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Posted by | August 19, 2022
US Regulatory Agency Files Motion Demanding Probe of Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Network

A government-appointed trustee is seeking assistance while grappling with the complexities of embattled crypto lending platform Celsius Network’s (CEL) bankruptcy proceedings. In a new motion filed a US district bankruptcy...

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Posted by | July 23, 2022
Crypto Payments Firm Founder Convicted of Running $6,000,000 Fraud Scheme: DOJ

The founder of a crypto payments firm is being convicted of defrauding investors out of millions of dollars. According to a new Department of Justice (DOJ) press release, Randall Crater,...

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coinbase-rejects-sec’s-claim-that-nine-ethereum-based-altcoins-are-securities
Posted by | July 22, 2022
Coinbase Rejects SEC’s Claim That Nine Ethereum-Based Altcoins Are Securities

Crypto exchange Coinbase is refuting claims by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that nine digital assets listed on its platform are securities. Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal,...

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Posted by | May 7, 2022
U.S. Department of Justice Charges Florida Executive Over Alleged Involvement in $62,000,000 Crypto Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is announcing charges against the CEO of a crypto mining company for allegedly running a global investment fraud scheme. According to a statement released...

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doj-charges-two-individuals-for-allegedly-aiding-ethereum-developer-in-helping-north-korea-evade-sanctions
Posted by | April 26, 2022
DOJ Charges Two Individuals for Allegedly Aiding Ethereum Developer in Helping North Korea Evade Sanctions

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is charging two Europeans with conspiracy to violate US sanctions on North Korea with former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith. According to a new DOJ press...

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$3,000,000,000-worth-of-bitcoin-(btc)-forfeited-to-us-government-by-former-silk-road-founder
Posted by | April 25, 2022
$3,000,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin (BTC) Forfeited to US Government By Former Silk Road Founder

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is forfeiting billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets to the US government. According to a new court filing, Ulbricht will...

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Posted by | April 6, 2022
Department of Justice Seizes $34,000,000 in Crypto From Florida Man Accused of Selling Stolen Data on Dark Web

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized tens of millions of dollars in crypto assets from an individual who allegedly sold illicit goods and laundered funds through the Dark...

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Posted by | March 30, 2022
Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Issues Stark Warning To Crypto Exchanges Who Don’t Follow Russian Sanctions

A top-ranking U.S. official is issuing a warning to crypto exchange platforms that fail to comply with the sanctions placed on Russia. In a new interview with CNBC, Deputy U.S....

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Posted by | March 10, 2022
Third BitMEX Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to Violating Bank Secrecy Act

A third founding member of embattled crypto exchange platform BitMEX is pleading guilty to breaking a law that requires financial institutions to help the government detect money laundering. According to...

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Posted by | February 25, 2022
BitMEX Founders Arthur Hayes and Benjamin Delo Plead Guilty to Violating Bank Secrecy Act

The founders of crypto exchange platform BitMex are pleading guilty to violating a law that requires financial institutions to assist government agencies in detecting money laundering. According to a new...

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