Bitmex has been ordered to pay a $ 100 million fine after a protracted legal battle stemming from violations of U.S. money-laundering regulations. Bitmex Hit with Additional $ 100 Million Fine Over Bank Secrecy Act Breach In July 2024, HDR Global Trading Limited, the operator behind the Bitmex exchange, admitted guilt in contravening …
Court Orders $9 Billion Bitcoin Restitution in Bitfinex Hack Case
A federal court has determined that 94,643 bitcoin, seized following the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack, will be returned to the cryptocurrency exchange as part of voluntary restitution agreements tied to plea deals with the convicted perpetrators. Voluntary Restitution in Bitfinex Hack Includes $ 9 Billion in Bitcoin With a valuation exceeding $ 9 …
Crypto Industry Cheers as Court Rebukes SEC in Coinbase Case
A federal court has forced the SEC to explain its denial of Coinbase’s rulemaking petition, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency regulation battles. Court Forces SEC to Justify Actions in Coinbase Crypto Clash A significant legal milestone has been reached in the ongoing conflict between Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Coinbase […]
CFTC Regulatory Case Against Gemini Ends in $5 Million Settlement
A Bloomberg report was the first to disclose that Gemini Trust Co., a cryptocurrency exchange established by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has consented to a $ 5 million settlement to address allegations levied by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The settlement quells accusations that Gemini disseminated deceptive information to regulatory bodies. Gemini Avoids …
The Curious Case of Siqi Chen: Scammer or Saint?
The crypto community is split after a father launched his own token ZERO, mere days after raising millions via memecoins for research into craniopharyngioma – an incurable brain tumor that currently afflicts his daughter Mira. Mira’s Dad Faces Scathing Criticism For Launching ZERO Token Just a few days ago, Siqi Chen, co-founder of finance platform […]