The cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo has submitted a $ 3 billion arbitration claim against the Republic of Bulgaria, following a raid on its office in 2023 and a subsequent probe by the Bulgarian Prosecutor General’s Office. Nexo alleges that these actions harmed its business prospects. ‘Politically Motivated’ Allegations The Switzerland-based crypto lending platform Nexo …
Estonia-Licensed Crypto Firms Blamed for €1 Billion in Damages
Bad actors exploited Estonia’s once liberal licensing regime for crypto companies to defraud investors and commit other crimes, an investigative report claims. The authors say they discovered dozens of such cases, including scams and schemes for sanctions evasion and money laundering. Since Tallinn tightened its rules, many of these entities have left Estonia, whose banking […]