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Finance

Hong Kong Arrests 2 Suspected of Laundering $384M Through Banks and a Crypto Exchange

Customs agents raided a home in the Yau Tong district and arrested a 28-year-old woman and her 21-year-old brother.

By Greg AhlstrandDec 30, 2021

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Policy

South Korea’s Hashed Under Tax Investigation

The investment firm announced $200 million in new funding last week.

By Eliza GkritsiDec 7, 2021

Gyeongbokg palace in Seoul. (Image credit: Chan Young Lee/Unsplash)
Videos

10 Arrested Over SIM Swap Hacks That Stole $100M in Crypto From Celebrities

Europol reports 10 people have been arrested over SIM swap attacks that stole over $100 million in cryptocurrency from celebrities. The Hash panel breaks down what SIM swap attacks are and how to keep yourself safe.

Feb 12, 2021

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Crypto industry backs CLARITY Act yield compromise, pushes Senate Banking for markup
The agreement necessitates firms restructure reward programs from a "buy and hold" to a "buy and use" model; however, CCI raised concerns over its broad prohibition.
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Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork
Developers and industry figures say the eCash proposal introduces user risk, uneven distribution and philosophical tension.
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The $292M crypto hack exposed DeFi's weak spots. Here’s what must change, insiders say
As Wall Street moves onchain, the year's biggest crypto hack and DeFi crisis is forcing a rethink of risk, security and market structure, industry insiders told CoinDesk.

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