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According to data from cryptoquant.com, bitcoin reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted to a level not seen since Nov. 19, 2018. The amount of bitcoin held by these digital trading platforms has been steadily declining since early June 2022. Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Dip to 2018 Levels Over the past month, starting from July 11, 2024, … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Ideanomics Inc. and three of its senior executives with fraud for misleading financial disclosures from 2017 to 2019. Former Chairman and CEO Zheng (Bruno) Wu, current CEO Alfred Poor, and former CFO Federico Tovar were implicated in overstating the company’s financial performance and failing to disclose … Read more
A Nigerian bitcoin proponent has launched a lawsuit challenging government restrictions on owning, using, and trading digital assets. The proponent said the lawsuit seeks to remove the blockade on cryptocurrency exchanges, ensuring all Nigerians have unrestricted access. Crypto Restrictions Deny Residents Access to Inflation Hedging Tools Nigerian cryptocurrency advocate James Utudor filed a landmark lawsuit … Read more
Connecticut State Police (CSP), in collaboration with the Statewide Prosecution Bureau, said on Wednesday that they have successfully recovered over $63,500 for a victim of a cryptocurrency phishing scam. The incident, reported in April by a Cheshire resident, involved the loss of over $68,000 in cryptocurrency through a fraudulent scheme offering new tokens. Utilizing blockchain … Read more
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission paid a $1 million whistleblower award for information leading to an enforcement action in digital asset markets. CFTC Enforcement Director Ian McGinley said whistleblower tips are increasingly crucial as more Americans fall victim to digital asset scams. Digital Asset Cases Dominate CFTC Docket The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced … 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 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
Thailand has been moving toward a more crypto-friendly stance throughout 2024, approving a Bitcoin ETF, initiating tax breaks for crypto and more. Go to Source
Crypto exchange Binance’s security team has recovered or frozen over $73 million in stolen user funds so far this year, surpassing the $55 million recovered in 2023. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to improving cryptocurrency security. Binance Recovers $73 Million in Stolen User Funds Crypto exchange Binance announced on Wednesday that its security team … Read more
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has found “significant deficiencies” in Customers Bancorp, Inc.’s management of risk and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These issues, particularly troubling for the bank known for its crypto-friendly stance, were detailed in an enforcement action filed on Thursday. Kamala’s Crypto Reset: Still Loading… Please Wait The Federal Reserve’s action … Read more
