Blockchain analysis has been key in helping the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seize an estimated $10 billion worth of cryptocurrency since it began investigating a broad body of crimes …
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Crypto firms have faced immense pressure to comply with and adapt to ever-shifting regulations. Around 400 firms in the Baltic region have faced serious repercussions as a result of tightened …
U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges list more than a dozen digital coins outlawed by regulators. That’s according to a Monday (May 8) Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, which also notes that the number of …
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More than a million investors around the world were left stranded when FTX suddenly collapsed in November with an astonishing hole, estimated at $8.7 billion, in its balance sheet. The cryptocurrency …
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Letitia James has reportedly proposed legislation that would give the New York Attorney General’s office more authority to regulate the crypto industry. In a May 5 announcement, the NY AG’s office …
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One of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, the famous, or infamous FTX Trading Ltd (FTX) filed for bankruptcy in 2022. Shortly thereafter, U.S. regulators, in particular the U.S. Securities …
The U.K. government has announced plans to crack down on crypto and insurance fraud which is costing the country $9 billion annually. The government has banned cold calling for crypto investments and …
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The White House is trying to persuade Congress to pass a 30% tax on the electricity used in cryptocurrency mining in the next federal budget in order to minimize the nascent industry’s impact on …
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There is currently a “war” underway between U.S. policymakers and the cryptocurrency industry. That’s according to Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith, who said at a conference Friday (April 28) …
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For years, the giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance has had a reputation for dodging regulators and skirting financial rules, all without significant consequences. Now the world’s largest crypto …
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