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Seven individuals have reportedly been indicted on charges of grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft for stealing $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens auto body shop owner. The victim’s 5.75 BTC, originally valued at $92,000, was taken by 20-year-old Aaron Peterson Jr. in November 2022 and later used to purchase luxury items, including a … Read more
A professor at Cornell University’s Dyson School, Eswar Prasad, has raised concerns about the increasing risks in the cryptocurrency market, pointing to regulatory gaps and centralization as key issues. “If anything, crypto today presents even greater risks to its investors and to our financial institutions than it did before,” he said. Cornell Professor’s Crypto Warning … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case over XRP, emphasizing the substantial financial penalties imposed on the crypto firm and its ongoing securities law violations. While Ripple celebrated the 94% reduced fine, the regulator underscored that the court acknowledged Ripple’s securities violations. SEC Reacts … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations, limiting participation from entities associated with electricity and prohibiting the promotion of cryptocurrencies. It also allows the circulation of mined cryptocurrency … Read more
The Superintendence of Banking and Insurance (SBS) of Peru, has issued a resolution that forces VASPs to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) measures as part of a compliance plan. The resolution is in line with FATF recommendations and seeks to control and avoid criminals to use these platforms for illicit purposes. … Read more
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled an updated Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, introducing key changes that may address past criticism and privacy issues. This new version, reportedly set to be partially implemented in 2025, removes several contentious elements from earlier drafts. IRS Revamps Crypto Reporting Form On Aug. 8, 2024, … Read more
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has decided to reverse all trades made after withdrawals were halted following the recent cyberattack. The exchange announced that this process will take place over the next few days, with all users’ portfolio balances on the platform being restored to their July 18 post-hack levels. Wazirx to Reverse Trades Following Withdrawal … Read more
The government of President Javier Milei has created a security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) unit that will use learning algorithms and other technologies to supervise the internet and predict crimes before they happen in Argentina. The unit, created last week, has caught attention in social media due to its similarities with how police act in the … Read more
Robinhood Markets announced a record-breaking $682 million in revenue for the second quarter, highlighting a 161% rise in cryptocurrency revenue. Robinhood’s assets under custody also saw a 57% increase, driven by key acquisitions and the rising value of both equities and cryptocurrencies. Robinhood Reports Record Q2 2024 Revenues Driven by Cryptocurrency Trading Robinhood Markets, Inc. … Read more
A London high court has announced a global asset freeze targeting Onecoin’s co-founder Ruja Ignatova and associates. Over 400 investors sought this legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam. The asset freeze prevents further movement of Ignatova’s wealth, possibly aiding victims’ compensation. Onecoin’s Ruja Ignatova Faces Global Asset Freeze Amid Investor Lawsuit … Read more