Russia’s self-styled “crypto queen” Valeria Fedyakina has been charged with “stealing” Bitcoin (BTC) and foreign currency “worth $21.3 million.
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BitMEX Hit With $100M Fine Over Bank Secrecy Act Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice noted that BitMEX violated the Bank Secrecy Act by “willfully failing” to establish US AML rules.
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Bitcoin Surges Above $100k, Ripple (XRP) Climbs Above $3 As Market Turns Green
Bitcoin briefly soars above $100,000 while altcoins like XRP, XLM, and Solana surge significantly in the last 24 hours.
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Texas Senator Files Bill to Establish First State-Level Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
The new state legislation would position Texas “at the forefront of the digital economy,” Senator Charles Schwertner noted.
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December Sets Record for Spot and Derivatives Trading on Centralized Crypto Exchanges
December marked a historic milestone for centralized crypto exchanges, achieving the highest combined spot and derivatives trading volumes ever recorded.
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U.S. SEC to Review Cryptocurrency Cases After Trump Takes Office: Reuters
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signals a shift in cryptocurrency regulation. Republican commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda are expected to lead efforts in reassessing policies, potentially easing previous enforcement actions.
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U.S. Court Orders Return of 94,643 Stolen Bitcoins to Bitfinex as Part of Plea Deal
The DOJ approves the return of 94,643 Bitcoin, worth $9.3 billion, to Bitfinex following the 2016 hack that exploited its wallet system. The breach, one of the largest in crypto history, saw the recovery of 80% of stolen funds, thanks to the cooperation of those convicted in the laundering case.
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63% of Crypto Crime Now Tied to Stablecoins – Chainalysis Report
Chainalysis estimates that more than $40.9 billion flowed to illicit addresses in 2024, accounting for approximately 0.14% of all on-chain transactions.
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SEC Sues Elon Musk Alleging Rule Violation in Twitter Stake Purchase
The SEC has accused Elon Musk of violating securities laws by failing to disclose his Twitter stake on time, allegedly enabling him to underpay by $150M for shares. The case includes scrutiny over Musk’s Tesla transactions used to fund the acquisition and allegations of broader misconduct.
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UK Central Bank to Test CBDC Capabilities in New Digital Pound Lab
The Bank of England announces the launch of the Digital Pound Lab to explore practical applications and technical designs for its proposed CBDC, ensuring feasibility and innovation.
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