Category: Law of the Chain
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Woman Receives $501,450,311 in Bank Account, Tells Authorities She Doesn’t Know Where It Came From – Now She’s Facing Prison: Report – The Daily Hodl
A Singaporean woman faces prison after receiving $500M in unexplained funds via her trading firm, linked to an alleged money laundering operation for scams.
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Russia Implements Strict Controls on Cryptocurrency Mining News ETHNews
Russia implements strict controls on cryptocurrency mining, allowing remote disconnections during peak demand, enforcing fines for illegal operations, and creating a registry for mining equipment.
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SEC Chair Signals Openness To Including Crypto Investments In Retirement Plan — Details | Bitcoinist.com
SEC Chair Paul Atkins shows openness to including crypto in retirement plans, emphasizing disclosure and education. This follows Trump’s potential executive order to diversify 401(k) investments with digital assets.
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Crypto rules for mortgages must reflect self-custody reality
The article discusses the need for crypto mortgage rules to recognize self-custody, arguing that verifiability, not custody type, should determine eligibility for using digital assets in mortgages.
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Crypto Lawyer Argues GENIUS Act Sets The Stage For DeFi Expansion | Bitcoinist.com
The GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Trump, establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins, boosting crypto innovation and DeFi growth by increasing on-chain dollar usage.
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Kraken Launches US Futures Trading as Crypto Regulation Advances – Brave New Coin
Kraken launches US futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum, enabled by its NinjaTrader acquisition and new crypto laws, competing with CME and Coinbase in the growing derivatives market.
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Bank of Japan’s quiet dollar liquidity move: warning sign or just the beginning?
The Bank of Japan’s move to supply USD liquidity signals potential stress in global dollar funding, impacting carry trades and crypto markets, with analysts warning of broader financial implications.
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‘Crypto Week’ ushers in big change: What happens now?
The US Congress passed the GENIUS Act during Crypto Week, a major stablecoin bill now heading to the president. Other crypto-related bills advance to the Senate, marking significant regulatory progress.
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Streaming Service Handing $3,400,000 To Current and Former Customers To Settle Illegal Data Harvesting Allegations – The Daily Hodl
FuboTV settles a $3.4 million class action lawsuit for allegedly violating US privacy laws by harvesting user data. Eligible US account holders can file claims by September 12.
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Tether Prepares to Bring USDT to the US As Trump Signs GENIUS Act – Coinspeaker
Tether plans to bring USDT to the US under the GENIUS Act, complying with AML standards and reserve audits. CEO Paolo Ardoino commits to regulatory compliance within three years.