Former OpenSea product manager Nathanial Chastain was convicted in 2023 of wire fraud and money laundering for profiting off inside information on NFT listings.
U.S. prosecutors argued that Tornado Cash’s emphasis on privacy wasn’t about protecting ordinary users, but about making “bags of money.”
Cboe and NYSE Arca have filed proposals that would allow exchanges to list crypto ETFs in a similar way to existing standards in TradFi.
Prosecutors say the former executive funneled company funds into crypto via false claims, with investigators tracing assets despite obfuscation tools.
South Korea’s rival stablecoin bills hint at a divide over regulation as the country seeks a stronger foothold in the global crypto market.
ASIC has accused Bitget of targeting Australian investors with unlicensed crypto futures, marking its latest move to rein in platforms.
The Wyoming Stable Token is expected to debut next month, putting a publicly funded twist on the stablecoin sector.
During Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's criminal trial on Friday, federal prosecutors revealed they are considering pursuing criminal charges against Dragonfly.
The Arizona woman helped North Korean operatives pose as U.S. IT workers and launder millions back to Pyongyang.
Nigeria is open to stablecoin firms, signaling a shift over a year after a Binance crackdown shook the local crypto industry.
The report could recommend ways for the government to build a Bitcoin stockpile without using taxpayer funds, Decrypt was told.
The class action alleges Pump.fun operated an unlicensed gambling platform, estimating billions in user losses with Solana-linked entities.
The order requires "ideological neutrality" and bans DEI-aligned large language models from government contracts.
The firm’s business model revolves around “blockchain securities.”
Federal prosecutors say funds from a $97 million oil and gas scam were laundered through shell companies, crypto wallets, and exchanges.
Feds have dropped an investigation into Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell, he said Tuesday, over allegations levied by a nonprofit he started.
The Thai SEC said the proposal aims to reduce burdens on ICO portals and investors while aligning oversight with industry standards.
A man's disappearance in California is being investigated as a possible crypto-related kidnapping, following a spate of "wrench attacks."
President Trump signed the stablecoin bill at a flashy ceremony attended by industry leaders, just a day after the legislation was passed by Congress.
Hungary’s newly updated laws on cryptocurrency trading could have a negative impact on the domestic crypto market, according to the Blockchain Hungary Association. Kornél Kalocsai, the association’s president, was largely welcoming of the updated criminal code while speaking with Decrypt. The new regulations impose penalties for the operation and use of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges. These […]
Shane Moore targeted fellow rugby players with promises of 1% daily returns, then spent their money on luxury apartments and designer goods.
Crypto firms must prepare for stricter rules by 2026 as AUSTRAC targets sector-wide financial crime vulnerabilities.
The chair of the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) noted the ‘fragmented’ EU crypto markets, and the risk of the ‘diverging application’ of rules.
Trump should focus on building a national Bitcoin reserve instead of pushing stablecoin regulation, Decrypt was told.
The officers staged fake raids and used fraudulent warrants to track victims for "The Godfather's" criminal enterprise, prosecutors alleged.
Rep. Maxine Waters has warned two pending crypto bills could gut consumer protections and hand more power to politically connected players.
Storm’s legal counsel alleges prosecutors misattributed a journalist's message and failed to disclose the mistake immediately.
Florida's AG said Robinhood's payment-for-order-flow model may mislead users by hiding true crypto costs behind marketing claims.
Truglia’s original 18-month term was dramatically increased after he failed to pay restitution to crypto investor Michael Terpin.
Jonathan Gould, a former chief legal officer at blockchain company Bitfury, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.