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Standard Chartered Set to Launch Spot Crypto Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum

The British multinational banking and financial services firm Standard Chartered is initiating a spot cryptocurrency trading platform for bitcoin and ethereum, Bloomberg sources reveal. Sources Say Standard Chartered Ready to…

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Federal Agents Crack Down on Drug Ring Using Crypto Mixers

Holly Danielle Adams, 34, from California, has pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution conspiracy and money laundering via cryptocurrency mixers. This case stems from an investigation by the Northern…

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Analyst Predicts: US to Face Its Own ‘Bank of England’ Debt Crisis Prior to Elections

Otavio Costa, a Macro Strategist at Crescat Capital, a multidisciplinary asset management firm, has expressed concern about the state of the U.S. government securities liquidity index and its potential implications…

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UK Crackdown: Illegal Crypto Exchange Operators Arrested in £1 Billion Trading Bust

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service, conducted an operation leading to the arrest of two individuals, aged 38 and 44, suspected of running…

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Indian Authority Uncovers Large-Scale Crypto and Hawala Operation, Arrests Key Player

India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested Manideep Mago under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with an “illegal foreign remittances case” involving cryptocurrency. The investigation…

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Law Enforcement Holds Positive Views on Crypto Despite Crime Concerns, Chainalysis Reports

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has found that law enforcement finds cryptocurrency relevant to many investigations and holds positive overall views. The firm also notes the growing adoption of cryptocurrency and…

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Circle CEO Shares ‘Super Bullish’ Stance and Unprecedented Optimism on Crypto

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has expressed unprecedented optimism about the future of crypto, highlighting its transformative potential. “I have been building Circle for over 11 years, and at no time…

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Indian Authority Fines Crypto Exchange Binance $2.25 Million for AML Violations

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has fined crypto exchange Binance $2.25 million (₹18.8 crore) for non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Binance’s return to India is seen as challenging, especially after…

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Vitalik Buterin Responds to Criticism on the Institutionalization of the Crypto Space: We’re Still Here

Vitalik Buterin, one of Ethereum’s co-founders, answered the criticism regarding the new institutional focus of blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. Buterin told Joe Weisenthal, co-host of Bloomberg’s financial podcast Odd Lots,…

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