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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
India Faces Pressure to Rethink Crypto Taxes Ahead of Union Budget as Trading Shifts Offshore
India's current stance on cryptocurrency taxation is facing increasing scrutiny as industry leaders advocate for reform. As traders migrate to offshore platforms, domestic…
1/31/2026 2 min read
TRADING #REGULATION #TRADING #LAW AND ORDER
U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time
The U.S. government has taken a significant step by imposing sanctions on several cryptocurrency exchanges that are allegedly connected to Iran. This marks the first instance of…
1/31/2026 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY #MACROECONOMICS
NYSE's 24/7 plan could fix key problem for stock tokens, Ondo's de Bode says
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are reportedly considering a shift towards 24/7 trading for tokenized stocks. This potential move has been highlighted by Ian de…
1/31/2026 2 min read
TRADING #BUSINESS #REGULATION #TRADING
US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto exchanges for first time
The US Treasury has taken a significant step by sanctioning two cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the UK that are connected to Iran's financial system. This action…
1/31/2026 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #MACROECONOMICS
Trump Nominates Pro-Crypto Kevin Warsh For New Fed Chair — Details
United States President Donald Trump has officially nominated former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh as his choice for the next chair of the US central bank. This decision…
1/31/2026 3 min read
BTC #BTC #FIAT #REGULATION
U.S. government seizes $400 million Helix allegedly made from drug-linked transactions
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that it has seized assets valued at $400 million, linked to the darknet mixing service known as Helix. This seizure includes various…
1/30/2026 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE