Bitcoin ETF inflows, Ripple v. SEC, Tether’s probe, renewed adoption | Weekly Recap

In today’s edition of the weekly recap: Ripple files a cross-appeal in the SEC lawsuit; spot Bitcoin ETFs reach a new milestone; reports of Tether’s probe; crypto sees renewed adoption. Ripple v. SEC  Bitcoin ETFs sustain inflows Renewed adoption  Political… дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Recoils After Bombshell Report DOJ Is Investigating Tether Over Possible Money Laundering Violations

According to a Friday report, the United States Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into stablecoin issuer Tether. The probe is reportedly meant to determine whether the company violated anti-money laundering rules and sanctions. дальше »

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Tether slams WSJ report alleging US probe as ‘irresponsible reporting’

 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denied reports about the firm being under investigation in the US. Ardoino’s clarification comes after a Wall Street Journal report claimed that federal prosecutors in Manhattan are allegedly investigating the stablecoin issuer. дальше »

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Crypto Rally Foiled by Report of DOJ Probe of Tether

Bitcoin appeared poised to make another run at $70,000, but a WSJ story of a criminal probe into the stablecoin issuer sent prices tumbling Friday afternoon. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Plunges Following Report of US Government Probe Into Tether

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India’s officials probe crypto exchange WazirX over $235m hack: report

Officials from India’s Financial Intelligence Unit and other agencies are probing WazirX over a $235 million crypto hack, as the exchange investigates potential insider involvement. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is collaborating with government agencies, including the Financial Intelligence Unit, to… дальше »

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Moscow probes Cryptex, UAPS just days after US sanctions

Russia has launched a criminal case against the founders of the anonymous payment system UAPS and Cryptex just days after OFAC imposed sanctions. Russian authorities have opened a criminal probe into the founders of the anonymous payment system UAPS and… дальше »

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Russia’s central bank to probe crypto-linked cross-border transfers, banking channels

The Bank of Russia is planning to investigate cross-border crypto transfers by residents, focusing on banking channels to assess the volume of crypto-related operations. Russia‘s central bank will conduct an investigation into cross-border crypto transactions by residents in Q4 and… дальше »

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Indian police probe INR 10m crypto investment scam with suspected link to Hong Kong

Indian police are investigating the “Datameer” crypto trading app, which allegedly duped at least 700 locals out of inr 10 million. According to a local report, the scheme promised returns of up to 50% to unsuspecting investors who were told… дальше »

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Lawmakers to probe SEC over suspected political favoritism in staffing

Lawmakers have launched a joint investigation into the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), raising concerns that the agency may have engaged in politically motivated hiring practices, according to a Sept. дальше »

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Worldcoin Traders Face Scrutiny in Singapore For Potential Financial Crimes

Singaporean authorities probe traders violating payment laws linked to Worldcoin. Global privacy concerns rise as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. The post Worldcoin Traders Face Scrutiny in Singapore For Potential Financial Crimes appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Nvidia denies receiving DOJ antitrust subpoena

Nvidia shares saw a slight after-hours bump as the chipmaker denied a report that it received a US Justice Department antitrust probe. дальше »

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AI tokens daily losses surpass market’s average downturn after DOJ subpoenas Nvidia

DOJ's Nvidia probe triggers significant AI token losses, highlighting market sensitivity to regulatory actions and potential antitrust concerns. The post AI tokens daily losses surpass market’s average downturn after DOJ subpoenas Nvidia appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Binance to Pay $1.7M to Brazilian Securities Commission to End Probe Into Unauthorized Derivatives Offering

The Latin American country's agency had rejected Binance’s previous proposal, made in August 2023, to end an investigation into its derivatives products. дальше »

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MonkeDAO launches probe amid allegations over treasury discrepancies

MonkeDAO, the community behind Solana’s Monkey Business Gen2 NFT collection, has launched an internal probe following allegations of treasury fund discrepancies. MonkeDAO, the community that oversees Solana‘s NFT collection Monkey Business Gen2, has launched an internal probe following allegations concerning… дальше »

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Crypto market maker faces arrest warrant in South Korean altcoin fraud probe

South Korean authorities have sought a court to issue an arrest order for a cryptocurrency market maker involved in an altcoin fraud case. According to Yonhap, the market maker, surnamed Park (43) and called Jon Bur Kim, is accused of… дальше »

