OKX Returns to US Market Following $505M DOJ Deal
The crypto exchange has tapped a former Barclays executive as its new U.S. CEO, signaling a serious push into the
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US DOJ Disbands Crypto Enforcement Unit
The DOJ's memo declared an end to the 'regulation by prosecution' strategy, marking a major win for the crypto industry.
DOJ Targets OKX’s Affiliate for Violating AML Regulations, Ignoring US Restrictions
Authorities claim OKX actively circumvented US laws by instructing customers on falsifying information to bypass trading restrictions.
Texas Developer Sues DOJ, Claims Biden Administration Suppresses Crypto Innovation
Lewellen argues prosecuting software architects for publishing code violates the First Amendment's free speech protections.
BitMEX Fined $100M for Violating Bank Secrecy Act
BitMEX is said to have knowingly bypassed U.S. AML rules, allowing traders access with minimal KYC, leading to fines and
ISIS Crypto Fundraiser Mohammed Chhipa Faces 20 Years After Conviction in Virginia
Over $185,000 in cryptocurrency was sent by Chhipa to ISIS, which he smuggled into Syria through Turkey.
Crypto Heists Surge: North Korean Hackers Responsible for 61% of $2.2B Stolen in 2024
Chainalysis reveals North Korea's share of global crypto theft surged to 61%, with global losses hitting $2.2 billion this year.
Ilya Lichtenstein Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Role in Bitfinex Hack
The hacker moved 119,754 BTC through more than 2,000 illegal transactions and enlisted his wife to help launder the stolen
DOJ Seeks $16M in Crypto from Binance Over FTX Bribery Allegations Involving SBF
The DOJ claims that in November 2021, SBF authorized a $40 million payment in USDT from Alameda Research to bribe
BitClout Founder Al-Naji Faces Charges Over $257 Million Fraud Scheme
The founder allegedly portrayed BitClout as a decentralized project, launching under the pseudonym "Diamondhands," to falsely suggest it was autonomous
