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India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto Exchanges

September 6, 2024

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reportedly reviewing four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges for potential approval to resume operations following the lifting of bans on Binance and Kucoin. The focus is on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, including transaction transparency and reporting of suspicious activity. FIU-India May Permit More Offshore Crypto Exchanges Next Year India’s Financial…
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Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Fined $225,000 by SEC for Custody Rule Violations

September 3, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also accused of misleading investors about the redemption process. SEC Charges Galois Capital According to the…
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Federal Reserve Fines Citigroup $60.6 Million for Ongoing Risk Management Deficiencies

July 10, 2024

The U.S. Federal Reserve has imposed a $60.6 million fine on Citigroup for continued failures in its risk management and data quality practices. The enforcement action follows Citigroup’s insufficient progress in addressing deficiencies identified in a 2020 order. Citigroup Faces $60.6 Million Fine from Federal Reserve for Risk Management Shortcomings In a recent examination, the…
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US District Judge Sanctions Binance’s $4.3 Billion Plea Deal

February 24, 2024

Binance Holdings is set to pay $4.3 billion in fines following the approval of its plea agreement with prosecutors by U.S. District Judge Richard Jones on Friday. Beyond the financial settlement, a third party will oversee Binance’s operations for a duration of five years. Historic $4.3 Billion Binance Settlement Approved by Seattle Judge Binance, the…
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Judge Approves Settlement: Binance to Pay $1.5 Billion to CFTC, CZ to Pay $150 Million Fine

December 19, 2023

Source: Pixabay In a significant legal development, Judge Manish Shah of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has issued a verdict ordering cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, to pay a staggering $2.85 billion to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The CFTC, in its press release…
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LBRY Gears Up to Contest US Securities Law Violation Ruling

September 8, 2023

In a recently filed court document, blockchain-based publishing company LBRY has signaled its intent to challenge a New Hampshire district court’s verdict. This ruling, made in November 2022, concurred with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that LBRY presented its digital assets as securities or investment contracts. Unregistered Crypto Securities Saga: LBRY Challenges…
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FTC Slaps Crypto Lender Celsius With $4.7B Fine for Deceiving Consumers and Mismanaging Deposits

July 13, 2023

On Thursday, following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suing the insolvent crypto lender Celsius, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) divulged a settlement with the firm and imposed a $4.7 billion fine for “duping consumers.” Nevertheless, the penalty will be deferred to enable Celsius to return its remaining assets to consumers in bankruptcy proceedings.…
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SEC revises $22M punishment against LBRY, seeks $111K instead

May 15, 2023

The SEC originally wanted LBRY to pay millions of dollars in penalties, but now concedes the defunct firm can’t pay up that amount. The United States securities regulator is seeking to revise its $22 million punishment against decentralized content platform LBRY, acknowledging it is unlikely to be able to cough up the funds to be…
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US Court Sentences Russian Crypto Ransom Launderer to Probation and Fine

April 24, 2023

A Russian crypto entrepreneur, charged with laundering money from ransomware attacks, has been sentenced to probation and fined in the U.S. after pleading guilty. Founder of two coin trading platforms, Denis Dubnikov, was arrested in the Netherlands and extradited to the U.S. last year. Oregon Court Sentences Russian for Processing Ryuk Payments A Russian…
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Dear Ripple, Don’t Settle: Embrace the Opportunity to Shape Crypto’s Future

April 5, 2023

As Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) persist in their legal dispute over XRP’s classification as a security, the consequences for both parties and the wider cryptocurrency market cannot be understated. This case offers a unique opportunity to attain much-needed regulatory clarity, which could ultimately promote growth and stability throughout the sector.…
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