The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently unsealed eight indictments in a significant move against the illicit production and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The indictments also encompassed crimes associated with the sale of precursor chemicals, revealing the multifaceted nature of the illegal drug trade. Cryptocurrency has become a key facilitator for these criminals, allowing […]
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as SBF, is facing criminal charges in a trial that began on October 4th. The prosecution has called witnesses, including a London-based cocoa broker named Marc-Antoine Julliard, who spoke of learning about the crypto exchange from a friend and seeing advertisements for the firm by Gisele Bündchen. Julliard […]
Jayanti Kanani, one of the co-founders of Polygon (MATIC), recently announced his departure from the company. His partner, Sandeep Nailwal, expressed his emotions on social media, wishing Kanani well. Polygon has had a successful year, with the launch of Polygon 2.0 and the open-sourcing of its Web3 ID solution. However, the company has faced some […]
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to launch its second crypto sandbox in the first quarter of 2024. This sandbox will have set rules to govern digital securities and will allow companies to set up financial market infrastructures using digital asset technology. The sandbox will be the first financial market infrastructure sandbox deployed […]
Ripple has secured a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, allowing the fintech firm to provide digital payment token services in the region. This comes after Coinbase secured a similar license in Singapore, highlighting the city state’s interest in becoming a major crypto hub in Asia. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX, is currently facing criminal trial. On October 4th, jury selection was completed with 12 jurors and 6 alternates. The jury selection process was rigorous and the potential jurors had diverse backgrounds. If found guilty, Bankman-Fried could face a sentence of more than 100 years in prison. The defense team […]
The XRP price has seen a surge in the past 24 hours, with a 4.61% increase in value. This is due to a combination of the overall market strength and positive news surrounding the Ripple ecosystem. Ripple recently scored a win in court, as the SEC’s interlocutory appeal motion was dismissed by federal Judge Analisa […]
Ripple, a prominent name in the crypto sector, has recently achieved another success in its ongoing legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Judge Analisa Torres denied the SEC’s motion for certification of interlocutory appeal and dismissed their request for a stay. This means that the lawsuit will proceed without any further […]
Ripple, a global payments provider, has been granted a Major Payments Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This license allows Ripple to provide regulated digital payment token services in Singapore, and to continue driving the adoption of its crypto-enabled payments solutions in the Asia Pacific region.The license approval comes after MAS […]
Ripple, a company that seeks to enable global financial institutions to “move, manage and tokenize value”, has recently won a partial victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The legal case had been a source of uncertainty for the company, but a federal judge has already ruled against the SEC’s plan to appeal […]
