Moscow Exchange Opens Bitcoin Futures to Select Investors – News Bytes Bitcoin News
The Moscow Exchange has launched Bitcoin futures trading for qualified investors, marking Russia’s cautious entry into crypto derivatives amid regulatory uncertainty.
Meta Oversight Board Slams Parent Company Over Viral Ronaldo Deepfake – Decrypt
Meta’s Oversight Board criticized the company for not removing a deepfake ad featuring footballer Ronaldo Nazário promoting a deceptive game, highlighting inconsistent fraud policy enforcement and AI misuse concerns.
Citadel to Double Down on Crypto Trading This Year
Citadel Securities plans to expand into crypto trading once SEC regulations are clear, with President Jim Esposito calling crypto a serious asset class for institutional investors.
Ross Ulbricht’s big Bitcoin donor tied to Silk Road successor Alphabay: Report
A $31M Bitcoin donation to Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht was traced to Alphabay, a Silk Road successor, via blockchain analysis. Funds showed patterns of criminal origins through mixing services.
How a Startup Could Avoid SEC Scrutiny With Strong Compliance Strategies – The Daily Hodl
The article discusses how Web 3.0 startups can avoid SEC scrutiny by implementing strong compliance strategies, using Ripple’s legal battles as a cautionary example.
DOJ Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korean Tech Ring – Legal Bitcoin News
The DOJ seized $7.74M in crypto linked to North Korea’s illicit IT job scam and weapons funding, targeting their laundering network through a civil forfeiture complaint.
Manhunt Ends In Morocco: Alleged Crypto Kidnapping Boss Captured
A 24-year-old French-Moroccan man linked to crypto kidnappings in France was arrested in Morocco. He was found with weapons and phones, and Interpol had issued a Red Notice for him in 2023.
Ripple May Be Releasing XRP Liquidity Via Backdoor, Claims Crypto Pundit
A crypto researcher claims Ripple may bypass a court injunction via a $300M XRP treasury with Webus International, using SEC-registered intermediaries to sell XRP legally without direct sales.
SEC Commissioner Pushes to Streamline Crypto Regulations – Regulation Bitcoin News
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates for streamlined crypto regulations, expanded custody options, and investor-friendly policies to foster digital asset adoption and reduce regulatory hurdles.
US wants $7.7M in crypto laundered in North Korea IT worker plot
The US DOJ seeks to seize $7.74M in crypto allegedly laundered by North Korean IT workers using fake identities at blockchain firms. Funds were frozen in 2023 as part of sanctions enforcement.
