The Directorate of Enforcement of India alleged that WazirX “actively assisted around 16 accused fintech companies in laundering the proceeds of crime using the crypto […]
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US lawmakers request crypto firms provide info on diversity and inclusion
“There is a concerning lack of publicly available data to effectively evaluate the diversity among America’s largest digital assets companies,” said the letter.
Coinbase hit with 2 fresh lawsuits amid SEC probe
In both cases, plaintiffs allege Coinbase made fraudulent and misleading statements about the company’s business, operations and compliance efforts throughout the class period.
The Bank of Thailand to pilot Retail CBDC by the end of 2022
The Retail CBDC will be tested in a limited retail environment with 10,000 participants and three major banks.
Alexander Vinnik reportedly en route to the US after extradition
Having served two years in prison in France, accused BTC-e mastermind Alexander Vinnik has now been extradited to the U.S. to face multiple charges in […]
Congress will likely decide the fate of crypto jurisdiction: Lummis staffer
U.S. Congress will need to step in to decide who gets crypto regulation bragging rights if the SEC and CFTC cannot resolve the issue internally.
Senator Warren proposes reducing Wall Street’s involvement in crypto
Warren’s letter urges OCC to collaborate with Fed and FDIC to develop an alternative cryptocurrency approach “that adequately protects consumers and the safety and soundness […]
Victorian police to get ‘greater power’ to seize crypto assets from criminals
The new bill will also compel cryptocurrency exchanges to hand over information that could assist police in criminal investigations.
Thai SEC approves four crypto firms despite Zipmex woes
Thailand’s regulators are still approving crypto companies despite one of its largest ones suspending withdrawals.
Crypto firms failed to deliver ‘promised benefits’ from lawmaker-backed incentives, says nonprofit
“At a minimum, the public should have a say in these crypto handouts,” said the Tech Transparency Project.