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Steve Bannon-linked media outlet ordered to pay $539M in SEC settlement over illegal ICO

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14 September, 2021

Steve Bannon-linked media outlet ordered to pay $539M in SEC settlement over illegal ICO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged New York-based GTV Media Group and Saraca Media Group, as well as Arizona-based...

BitMEX market manipulation lawsuit dismissed over being ‘too lengthy’

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Steve Kaaru

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13 September, 2021

BitMEX market manipulation lawsuit dismissed over being ‘too lengthy’

A California judge threw out the lawsuit accusing BitMEX of market manipulation and fraud, claiming that the plaintiffs copied it...

Michael Ackerman faces 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to $37M BTC scam

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Steve Kaaru

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13 September, 2021

Michael Ackerman faces 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to $37M BTC scam

Ackerman is accused of luring investors with promises of 15% monthly returns on BTC trading, attracting over $37 million and...

OneCoin scam: Seychelles asked to probe transfer of $10B in BTC

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Steve Kaaru

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10 September, 2021

OneCoin scam: Seychelles asked to probe transfer of $10B in BTC

A British lawyer has filed a request for Seychelles authorities to probe transactions related to 230,000 BTC that have been...

Block.one wash trading? New report puts EOS developer in more jeopardy over controversial ICO

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Steven Stradbrooke

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9 September, 2021

Block.one wash trading? New report puts EOS developer in more jeopardy over controversial ICO

Integra FEC recently issued a report authored by University of Texas professor John M. Griffin featuring the provocative title, “Were...

Coinbase: US regulator warns enforcement action over Coinbase Lend

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Jordan Atkins

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8 September, 2021

Coinbase: US regulator warns enforcement action over Coinbase Lend

Coinbase has been served with a Wells notice, a formal letter sent by the SEC to notify people or firms...

Binance regulatory walls getting higher: Exchange halts Singapore products as South Africa issues fresh warning

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Steve Kaaru

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6 September, 2021

Binance regulatory walls getting higher: Exchange halts Singapore products as South Africa issues fresh warning

Singapore has prohibited the cryptocurrency exchange from offering payment services in the country, while South Africa has issued a warning...

SEC charges BitConnect founder with $2B scam as promoter pleads guilty

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Steve Kaaru

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3 September, 2021

SEC charges BitConnect founder with $2B scam as promoter pleads guilty

The securities regulator has levied a new action against BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani and the lead U.S. promoter after they...

Ripple wants to know whether SEC employees held any XRP in latest motion

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Steve Kaaru

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2 September, 2021

Ripple wants to know whether SEC employees held any XRP in latest motion

Ripple has filed a motion seeking to compel the SEC to reveal whether any of its staff members held XRP...

Tether desperately trying to stop NYAG probe results from going public

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Jordan Atkins

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31 August, 2021

Tether desperately trying to stop NYAG probe results from going public

The Office of the Attorney General received a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request at the end of June, demanding...

Tether banned on Canada’s first 2 licensed digital currency exchanges

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Steve Kaaru

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31 August, 2021

Tether banned on Canada’s first 2 licensed digital currency exchanges

Due to Tether’s legal troubles, the Ontario securities regulator has placed the digital currency under “Prohibited Crypto Assets,” the only...

Binance show goes on: No to Norway, yes to Singapore plus angry whale traders

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Jon Southurst

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31 August, 2021

Binance show goes on: No to Norway, yes to Singapore plus angry whale traders

The latest reports paint a picture of an extremely wealthy company (and founders), one that is facing very different situations...

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