Tag: United States
All news related to the United States.
SEC Accuses 17 People of Organizing CryptoFX Pyramid Scheme
Reading Time: < 1 minute The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against 17 employees of CryptoFX.
New York Jury Convicts IcomTech Promoters of Wire Fraud
Reading Time: < 1 minute A New York jury has found David Brend and Gustavo Rodriguez, two former promoters of IcomTech, an alleged crypto mining and trading company, guilty of wire fraud conspiracy.
SEC Exposes CryptoFX for Operating a Fraudulent Ponzi Scheme
Reading Time: < 1 minute The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused 17 individuals of operating a $300 million Ponzi scheme through CryptoFX.
Donald Trump: Bitcoin is an Additional Form of Currency
Reading Time: < 1 minute Former US President and Republican Party leader Donald Trump has stated that he would not interfere with their use if he were to win the November election.
US Prosecutors Will Challenge Do Kwon’s Extradition
Reading Time: < 1 minute The United States government is contesting the latest decision by the high court in Montenegro to extradite Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs, to South Korea.
ShapeShift Settles Charges with SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minute Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift has reached a settlement agreement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Do Kwon’s Extradition to US is Revoked
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Montenegrin Court of Appeal has overturned the approval for Do Kwon’s extradition to the United States.
ShapeShift Agrees to Pay $275,000 to SEC to Settle Charges
Reading Time: < 1 minute On Tuesday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a cease-and-desist order against cryptocurrency firm ShapeShift for engaging in unregistered securities dealing.
Coinbase Shares Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minute Despite ongoing platform issues, Coinbase’s stock price has increased by nearly 4% in after-hours trading.
Robert Kennedy: Bitcoin is the Safest Currency
Reading Time: < 1 minute Robert Kennedy, a participant in the US presidential race, publicly disclosed that he purchased Bitcoins for his children last year.
Kraken Seeks to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
Reading Time: < 1 minute Kraken has submitted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed in November.
The US Dominates the Spot Bitcoin ETF Market
Reading Time: < 1 minute The United States dominates the global spot Bitcoin ETF market with a share of 83.3%, surpassing Canada which previously held the top spot with 46.3%.
Crypto Companies Absent from Super Bowl Ads
Reading Time: < 1 minute Fox Business has reported that major cryptocurrency companies did not advertise during this year’s Super Bowl.
Montenegro Court Delays Do Kwon’s Extradition to US
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Montenegro Court of Appeal has reversed their previous decision to extradite Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, to South Korea or the United States.
BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Reaches Top 0.16% of All ETFs Issued in US
Reading Time: < 1 minute BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has secured a spot in the top 0.16% of all US ETFs.
DoJ Charges Another Individual in BTC-e Case
Reading Time: < 1 minute The United States Department of Justice has accused Alexander Klimenko of conspiring to launder money and engaging in an illegal financial business.
Court Sentences OneCoin Lawyer to 10 Years in Prison
Reading Time: < 1 minute A federal judge has sentenced an attorney involved in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam to 10 years in prison after a hearing on January 25.
US Treasury’s Plans Will Impact Bitcoin, Experts Say
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to QCP Capital analysts, the Federal Reserve meeting on January 31 and the release of the US Treasury’s borrowing plans could impact the liquidity volume and consequently, the movement of the first cryptocurrency.
Coinbase Says US Manipulates Facts About Cryptocurrencies
Reading Time: < 1 minute Paul Grewal, the top lawyer at crypto exchange coinbase, expressed his disapproval to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the use of cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions.
VanEck Believes Donald Trump’s Victory in US Presidential Election Will Benefit Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minute Investment firm VanEck has suggested that if Trump wins the 2024 US presidential election, it could potentially benefit the price of Bitcoin.
CoinList Will Pay a Fine of $1.2M
Reading Time: < 1 minute CoinList, a token sale platform and crypto exchange, has reached a resolution with OFAC regarding violations of sanctions regulations.
IRS Unveils Largest Crypto Cases of 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute The IRS Criminal Investigations Division has recently revealed a list of their top ten most well-known and high-profile cases in 2023.
Court Accepts Changpeng Zhao’s Admission to Violating US AML Laws
Reading Time: < 1 minute A US District Judge in Seattle has acknowledged the guilty plea of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) concerning charges linked to anti-money laundering violations.
The IRS Focuses on Crypto Tax Evasion
Reading Time: < 1 minute In just three years, the majority of cryptocurrency investigations have switched from money laundering to tax evasion.
Arthur Hayes: US Attitude Towards Changpeng Zhao and Binance is Absurd
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, Binance’s large fines are indicative of a bias against the revolutionary potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.