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Turkey wants crypto scammer jailed for life
The founder and CEO of Thodex exchange has been on the run since last year after his firm was discovered to have perpetrated a fraud.
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Judge dismisses securities lawsuit on a technicality, did Binance pull a fast one?
Claimants allege Binance had violated securities laws, but the case was never tried as the presiding judge determined too long had passed before legal action was initiated.
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Report: Russians do not evade sanctions using crypto says Chainalysis
What many have suspected, but was difficult to actually prove, has now been confirmed by crypto cybercrime experts Chainalysis: There is no evidence, whatsoever, that sanctioned Russian entities are using crypto to evade sanctions.
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Exchanges in the Emirates: Crypto.com and Bybit to set up shop in Dubai
Crypto.com and Bybit have become the latest crypto firms to secure approval for full scale operations in the UAE.
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Behind the bipartisan crypto bill that’s coming to Congress
...and it plans on addressing every pain point of the industry.
Regulation
Finally, a proof of work ban is off the table in Europe
The lead politician responsible for the MiCA report in the EU Parliament has announced that a proof of work ban is now officially off the table.
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DOJ initiates first NFT rug-pull prosecution with charges against Frosties founders
Prosecutors revealed that the suspects were working on a new NFT scam project.
Regulation
Spot Bitcoin ETFs could become reality by mid-2023
Bloomberg analysts believe that the SEC's move to bring crypto exchanges under its regulatory remit will open the door for spot Bitcoin ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, by the summer of 2023.
Regulation
Cato Institute slams Sen. Warren’s sanctions evasion bill: “collateral damage”
Cato Institute denounces Senator Warren’s bill to address cryptocurrencies as a tool for evading economic sanctions. The institute compares the bill as having Gucci liable for someone carrying stolen cash in their pocketbook.
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Honduras signals intent to follow neighboring El Salvador in making Bitcoin legal tender
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Ripple moves for summary judgment in SEC case, is the end finally near?
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A critical week as proof of work coins may still be banned in Europe
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