Crypto firms alleged to have faked execs using AI and actors: Cali regulator
A number of firms claiming to offer artificial intelligence (AI) assisted crypto trading services have been hit with allegations of being “fraudulent investment schemes” by...
‘BitBoy Crypto’ intentionally misses court appearance to address alleged harassment
Ben Armstrong, also known as ‘BitBoy Crypto’, missed a court appearance ordered by a federal magistrate judge in response to the YouTuber’s alleged harassment of...
Crypto exchange Roqqu receives South African approval to expand operations
Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu has been granted regulatory approval to operate in South Africa, allowing users to purchase cryptocurrencies and withdraw funds with the country's...
Industry leaders and policymakers react to passage of MiCA in EU
Though a crypto-focused regulatory framework still needs approval from the European Council before final passage, many in the space have reacted positively to the Markets...
Brazilian authorities investigate Binance for guiding clients past stop order: Report
Binance is under investigation in Brazil by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office and Federal Police, according to a report in Valor Econômico newspaper. The cryptocurrency exchange...
Tornado Cash’s TORN takes a ride after developer Alexey Pertsev release news
Alexey Pertsev is the developer of the banned Tornado Cash platform. Pertsev was arrested by Dutch officials in August 2022 Previously, a Dutch court had...
What’s next for EU’s crypto industry as European Parliament passes MiCA?
On April 20, the European Parliament voted to pass the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the European Union’s main legislative proposal to oversee the crypto...
Foreign trade and pensions: What’s next for Russia’s CBDC project?
The pilot for Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot should have been launched on April 1, but it was delayed at practically the last...
Fireblocks VP: Big names won’t go back after discovering crypto payments’ potential
Hashing It Out Episode 16 explores one of the most popular use cases for cryptocurrencies: payments. Elisha Owusu Akyaw is joined by Ran Goldi, vice...
European Parliament finally adopts the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, MiCA
The MiCA Act was first introduced in 2020. The European Parliament had previously postponed voting on legislation two consecutive times. The MiCA act now awaits...