The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a landmark achievement in a fraud case related to Bitcoin, which has resulted in a penalty payment of $3.4 billion. The case revolved around Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI), a company that allegedly deceived thousands of investors by illegally obtaining over $1.7 billion worth of…
CoinEx, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has found itself in hot water as New York Attorney General Letitia James takes it to court. The 38-page petition represented by James indicts CoinEx of failing to register as a securities and commodities broker-dealer in the state. She further stated that the exchange has hooked in repeated…
Today, digital currency is becoming more and more prevalent in financial transactions. As a result, the risks associated with investing in such volatile currencies must be vigilantly scrutinized by financial institutions to avoid any potential catastrophic. However, it seems that the EU regulatory body has started understanding this issue as the regulatory recently unveiled stringent…
BonqDAO’s catastrophic hack continues to wreak havoc, with PeckShield reporting that the attackers have begun their efforts to siphon off funds through Tornado Cash. This follows Foresight News’ revelation of $120. million-dollar loss due to BonqDao’s lackluster security protocols – which were ultimately responsible for this event. In an attempt to ensure that such nefarious…
Australia has recently unveiled a consultation paper on token mapping, further cementing its commitment to regulating the crypto space. This move is set to pave the way for revealing an official framework by 2023. which will outline laws and regulations regarding the usage of digital assets in the country. According to experienced professionals, this proactive…
The crypto market has seen its fair share of frauds and rug pulls, with the recent addition to this long list causing quite a stir, and heightened risks associated with the proliferation of crypto projects and ventures. Logan Paul and CryptoZoo have been slapped with a class-action lawsuit for alleged negligence. According to the legal…
In a landmark case that has sent shockwaves through the crypto community, South Korean authorities have arrested the CEO of one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges for alleged embezzlement. Kang Jong-hyun, CEO of Bithumb, was apprehended on Tuesday and faces charges relating to the purported misappropriation of millions of dollars and stock price manipulation…
