The Paraguayan justice system has reached a milestone by achieving its second conviction related to a power theft crime linked to cryptocurrency mining. Carlos Raul Rojas, the owner of a dwelling where over 1,000 cryptocurrency miners operated, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for causing over $ 1.5 million in losses to the …
Kim Dotcom’s Extradition to US Approved by New Zealand Justice Minister
Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload, may soon be extradited to the U.S. from New Zealand following a decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Dotcom, who has long resisted extradition since an FBI raid in 2012, said he has a plan and expressed his affection for New Zealand. He is accused by the U.S. of […]
Assangedao’s JUSTICE Token Surges and Dips Amid Julian Assange’s Release
In a significant display of volatility, the Assangedao cryptocurrency token JUSTICE climbed by over 80% on Tuesday, only to fall by 18% the next day. This fluctuation follows the recent release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, igniting renewed interest and speculative trading in the token. JUSTICE Token Sees Wild Fluctuations Following Julian Assange’s Release The […]
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 laundering regulations and sanctions. Bloomberg’s Ava Benny-Morison and Chris Strohm were the first to report this development. Known for its expertise in fraud investigations and […]
DOJ’s Decision on SBF Case Outrages Crypto Industry — Coinbase Calls It ‘Miscarriage of Justice’
The decision by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) not to pursue a second trial against disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has outraged the crypto industry. Crypto exchange Coinbase calls the decision a “miscarriage of justice.” One lawyer opined, “Ask yourself why is this case being dropped in an election year,” noting that SBF […]