Crypto Payment Platform Shuts Down Due to Issues In Banking System

The crypto space has seen several shocking incidents recently. There have been enforcement actions, crypto hacks, and the sudden closure of 3 crypto-friendly banks; Silvergate, Silicon Valley, and Signature. дальше »

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Lightning Labs’ Taro Project Faces Halt as Judge Issues Temporary Injunction for Trademark Infringement

The decision in the case brought by fellow blockchain software developer Tari Labs raises questions about trademark enforcement in the open source community. дальше »

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Ethereum co-founder praises Gary Gensler as ‘shining knight of decentralization’

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin praised SEC Chair Gary Gensler as a “shining knight of decentralization. ” Speaking at ETHDenver (which ended on March 5,) Lubin spoke candidly about recent regulatory enforcement actions, holding Gensler as a catalyst for driving decentralization – much to the audience’s jeers. дальше »

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Europol seizes $46M from crypto mixer after $2.88B allegedly laundered

Law enforcement officials allege that ChipMixer laundered 152,000 BTC ($2.88 billion) over the past five years.

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40,000 BTC from US Government Seizures in Motion: What Could It Mean for Bitcoin?

The recent news that around 40,000 bitcoins worth circa $1 billion from wallets linked to US government law enforcement seizures have started to move again, according to the blockchain data provider Glassnode. дальше »

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Feds consolidate 40k BTC, prompting fears of imminent sell-off

It seems that around 40,000 Bitcoin held in wallets linked to law enforcement seizures in the United States are currently being transferred, according to new data by Glassnode, a blockchain analytics firm. дальше »

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UK Financial Regulator Expands Enforcement Against Crypto ATMs to East London

The FCA began enforcing its proclamation that crypto ATMs are illegal last month, inspecting sites in the northern city of Leeds. дальше »

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SEC Freezes Assets Of Miami-Based Crypto Hedge Fund In $100 Million Crypto Fraud Case

Another day, another SEC enforcement action. The U.S. securities watchdog has just filed an emergency action against Miami-based investment adviser BKCoin in connection with an alleged $100 million fraud scheme. дальше »

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$100 Million Crypto Scam: SEC Sues BKCoin For Alleged Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its enforcement actions against the crypto industry, filing an emergency action against Miami-based crypto hedge fund BKCoin and its principal Kevin Kang. дальше »

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Voyager Bankruptcy Judge Stops SEC From Punishing Executives for New Cryptocurrency 

Bankruptcy judge limits SEC enforcement action against Voyager bankruptcy executives. The post Voyager Bankruptcy Judge Stops SEC From Punishing Executives for New Cryptocurrency  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC continues streak of enforcement actions, targets BKCoin for alleged $100M fraud

The financial regulator’s complaint alleged that BKCoin raised roughly $100 million from investors to invest in crypto, but diverted some of the funds “to make Ponzi-like payments.” дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit Sees Biggest Twist Yet As Recent Supreme Court Ruling Supports Ripple’s Fair Notice Defense

Covering the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ill-conceived enforcement action against San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple is never dull, and Friday offered yet another development in the suit. дальше »

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'Bitfinex, Tether Proud Partners of Global Law Enforcement': Tether's Statement on 'WSJ FUD'

Team of Tether and Bitfinex dismissed report by Wall Street Journal, referring to it as 'WSJ FUD' дальше »

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Binance launches anti-scam campaign in collaboration with law enforcement agencies

Binance is launching a joint anti-scam campaign with law enforcement agencies around the world to combat and prevent financial scams in the crypto world. The post Binance launches anti-scam campaign in collaboration with law enforcement agencies appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Binance USD (BUSD) Market Cap Plummets, Here’s Why

BUSD stablecoin recorded some setbacks after the US SEC’s recent enforcement action on its issuer, Paxos. Aside from a plunge in trading volume, BUSD’s market capitalization has also plummeted significantly. дальше »

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Indian Crypto Exchange BitBNS Says Law Enforcement Advised Against Making Hack Public

Indian Crypto Exchange BitBNS didn't make a hack worth $7.5 Million on February 1, 2022 public to its users and instead told them it was "system maintenance" because "law enforcement" authorities advised them against it. дальше »

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US SEC Plans to Keep Growing Crypto Unit as Enforcement Ramps Up

