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Samourai Wallet Co-founder Pleads Innocence, Granted $1M Bond

Keonne Rodriguez, a figure linked to the cryptocurrency mixing service Samourai Wallet, has entered a plea of not guilty after…

3 days ago

US Senators Address Crypto Use in Child Abuse Trade

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy are taking action to combat the use of cryptocurrencies in the trade of…

7 days ago

FBI Caution Regarding Crypto Money Transmitters Possibly Targeting Mixers

A recent advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), advising against the use of unlicensed cryptocurrency money-transmitting services, may…

7 days ago

EU Implements Crypto Regulations to Combat Money Laundering

In a move to tackle money laundering, the European Parliament has approved new regulations imposing formal due diligence requirements on…

1 week ago

US Prosecutors Seek 36-Month Jail Term for Binance Founder

As the sentencing date for Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao approaches on April 30, US prosecutors are advocating for a…

1 week ago

Ripple Challenges SEC’s $2B Fine, Argues for Lower Penalty

Ripple has taken a firm stance against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), contesting the regulator's proposed $2…

1 week ago

Binance Faces Class-Action Lawsuit in Canada Over Alleged Securities Violations

A new legal battle has emerged for cryptocurrency exchange Binance, as it faces a class-action lawsuit in Canada for purported…

1 week ago

Thailand Moves to Block Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges to Combat Online Crime

In a bid to tackle online crimes like money laundering, Thailand is set to block unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges from operating…

2 weeks ago

FBI Reports: Akira Ransomware Group Strikes, Draining $42M from 250+ Companies

The FBI has uncovered a widespread cyber threat posed by the Akira ransomware group, which has targeted over 250 organizations…

2 weeks ago

Nigeria’s Crypto Sector Resilient Amidst Challenges, Says Exchange Executive

Despite recent regulatory hurdles and controversies in Nigeria's crypto landscape, Oladotun Wilfred Akangbe, the Chief Marketing Officer of Flincap exchange,…

2 weeks ago

Sweden Pursues $90M in Unpaid Taxes from Crypto Miners

Following investigations by the Swedish Tax Agency, it has been revealed that numerous crypto firms in Sweden utilized misleading business…

2 weeks ago

Norway Tightens Regulations on Data Centers, Bringing Bitcoin Miners under Increased Scrutiny

In response to mounting concerns about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, Norway has enacted new legislation targeting data centers,…

3 weeks ago

Australian Authorities Crack Down on Unlicensed Blockchain Mining Ventures

The Australian Security and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated civil proceedings against two Australian cryptocurrency firms, NGS and DCA Capital,…

3 weeks ago

European Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Dominance of Few Exchanges in Crypto Market

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has flagged the concentrated nature of cryptocurrency trading as a potential risk to…

3 weeks ago

New Zealand Urged to Embrace Crypto Industry Amid “Wait and See” Concerns

Andrew Bayly, New Zealand's Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, has raised alarms about the country's cautious approach towards cryptocurrency,…

3 weeks ago

Impending DeFi Regulations in Europe Might Prohibit Non-Decentralized Protocols

European Commission's scrutiny of the DeFi sector could result in mandatory MiCA licenses for protocols soon. European authorities are contemplating…

4 weeks ago

Expansion of Singapore’s Payment Services Act to Include Token Custody and Transfers

Singapore has announced amendments to its Payment Services Act (PS Act) aimed at broadening the regulatory coverage over digital payment…

1 month ago

Thailand’s Largest Crypto Exchange Ramps Up Recruitment Drive Ahead of IPO

Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, the parent company of Thailand's leading cryptocurrency exchange, is gearing up for its anticipated initial public…

1 month ago