Binance tipped ‘VIP’ market-makers months before US legal settlement
Binance's U.S. lobbying spending didn't immunize itself from its legal woes, as more difficulties could arise following revelations that the exchange tipped off its VIP customers.
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Fishy mining with Ocean pool
In 2011, Dashjr started one of the first Bitcoin mining pools called "Eligius," presumably named after the patron saint of gold—this pool was later resurrected under the name "Ocean."
North Korea’s ‘crypto’ hackers stealing billions for Hermit Kingdom’s nukes
North Korea reportedly earned $3 billion from stealing digital assets, which it used to evade sanctions and fund its nuclear ambitions.
Justin Sun, Tron threaten to sue CoinGeek for reporting on blockchain’s terror ties
On November 29, CoinGeek was contacted by Tron representatives regarding an article detailing the latest Reuters report on terror groups having shifted their blockchain-based financing activities from BTC to Tron.
US Treasury Deputy says department seeks more authority to fight digital asset crime
As the U.S. untangles digital asset scandals and brings 'crypto' crooks to justice, the Treasury Department is looking to enhance its power to further crack down on illicit activity in the space.
Binance’s $4.3 billion settlement may not spell the end of its legal woes
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission recently issued an advisory informing the public that "Binance is NOT AUTHORIZED TO SELL or OFFER SECURITIES" in the country.
Justin Sun’s Tron terror ties deepen as US puts USD stablecoins in its sights
Reuters recently published an update on Tron's growing popularity with Islamic terror groups, to the point that it has eclipsed BTC as the chain of choice for Iranian-backed groups.
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon to be extradited by Montenegro
Following the approval, it is now up to Montenegro’s Minister of Justice to decide which country gets the first crack at Do Kwon, who is currently detained in Montenegro.
What about the good stuff he did?
Changpeng Zhao wasn't the leader of a resistance, he made his fortune laundering blood money for terrorist groups and operating a shadow bank for human traffickers and cyber criminals.
Where is Richard Heart? SEC faces challenges in serving lawsuit to HEX founder
The U.S. securities regulator has been unsuccessful in its attempts to serve HEX and PulseChain founder Richard Heart with its lawsuit for selling unregistered securities.
Binance’s Changpeng Zhao in legal limbo as US judge stalls release on bail
U.S. prosecutors challenged the terms of CZ's release, claiming that his vast wealth and the UAE’s lack of an extradition treaty with the U.S. made it unlikely that he would return for sentencing.
Binance’s Changpeng Zhao wants to go back to Dubai, serve no jail time for violating US law
Changpeng Zhao's refusal to serve jail time over violations of U.S. banking laws forced prosecutors to tag him as a flight risk, leading to the ex-Binance CEO's legal team filing an opposition.