United States

Bitcoin mixer kingpin linked to $336M laundering arrested
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30 April, 2021

Bitcoin mixer kingpin linked to $336M laundering arrested

Roman Sterlingov, the Russian-Swedish citizen suspected of being the administrator of Bitcoin Fog, was charged with his involvement in laundering...
Ira Kleiman attorneys withdraw 5 lawsuits against digital asset companies
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30 April, 2021

Ira Kleiman attorneys withdraw 5 lawsuits against digital asset companies

Roche Freedman LLP have withdrawn five lawsuits which they originally filed against a selection of digital asset companies, principally accusing...
Alchemy Coin ICO fraudster faces 80 years in prison over $7M COVID relief scam
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27 April, 2021

Alchemy Coin ICO fraudster faces 80 years in prison over $7M COVID relief scam

Justin Cheng has pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding the U.S. government of over $7 million through the COVID-19 relief...
Ohio lawmaker proposes bill for stricter digital currency tax reporting
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26 April, 2021

Ohio lawmaker proposes bill for stricter digital currency tax reporting

Senator Rob Portman said he hoped the bill would attract bipartisan support, as a measure for tackling the problem of...
Texas regulator issues cease and desist order against 2 alleged digital currency scams
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24 April, 2021

Texas regulator issues cease and desist order against 2 alleged digital currency scams

The Texas State Securities Board issued the cease and desist order against London-based Bitles Limited and its principal Janis Lacis,...
US House approves bill establishing digital asset regulation working group
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23 April, 2021

US House approves bill establishing digital asset regulation working group

The bill calls for a jointly established digital asset regulation working group, composed of bot the SEC and the CFTC...