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US Regulators Sue Gotbit and Other Fraudulent Crypto Firms

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Department of Justice (DOJ) have filed lawsuits against Gotbit Consulting, ZM Quant Investment, CLS Global, and several individuals for market manipulation and fraud.  The charges primarily involve practices like wash trading, where fake transactions were used to

October 10, 2024 2 mins read

How the FBI Initiated Its Crypto Token Operation to Bust Fraud?

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) created its own cryptocurrency, “NexFundAI,” operated on the Ethereum blockchain. The FBI initiated the token to capture the attention of market manipulators and illicit activities in the cryptocurrency market.  Besides, the federal prosecutors in Boston announced charges against eighteen individuals and entities

October 10, 2024 1 min read

Thai SEC Proposes New Regulations for Fund Investments in Crypto Assets

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed updating investment regulations to allow mutual and private funds to invest in crypto assets. This comes as the country sees growing interest in cryptocurrency, especially with more institutional players getting involved. The draft proposal released by the Thai SEC on Oct

October 10, 2024 2 mins read

Taiwan Set to Launch Crypto Custody Trial with Banks

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) plans to trail the custody services of open digital assets. Three domestic banks have taken the initiative to participate in the trial program, which is set to kick off in the first quarter of 2025.  These banks are expected to provide storage solutions for the

October 9, 2024 1 min read

Crypto Ponzi Scheme Leads to $14M Penalty for David Kagel

David Kagel, an 86-year-old former attorney, faces significant consequences for his role in a multi-million-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Recently, he admitted to charges of conspiracy to commit commodity fraud. This admission highlights the ongoing issues within the cryptocurrency market, particularly regarding fraudulent activities that target unsuspecting investors​. Kagel’s scheme began

October 9, 2024 2 mins read

UNODC Calls for Crackdown on Unlicensed VASPs in Southeast Asia

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has urged Southeast Asian countries to take strong measures against unlicensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in a new report.  According to a 142-page page released on October 8,  the involvement of some VASPs in facilitating illegal transactions for cybercrime groups

October 8, 2024 2 mins read

US Authorities File Complaint Eyeing to Recoup Crypto from Lazarus Group

The United States government initiated the seizure of nearly $2.67 million worth of digital assets taken by the North Korean Lazarus Group of hackers on October 4th via the filing of two formal complaints. Legal documents indicate that the United States government is attempting to recoup around $1.7 million in

October 7, 2024 1 min read

Worldcoin Pivots to Asia as Europe Falls Out of Favor

The crypto biometrics project, Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman is shifting its focus away from Europe. The managing director of its Europe entity, Fabian Bodensteiner stated that countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, such as Japan and Malaysia, as well as the Latin American jurisdictions such as Argentina,

October 7, 2024 2 mins read

Global Crypto Investment Products Experience $147M Outflow

Global investment products focused on crypto, managed by firms such as BlackRock, Bitwise, Fidelity, Grayscale, ProShares, and 21Shares, have witnessed a significant reversal after a remarkable three-week net inflow period, with $147 million exiting these funds last week. This development marks a sharp decline from nearly $2 billion in inflows

October 7, 2024 1 min read

Can Dogwifhat (WIF) Hit All-Time High Before October Ends?

At the start of this week, the crypto market has regained momentum, with the total market cap rising above $2.3 trillion. Bitcoin climbed back over the $63K zone, reaching as high as $63,987, with meme coins showing a significant rally. Dogwifhat (WIF) has been on a remarkable upward trend. In

October 7, 2024 2 mins read