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Indian Authority Fines Crypto Exchange Binance $2.25 Million for AML Violations
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has fined crypto exchange Binance $2.25 million (₹18.8 crore) for non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Binance’s return…
US Treasury Expands Sanctions to Cripple Russian War Economy
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday that over 300 new sanctions have been issued to intensify pressure on Russia for its ongoing war against Ukraine. These measures,…
SEC Chair Gensler: Spot Ether ETFs ‘Will Take Some Time’ to Begin Trading
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has stated that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) “will take some time” to commence trading, highlighting…
JPMorgan’s JPM Coin Sees Transactions ‘Explode’ With Programmability Features
Global investment bank JPMorgan’s JPM Coin has seen a significant surge in transactions, according to Umar Farooq, head of Onyx by JP Morgan. During a session at the Consensus…
Ebury Botnet Expanding: Malware Continues to Steal Cryptocurrency
ESET Research has disclosed that the Ebury botnet, a formidable malware campaign targeting servers, is still active and expanding. Initially recognized for its capability as a…
$25M Sophisticated Ethereum Blockchain Exploit Leads to Arrests in US
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted two brothers for wire fraud and money laundering. They allegedly exploited the Ethereum blockchain to steal $25 million in…
Binance Fined Over $4 Million in Canada for Money Laundering Violations
Canada’s Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) has imposed a fine of C$6 million on crypto exchange Binance for failing to comply with anti-money laundering…
JPMorgan: Retail Investors Drive Selloff in Both Crypto and Equity Markets
JPMorgan has highlighted a significant increase in selling and profit-taking across equity and crypto markets, driven largely by retail investors. The global investment bank also…
Morgan Stanley to Broaden Availability of Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Report
Morgan Stanley, a leading global investment bank, is reportedly considering expanding access to bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm may soon authorize its…
Bitwise: Bitcoin Halving Is a ‘Sell the News’ Event, Market Underestimates Long-Term Impact
Asset management firm Bitwise has cautioned that data suggests the upcoming Bitcoin halving is a “sell the news” event. However, the firm explained that the market likely “prices…