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SEC subpoenas crypto trader accused of $7M ‘Ponzi-like’ scheme
This self-styled crypto trader allegedly spent investor cash on home improvements, cars, his daughter's wedding — even gold and silver coins.
Bitcoin thieves got away with ATM double-spending spree across Canada
Full-face photos of the Bitcoin double-spenders were snapped in 2018, but Canadian authorities are yet to make an arrest.
Germany says ‘nein’ to Binance, stock token warning stays
Nobody can sell securities (stock tokens or otherwise) to the German public without a prospectus, warned markets watchdog BaFin.
Darknet market directory hacked with fake court order to steal Bitcoin
The attack meant anyone using darknet markets linked by dark.fail may have lost crypto and other sensitive data.
Coinbase saw 20% jump in data requests from global law enforcement
An overwhelming majority of recent data requests on Coinbase users are coming from US, UK, and German authorities.
Kraken hit with IRS move that cracked Swiss bank secrets in 2008
The IRS has already cracked Swiss bank UBS and crypto exchange Coinbase. Now, it's San Francisco-based Kraken's turn.
Galaxy Digital buys BitGo in $1.2B deal, Bitcoin’s biggest ever
Galaxy Digital just agreed to acquire crypto services unit BitGo, which recently boasted handling 20% of all on-chain Bitcoin transactions.
Bitcoin miners flock to upstate NY — this Senate bill would stop that
A New York bill has proposed a three-year ban on Bitcoin mining centers in the state, enough time for a full environmental impact review.
BitTorrent creator’s new crypto Chia collapsed 50% on launch
Bram Cohen's Chia tanked by half when it launched on Monday. Are investors rejecting the 'eco-friendly' Bitcoin alternative?