U.S. authorities are filing a civil forfeiture complaint targeting approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency tied to black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian crude …
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Regulation
UK Tax Authorities Nearly Triple Crypto Warnings Over Suspected Unpaid Gains
by shayaanby shayaanUK tax authorities are nearly tripling warnings sent to cryptocurrency investors suspected of owing unpaid capital gains tax. The tax office says …
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Regulation
UK authorities continue probe into Nigel Farage’s crypto ‘gifts’ after by-election win
by shayaanby shayaanUK Reform leader Nigel Farage will face an investigation that had been briefly paused following his resignation from Parliament after winning a …
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Regulation
US authorities arrest executive implicated in $47M fintech collapse in Poland
by shayaanby shayaanThe chief executive of a major Polish fintech company has been detained in the U.S. as part of an investigation into a …
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Mining
Thai authorities bust illegal Bitcoin mining ring, seize equipment worth thousands
by shayaanby shayaanBitcoin mining is an energy-hungry business even when you’re paying for the power. When you’re not, it tends to attract attention from …
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Regulation
Authorities Abruptly Shut Down Georgia Lender in Second Bank Failure of 2026
by shayaanby shayaanRegulators have abruptly shuttered the doors of a Georgia-based bank in the second bank failure of the year. The Federal Deposit Insurance …
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Regulation
Morocco abandons total ban for regulation as crypto use defies authorities
by shayaanby shayaanCrypto adoption in Morocco has reached 16% of its population despite a decade-old ban on transactions with digital assets and recently increased …
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Regulation
Russian authorities to exempt crypto trading services, custodial platforms from VAT
by shayaanby shayaanThe Russian government is preparing to exempt cryptocurrency trading and custodial services from value-added tax (VAT) as part of a major push …
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Analysis
Pro-Ukrainian Crypto Exchange WhiteBIT Designated “Undesirable” by Russian Authorities
by shayaanby shayaanThe Russian government has banned its citizens from interacting with the crypto exchange WhiteBIT due to the company’s contributions to the Ukrainian …
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Regulation
French Authorities Rescue Ledger Co-Founder and His Wife After Both Were Kidnapped for Crypto Ransom: Report
by shayaanby shayaanFrench authorities have reportedly rescued the co-founder of hardware wallet firm Ledger and his wife after they were kidnapped and held for …