The United States Department of Justice has seized approximately $9 million worth of Tether USDT following the freezing of funds connected to a criminal organization involved in romance scams. The funds were allegedly part of Tether’s efforts to freeze $225 million worth of USDT in wallets associated with the scam. The romance scams involved individuals […]
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has agreed to step down as CEO of the crypto exchange following a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). CZ is expected to plead guilty to multiple charges in a federal court in Seattle. While he will retain his majority stake in Binance, he will no […]
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is reportedly considering stepping down as Chair of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange as part of a potential $4 billion settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The settlement would also involve the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), while the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would not be participating. […]
Abu Dhabi-based Bitcoin mining service provider, Phoenix Group, has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO), raising approximately $370 million. The IPO, which sold 907 million shares, surpassed the firm’s initial expectations by raising 33 times the projected amount. The overwhelming demand from retail investors led to the IPO being oversubscribed by 180 times, with […]
The US Department of Justice is expected to announce a settlement deal with cryptocurrency exchange Binance today. The settlement comes after allegations of money laundering and sanctions violations. The press conference, to be held by US Attorney General Merrick Garland, will unveil separate cryptocurrency enforcement actions. It is reported that the settlement will include a […]
Tokyo-based digital payments firm PassPay has formed a strategic alliance with EOS Network Foundation (ENF) to explore the development of new financial products using blockchain technology. This partnership comes at a time when EOS Network is experiencing a resurgence, thanks to improvements in its EVM that have made it easier for DeFi developers to build […]
Bittrex Global, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Liechtenstein, has announced its closure. The company stated that it took careful consideration in making this decision and acknowledges the inconvenience it may cause its customers. Starting from December 4, trading on the platform will cease. In a recent statement, Bittrex Global informed users that those holding US […]
Liechtenstein-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global has announced that it will suspend all operations by the 4th of December as it prepares to shut down following a bruising battle with the SEC. The closure comes after the exchange’s US arm, Bittrex, already shut down operations due to regulatory challenges in the country. Bittrex Global will begin […]
Jesse Powell, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for filing a lawsuit against his platform. Powell referred to the SEC and its chief, Gary Gensler, as “USA’s top decel,” implying that they hinder progress. He expressed dissatisfaction with the SEC’s actions, stating that Kraken had already paid $30 […]
Tether, the stablecoin issuer, has deposited around $1 billion into the UK subsidiary of Britannia Financial Group, according to court documents cited by the Financial Times. This comes amidst an ongoing legal battle between Britannia and Arbitral International. Arbitral filed a lawsuit against Britannia, accusing the bank of failing to fulfill payment obligations for a […]
