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Nigerian Files Lawsuit to Overturn Crypto Ban, Seeks BTC Commodity Status

A Nigerian bitcoin proponent has launched a lawsuit challenging government restrictions on owning, using, and trading digital assets. The proponent said the lawsuit seeks to remove the blockade on cryptocurrency…

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Connecticut Police Recover $63,500 in Cryptocurrency Scam

Connecticut State Police (CSP), in collaboration with the Statewide Prosecution Bureau, said on Wednesday that they have successfully recovered over $63,500 for a victim of a cryptocurrency phishing scam. The…

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CFTC Pays $1M to Whistleblower in Digital Asset Case

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission paid a $1 million whistleblower award for information leading to an enforcement action in digital asset markets. CFTC Enforcement Director Ian McGinley said whistleblower tips…

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Putin Signs Law to Regulate Crypto Mining in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated…

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IRS Unveils Overhauled Crypto Tax Form With No Address Disclosure Requirements

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled an updated Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, introducing key changes that may address past criticism and privacy issues. This new…

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Binance Security Team Recovers $73 Million in Stolen Crypto Funds This Year

Crypto exchange Binance’s security team has recovered or frozen over $73 million in stolen user funds so far this year, surpassing the $55 million recovered in 2023. This achievement highlights…

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Following Court Ruling, XRP Price Skyrockets as South Korea Leads the Charge

On Aug. 8, following the imposition of a $125 million civil penalty on Ripple Labs by a district judge, the firm’s executives and community celebrated the outcome as a “victory.”…

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Federal Reserve Cites Significant Deficiencies in Customers Bancorp’s AML Compliance

The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has found “significant deficiencies” in Customers Bancorp, Inc.’s management of risk and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These issues, particularly troubling for the bank…

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Nairobi Securities Exchange, Valour Sign MOU to Enable Trade of Digital Asset ETPs in Africa

Valour Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and Sovfi Inc. to facilitate the issuance and trading of digital asset exchange-traded products in Africa.…

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Grayscale Launches 2 New Crypto Trusts Focused on AI and Scalable Blockchain Tech

Grayscale Investments has announced the launch of two new cryptocurrency investment trusts—Grayscale Bittensor Trust and Grayscale Sui Trust. These new offerings aim to provide accredited investors with targeted exposure to…

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