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Poloniex Fined $7.5M for Violations of OFAC Sanctions
While Poloniex will have to pay a $7.5 million fine, OFAC cited its willingness to cooperate as a major mitigating factor.
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Europol Seizes $53M in Crypto and Fiat, Arrests 288 in Dark Web Operation
The DoJ and Europol unveiled on Thursday the results of a 9-nation operation to seize a major dark web marketplace.
Crypto
Europe’s Central Bank to Explore DLT Platforms for Settlement
ECB will establish a dedicated unit to help Eurosystem in its study.
Policy
Bipartisan Group Introduces Bill Aimed at Preventing Crypto-Funded Crime
A new bill is seeking to crack down on cryptocurrency-funded terrorism, and digital assets-enabled money laundering with a multi-agency working group.
Policy
FBI Raids $4M Washington Home of Former FTX Executive
The FBI reportedly raided the house of the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, Ryan Salame.
Policy
Coinbase Still Willing to Work With SEC, But “Will Defend Itself Vigorously”
A month after being warned of a possible enforcement action, Coinbase fired back expressing its willingness to both work with the SEC, and fight it in…
DeFi
UK Tax Watchdog Reveals New Framework for DeFi Services
HMRC cites recent collapses in the crypto industry as main reason behind DeFi regulatory scrutiny.
Policy
Leader of an Identity Theft Crypto Scam That Stole $4M Pleads Guilty
The leader of a Miami trio that stole $4 million from several banks and damaged a “leading cryptocurrency exchange” for $3.5 million recently pleaded guilty to…
Crypto
South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Bill Makes Exception for CBDC
The bill is expected to be implemented into law later this year.
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DoJ Indicts DPRK Foreign Trade Bank Representative for Laundering Crypto
The Department of Justice unsealed two indictments against a North Korean national alleging they helped launder stolen cryptocurrency for their government.
Policy
US Treasury Sanctions Three Individuals for Supporting DPRK’s Lazarus Group
OFAC has again expanded its fight against North Korean hackers by sanctioning three individuals that had helped them transfer and launder proceeds from cyber attacks.
Policy
FSOC Proposes New Analytic Framework For Assessing Financial Stability Risks
Today FSOC brought forth new proposed rules that would increase scrutiny of nonbank companies and prove greater insight into the Council's risk assessment practices.
Policy
Tornado Cash Developer to be Released from Jail, Await Trial from Home
Pertsev will be allowed to come back home next Wednesday.