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Japanese Banking Giant’s Crypto Subsidiary Applies for US Banking Charter
Nomura, a prominent Japanese investment banking giant, has taken a significant step in the cryptocurrency landscape by having its Swiss subsidiary apply for a U.S. national bank…
1/28/2026 2 min read
FIAT #FIAT #LAW AND ORDER
WhatsApp Lawsuit Draws Skepticism From Cryptographers, Privacy Lawyers
A proposed class action lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has emerged, alleging that the company accessed users' private messages. However, this lawsuit is…
1/28/2026 2 min read
OTHER #OTHER #LAW AND ORDER
Chinese National Gets 46 Months in Prison for $37 Million Crypto Scam Targeting Americans
A Chinese national has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his involvement in a significant cryptocurrency scam that defrauded American investors out of $37…
1/28/2026 2 min read
OTHER #LAW AND ORDER
Russia Bans WhiteBIT, Deeming Crypto Exchange 'Undesirable' Over Ukraine Support
Russian authorities have taken decisive action against the cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT, designating it as "undesirable." This decision stems from WhiteBIT's support for…
1/27/2026 2 min read
EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #MACROECONOMICS #LAW AND ORDER
Senate Crypto Bill Markup Delayed By Snowstorm, But May Still Get Hit With Partisan Vote
The markup of a significant Senate bill related to cryptocurrency has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions in Washington D.C. Despite the likelihood of improved…
1/26/2026 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #LAW AND ORDER
Olympic Snowboarder Turned Alleged Crypto Crime Kingpin Arrested in Mexico
Ryan James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, has been arrested in Mexico on serious charges. He is accused of utilizing stablecoin Tether in connection with a cocaine…
1/23/2026 2 min read
USDT #USDT #LAW AND ORDER
'Professional Money Launderer' Ordered to Pay UK $7.6M Over Zhimin Qian Case
In a significant development within the realm of financial crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has mandated that Sen Hok Ling, associated with Zhimin Qian, pay a sum of 7.6…
1/23/2026 2 min read
OTHER #OTHER #LAW AND ORDER
DOJ Flags Three Crypto Cases in 'America First' Push Against Fraud
The U.S. Justice Department is intensifying its focus on cryptocurrency fraud as reports of scams continue to rise. This increased scrutiny comes at a time when losses from…
1/23/2026 3 min read
OTHER #LAW AND ORDER
Trump Makes Good on Threat, Sues JP Morgan for $5 Billion Over Debanking
In a notable legal move, the former president has initiated a lawsuit against JP Morgan, seeking $5 billion in damages. This lawsuit stems from claims that the Biden…
1/22/2026 3 min read
FIAT #FIAT #REGULATION #LAW AND ORDER
Native American Tribes Claim Kalshi Prediction Markets 'Siphon' Money From Casinos
Native American tribes in Connecticut have expressed their concerns regarding the operations of Kalshi, a prediction market platform. In an amicus brief, these tribes argue that…
1/21/2026 2 min read
MARKET #BUSINESS #MARKET #LAW AND ORDER
Guernsey Authorities Seize $11.4M Tied to ‘Cryptoqueen’ OneCoin Fraud
A recent court ruling in Guernsey has significant implications for the ongoing battle against cryptocurrency fraud. The court upheld a German forfeiture order, which pertains to…
1/21/2026 2 min read
OTHER #LAW AND ORDER
CFTC Faces Tough Crypto Mandate With Fewer Staff, Inspector General Says
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is facing significant challenges as it seeks to expand its authority over the cryptocurrency market. According to an inspector…
1/21/2026 2 min read
TRADING #TRADING #LAW AND ORDER