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06.06 / 16:48

Binance CFTC IRS Tax CBOE Blockdaemon Today in Crypto: Two US Representatives Demand Crypto Tax Regulations, Atomic Wallet Stolen Funds Traced to N.Korean Hackers, OKX Partners with Custody Service Provider Komainu, Zodia Custody Joins Hands with Blockdaemon

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02.06 / 14:45

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Crypto exchange Binance has announced the winner of its Web3 reality show, titled “Build the Block,” held in the metaverse. Within the show, startups competed with each other to win an investment from Binance Labs.

31.05 / 02:57

Man CEO Platform scam S Korean Police Bust Two ‘Crypto Scam Rings’ Worth a Combined $350m – Crypto Fraud on the Rise?

South Korean police have shut down two suspected crypto scams they think are worth a combined $350 million, with hundreds of victims believed to have been duped.

30.05 / 16:23

Blockchain ETH Digital Platform Hacker Robs Tornado Cash, Launders Loot Through the Same Service

The hacker who hijacked currency mixer Tornado Cash has returned control of the protocol to the team.

29.05 / 05:45

Provident Target Platform Compilation scam Crypto scams Spike in Crypto Scams Targeting Young Korean Women – Here’s How Fraudsters Strike

There has been a spike in South Korean crypto scams that target young women on social media platforms, a new study has revealed.

26.05 / 01:13

Man Platform scam S Korean Police Bust ‘Crypto Scammer’ Who ‘Preyed on Housewives and Office Workers’

South Korean police have arrest a suspected crypto scammer who allegedly preyed on “housewives and office workers.”

25.05 / 07:15

Waves regulation Platform Fighting crypto sector South Korean Prosecution Vows to ‘Review’ Crypto Sector as Scandal Intensifies

South Korea’s Prosecutor-General has promised a “thorough review” of the crypto sector amid rising “public suspicion” about politicians and their crypto holdings.

24.05 / 07:17

regulation Upbit Bithumb South Korea’s lead party wants crypto disclosure laws to apply earlier: Report

A new bill mandating South Korean lawmakers and high-ranking government officials to declare their cryptocurrency holdings is expected to take effect within the next two months, said the floor leader of the country’s ruling party.

22.05 / 04:05

Blockchain defi Hackers regulation Cybersecurity security phishing Crypto hacks falling in Q1 is but a 'temporary reprieve' — Blockchain firm

The crypto community is being urged not to let their guard down despite a significant decline in crypto hacks during the first quarter of 2023 — with one firm warning it is most likely a “temporary reprieve, rather than a long-term trend.”

19.05 / 20:25

Blockchain NFT defi Hackers regulation Department US Justice Department on the hunt for DeFi hackers and thieves: Finance Redefined

Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you the most significant developments from the past week.

18.05 / 09:37

regulation Court Terra bail Montenegro prosecutors appeal against Do Kwon’s bail terms

Terra co-founder Do Kwon’s bail is now in question after the State Prosecutor’s Office filed an appeal against it. Kwon is still wanted for extradition by South Korea and has criminal charges to answer in the United States.

18.05 / 08:41

BTC Digital Tether USDT Action Strategy Bitcoin 500 Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Struggles to Break Above $27,500 Resistance; Downward Trendline Remains a Challenge

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is facing difficulties in surpassing the significant resistance level at $27,500.

18.05 / 04:05

Blockchain regulation crimes bills policies lawmakers crypto rules Korean lawmakers rally towards crypto rules in May after grisly murder case: Report

Lawmakers from South Korea are pushing to enshrine stricter regulation of digital assets in the wake of a gruesome murder case involving digital assets.

16.05 / 01:39

Hack G7 Nations Must Do More to Stop North Korea Crypto Hacks, Japan Suggests

Not enough is being done to stop North Korea hacking crypto, Japanese government leaders have hinted at the latest G7 central bank governors and finance ministers’ summit.

15.05 / 19:43

Hackers hacks regulation Elliptic Japan leads world in losses from North Korean crypto hacking with 30% of total: Report

Japan is the biggest loser of cryptocurrency to North Korean hackers, according to a study by blockchain analyst Elliptic. Asian countries make up three of the four top targets for the so-called Hermit Kingdom’s hackers, Elliptic found.

15.05 / 15:55

UPS Target Digital Platform WBTC US DoJ US DOJ Ramps Up Efforts to Crack Down on DeFi Hacks and Thefts

The alarming rate of DeFi hacks has caught the attention of the US Department of Justice.

15.05 / 13:19

Technology Ethereum regulation us government Tech US strips Ethereum dev Virgil Griffith of export privileges for 10 years

The Department of Commerce has imposed a 10-year export privilege ban on Virgil Griffith, an Ethereum developer serving a five-year prison sentence. The ban restricts him from enjoying export privileges until April 12, 2032.

15.05 / 09:11

business Blockchain Technology CBDC Samsung Samsung to research South Korea’s CBDC for offline payments

Tech giant Samsung Electronics has reportedly partnered with South Korea’s central bank to conduct research on central bank digital currency (CBDC) for offline payments.

15.05 / 06:33

Law defi Hackers regulation Department Of Justice crimes Department US Justice Department on the hunt for DeFi hackers and thieves: Report

The United States Justice Department’s crypto enforcement team is cracking down on Decentralized Finance (DeFi) hackers and exploiters, amid a four-year rise in illicit crypto activity.

11.05 / 14:35

UPS FIVE Hackers Half of North Korea's Missile Funding Comes from Cybercrimes and Cryptocurrency Theft, Says White House

As North Korean military activities continue to capture the attention of decision-makers and analysts across the world, around 50% of the country’s secretive missile program could be financed by cyberattacks and cryptocurrency theft, according to Anne Neuberger, the U.S. deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology.

10.05 / 18:51

business Terra Luna Terra $176M of Do Kwon's assets are frozen: Report

On May 10, local news outlet Hankyung reported that Do Kwon, co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, had over 233.3 billion Korean won ($176 million) in personal assets frozen as part of ongoing criminal proceedings.

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