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DOJ Captures Alleged ‘Architect’ of Darknet Marketplace Incognito

According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the operator of the darknet marketplace Incognito was apprehended at John F. Kennedy Airport on May 18. Law enforcement officials claim Rui-Siang…

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DOJ’s Unlawful Interpretation Threatens Bitcoin and Crypto Innovation, Lawmakers Warn

Two U.S. senators have criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s new interpretation of “money transmission,” which extends requirements to non-custodial software, citing concerns over its impact on crypto networks and…

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Former Alameda Research Boss Sam Trabucco Reemerges to Defend Ryan Salame Before Sentencing

Reports indicate that Sam Trabucco, the former co-CEO of the cryptocurrency trading firm Alameda Research, penned a letter to the judge set to sentence Ryan Salame, co-CEO of FTX Digital…

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US Justice Department Chooses FRA Over Sullivan & Cromwell for Binance Oversight

The Justice Department has designated Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) as the external monitor for Binance Holdings Ltd. This decision comes in the wake of Binance’s acknowledgment of breaching U.S. anti-money…

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Anti-Crypto Mixer Blockchain Integrity Act Introduced in US House of Representatives

The Blockchain Integrity Act, a piece of legislation that seeks to put a 2-year moratorium on using cryptocurrency mixers, was introduced by U.S. Congressman Sean Casten on March 7 in…

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Messari CEO Criticizes US President’s Crypto Stance, Foresees ‘Mass Wealth Confiscation’ if Biden Gets Reelected

Recently, Messari’s founder and CEO, Ryan Selkis, has expressed strong opinions about the potential impact of a Joe Biden reelection on the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. On Thursday,…

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Wyoming Senator Slams DOJ’s Take on Non-Custodial Crypto Software, Vows to Protect User Rights

Wyoming’s Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has responded to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest argument regarding non-custodial software. Lummis’s remarks follow the DOJ’s reply brief on the indictment against Tornado…

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Bitcoin.com Addresses Charges Against Early Investor and Founder Roger Ver

On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) detained Roger Ver, a trailblazing investor in bitcoin, on accusations of tax evasion and submitting fraudulent tax returns. The following…

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Coin Center Warns of DOJ Overreach in Tornado Cash, Samourai Wallet Cases

The recent actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against non-custodial crypto wallet developers have sparked controversy and concern within the cryptocurrency community. According to Coin Center, these charges mark…

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