The Tron blockchain has surpassed Bitcoin in popularity among terror groups Hezbollah and Hamas, according to a recent analysis by Reuters. The number of Tron (TRX) wallets seized has seen a significant increase since 2021, while the number of Bitcoin (BTC) wallets seized has declined. Both Hezbollah and Hamas are designated as terror groups by […]
Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been ordered by a US federal judge to remain in the United States until his sentencing in February. The judge ruled in favor of the prosecution, who argued that there was a risk Zhao would flee if allowed to return […]
Mercedes-Benz Formula One team and Major League Baseball are facing class-action lawsuits filed by FTX users, accusing them of aiding and abetting FTX’s alleged fraud and promoting unregistered securities. The lawsuits claim that the promotional deals between FTX and these organizations, which included displaying FTX’s logo on cars, uniforms, and umpire uniforms, created a sense […]
South Korea is preparing to launch a pilot program for deposit tokens based on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This initiative, led by the Bank of Korea and financial authorities, will enable 100,000 individuals to make purchases using deposit tokens issued by commercial banks. The move comes as CBDCs gain increasing attention, with 11 […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is continuing its investigation into Binance.US, looking for evidence that the exchange had a backdoor to potentially control customer assets. This comes after the SEC filed a lawsuit against Binance and Binance.US in June, accusing them of selling unregistered securities and participating in fraudulent activities. One of […]
Standard Chartered Bank, an international bank with deep roots in the Chinese market, has announced its participation in China’s digital yuan project. The bank will offer services such as digital yuan exchange and redemption to its customers. It will also access the digital currency’s interconnection platform through City Bank Clearing Services Co., Ltd. Standard Chartered […]
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced its decision to delist the native token of Tornado Cash, called TORN. This move comes as the value of TORN has plummeted significantly. The delisting is scheduled to begin on December 7th, with trading being halted and deposits no longer being credited. Withdrawals will be disabled […]
Tron has emerged as the platform of choice for terrorist organizations involved in crypto transfers, according to a recent report by Reuters. The counter-terror financing bureau in Israel has frozen 143 Tron wallets believed to be linked to groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. This marks a significant shift from Bitcoin, which was previously favored by […]
Last week, the legal drama involving Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and United States law enforcement came to a close with a plea deal. Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, admitted to violating U.S. Anti-Money Laundering laws and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines. As part of the deal, CZ resigned […]
Hong Kong’s financial regulators have decided to retain the grace period for crypto firms despite recent scandals involving fraudulent activities in the crypto sphere. The grace period allows crypto firms to continue operating without a license until June 2024, giving them ample time to comply with new regulatory standards. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) […]
