The joint group was established in light of the ongoing crypto scandal in Hong Kong involving the JPEX crypto exchange.
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Cocoa broker testifies to Bitcoin holdings on FTX in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
London-based cocoa broker Marc-Antoine Julliard responded to questions from prosecutors on crypto he held on FTX in November 2022.
Opening arguments begin in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
"His girlfriend will tell you how they stole money together," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Thane Rehn in an opening statement about the former FTX CEO.
Alameda sent $4.1B of FTT tokens to FTX before crash: Nansen report
Nansen analysts observed “unusual transactions between FTX and Alameda” in the days leading up to FTX’s bankruptcy.
The Truth Behind Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution: An on-the-ground report
Cointelegraph goes to Cuba to see how some Cubans use Bitcoin to secure a better economic future.
Bitcoin mining restricted to legal entities in Uzbekistan: Official
Cryptocurrency mining in Uzbekistan can only be carried out by legal entities with the use of solar power, the local crypto watchdog has reiterated.
New book reveals Binance CEO CZ rejected SBF’s $40M request for futures exchange
Michael Lewis’s new book “Going Infinite” reveals that CZ and SBF had different goals when the first collaborative business opportunity arose in 2019.
EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips
The European Commission outlined four critical technology areas, including AI technology and semiconductor chips, on which it plans to run assessments to consider export controls.
BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows
The Bank for International Settlements and a handful of European central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies.
FTX-SBF charges valid despite lack of US crypto laws, DOJ says
Sam Bankman-Fried’s counsel had argued that FTX was not located in the United States, and as SBF did follow regulatory obligations concerning FTX US, charges related to FTX international shouldn’t apply.
Crypto Ponzi scheme AirBit: All but one exec now sentenced
AirBit Club co-founder Dos Santos is now the last AirBit defendant not yet sentenced but is scheduled to learn his fate on Oct. 4, 2023.
Lawyers debate over Ripple case after rejection of SEC’s motion for appeal
Crypto lawyer Jeremy Hogan described the recent order as a “disaster” for the SEC, but other legal commentators are urging the community to temper its excitement for now.
5 highlights of Sam Bankman-Fried’s first day of trial
Potential jurors shared their mostly negative interactions with crypto investing, while a slim-figured former FTX CEO sat flanked by attorneys, noticeably void of his signature curly locks.
Crypto-friendly Patrick McHenry takes interim House Speaker position
Eight Republicans voted against Republican Representative McCarthy, making it the first time in U.S. history that the House Speaker has been ousted by Congress.
SEC asks judge to reject Coinbase’s motion to dismiss lawsuit
The regulator has asked a federal judge to deny Coinbase’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming the exchange knew the cryptocurrencies it sold were securities under the Howey test.
Argentinian presidential candidate wants CBDCs to 'solve' hyperinflation
Sergio Massa’s stance on central bank digital currencies appears to be in complete opposition to Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate who wants to abolish Argentina’s central bank.
Judge rejects SEC’s motion to file an appeal against Ripple ruling
District court judge Analisa Torres denied the SEC's motion to file an appeal, claiming that the regulator did not show that were substantial grounds for difference of opinion.
US Treasury sanctions crypto wallets as authorities crack down on fentanyl
According to Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, the sanctioned wallets "received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits" used for illicit drugs.
Latest update — Former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried trial [Day 1]
The former FTX CEO faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud. A New York court will decide his fate.
FTX execs who pleaded guilty among names of potential witnesses in Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal case
According to reports from the courthouse, Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon named Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh among those who may offer testimony.