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Crime
Whistleblower Kidnapped in Ukraine After Accusing Crypto Firm of Exit Scam
The harrowing incident highlights the proliferation of risky investment schemes and dubious operators in the crypto industry, but also blockchain technology’s potential to hel...
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By Anna Baydakova
Aug 27, 2020 at 10:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 27, 2020
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Cftc
CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas
The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked 'stablecoin' operator Tether.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jun 6, 2018 at 4:16 p.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2018
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Regulation
US, Canadian Regulators Launch Dozens of Crypto Scam Probes
An "international crackdown" on cryptocurrency scams was launched Monday by a group of securities regulators.
Investigation
By Stan Higgins
May 21, 2018 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2018
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Mining
Louisiana Officials Probe Staffers for Bitcoin Mining
Louisiana's attorney general is reportedly investigating a group of former staffers for using official resources to mine cryptocurrencies.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 2, 2018 at 3:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2018
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Cftc
Report: CFTC Sends Subpoenas to Bitfinex, Tether
The CFTC has subpoenaed Bitfinex and Tether, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
CFTC
By Stan Higgins
Jan 30, 2018 at 6:50 p.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2018
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SEC 'Looking Closely' at Public Company Blockchain Pivots, Says Chairman
The SEC is investigating companies that have made recent waves in markets with their public pivots toward blockchain.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 22, 2018 at 9:40 p.m. UTC
Jan 22, 2018
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Tax
South Korea Reportedly Expands Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges
New reports suggest that the South Korean government is intensifying its moves against the country's bitcoin exchanges.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jan 11, 2018 at 2:42 a.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2018
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Markets
Crime
OneCoin Promoter Targeted By Finnish Police in Ongoing Investigation
Police in Finland have moved into a new stage in their ongoing investigation into to the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 4, 2017 at 4:15 p.m. UTC
Oct 4, 2017
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Regulation
Swiss Finance Regulator Is 'Investigating ICO Procedures'
Switzerland’s financial regulatory agency is investigating initial coin offerings to determine whether they follow banking and securities laws.
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By Nikhilesh De
Sep 29, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2017
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