exchanges with lawsuits. The post Why Crypto Exchanges Should Expect Ongoing SEC Enforcement, Ex-Official Explains appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Lapsus$ Report Reveals Law Enforcement Struggles Against Cyber Threats

The expoloits of the Lapsus$ hacker group shed light on systemic cybersecurity challenges, a recent report has found. The post Lapsus$ Report Reveals Law Enforcement Struggles Against Cyber Threats appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Canada police seek repository to manage seized crypto and NFTs

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) seeks a solution to streamline seizing and storing cryptocurrencies and NFTs. The solution aims to create a centralized repository that enables law enforcement to seize digital assets in a more accessible manner whilst also… дальше »

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Former SEC Chief Points To Ongoing US Crypto “Regulatory Onslaught” Amidst New Fed Program

The former Chief of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Internet Enforcement, John Reed Stark, stated an ongoing “unprecedented financial regulatory onslaught” against the US crypto space. дальше »

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Rep. Maxine Waters criticizes PayPal’s stablecoin, demands regulation on par with financial institutions

Democratic U. S. Congresswoman and House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters criticized PayPal’s stablecoin on Aug. 9. Waters said in a statement: “I am deeply concerned that PayPal has chosen to launch its own stablecoin while there is still no Federal framework for regulation, oversight, and enforcement of these assets. дальше »

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Canadian Police Crack Down On Crypto Crimes With Chainalysis Software

The rise of crypto has brought with it a new wave of cybercrimes, challenging the conventional methods employed by law enforcement agencies. With blockchain transactions inherently designed to provide anonymity, authorities have often found themselves at an impasse when tracing illicit crypto activities. дальше »

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Coinbase to Make Major Move in SEC Lawsuit, Here It Is

SEC brought enforcement action against Coinbase in June дальше »

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Binance Appoints New Compliance-Focused And Money Laundering Reporting Officer Amid Growing Regulatory Heat, Lawsuits

Binance has announced the appointment of a new Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (GMLRO) at a time when the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange grapples with regulatory challenges from several law enforcement officers worldwide over compliance issues. дальше »

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Binance Appoints New Compliance Officer as Regulatory Crackdown Intensifies

The new position for Kristen Hecht comes as Binance is under scrutiny by multiple law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad and could even face fraud charges. дальше »

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SEC Continues Its Regulation By Enforcement Spree, Charges Richard Heart Of Hex With $1 Billion Securities Fraud

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Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres calls Gensler’s SEC ‘arbitrary and capricious’

Democratic House of Representatives member Ritchie Torres criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and advocated for new laws on July 28. Torres told Unchained podcast host Laura Shin: “The modus operandi of the SEC under [Chair] Gary Gensler has been regulation by enforcement … he has taken what I consider to be arbitrary […] The post Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres calls Gensler’s SEC ‘arbitrary and capricious’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto payment gateway CoinsPaid suspects Lazarus Group in $37M hack

CoinsPaid said it is now working with Estonian law enforcement and several blockchain security firms are assisting to minimize the impact of the July 22 exploit. дальше »

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Deloitte, Chainalysis alliance to give law enforcement a crypto edge

Big Four accounting firm Deloitte said the partnership could help authorities identify and take down bad actors hiding “behind the keyboard.” дальше »

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Ripple CEO Calls For Legislative Clarity To Protect Retail Investors Amid SEC’s Enforcement Chaos

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has called out the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for its regulatory overreach over crypto, arguing that it is hurting retail investors and small enterprises. дальше »

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Former SEC chief trusts the commission would lose if it appeals XRP ruling

The cryptocurrency community has lately debated a possible appeal from the Securities & Exchange Commission following the latest Ripple ruling. Meanwhile, former SEC Office of Internet Enforcement chief John Reed Stark tweeted that the securities regulator can lose an appeal. дальше »

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US Justice Department Increases Focus On Crypto Crime With New Enforcement Team

Per a Wall Street Journal report, the U. S. Department of Justice is redesigning its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), a unit created nearly two years ago to investigate cryptocurrency-related crimes. дальше »

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