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Trump meme coins spike, SEC drops BUSD probe, Germany empties BTC stash, ETFs recover | Weekly Recap

Trump meme coins enjoy double-digit growth, SEC closes probe into Paxos for BUSD issuance, Germany empties its Bitcoin holdings, spot BTC ETFs record massive inflows. дальше »

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SEC backtracks on BUSD security claim, ends Paxos probe

The crypto industry notched another win against the U.S. SEC, scoring a de-factor admission that stablecoins are not securities. дальше »

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SEC Drops Probe into Paxos, Signaling Stablecoins May Not Be Securities

SEC ends Paxos probe, influenced by court ruling favoring Binance; Paxos ended BUSD minting and Binance partnership in February 2023. The post SEC Drops Probe into Paxos, Signaling Stablecoins May Not Be Securities appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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MicroStrategy buys more Bitcoin, Ethereum probe, stablecoin spotlight | Weekly Recap

Today’s edition of the weekly recap: MicroStrategy buys 12,000 additional Bitcoin; the SEC closes its probe on Ethereum ETH; and stablecoins take center stage. дальше »

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Binance assists BtcTurk attack probe, freezes $5.3M in ‘stolen funds’

Binance is assisting in investigating the malicious attack on Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk, according to Binance CEO Richard Teng. дальше »

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SEC drops Ether probe but still seeks billions in penalties from Ripple: Hodler’s Digest, June 16-22

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its case against Ether. However, in another crypto case, the regulator still demands billions in penalties from Ripple. дальше »

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'Fight isn't over,' despite SEC closing Ethereum 2.0 probe - Exec

SEC concluded its 14-month Ethereum 2.0 probe without charging Consensys Consensys asserts that the fight continues, with two more SEC probes being contested The long-standing legal battle bThe post 'Fight isn't over,' despite SEC closing Ethereum 2.0 probe - Exec appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Worldcoin to resume operations in Kenya as authorities drop probe

Worldcoin (WLD), the crypto AI related project co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, is set to resume operations in Kenya after authorities ended their investigation into the project’s operations. On Thursday, Reuters reported that Kenyan police had suspended an investigation against Worldcoin. дальше »

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Ripple’s Top Lawyer Has Questions After SEC’s Ethereum U-Turn

Many questions remain unanswered after the SEC suddenly dropped its probe into Ethereum дальше »

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Ether Rockets Amid SEC Closing Its ETH Probe Without Securities Charges In ‘Major Win’ For Industry

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Base meme coins surge up to 116% as SEC drops Ethereum investigation

Base meme coins surge as SEC ends Ethereum probe, as small volumes prompt volatility behind the price jumps. The post Base meme coins surge up to 116% as SEC drops Ethereum investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC Ends Probe Into Consensys, Won't Sue Over Ethereum

The U.S. regulator closed its investigation into "Ethereum 2.0," Consensys said. дальше »

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FTX examiner files motion to probe Sullivan & Cromwell in SBF Robinhood deal

Robert J. Cleary seeks to scrutinize the involvement of Sullivan & Cromwell in FTX-related transactions. дальше »

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New probe sought into Sullivan&Cromwell’s role in FTX collapse

FTX examiner Robert J. Cleary has sought court approval to further investigate the role of law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (S&C) and other matters at the defunct exchange, according to a June 10 court filing. дальше »

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DOJ, FTC to probe OpenAI, Microsoft, Nvidia over AI competition fairness

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are preparing to launch investigations into major AI companies over anticompetition issues, Politico reported on June 6. Under the agreement, the DOJ will probe Nvidia and its role in supplying high-end semiconductors to the AI industry. дальше »

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Worldcoin suspends Spanish operations amid data protection probe

Worldcoin agrees to suspend activities in Spain until the end of the year or until a resolution is reached by the German data authority in ongoing data protection investigations. дальше »

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Indian cop arrested for stealing over $200K in Bitcoin tied to a scam probe

An Indian police officer has been arrested for siphoning off INR 1.8 crores worth of Bitcoin, approximately $216,000, related to a crypto scam investigation. Per a local report, Chandrahar SR, a former police inspector with the Central Crime Branch (CCB),… дальше »

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Investigation finds FTX bankruptcy lawyer didn’t conspire with exchange

An independent probe found that Sullivan & Cromwell was not complicit in the now-defunct exchange’s fraud.

