A recent report by OpenSecrets.org revealed that cryptocurrency industry Super Political Action Committees (PACs) have accumulated a staggering $102 million war chest to exert their influence on the upcoming 2024 US congressional elections. The data, compiled by Public Citizen, highlights the sector’s concerted efforts to sway elections in favor of pro-crypto candidates and impede regulatory […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Geosyn Mining, LLC, a Texas-based crypto mining and hosting company, and its co-founders, Caleb Ward and Jeremy McNutt, over allegations of engaging in unregistered and fraudulent activities. Geosyn’s Alleged Fraud Scheme According to the SEC, Geosyn, Ward, the company’s CEO, and McNutt, the […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing a new lawsuit that aims to challenge the regulator’s failure to provide a clear regulatory framework for the crypto industry, specifically regarding classifying crypto airdrops as securities. The lawsuit, filed by the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) and Beba Collection, an apparel company based in Texas, seeks […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against 17 individuals allegedly involved in a Crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 40,000 victims and amassed $300 million. As per the SEC’s press release, Houston-based CryptoFX LLC operated the scheme, primarily targeting Latino investors in the United States and two other countries. […]
In a recent development, the United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts has taken legal action to reclaim $2.3 million in crypto assets and return it to 37 victims who fell prey to online scams and fraud. The civil forfeiture action aims to forfeit various cryptocurrencies, including Circle’s USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT), Tron (TRX), Solana […]
According to a recent report by Fox journalist Eleanor Terret, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has accused the Biden administration of abusing its power to “unfairly” target Bitcoin (BTC) miners within the cryptocurrency industry. Emmer’s concerns stem from the approval of an emergency request by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 82 Bitcoin […]
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In a long-awaited move, Bitcoin ETFs have finally entered the market after receiving approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 11. However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair, Rostin Behnam, has expressed concerns about the regulatory landscape surrounding these new index funds. CFTC Chair Questions Suitability Of Bitcoin ETFs In […]
According to a Reuters report, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., demanded that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, provide a robust defense for its motion to dismiss the case brought against it by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Binance seeks the dismissal of the lawsuit, which alleges rule-breaking and […]
In response to the Hamas attacks on Israel in October, a group of bipartisan US senators has introduced the Terrorism Financing Prevention Act. The legislation aims to tighten regulatory actions against terror groups by countering the use of cryptocurrency for funding purposes. Led by Senators Mitt Romney, Mark Warner, Mike Rounds, and Jack Reed, the […]