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Canadian Police Seize $28M in Bitcoin, Extradite Alleged Affiliate of Ransomware Gang
Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins is accused of carrying out dozens of ransomware attacks in 2020 – many of which were specifically targeted at the health care sector during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FTX.US Derivatives Seeks CFTC Approval to Clear Margin Trades Directly for Customers
The company says the change would allow customers to assess and respond to derivatives risks in real time.
Crypto Miners to Benefit From Biden’s Executive Order: Jefferies
The investment bank reiterated buy ratings for Argo Blockchain and Marathon Digital following Wednesday’s action by the White House.
Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto Met With Relief From Key Industry Players
The order is largely perceived as a step in the right direction that could offer the industry much-needed regulatory clarity.
Janet Yellen: US Treasury, Other Departments Will Publish Report on Money Under Biden Crypto Executive Order
The executive order has been rumored for several months.
National Security at Stake With Biden's Crypto Executive Order
The U.S. administration has an opportunity to take the lead on the future of finance and the internet and restore American credibility in the world.
Biden Planning to Sign Executive Order on Crypto This Week: Reports
The White House has been working on coordinating the efforts of different federal agencies since last year.
EU Excludes 7 Russian Banks From SWIFT
The bloc is also studying whether crypto is being used to evade sanctions.
BitConnect Founder Indicted in $2.4B Ponzi Scheme Has Disappeared
Attorneys said efforts to locate Satish Kumbhani could remain unfruitful.
Putin Puts Russia Nuclear Forces on High Alert Following Sanctions
The Russian president cited strong words from NATO leaders and economic sanctions as reasons for the order.
