New York Attorney General Sues Crypto Firms for Alleged $1.1 Billion Fraud

New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against three major cryptocurrency firms, Gemini, Genesis, and Digital Currency Group (DCG), accusing them of defrauding more than 230,000 investors. The lawsuit alleges that the companies attempted to conceal $1.1 billion in losses and repeatedly lied to their investors. The investigation found that Gemini […]

US Treasury Plans to Sanction Cryptocurrency Mixers as Money-Laundering Hubs Following Hamas Attack

The United States Treasury Department is reportedly planning to expand its sanctions to designate cryptocurrency mixers as money-laundering hubs following Hamas’s attack on Israel. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo stated that this move is aimed at combating digital assets being exploited by state-affiliated cyber actors, cyber criminals, and terrorist groups. The concerns surrounding terrorist organizations […]

Crypto Aid Israel Raises $185K for Humanitarian Relief Despite Phishing Attack

Crypto Aid Israel, an emergency relief fund created to support Israeli victims of Hamas terrorism, has received over $185,000 in donations despite suffering a phishing attack. The initiative has distributed 200,000 NIS, around $49,000, to various organizations spearheading the relief efforts in the region. Beneficiaries of the donations include the Foundation for Advancing Citizens of […]

FDIC Urged to Address Risks of Cryptocurrencies and Implement Recommendations

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is under pressure to address the risks associated with cryptocurrencies. The Office of the Inspector General has issued a report urging the FDIC to assess and prepare for the challenges posed by the evolving crypto landscape. The report emphasizes the need for a comprehensive risk assessment and outlines recommendations […]

US Crypto Advocacy Groups Criticize Senator Warren’s Claims on Crypto-Terrorism Connections

United States-based crypto advocacy organizations are criticizing Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers for their claims about the connection between terrorist group Hamas and cryptocurrency financing. Warren and over 100 lawmakers signed a letter calling for action to curb illicit crypto activity used to fund Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. In an op-ed, Warren […]

New York Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Gemini Trust and Genesis Global Capital Over Deceptive Practices

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency industry players Gemini Trust, Genesis Global Capital, and Digital Currency Group (DCG). The legal action revolves around Gemini Earn, a joint venture between Genesis and Gemini that promised high returns on cryptocurrency deposits. However, James alleges that these returns were based on misleading […]

Grayscale’s S-3 Registration Signals Progress Towards Bitcoin ETF Approval

Grayscale Investments has taken a significant step towards gaining approval for a US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The company has filed an S-3 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register shares of its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). This move indicates Grayscale’s intention to list the shares on NYSE Arca […]

South Korean Authorities Accuse SUI Network of Fraudulent Circulating Supply

South Korean authorities have expressed concerns about SUI Network, citing discrepancies in the circulating supply of their token and potential fraud. The government audit revealed that the token’s value has plummeted by over 91% since its launch in May, leading regulators to suspect undisclosed self-interests by the SUI Foundation. Lawmakers, including Min Byung-deok, believe that […]

Elon Musk and Mark Cuban Challenge SEC’s In-House Trials Without Juries

Billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Cuban have teamed up to challenge the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) practice of conducting in-house trials without juries. They have filed a joint amicus brief to the Supreme Court, questioning the legitimacy of the SEC’s administrative proceedings and their impact on the Seventh Amendment right to a jury […]

Bitcoin ETF Approval: Analysts Predict Market Surge and Potential Sell-Off

The approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF is eagerly awaited by the crypto community, as it could attract billions of dollars of institutional money. However, analysts are divided on the potential market reactions to the approval. Recent events, such as the fake ETF news, have shown the significant impact on the market when the SEC […]