Crypto Regulation Analysis
Russian Crypto Industry Queries Government About Proposed Criminal Liability for Miners
The organization representing Russia’s crypto sector has asked the government in Moscow to clarify a proposal to introduce criminal liability for “gray” miners. ...
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International Operation Takes Down Crypto Mixer Chipmixer — Creator Could Face 40 Years in Prison
An international operation has taken down Chipmixer, a cryptocurrency mixing service that allegedly laundered more than $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency, according to ...
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Court Dismisses Former Monero Developer’s Bid to Have His Extradition to South Africa Declared Illegal
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in South Africa has rejected former Monero lead maintainer Riccardo Spagni’s bid to have it declare his ...
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Report: Egyptian Police Arrest 29 Alleged Masterminds of Crypto Mining App Scam
The Egyptian police are reported to have recently arrested 29 individuals associated with the Hoggpool cryptocurrency mining app scam. In addition to seizing ...
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India Brings Crypto Transactions Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act
India’s finance ministry has announced that crypto transactions will be covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Noting that the ...
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Founders of Multimillion-Dollar Global Crypto Ponzi Scheme ‘Airbit Club’ Plead Guilty
The founders and promoters of multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Airbit Club have pleaded guilty to various criminal charges. Airbit Club victims were promised ...
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Report: Hong Kong Residents Lost More Than $216 Million to Crypto Scams in 2022
According to Hong Kong police, in 2022 there were 2,336 reported crypto scam-related cases in which more than $216.6 million was lost. Although ...
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Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations
The organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. The association fears the Russian Federation may ...
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SEC Files Emergency Action Against Bkcoin in $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an emergency action against Miami-based investment adviser Bkcoin and one of its principals, Kevin ...
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Ripple CEO Warns of Harm to Crypto Industry if SEC Wins Lawsuit Over XRP
The CEO of Ripple Labs has warned of the harm to the crypto industry if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ...