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Bipartisan Senators probe FinCEN crypto mixer lawsuits

A bi-partisan duo wrote a letter to the Department of Justice, challenging FinCEN’s “unprecedented interpretation” of rules used to sue crypto mixers. дальше »

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DOJ launches probe into Block’s compliance history following allegations of lapses

Fintech giant Block is under scrutiny by federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York following allegations of significant compliance failures involving its main business units — Square and Cash App, NBC News reported on May 1. дальше »

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China’s former CBDC chief is under government investigation

China investigating Yao Qian, the former head of the Digital Yuan project. Local media reports say Yao is under probe for “violations of discipline and law. ” Yao Qian, a leading Chinese blockchain expert who previously spearheaded China’s Digital Yuan program, is reportedly under government investigation. дальше »

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Ex-Head of China's Digital Yuan Effort Facing Government Probe: Report

Yao Qian is reportedly being investigated for "violations of discipline and law." дальше »

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Amazon, Microsoft AI partnerships face potential UK antitrust probe

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken preliminary steps to investigate recent partnerships made by top AI sector participants, according to an April 24 release. The CMA invited comments on Microsoft’s partnership with Mistral AI, Amazon’s partnership with Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring and licensing arrangement with Inflection AI. дальше »

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Crypto.com Postpones South Korea Launch After Reports of Money Laundering Probe

The firm maintains the "highest" anti-money laundering standards in the industry, it said in a statement to CoinDesk. дальше »

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India’s ED probe Bollywood star in $800m crypto ponzi scheme

India's ED is investigating Raj Kundra in a $800m cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, seizing assets and linking him to a failed Bitcoin mining project. дальше »

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Senators probe CFTC chair’s ties with Sam Bankman-Fried

Senators are demanding transparency from the CFTC concerning its past interactions with Sam Bankman-Fried. The post Senators probe CFTC chair’s ties with Sam Bankman-Fried appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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KuCoin Bitcoin balances drop over 20% following DOJ lawsuit

Cryptocurrency balances on KuCoin’s exchange fell across multiple digital assets as the platform navigates a regulatory probe involving its founders.  дальше »

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Borroe Finance’s growth ambitions high; Ethereum probe raises ETF delay concerns

Borroe Finance has emerged as a pioneering force in CrossFi, offering an AI-powered funding marketplace for Web3 businesses and creators#partnercontent дальше »

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Experts probe InQubeta’s rally; Ethereum L2 solutions gain adoption 

InQubeta (QUBE), an AI-focused cryptocurrency ICO is stirring discussions among experts and enthusiasts alike, as its presale attracts capital from investors#partnercontent дальше »

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Canadian Authorities Probe $169M QuadrigaCX Crypto Scam In New Wealth Investigation

In a significant development, the Canadian province of British Columbia seeks to employ an unexplained wealth order (UWO) against Michael Patryn, co-founder of the Quadriga Coin Exchange (QuadrigaCX). дальше »

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US, UK initiate joint probe into $20 billion moved via crypto to evade Russian sanctions

The US and UK governments have launched a joint investigation into crypto transactions worth over $20 billion that may have violated Russian sanctions, Bloomberg News reported on March 28. The transactions, suspected of being routed through the Russia-based crypto exchange Garantex, aim to evade international sanctions and potentially fund military activities in Ukraine. дальше »

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QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Faces Asset Seizure Amid Wealth Probe

BC Civil Forfeiture Office files unexplained wealth order against QuadrigaCX co-founder Michael Patryn, targeting cash, gold bars, and luxury items. The post QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Faces Asset Seizure Amid Wealth Probe appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum to $4K no more? ETH holders, SEC's probe will...

The US SEC is reportedly looking into the affairs of Ethereum Foundation. The price of ETH remained relatively unfazed despite the regulatory development. Ethereum [ETH] has faced massive voThe post Ethereum to $4K no more? ETH holders, SEC's probe will... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum (ETH) Skyrockets 13% Amid Massive Community FUD

Ethereum (ETH) bulls show grit, spark 13% surge amid SEC probe claims дальше »

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