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Police man seeing a giant fraudster with millions of coins collected.
Regulations
Ex-Terraform Labs CFO Hit with Fraudulent Marketing Charges

The former CFO of Terraform Labs is reportedly accused of touting the Terra Luna stablecoin and misleading investors.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Scammer threatening you for money.
Regulations
Crypto Ransomware Soars to Over $1B in Payments: Chainalysis

Crypto ransomware surge: How cybercriminals extorted $1 billion from high-profile targets, including government agencies and hospitals.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Bitcoin miner looking hopeless surrounded by falling documents.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Miners Face New Reporting Rules Amid Energy Concerns

Amid concerns over climate change, 137 US crypto mining operations now required to disclose their energy usage.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Coins and smoke coming out of a broken secret treasure pot, on a dark street, with a criminal deal being made.
Regulations
US Treasury Flags Crypto and DeFi Enablers of Illicit Acts

The 2024 National Risk Assessment report highlighted the increasing use of virtual assets and DeFi for illicit financing, raising growing concerns.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Do Kwon Staring at planet Earth in outter space.
Regulations
Montenegro Revokes Do Kwon’s Extradition Approval

An Appellate Court in Montenegro accepts Do Kwon’s appeal against a High Court’s decision that approved his extradition.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Thai Police has a put Ex-Zipmex Thailand CEO Akalarp Yimwilai in prison.
SEC
Ex-Zipmex Thailand CEO Faces Criminal Charges by Thai SEC

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges former Zipmex CEO.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Sad man sitting on yhe rim of an abandoned empty swimming pool.
Regulations
OKX Caught in South Korean Crypto Crackdown: Probe Underway?

The exchange allegedly sponsored unlawful promotions of its services to domestic investors via Telegram channels.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Guy using one massive coin to provide for others.
SEC
Here’s Why the SEC’s Dealer Rule Expansion Has Crypto Irked

The SEC's expanded definition of a dealer could bring DeFi liquidity providers under its remit.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Brad Garlinghouse leaning on a chess peace smilling.
Ripple (XRP)
Ripple vs. SEC: Could an Appeal Push the Lawsuit Into 2026?

Court orders Ripple to disclose finances after ruling on XRP sales, adding complexity to ongoing SEC battle.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Gary Gensler sending electric shocks into a blockchain planet.
SEC
How the SEC’s “Dealer” Rule Changes Crypto Oversight

The revised Securities Exchange Act will require crypto investors who meet the “dealer” requirements to register with the Commission.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Brad Garlinghouse asking the judge for a favour.
Ripple (XRP)
Ripple Pleas for Extension as the SEC Get a Favorable Ruling

Ripple requests one-week extension in SEC lawsuit, citing dispute over broad post-complaint discovery demands.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
South Korean police officers posing infront of burning credit cards.
Regulations
South Korea Threatens Crypto Criminals with Life Sentence

South Korea’s new Virtual Asset User Protection Act punishes crypto criminals with up to life imprisonment.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Man being arrested in a digital environment.
Regulations
Haru Invest CEO Arrested in South Korea for $828M Fraud 

The fraudulent investment platform allegedly defrauded over 16,000 South Koreans of more than a trillion won.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Barry Silbert looking at an approaching storm cloud.
Regulations
DCG Challenges Genesis Bankruptcy Exit Plan in Court

Genesis might need to rethink its bankruptcy plan as parent company DCG moves to court to challenge it.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Guy has something to say about Do Kwon - in court.
Regulations
Do Kwon Faces Strengthened Allegations as ex-Terra Dev Testifies

Do Kwon’s name surfaces in a witness testimony implicating him of being aware that the Terra project was “legally impossible.”
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Police man pointing at the USA with Do Kwon in the foreground.
Regulations
Do Kwon’s Former CFO Faces Life in Prison After Extradition

Terraform Labs' former CFO Han Chang-joon is extradited to South Korea, facing a lengthy prison sentence in the country.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Coins falling from the sky, in Hong Kong, a sunken robot hand trying to touch them.
Exchanges
Hong Kong Crypto Exchanges Must Register: SFC Issues Warning

Hong Kong crypto exchanges are required to apply for licenses or face a ban from operating within the city-state.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Man with camera spying on the guy responsible behind the coins flying around.
Regulations
South Korea Wants Crypto Executives Vetted Starting in March

New crypto execs in South Korea might need to seek “regulatory approval” before discharging their duties.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Gary Gensler in South Korea talking about Bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin (BTC)
South Korea Plans Bitcoin ETF Talks with SEC Chair Gensler

The Head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service plans to “discuss a spot Bitcoin ETF” with Gary Gensler this year.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Ripple employee looking into the future through a wormhole.
Regulations
Ripple Predicts DeFi Boom in 2024: Here Are the Reasons Why

Despite regulatory hurdles, "compliance by design" could be the game-changer for DeFi in 2024, driving mainstream adoption.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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