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IRS lists 4 crypto crimes among its top cases in 2023
The cases included investigations into the Silk Road marketplace, OneCoin, Oyster Protocol founder “Bruno Block,” and a money laundering scheme using Bitcoin kiosks.
Terra co-founder Do Kwon will stay in Montenegro until February: Report
The Terraform Labs co-founder had been awaiting extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea after a prison sentence in Montenegro for using falsified travel documents.
Montenegrin official plans to extradite Do Kwon to the United States: Report
The Terraform Labs co-founder had been awaiting extradition to either the United States or South Korea after being arrested and charged in Montenegro.
Hong Kong regulator blocks access to two crypto entities, warning of fraud
According to the securities regulator, misleading information online could encourage individuals to invest in an HKD token issued by HongKongDAO.
Sam Bankman-Fried will not file any post-trial motions, say lawyers
The former FTX CEO was found guilty of seven felony charges on Nov. 2, for which he could face up to 115 years in prison.
Changpeng Zhao may not leave the US pending court review, says judge
Pending a review of a motion filed by the U.S. government, the former Binance CEO will not be allowed to return to his home in the United Arab Emirates as he awaits sentencing.
Nigeria’s Patricia Technologies relieved as arrest made in crypto wallet heist
The Nigerian Police Force spokesperson said in the statement that Ambassador Wilfred Bonse has been arrested concerning the theft, conversion of cryptocurrency wallets, and unauthorized fund diversion from Patricia Technologies Limited.
Do Kwon extradition approved by Montenegro court
Montenegro’s Minister of Justice will make the final decision on Do Kwon’s extradition to either South Korea or the United States.
Court unseals indictments against Binance and CZ, detailing expected guilty pleas
The U.S. Justice Department, Treasury, and CFTC are reportedly planning to announce settlements for many of the criminal and civil cases against Binance and CZ on Nov. 21.