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Policy

NYAG Sues 2 Crypto Pyramid Schemes, Promoters Targeting Haitian-Americans in $1B Scam

NovaTech’s founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion allegedly preyed on Creole-speaking church-goers and advertised their scheme as a way to gain “freedom from the plantation.”

New York Attorney General Letitia James (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Policy

Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off

Voters will choose the more than 700 MEPs who may drive the next wave of regulation around crypto.

The EU's parliamentary elections start June 6. (Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

Policy

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy Tied to Forcount Crypto Ponzi

Juan Tacuri, 46, faces up to 20 years in prison for his crime.

SDNY Courthouse 40 Centre Street

Policy

Advocacy Group 'Stand With Crypto' Says It's Exceeded 1 Million Signups

The organization, backed by crypto exchange Coinbase, signed a million online members, raised millions in donations and started a U.S. campaign fund in less than a year.

Stand With Crypto Chief Strategist Nick Carr (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

News Analysis

SEC's Gensler Shrugs About New Crypto ETFs Strolling Through His Agency's Gates

Once waging a legal battle against crypto ETFs, SEC Chair Gensler now talks about the pending ETH ETF as if it's a casual process and is jumping through the standard hoops.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's tone has changed about crypto exchange traded funds. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Biden Urged to Act as Lawmakers Fear for the Life of Detained Binance Exec in Nigeria

Binance and Gambaryan are facing money laundering and tax evasion charges in the country.

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)

Opinion

What's Next for FIT21? (A Consensus 2024 Recap)

Lawmakers said there is a lot of work to be done before the Senate might take up a market structure bill.

Congressman Patrick McHenry (CoinDesk/Shutterstock)

Policy

SEC to Shutter Office Behind Failed DEBT Box Crypto Lawsuit

The judge dismissed the SEC case against DEBT Box last week, after the regulator filed for dismissal without prejudice.

SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

India Springs Election Surprise, Sends Equity Market Crashing With Uncertain Implications for Crypto

Any plans for comprehensive crypto legislation could be kicked further down the road after a weaker-than-forecast showing for the governing party.

Narendra Modi greets supporters in May. (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)

Policy

Dapper Labs Agrees to $4M Settlement in Class Action Securities Suit

The settlement must still be approved by a New York court.

Dapper Labs Agrees to $4M Settlement in Class Action Securities Suit (Shutterstock)