Thailand crypto scam prompts government probe
The alleged pyramid scheme known as Khung Nong Cryptocurrency Trading became popular with investors in 2018.
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Bithumb takes $69M crypto tax bill to South Korea court
Bithumb has filed a complaint with a court in South Korea, as it seeks to nullify a $69 million bill from the country’s tax agency.
Attending North Korea crypto conference may breach UN sanctions: experts
The February conference has been flagged in a confidential report, in which experts warn developers not to attend the event.
Craig Wright talks about making mistakes
In his latest blog post, Dr. Craig Wright concedes that many of the problems of implementing his vision stem from his own errors.
Bitwise withdraws SEC application for crypto ETF
Bitwise notified the securities regulator of its decision, coinciding with a move from NYSE Arca to withdraw its 19b-4 filing.
India Supreme Court’s crypto ban decision delayed yet again
The Reserve Bank of India has previously refused to work with crypto companies, effectively strangling the crypto sector in India.
Beijing regulator: No crypto exchange will be licensed in China
Beijing has “zero tolerance” for cryptocurrency, according to the director of the city’s financial bureau.
CFTC ‘unclear’ if XRP is a security of commodity
The distinction between commodities and securities is an important one for the crypto sector.
Kleiman vs Wright: Judge Bloom lifts sanctions issued by Judge Reinhart
In a major legal victory for Craig Wright, U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom said U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart’s sanctions order was too harsh a punishment.
EU authority planning legal framework for crypto in 2020
The European Securities and Markets Authority has announced plans for a new legal framework governing the cryptocurrency sector.
Ex-Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles wants lawsuit dismissed
Mark Karpeles has asked a federal court to conclude a long-running lawsuit against him by dismissing the action.
North Korean hackers now stealing cryptocurrency on Telegram
Lazarus has updated its method of attack to evade detection, according to Kaspersky security researchers.