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may ramp up its recent surge of cases targeting crypto firms by once again boosting the size of its digital assets enforcement squad. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: Ripple’s Lawyer On Why SEC’s Gensler Must Recuse Himself From Voting On Enforcement Cases

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Coinbase Pushes Back Against SEC, Launches Campaign To Rally Crypto Forces

 U. S. -based Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched a campaign in favor of crypto policies in all 435 congressional districts across the jurisdiction of the U. S. government. This decision comes from increased regulatory enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Crypto Under the Eye, Top Lawyer Explains SEC’s Latest Steps

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently increased its enforcement actions against the crypto industry. Its Chairman, Gary Gensler, leads the charge against the nascent asset class. дальше »

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Is the SEC’s action against BUSD more about Binance than stablecoins?

The SEC’s enforcement action against BUSD raises questions about whether the regulatory body is focused on the stablecoin market or the crypto exchange Binance. дальше »

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FATF Calls for Greater Enforcement of the Travel Rule for Crypto Assets

The FATF introduced a roadmap to fast track the adoption of its modified Travel Rule, first introduced in 2019. The post FATF Calls for Greater Enforcement of the Travel Rule for Crypto Assets appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC Shouldn’t Regulate Crypto Stablecoins, Says Circle CEO

Circle chief Jeremy Allaire has reacted to the recent spree of enforcement actions by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEX) and other agencies in the crypto industry. In an interview with Bloomberg, the Circle boss shared his views regarding SEC’s recent moves on BUSD stablecoin issuer Paxos. дальше »

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US Drug Enforcement Agency Seized $1.8M From Binance in 2022

Binance and the Drug Enforcement Agency disrupted a pipeline that moved cash generated from selling narcotics in Michigan to Mexico via stablecoins. дальше »

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Crypto Money Laundering Is on the Rise, Law Enforcement Are Paying Attention

"Cleaning" illicit funds used to be a much more complex process. In recent years, crypto money laundering has made it easier. The post Crypto Money Laundering Is on the Rise, Law Enforcement Are Paying Attention appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC’s Shadow Crypto Rule Taking Shape as Enforcement Cases Mount

U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler thinks the cryptocurrency industry is playing a game with his agency. He has said that companies are well aware of what they have to do to operate legally within the U. дальше »

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Crypto Outflows Spike Following U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Says CoinShares

The crypto space is experiencing increasing tension as United States regulators intensify their regulatory approaches. Some of their recent enforcement actions include a stop order mandate on crypto token issuers, a Wells Notice to some exchanges, a hint of lawsuits, and others. дальше »

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Crypto’s next bull run will come from the east, says Gemini co-founder

Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founder of Gemini, opined that the next crypto bull run will come from the East. His remarks came amid a ramp-up in enforcement action and impending crackdowns by theThe post Crypto’s next bull run will come from the east, says Gemini co-founder appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Kraken and Custodia Bank CEOs say regulators ignored their warnings about scams and fraud

In a Twitter thread, Custodia Bank founder and CEO Caitlin Long said that she provided evidence to law enforcement about a crypto crime months before the company collapsed and left millions of customers in the lurch. дальше »

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California-Based Regulator Launches Crypto Scam Tracker

Regulators and law enforcement agencies worldwide have been exploring ways to eradicate crypto crimes and repel bad players from the industry. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) took its efforts to the next level with a newly launched crypto scam tracker. дальше »

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Platypus to work on compensation plan after $8.5M attack

According to the DeFi protocol, different parties, including legal enforcement officials, are currently involved in the funds’ recovery process. дальше »

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A Botched Heist: A Look At The Sloppy $8.5M Hack On Platypus Protocol

Avalanche-based Platypus Protocol, an AMM that was less than two weeks into launching it’s new stablecoin USP, suffered an $8. 5M flash loan attack on Thursday. There’s plenty to talk about recently about stablecoins, but this story isn’t about regulation – but rather about community-issued enforcement and collaboration to rectify actions from the hack. дальше »

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SEC chair issues warning to celebrities promoting crypto amid latest enforcement action

Gary Gensler said investors in crypto projects “should know why celebrities are making those endorsements,” as Kim Kardashian and Paul Pierce did for EMAX through social media. дальше »

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Calm Before the Storm: Is UK’s Financial Watchdog Gearing Up for Enforcement Action?

