US authorities oppose ex-FTX exec’s motion to void plea deal
The US Attorney’s Office said Ryan Salame made a “demonstrably false” allegation by claiming prosecutors did not intend to continue investigating his partner, Michelle Bond. Go to Source
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French authorities can hold Pavel Durov until Aug. 28
Prosecutors announced that the arrest was part of an investigation into an unnamed individual over cryptology services and complicity with illicit activities. Go to Source
France’s Macron denies Pavel Durov arrest was ‘political’
The Telegram founder was arrested at Le Bourget airport north of Paris on Aug. 24. Go to Source
India amasses 5M central bank digital currency users
India has taken a cautious approach to introducing a CBDC, while local authorities have also refused to regulate crypto transactions. Go to Source
Court denies Kraken’s motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit
The SEC alleges Kraken is operating an unregistered securities exchange. Go to Source
Kamala Harris campaign may focus on highlighting innovation over crypto
Many in the industry don’t expect the Vice President to mention digital assets at the DNC, but her views on technology and regulation could signal a shift from Biden-era policies. Go to Source
Bitcoin is holding $60K — Here’s why it’s important
Resilient US job and inflation data and steady spot Bitcoin ETF inflows aided Bitcoin’s rally above $60,000. Go to Source
Changpeng Zhao moved to custody of field office ahead of Sept release
As of Aug. 22, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons listed the former Binance CEO as an inmate of the Residential Reentry Management Long Beach field office. Go to Source
Partner of ex-FTX exec hit with campaign finance charges
Michelle Bond, who ran for a seat in the US House of Representatives in 2022, faces four charges related to violations of campaign finance law. Go to Source
615 Crypto Scam Sites Dismantled by Australian Regulator
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has shut down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites, including 615 targeting cryptocurrency. The regulator noted that collaboration with other agencies and advanced detection techniques have enabled ASIC to swiftly take down scams, contributing to the $1.3 billion in financial losses reported by Australians in 2023. … Read more