The recent guilty plea of Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national and operator of the now-defunct crypto exchange BTC-e, sheds light on the rampant money laundering activities that have plagued the cryptocurrency industry. Vinnik admitted to charges of money laundering conspiracy in the US, highlighting the extent to which platforms like BTC-e were used by cyber
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Coinbase, a well-known player in the crypto market, made headlines recently with its first-quarter revenues totaling $1.64 billion. This amount surpassed the expected $1.34 billion, shocking both analysts and investors. The surge in revenue comes at a time when Bitcoin is experiencing a robust rally, significantly impacting the entire crypto sector. A substantial component of
Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, recently submitted a letter of apology to the court. In this letter, he expressed regret for his poor decisions and accepted full responsibility for his actions. Zhao acknowledged that he should have implemented compliance changes at Binance much earlier in his tenure, although he did
FTX, a defunct exchange, has announced plans to hold an auction for its remaining Solana token holdings, urging creditors to participate in the process. This decision comes after previous sales were done directly to venture capital firms, sparking controversy among retail investors impacted by the collapse of the exchange. Sunil Kavuri, a prominent FTX creditor,
Recently, Kenyan authorities have taken action to extradite Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance executive wanted by the Nigerian government. A joint operation involving various agencies like the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria Police Force, Kenya Police Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) was successful in capturing Anjarwalla in
HashKey Exchange, a crypto trading platform based in Hong Kong, recently announced its decision to cease support for Binance-related transactions. The exchange stated that starting May 10, it will restrict deposits from Binance and by May 17, it will no longer support virtual asset withdrawals to Binance-hosted wallet addresses. This move comes as a result
A recent analysis conducted by Bybit, a prominent crypto exchange, has raised concerns about a potential shortage of Bitcoin on exchanges by the end of 2024. The report indicates that reserves could be completely depleted within the next nine months if the current withdrawal rates, which are hovering around 7000 BTC per day, continue. This
In a recent development, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of the Treasury has commended crypto exchange Coinbase for its substantial contributions to major criminal investigations. This acknowledgment signifies the pivotal role played by Coinbase in aiding law enforcement efforts through its compliance and reporting practices. The acknowledgment from FinCEN comes
A Nigerian High Court in Abuja has ordered that the detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan be remanded in prison following the postponement of his bail hearing. Gambaryan, a US citizen, pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges earlier today and will remain in custody until his bail hearing on April 18. The trial will commence
The recent decision by the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX to sell its Solana holdings at a significant discount to crypto venture firms has sparked strong disapproval from creditors. Reports have emerged that FTX sold 30 million SOL at a rate of $64 each to VC firms such as Pantera Capital and Galaxy Trading, representing a
