United Nations reports USDT used for money laundering across SE Asia
USDT has become a popular payment method for criminal gangs, particularly those in the gambling industry, operating in Southeast Asia.
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Crypto hacks on X show no sign of slowing down in 2024
Accounts on X (formerly Twitter) have suffered a concerning number of crypto-related hacks just weeks into 2024, including the SEC.
— Cory Klippsten, Swan Bitcoin
Swan Bitcoin questioned over unnamed investor and new trading fund
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten has promised more details on the company's 2023 funding efforts but has not yet named the primary source.
Crypto stocks suffer after spot bitcoin ETF approvals
Many cryptocurrency stocks fell following approval of the new spot-based bitcoin ETFs in the US, including MicroStrategy and Coinbase.
— Crime, Netherlands
Dutch student allegedly stole up to €10M running crypto bank
The Dutch law student reportedly disappeared after allegedly stealing up to €10 million in funds via a suspected crypto pyramid scheme.
Do Kwon asks US court to postpone SEC case amid extradition delays
Disgraced Terra founder Do Kwon wants to attend his SEC trial in the US in person and has asked the court to delay until mid-March.
SEC commissioner Crenshaw still skeptical of approved bitcoin ETFs
In her criticism of the approved Bitcoin ETFs, Crenshaw focused on fraudulent information, wash trading, and reasoning by ETF sponsors.
— HTX, Justin Sun
Justin Sun stored USDD reserves at HTX for proof-of-reserves
HTX has been including 'collateral' for the USDD algorithmic stablecoin in its reports, raising concerns about solvency.
FTX ready to sell Bahamas penthouse SBF ‘insisted’ on buying for inner circle
Bankrupt FTX wants to sell 35 properties in the Bahamas, including the penthouse that housed Sam Bankman-Fried and his inner circle.
— HyperVerse, Scam
Fake HyperVerse CEO says sorry, claims it was all an act
Steven Harrison, the actor behind the fake HyperVerse CEO, says he's sorry for his part in the scheme and was paid just $5K and a new suit.