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Dubai crypto regulator suspends BitOasis crypto exchange license

BitOasis was the first crypto exchange to get an operational license in Dubai, which has now been suspended by the local regulator for not meeting key conditions in time.

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Double trouble: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces two criminal trials

A District Judge ordered a separate trial for the DOJ’s charges against Sam Bankman-Fried which were added following his extradition to the U.S.

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FTX argues releasing ‘valuable’ customer list will harm its sale value

Releasing the nine million-strong list of customers would “impair” the ability to maximize value for FTX creditors, a banker for the exchange said.

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‘Exhausted all options’ — Unbanked to close after being left hanging by investor

Unbanked is yet another crypto firm to wind down this month, joining BottlePay, HotBit, Teressa, and most recently, TradeBlock.

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BTC-e founder seeks prisoner swap deal for detained WSJ journalist: Report

The detention of a U.S. journalist in Russia has sparked a renewed push from Alexander Vinnik, the co-founder of BTC-e for a possible “prisoner swap” deal.

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Report: Biden Administration ‘Crypto Tsar’ Says DOJ will Target Digital Asset Exchange Platforms

According to Eun Young Choi, the head of the crypto unit at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the United States has resolved to target digital platforms because they are making it easy for criminals and money launderers. Choi said the DOJ hopes taking action against entities such as crypto exchanges is “going to have […]

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FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Seeks Dismissal of Charges Filed After Extradition

Former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has asked a judge in the U.S. to dismiss several charges against him filed after his extradition from the Bahamas. His lawyers insist that prosecutors have not obtained consent from Bahamian authorities for the additional counts. FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Urges Court to Drop Post-Extradition Charges Attorneys representing […]

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Binance Reportedly Investigated in US for Russia Sanctions Violations

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is facing a U.S. probe over suspected violations of sanctions against Russia, according to a media report. The inquiry is looking into whether the trading platform was used by Russians to circumvent financial restrictions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Crypto Exchange Binance Faces Another US Probe, Sources Say The U.S. Department […]

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UK High Court Rules to Set Aside Interim Proprietary Injunction Against Binance

A high court in the United Kingdom recently set aside a proprietary injunction that was issued against the crypto exchange Binance. In its application challenging the injunction, Binance said the action had been taken without notice. Binance also said it could not comply with the injunction since it was granted after the fraudulently acquired crypto […]

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Former SEC Enforcement Chief: Coinbase’s Arguments ‘a Surefire Loser’ and Possibly Criminal

According to John Reed Stark, crypto exchange Coinbase’s assertions that its business activities were endorsed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it approved its initial public offering are “a surefire loser.” According to Stark, the SEC’s approval of Coinbase’s registration statement was done to ensure the latter had made “proper disclosures in […]

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