United States

‘Task Force KleptoCapture’ to target digital asset industry in Russia sanctions enforcement
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3 March, 2022

‘Task Force KleptoCapture’ to target digital asset industry in Russia sanctions enforcement

U.S. AG Merrick B. Garland is targeting "individuals and entities" seeking to evade economic sanctions on Russian businesses with the...
US Treasury adds digital currency rules to Russia sanctions guidance
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3 March, 2022

US Treasury adds digital currency rules to Russia sanctions guidance

In addition to the new regulations regarding rules for digital currencies, the U.S. Treasury also warned exchanges not to facilitate...
The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 78: Veteran prosecutor leads DOJ crypto team, UAE opening soon to VASPs, HandCash partners with Circle and Fabriik
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25 February, 2022

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 78: Veteran prosecutor leads DOJ crypto team, UAE opening soon to VASPs, HandCash partners with Circle and Fabriik

The U.S. Department of Justice has appointed seasoned prosecutor Eun Young Choi to head the newly-formed National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team.
Kazakhstan shuts down 13 illegal mining farms as energy shortage bites
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25 February, 2022

Kazakhstan shuts down 13 illegal mining farms as energy shortage bites

The Ministry of Energy cracked down on the 13 illegal mining farms, which it claimed had been using a lot...
BitMEX founders admit Bank Secrecy Act violations, pay $20M fines
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25 February, 2022

BitMEX founders admit Bank Secrecy Act violations, pay $20M fines

Arthur Hayes and Benjamin Delo, co-founders of the BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange, have pled guilty to using their platform as a...
US court orders Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon to comply with SEC subpoena
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22 February, 2022

US court orders Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon to comply with SEC subpoena

Do Kown had argued that the securities regulator doesn’t have jurisdiction over him as he is a Korean national and...
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