Kucoin Appoints Former Chief Legal Officer BC Wong as New CEO

The company’s top lawyer was picked to take the reins as the exchange focuses on “global growth and innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance.” Kucoin’s Top Lawyer Promoted to CEO Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin appointed its former Chief Legal Officer BC Wong as CEO, according to a press release provided to Bitcoin.com. The eight-year-old firm which … Read more

BRICS Unmoved by Trump’s 100% Tariff Threats, Says Russian Envoy

BRICS, an economic bloc comprising emerging nations, remains unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to levy 100% tariffs on goods from member states, according to Russian Ambassador Sergey Tolchenov. Speaking to the Jakarta Globe on Tuesday, Tolchenov highlighted BRICS’ financial independence and its resilience against external pressures, including U.S. warnings. He emphasized the bloc’s … Read more

US Sentences Indian National to Prison for $20M Crypto Laundering Scheme

The U.S. sentenced an Indian cryptocurrency vendor to 121 months in prison for laundering over $20 million through darknet platforms and an international hawala network. Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme Ends in Prison Sentence The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Jan. 17 that Anurag Pramod Murarka, a 30-year-old Indian national, has been sentenced to 121 … Read more

SEC Forms Task Force to Establish Clearer Crypto Regulations

The SEC launches a groundbreaking crypto task force, aiming to replace reactive enforcement with clear, innovation-friendly regulations. Led by “Crypto Mom,” Hester Peirce, this initiative promises seismic shifts in the digital asset landscape. Clearer Crypto Guidelines Ahead as SEC Forms New Task Force: ‘The SEC Can Do Better’ The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) … Read more