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Binance is Reportedly Under Investigation by the CFTC, Involving Inside Trading
Binance cryptocurrency exchange has come under the regulatory radar again. Reportedly, it is with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Two US Nationals Charged With SIM-Swap Cryptocurrency Theft
Federal prosecutors have charged two US citizens with a SIM swap and phishing scam that led to a theft of over $16,000 worth of cryptocurrency.
$4B Co-founder Of OneCoin Fraud Pleads Guilty, Faces 60 Years In Prison
Karl Sebastian Greenwood, who was one of the co-founders of the fraudulent cryptocurrency scam OneCoin that included several billions of dollars, has entered a guilty plea to numerous counts brought up by the United States Department of Justice. The sentencing hearing for Greenwood is scheduled to take place in front of District Judge Edgardo Ramos on April 5, 2023. He may get a term of up to 60 years in prison at that time.
Ex-CEO of Investment Firm Pleads Guilty to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
Peter Kambolin, the ex-CEO of Systematic Alpha Management, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to commit commodities fraud involving cryptocurrency futures contracts, as revealed by the DOJ on October 12, 2023. The case, marking a milestone as the first of its kind, unveils a "cherry-picking" scheme where Kambolin misallocated profitable trades to his accounts, misrepresenting trading focuses to investors. With legal proceedings underway, Kambolin faces up to five years in prison, showcasing the authorities' resolve against financial fraud in the crypto sector.
Russian Man Charged For Offering $1 Million in Bitcoin to United States Employee to Install Malware in Company’s Network
Russian citizen arrested and charged for trying to recruit an employee to plant malware on a company’s computer network in Nevada, US.
Ex-Coinbase Staff Sued in Insider Trading Case
32-year-old Ishan Wahi, the former Product Manager at Coinbase Global Inc, has been charged in a district court in Washington for orchestrating an insider trading fraud.
US DOJ Revises Probe into Tether Regarding Bank Fraud - Report
According to a Bloomberg report, the DOJ has reopened a probe into Tether to see if it violated US banking laws
Binance Undergoes Leadership Shakeup Amid DOJ Investigation
Binance names Richard Teng as CEO amid Changpeng Zhao's departure due to legal issues, signaling a new leadership era as the company navigates a DOJ probe.
Police Arrests 2 Suspects Involved in 2016 Bitfinex Hack
U.S. authorities have arrested a Manhattan-based couple identified as Lichtenstein and Morgan, suspected to be a part of the masterminds behind the 2016 Bitfinex exchange hack.
DOJ Appeals Against Approval of Voyager-Binance.US Asset Sale
The DOJ has filed an appeal against the approval of Voyager Digital's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, which would have allowed the company to sell assets to Binance.US. While U.S. bankruptcy judge Michael Wiles approved the plan, the SEC and other regulators have been critical, citing concerns over securities law. If regulators block the deal, Voyager may have to liquidate.
Binance Plans 1,500 to 3,000 Layoffs due to DOJ Probe, Reported CNBC
The biggest crypto exchange Binance is reportedly planning to layoff between 1,500 and 3,000 employees by the end of the year, according to an anonymous source cited by CNBC on July 14, 2023. This move is seen as a response to an ongoing probe by the U.S. Department of Justice and SEC.
Tether Executives Placed Under Investigation Radar By US DOJ Over Bank Fraud
Tether Executives and the firm are up for probe by the US department of justice on accounts of bank fraud