UK sanctions three crypto exchanges tied to Russian illicit funds
The UK government has sanctioned three cryptocurrency exchanges and two payment platforms suspected of helping Russian entities circumvent financial sanctions.Three...
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French lawmakers back stablecoin swap tax in 2027 budget bill
France’s National Assembly Finance Committee approved proposals this week to tax swaps into fiat-pegged stablecoins and extend the country’s exit...
Thailand opens door to locally listed bitcoin and ether ETFs
Thailand opens door to locally listed bitcoin and ether ETFsThailand’s new crypto rules taking effect Oct. 16. They allow Thai...
UK slaps sanctions on three crypto exchanges over alleged Russia links
UK slaps sanctions on three crypto exchanges over alleged Russia linksBritain said the crypto platforms and two payment services may...
Empire Market Co-Creator Sentenced to 40 Years Over $430M Dark Web Bazaar
In brief Raheim Hamilton, co-creator of darknet marketplace Empire Market, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison and fined...
Bitcoin speculators move 55K BTC to exchanges amid $1.1B liquidations
A Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins sell-off triggered more than $1 billion in liquidations over 24 hours as short-term holders sent...
Dark web drug market operator sentenced to 40 years, forfeits $101 million in bitcoin
Dark web drug market operator sentenced to 40 years, forfeits $101 million in bitcoinA man from Virginia, who facilitated millions...
MARA transfers $81.1 million in bitcoin to Galaxy Digital as strategy pivots to AI
MARA transferred approximately 996 BTC, worth $81.13 million, to a Galaxy Digital address, according to data flagged by Lookonchain.Its bitcoin...
Sam Altman-backed bitcoin insurer Meanwhile secures $37.5 million in Bain Capital Crypto-led round
Bitcoin-focused life insurer Meanwhile raised $37.5 million in a Bain Capital Crypto-led investment round, bringing its total funding to $180...
SIM-Swap Fraudster Who Spent Stolen Crypto on Gold Grills and Dubai Trips Jailed
In brief A London man has been jailed for two and a half years over a SIM-swap fraud that stole...