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Renato Mariotti (renatomariotti.com)
US Government Wants to ‘Send a Message’ to Crypto With SBF’s Arrest, Says Former US Prosecutor
Renato Mariotti, now a partner at international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, discusses why regulators are “eager to plant a flag” on the crypto industry.
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FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Understanding the Charges Brought Against Sam Bankman-Fried
The SEC, CFTC and DOJ treat the FTX founder as an ambitious and calculating criminal.
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Binance CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)
US Prosecutors Look to Charge Binance, Executives on Possible Money Laundering Violations: Reuters
The Department of Justice has also discussed a possible plea deal with Binance's lawyers, the report added.
Binance CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

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Two Estonian Citizens Charged With Running a Series of Crypto Scams Totaling $575M
According to the Department of Justice, the two men used shell companies to launder the proceeds of their fraudulent schemes and buy luxury cars and real estate in Estonia.
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Manhattan US Attorney's Office Opens Probe Into FTX Collapse: Reuters
The investigation is one of several probes into the now-bankrupt company's operations.
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US Alleges 5 Russian Nationals Used Crypto as Part of Sanctions Evasion, Smuggling Scheme
Defendants allegedly laundered "millions of dollars" using Tether.
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DOJ Director of Crypto Enforcement Team Eun Young Choi (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Crypto Mixers Haven't 'Slowed' DOJ Investigations, Director Says
U.S. Department of Justice Crypto Enforcement Team Director Eun Young Choi said mixers cause a "multiplier effect" but aren't "necessarily" slowing investigations down.
DOJ Director of Crypto Enforcement Team Eun Young Choi (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Threat of DOJ Examiner Likely ‘Forced’ Celsius Into Action, Legal Expert Says
Threat of DOJ Examiner Likely ‘Forced’ Celsius Into Action, Legal Expert Says
Crypto lender Celsius’ third bankruptcy hearing on Thursday focused on which customers are eligible to receive funds back. Hodder Law Firm Managing Partner Sasha Hodder discus...
Threat of DOJ Examiner Likely ‘Forced’ Celsius Into Action, Legal Expert Says

SEC Calls 9 Cryptos 'Securities' in Insider Trading Case
SEC Calls 9 Cryptos ‘Securities’ in Insider Trading Case
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi and two others on allegations of wire fraud and insider trading. Meanwhile, the SEC for...
SEC Calls 9 Cryptos 'Securities' in Insider Trading Case

Ex-Coinbase Manager Among 3 Arrested on Crypto Insider Trading Charges
Ex-Coinbase Manager Among 3 Arrested on Crypto Insider Trading Charges
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged former Coinbase (COIN) product manager Ishan Wahi and two other men on allegations of wire fraud and insider trading. “The Hash” p...
Ex-Coinbase Manager Among 3 Arrested on Crypto Insider Trading Charges