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Russia's biggest bitcoin mining firm's founder arrested for tax evasion while his company faces bankruptcy
The founder of Russia's largest bitcoin mining firm has been arrested on charges of tax evasion. This incident occurs amid growing financial difficulties for the company, which…
2/3/2026 2 min read
BTC #BTC #MINING #REGULATION
NY prosecutors raise alarm over GENIUS Act on fraud: Report
Recent statements from five New York officials have raised concerns regarding the conduct of Tether and Circle, particularly in relation to their cooperation with law…
2/2/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #REGULATION #USDT
Russia’s Top Crypto Miner Owner Arrested on Tax Evasion Charges
Igor Runets, the founder of BitRiver, which is recognized as Russia's largest crypto mining firm, has been placed under house arrest due to tax evasion allegations. This…
2/2/2026 2 min read
MINING #MINING #REGULATION
CrossCurve Threatens Legal Action After $3M Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit
CrossCurve, a decentralized finance protocol, has signaled a potential legal response following a significant exploit in its cross-chain bridge. The protocol has identified…
2/2/2026 2 min read
BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #REGULATION #SECURITY INCIDENTS
India's 2026 budget keeps 30% crypto tax, adds $545 penalty for missed reports
India's 2026 budget has introduced significant measures regarding cryptocurrency taxation, maintaining a 30% tax rate on crypto assets. Additionally, the Finance Bill has…
2/2/2026 3 min read
MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION #MARKETS
Michael Saylor’s High-Stakes Bitcoin Bet Faces Fresh Strain
Bitcoin's recent decline has once again placed significant strain on the largest corporate holder of cryptocurrency. This situation highlights the challenges faced by companies…
2/2/2026 2 min read
BTC #BTC #REGULATION #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY
BitRiver CEO arrested for alleged tax concealment: Reports
The CEO of BitRiver, Igor Runets, has been placed under house arrest following allegations of tax evasion. This development comes from a ruling by the Zamoskvoretsky Court in…
2/2/2026 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION
Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng
Hong Kong is taking steps to establish itself as a pivotal player in the global cryptocurrency landscape. According to a local lawmaker and Web3 advocate, the city possesses…
2/1/2026 2 min read
MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #REGULATION
Step Finance treasury breach leads to $27M in losses, STEP crashes 90%
Step Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform operating on the Solana blockchain, has reported a significant breach involving its treasury wallet. This incident led to…
2/1/2026 2 min read
SOL #REGULATION #SOL #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY
Sam Bankman-Fried turns up Trump support following Ellison’s release
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has publicly expressed his support for former US President Donald Trump regarding cryptocurrency. In a series of posts on X, he criticized…
2/1/2026 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION
Solana DeFi platform step finance hit by $27 million treasury hack as token price craters
Step Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on the Solana blockchain, recently experienced a significant security breach resulting in a $27 million hack of its…
1/31/2026 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY #MACROECONOMICS
The market for tokenized equities has exploded by almost 3,000% in a single year
The market for tokenized equities has seen a remarkable surge, expanding by nearly 3,000% in the year 2025. This growth has been significantly influenced by newly established…
1/31/2026 2 min read
MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION #FINANCE