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What happens when hacked crypto gets hacked again? How did the Bitfinex funds the government secured find their way back into the blockchain maze? Here we go again… In a surprising turn of events, a U.S. government-controlled crypto wallet holding…
The United States Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission urged the Supreme Court to proceed with the Nvidia securities fraud lawsuit. In an Oct. 2 amicus brief document, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar and SEC senior lawyer Theodore…
Evan Frederick Light, 21, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison after stealing $37 million worth of crypto from an investment holdings company located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The U.S Department of Justice stated in a press…
Tech giant Nvidia set a record by losing more than $280 billion in market capitalization in a single day. What caused the dramatic collapse? According to Bloomberg, the U.S. Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Nvidia and several other…
Binance will reportedly increase its workforce by at least 1,000 new employees by the end of 2024, with 20% going to compliance roles. Richard Teng, who took over the running of Binance in late 2023 as the exchange’s new chief…
Bitcache and Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom, is determined to resist extradition to the U.S., claiming political persecution and vowing to stay in New Zealand. German-Finnish internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom, known for his controversial political views, now faces a new challenge…
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Bill Guan, the chief financial officer of The Epoch Times, a far-right international media company, is accused of taking part in a multi-million crypto laundering scheme. U.S. federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on Jun. 3, charging Weidong “Bill” Guan, the…
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The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested two brothers concerning the theft of $25 million in cryptocurrency.
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The Justice Department named Forensic Risk Alliance as Binance's outside monitor after it pleaded guilty to violating U.S. money-laundering regulations and trade sanctions.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis argued that the Department of Justice's position on crypto self-custody conflicts with existing Treasury guidance and breaches the rule of law.
According to an unsealed U.S. Department of Justice indictment, early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver was charged with tax evasion and arrested in Spain.
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Crypto exchange Binance continues to thrive despite the numerous legal problems of its founder, Changpeng Zhao.
Samourai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have been arrested by U.S. authorities for laundering over $100 million.
Binance COO Noah Perlman says monitoring agreement with U.S. regulators is now posing challenges for the exchange despite viewing the deal as an opportunity for improvement. Binance‘s plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, which includes an independent compliance…
The DOJ is reconsidering its decision to appoint Sullivan & Cromwell as Binance's independent monitor because of its relationship with FTX.Â
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance CEO Richard Teng said the company has overcome cultural issues after several setbacks.