Federal authorities have indicted Gotbit, ZM Quant, CLS Global, and MyTrade for alleged crypto market manipulation and sham trading. Prosecutors claim the firms secretly offered services to inflate trading volumes, involving a network of companies and individuals now under investigation.
KikyoSEC Chairman Gary Gensler expressed skepticism about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies being widely adopted as payment, suggesting they are more likely to be viewed as a store of value. He faced tough questions from law students and former SEC Commissioner Robert Jackson Jr. regarding the Howey Test and emphasized the importance of regulatory oversight to protect investors.
WeatherlyVitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, is a candidate for the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, as proposed by economists Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok. What are Buterin's chances of winning this prestigious accolade?
CatherineFederal authorities charged 18 individuals and companies in a major cryptocurrency fraud and market manipulation scheme, seizing over $25 million in assets. The FBI’s sting operation, “Operation Token Mirrors,” revealed pump-and-dump tactics and extensive market manipulation.
AnaisDavid Kagel, 86, received five years of probation and nearly $14 million in restitution for his role in a crypto Ponzi scheme. From 2017 to 2022, he and his accomplices defrauded investors with a fake crypto trading bot, amassing millions. The case shows digital financial crimes are not limited to the young or tech-savvy.
KikyoThailand's SEC is modernising its regulations to allow mutual and private funds to invest in cryptocurrencies, including U.S.-listed ETFs. This move aims to attract institutional investors and establish clear rules for various digital assets while enhancing market integrity and compliance.
WeatherlyCybersecurity firm Doctor Web reported discovering malware disguised as legitimate software that has impacted over 28,000 users, yet the hackers only managed to steal about $6,000 in crypto. Is this a heist gone wrong or simply bad luck for the attackers?
CatherineSouth Korea recognises cryptocurrencies as marital assets in divorce cases, allowing spouses to divide both tangible and intangible assets. This stems from a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that classified cryptocurrencies as property, enabling courts to investigate and determine the value of hidden digital assets during divorce proceedings.
AnaisSouth Korea's Financial Services Commission is investigating Upbit, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, due to concerns about its significant influence on K Bank, which relies on Upbit deposits for nearly 20% of its assets. Lawmakers fear that any issues with Upbit could lead to a bank run on K Bank, highlighting the risks associated with their close relationship and the need for regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency market.
AnaisOn October 9, 2024, the Bitcoin 2024 Amsterdam Conference, a global Bitcoin industry event, was grandly opened at Westergas in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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