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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.
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.
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.
US Alleges 5 Russian Nationals Used Crypto as Part of Sanctions Evasion, Smuggling Scheme
Defendants allegedly laundered "millions of dollars" using Tether.
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.
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 discusses the DOJ examiner’s impact on Celsius’ cooperation. Plus, whether Celsius has enough funds after receiving roughly $80 million from maturing loans and tax savings.
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 formally referred to nine digital tokens in this case as “securities.“ CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains the charges and allegations, and discusses the regulatory implications in the SEC's ongoing practice of defining its crypto oversight through enforcement actions.
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” panel discusses the specifics and implications of the crypto industry’s first alleged insider trading case.
NFT & Web 3 Attorney on the First NFT Insider Trading Case
The U.S. Department of Justice charged former OpenSea staffer Nate Chastain for wire fraud and money laundering on allegations he misused confidential information to trade NFTs. NFT & Web 3 Attorney Moish Peltz discusses his take on the charges, the legal considerations of digital collectibles, and the potential outcomes.
DOJ Charges Former OpenSea Exec With NFT Insider Trading
Former OpenSea staffer Nate Chastain was charged on June 1 with wire fraud and money laundering after trading on confidential information about which NFTs were about to be featured on OpenSea. It’s the first DOJ has pursued an “insider trading” charge involving digital assets.
