Policy & RegulationSouth Korean authorities have dealt a significant blow to global criminal operations in the cryptocurrency space by arresting 19 members of a scam chat group operating on social media. This gang made a profit of approximately $19 million by approaching its victims with the promise of quick profits. This incident is seen as an important step taken by law enforcement in the fight against these crimes, in the shadow of increasingly complex and globalized cryptocurrency frauds.
May 24, 2024Policy & RegulationThe minutes of the last meeting of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (Federal Reserve - Fed) reveal an interesting tension between traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets. While crypto prices remained flat after the meeting, US stocks moved downward due to inflation concerns and the possibility of the Fed not making an aggressive policy change.
May 23, 2024Policy & RegulationThe cryptocurrency market in Nigeria is entering a period full of uncertainties with recent developments. The postponement of the tax evasion case filed against the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, combined with the increasingly tightening regulations on crypto, raises questions about the country's crypto future.
May 23, 2024Policy & RegulationThe US House of Representatives took an important step in cryptocurrency market structure legislation by approving the "Financial Innovation and Technology Act for the 21st Century" (FIT21) by a vote of 279-136, with strong support from many Democratic members. This has been noted as the cryptocurrency industry's most significant legislative achievement in Congress.
May 23, 2024Policy & RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said on Wednesday that the Financial Innovation and Technology Act for the 21st Century (FIT 21) would harm investors and hinder the work of the SEC.
May 22, 2024Policy & RegulationThe White House is opposed to the US House of Representatives passing a crypto market structure bill, but the president is not threatening to veto it, which is seen as a positive sign for the crypto industry.
May 22, 2024Policy & RegulationOnline fraud, one of the dark sides of the internet, unfortunately continues to victimize many people. One of these scams has started to include cryptocurrencies, with their increasing popularity in recent years. Crypto investment scams have increased from an incredible $2.57 billion to $3.94 billion in the US by 2023. This increase has brought about new approaches to combating online fraud.
May 22, 2024Policy & RegulationThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a dark web drug market owner by tracking illegal crypto transfers. Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old Taiwanese man, was convicted of operating a $100 million dark web drug market.
May 21, 2024Policy & RegulationJudge James Mellor issued his written decision on Monday, stating that Craig Wright lied "extensively and repeatedly" in written and oral evidence presented in the Crypto Open Patent Alliance case in which he identified himself as Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin.
May 20, 2024Policy & RegulationThe United Kingdom's AI Security Institute will begin operating internationally by opening a new branch in the United States.
May 20, 2024Policy & RegulationA new page is opening in Venezuela's cryptocurrency mining industry. Local news sources are reporting that the Ministry of Energy plans to shut down cryptocurrency mining companies that draw energy from the national power grid SEN (Sistema Electrico Nacional). The move is closely tied to the country's ongoing energy crisis and efforts to fight corruption.
May 20, 2024Policy & RegulationA Nigerian court rejected the bail application of detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan on the grounds that he had a high probability of escape, the official's family spokesman announced in a statement on Friday.
May 17, 2024Policy & RegulationTurkey has come to the agenda with a new draft law to both ensure investor security and ensure global harmony in the crypto asset market. The content and potential impacts of this bill should be closely examined considering the growing interest in cryptocurrencies.
May 17, 2024Policy & RegulationAccording to a press release from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Chinese digital currency is first expanding out of the mainland. Digital yuan, also known as e-CNY, has been launched in Hong Kong's local stores and is currently in a pilot phase for cross-border payments. The move is seen as part of China's efforts to position its digital currency as a global means of payment.
May 17, 2024Policy & RegulationChinese police have dealt a major blow by uncovering a $1.9 billion underground banking network linked to the popular stablecoin Tether (USDT). This incident once again revealed that despite the Chinese government's comprehensive ban on cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency activities in the country have not completely disappeared.
May 16, 2024Policy & RegulationCardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently harshly criticized President Joe Biden's stance on cryptocurrency. Hoskinson expressed his concerns about the future of developments in this field, focusing especially on Biden's policies on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology before the upcoming presidential elections.
May 15, 2024Policy & RegulationThere are shocking developments in the Bitcoin fraud investigation in India. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) issued notice to Chief Inspector Sandeep Patil, who was then Head of Crime Branch, to clarify the inconsistencies in the investigation.
May 15, 2024Policy & RegulationChina's complex relationship with cryptocurrencies has taken on a new dimension with the discovery of a massive underground banking network in Sichuan province. This case shows not only the opportunities offered by cryptocurrencies, but also their potential to be used for illegal activities. It also helps us understand the increasingly stringent regulations of the Chinese government.
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