The Financial Conduct Authority has largely been silent while its U.S. counterparts have been busy cracking down on crypto – but it has a list of 51 unregistered firms to act on. дальше »

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Matrixport Executive Thinks BUSD Crackdown Won’t Spread To All Stablecoins

Matrixport’s executives believe the regulatory enforcement on BUSD will not impact all stablecoins. Moreover, according to the executive, other issues surround the crackdown. The United States regulators are striking hard on some crypto firms, including Kraken, Coinbase, and Paxos. дальше »

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Breaking: Circle squashes rumors of planned SEC enforcement action

Rumors swirled on Twitter that the stablecoin issuer received a litigation notice from the U.S. securities regulator, but a Circle executive rebuffed the claim. дальше »

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Blockchain Association files amicus brief in Wahi case, says SEC exceeded authority

The industry group cited the Supreme Court’s recently reaffirmed “major questions” doctrine and listed the ways the Securities and Exchange Commission’s alleged regulation by enforcement causes harm. дальше »

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Curve Finance (CRV) Eyes 900% Increase in Trading Volume Following Binance USD (BUSD) Turmoil

$1 billion trading volume generated on Curve Finance (CRV) following SEC enforcement against Binance USD (BUSD) дальше »

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Paxos ‘Categorically Disagrees’ With SEC That BUSD Is a Security, Says It Will Litigate if Needed

The stablecoin issuer confirmed it has received a Wells Notice from the SEC, indicating a possible enforcement action is forthcoming. дальше »

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Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Ceases BUSD Issuance After SEC Reportedly Threatens Lawsuit

In what will be seen as a major escalation in its crypto enforcement agenda, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to sue Paxos for selling Binance USD (BUSD) as an unregistered security. дальше »

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SEC crackdown could ‘benefit’ decentralized staking if it isn’t banned – Lido exec

Jacob Blish, head of business development at the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that runs Lido Finance, said the SEC’s enforcement actions are likely a “net benefit” for decentralized liquid staking providers but added that it “really depends on what the final resolution is,” Bloomberg News reported. дальше »

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The SEC may potentially sue Paxos over BinanceUSD – WSJ

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement division has issued a Wells notice to Paxos — The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing anonymous sources. The post The SEC may potentially sue Paxos over BinanceUSD – WSJ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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SEC enforcement against Kraken opens doors for Lido, Frax and Rocket Pool

Kraken has put an end to staking as a service, and Coinbase could eventually be forced to follow suit. Will this create opportunities for LDO, FXS and RPL? дальше »

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Regulating Crypto by Enforcement and Stealth Will Set the US Back

Moves to outlaw staking and stop banks from servicing crypto companies will harm the industry and send it overseas, says CoinDesk's chief content officer Michael Casey. дальше »

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Bitcoin price taps 3-week lows as SEC fears liquidate $250M of crypto longs

Panic over regulatory enforcement sees Bitcoin and altcoins give up recent gains, costing long traders over a quarter of a billion dollars in a single day. дальше »

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SEC, NYDFS, and OCC Gear Up for Battle With Crypto, Stablecoins, and Exchanges

The American regulatory war on crypto is heating up with an expected avalanche of enforcement actions from various U.S. departments. The post SEC, NYDFS, and OCC Gear Up for Battle With Crypto, Stablecoins, and Exchanges appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Oxford PhD Student Jailed For Defrauding Investors Of $2.6 Million In Crypto

Cryptocurrency crimes are becoming prevalent and law enforcement agencies are on their toes to crack down on bad players and bring them to book.  The British Royal Court recently sentenced a Ph.D. student of Oxford to four and half years in prison for a 2 million euro crypto scam on January 27. The 36-year-old student […] дальше »

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How to protect against crime in the metaverse

To protect against crime in the metaverse, take precautions, such as using secure passwords, and report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement. дальше »

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CFTC Chief Promises Landmark Crypto Enforcement in 2023

CFTC Chair commits to pursuing regulation and greater enforcement in 2023.

The post CFTC Chief Promises Landmark Crypto Enforcement in 2023 appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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US CFTC Chief Promises More ‘Precedent-Setting’ Crypto Enforcement Cases

Commission Chairman Behnam says his agency is gearing up for another year of significant actions in the crypto industry as he tries to ramp up his enforcement staff. дальше »

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