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Blockchain Association Challenges OFAC's Sanctions on Tornado Cash in Landmark Legal Battle
The Blockchain Association is once again supporting six plaintiffs in their legal battle against the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) over sanctions on Tornado Cash. In a recent amicus curiae…
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12 months agoSEC Files Lawsuit Against Kraken, Alleging Unregistered Securities Exchange Operation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of operating without proper registration as a securities exchange. This development…
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12 months agoKraken Faces SEC Lawsuit for Operating as Unregistered Securities Exchange
Kraken, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is facing legal action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly operating as a securities exchange without proper registration. The…
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12 months agoApple Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Restriction of Crypto Technology in Payment Apps
Disgruntled consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engaging in anti-competitive practices. The lawsuit alleges that Apple conspired with PayPal’s Venmo and Block’s Cas…
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12 months agoSEC Files Lawsuit Against Kraken, Alleging Securities Law Violations and Commingling of Customer Funds
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, accusing the company of violating securities laws and commingling customer funds with corporate assets.…
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12 months agoBlockchain Association Supports Lawsuit Against US Treasury Over Sanctions on Tornado Cash
The Blockchain Association has expressed its support for six plaintiffs who are suing the United States Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) over its sanctions on Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer.…
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12 months agoSantander Expands Cryptocurrency Services to High-Net-Worth Clients in Switzerland
Santander Private Banking International, a division of Banco Santander, is expanding its cryptocurrency trading and investment services to high-net-worth clients with Swiss accounts. The bank initially offers…
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12 months agoBinance Faces Historic $4 Billion Penalty in DOJ Settlement Talks
Binance Holdings, one of the largest cryptocurrency platforms, is currently in talks with the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to settle allegations of criminal activities. The settlement amount being discussed could…
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12 months agoBittrex Global Announces Closure of Trading Operations Worldwide
Bittrex Global, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will be winding down its operations and halting all trading activity. The decision, which will affect users globally, comes after the company…
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12 months agoSEC Files Charges Against Kraken Over Unregistered Exchange Operations and Commingling of Funds
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for operating an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency. The SEC alleges…
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12 months agoUS Justice Department Seeks $4 Billion from Binance in Money Laundering Probe
The US Justice Department is reportedly seeking over $4 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance to settle a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations.…
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12 months agoBullish Acquires CoinDesk, Boosting Crypto Media Presence
Bullish, a crypto exchange led by former New York Stock Exchange President Tom Farley, has acquired CoinDesk, a prominent crypto-focused media company. This all-cash deal marks a new chapter for CoinDesk, which was…
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12 months agoBittrex Global Announces Suspension of Trading and Wind Down of Operations
Liechtenstein-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global has announced its plans to wind down operations, starting with the suspension of trading activity on December 4th. In a recent update on their website,…
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12 months agoCanadian Regulator Seeks Input on Crypto-Asset Disclosure Requirements for Financial Institutions
Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has initiated a consultation period regarding the disclosure requirements for crypto-assets in federally regulated financial institutions. T…
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12 months agoUS Presidential Candidate Proposes Crypto Policy Framework, Criticizes Sanctions on Crypto Mixer
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has unveiled a crypto policy framework called “The Three Freedoms of Crypto.” Ramaswamy promises to focus on prosecuting bad actors rather than the code they use…
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12 months agoCambodia's Bakong Digital Currency Partners with Alipay for Cross-Border Transactions
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alipay to provide users of its digital currency, bakong, with access to the Alipay merchant network. This partnership will…
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12 months agoCryptocurrency Exchange and Stablecoin Issuer Freeze $225 Million in Stolen USDT Linked to International Crime Syndicate
In a groundbreaking move, cryptocurrency exchange OKX and stablecoin issuer Tether have jointly announced the freezing of $225 million in stolen USDT, marking the most extensive seizure in the history of the…
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12 months agoTether and OKX Collaborate with DOJ to Seize $225 Million in Illicit USDT Funds
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, and crypto exchange OKX have collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to seize a record $225 million in illicit USDT funds. This marks the largest-ever…
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12 months agoOsaka Digital Exchange Launches Security Token Trading with Ichigo's Real Estate Assets
Osaka Digital Exchange (ODX) is set to launch its Proprietary Trading System (PTS) for security tokens by December 25. This move comes after receiving approval from Japan’s Financial Service Agency (FSA) for its s…
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12 months agoARK Invest Defies SEC Guidance, Sticks with In-Kind Creations for Bitcoin ETF
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has submitted an updated filing for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), disregarding recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC had recommended t…
