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Binance Sued by Families of Hamas Victims, Hostages
The plaintiffs, who are also suing Iran and Syria, say the crypto exchange facilitated the financing of Hamas and other terrorist groups between 2017 and 2023.
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By Jamie Crawley
Feb 1, 2024 at 9:14 a.m. UTC
Feb 1, 2024
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Bitcoin Rodney is being transferred to Maryland. (Shutterstock)
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U.S. Arrests 'Bitcoin Rodney,' Alleged HyperVerse Crypto Scheme Promoter, on IRS Charges of Fraud
Rodney Burton was arrested on Friday in Florida and will be transferred to Maryland.
Bitcoin Rodney is being transferred to Maryland. (Shutterstock)
By Amitoj Singh
Jan 9, 2024 at 1:04 p.m. UTC
Jan 9, 2024
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Court Freezes $1 Billion of Assets of Three Arrows Capital Founders
The worldwide order by a British Virgin Islands court applies to Su Zhu, Kyle Davies and Davies' wife, Kelly Chen.
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By Amitoj Singh
Dec 21, 2023 at 9:52 a.m. UTC
Dec 21, 2023
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Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried Request for a Longer Sentencing Process
Bankman-Fried's defense team asked for a four to six week extension for his sentencing scheduled in late March, citing a possible second trial that may begin earlier in the mo...
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By Nikhilesh De
Dec 20, 2023 at 5:50 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2023
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Craig Wright's Tulip Trading Must Prove Ownership of Bitcoin in Hacking Case, English Court Rules
The hearing, scheduled to take 15 days, will also seek to determine whether the alleged hack occurred.
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By Camomile Shumba
Dec 7, 2023 at 3:59 p.m. UTC
Dec 7, 2023
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Miami Crew Leader Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Crypto Fraud
In April, Esteban Cabrera Da Corte pleaded guilty to participating in a crypto scheme that defrauded U.S. banks of $4 million.
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By Sandali Handagama
Nov 30, 2023 at 12:13 p.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2023
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Tether Deposits of $1B With UK Financial Firm Are at Center of High Court Battle: FT
Tether deposited the funds with a subsidiary of investment bank Britannia Financial, according to the report, which cited filings made in the High Court.
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By Jamie Crawley
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:31 a.m. UTC
Nov 21, 2023
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Terra co-founders Daniel Shin and Do Kwon (Terraform Labs)
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Daniel Shin Blames Terraform Collapse on Do Kwon's Management: Report
Shin is seeking to distance himself from Terra and Kwon as he faces trial in South Korea.
Terra co-founders Daniel Shin and Do Kwon (Terraform Labs)
By Sandali Handagama
Oct 31, 2023 at 10:52 a.m. UTC
Oct 31, 2023
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Craig Wright Wins U.S. Appeal in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Dispute
A Florida jury was right to say the self-proclaimed inventor of cryptocurrency wasn't in partnership with David Kleiman when they mined bitcoin together, an appeals court rule...
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By Jack Schickler
Oct 27, 2023 at 10:26 a.m. UTC
Oct 27, 2023
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FBI Charges 6 for Allegedly Running $30M Money Transmitting Business Using Crypto
The filing alleges that the accused knowingly conducted an illegal business by using the darknet to convert bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies into cash.
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By Amitoj Singh
Oct 20, 2023 at 3:56 p.m. UTC
Oct 20, 2023
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