South Korea Vows to Crack Down on Crypto Money Laundering

South Korea’s financial regulator says it is taking steps to combat money laundering and other financial crimes involving virtual assets. Virtual Assets and Financial Crime The head of South Korea‘s financial services industry regulator recently vowed to crack down on those who use virtual assets for money laundering. Speaking at Anti-Money Laundering Day, Kim Byung-hwan, … Read more

Meme Coins in the Crosshairs: US Government Moves 54 Billion SHIB

On Tuesday, the U.S. government once again shifted some cryptocurrency holdings—this time, it was shiba inu (SHIB), the popular meme coin. Crypto Mystery: U.S. Marshals Service Wallet Hoards SHIB, ETH, and BUSD The government moved a staggering 54 billion SHIB on Dec. 3, a transfer flagged by Arkham Intelligence. Valued at $1.56 million based on … Read more

Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Celsius Collapse Scandal

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty to commodities fraud and a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the price of Celsius’s native token, facing up to 20 years in prison. Arrested in 2023, Mashinsky was accused of defrauding customers by misrepresenting Celsius’s financial health to secure crypto deposits and sustain the platform’s services. Celsius, a crypto … Read more

Virgin Voyages Introduces ‘Industry-First’ Bitcoin-Payment Option for Cruises

Virgin Voyages has unveiled its Annual Pass, a bold first in the cruising world that allows cryptocurrency payments, including bitcoin (BTC). This offering brings a fresh twist to travel payments and aligns with the company’s forward-thinking ethos. All Aboard! Virgin Voyages Accepts Bitcoin for Luxe $120K Annual Cruise Pass The Annual Pass opens the door … Read more