An international law enforcement initiative has successfully disrupted over 120 cryptocurrency fraud domains, effectively dismantling critical infrastructure utilized by malicious actors. This operation, named “Operation Atlantic,” targeted approval phishing scams and resulted in the disruption of more than $45 million…
A recent report from the White House on stablecoins is not expected to significantly alter the legislative challenges facing cryptocurrency bills, according to TD Cowen. The investment bank suggests that the path forward for measures like the Clarity Act may…
The intersection of political events and cryptocurrency promotion has become a focal point of regulatory concern, particularly following the recent announcement of a high-profile memecoin gala hosted by former President Donald Trump. The event, scheduled for April 25th at Mar-a-Lago,…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have formally requested a federal court to prevent Arizona from pursuing criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market operator. The federal agencies assert that Kalshi’s event-based contracts,…
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has initiated legal action to reclaim Bitcoin that was erroneously distributed to users during a promotional event earlier this year. Reports indicate that Bithumb has sought a court order to freeze approximately 7 BTC, valued…
The Yuga lawsuit that gripped the NFT world for years has officially come to a close. Yuga Labs — the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) — has settled its long-running legal battle with artist Ryder Ripps and…
Yuga Labs, the creator of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collection, has reportedly reached a settlement in its protracted trademark infringement lawsuit against conceptual artist Ryder Ripps and his business partner Jeremy Cahen. This resolution…
src=”https://www.tbstat.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=avif,q=50/wp/uploads/2023/09/20230814_TheSEC_News-1200×675.jpg” alt=”SEC appoints David Woodcock as new enforcement director amid concerns over previous lead, agency’s crypto cases”> The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed David Woodcock as the new director of its division of enforcement. This leadership transition…
U.S. Treasury Unveils Proposed Stablecoin Regulations Under GENIUS Act The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has proposed a new rule aimed at combating financial crime…
A recent study commissioned by the White House has indicated that the yields offered by stablecoins present a minimal risk to traditional banking sector lending. This finding contrasts with concerns voiced by banking associations and financial institutions, who have warned…