The Trump administration’s decision to cut foreign access to Anthropic’s most powerful AI models was reportedly triggered by calls from Amazon CEO …
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U.S. Treasury extends Iran’s crypto finance crackdown to procurement networks
by shayaanby shayaanThe U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned nine individuals and entities accused of supporting Iranian weapons procurement activities. The action targets actors based …
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Football Clubs Face UK FCA’s Crackdown for Promoting Unauthorized Crypto Firms
by shayaanby shayaanCrypto sponsorships have become a common sight across football stadiums, shirts, and advertising boards. But the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has …
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UK sanctions Huobi and ruble stablecoin issuer in crackdown on Russia crypto networks
by shayaanby shayaanBritain applied banking-style sanctions to crypto exchanges for the first time, requiring U.K. financial firms to freeze funds and trace transactions. www.coindesk.com
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China Broker Crackdown May Push Offshore Investors Toward Crypto Rails
by shayaanby shayaanChina’s latest action against offshore brokerage platforms could reshape how mainland investors seek foreign-market exposure. Regulators have moved against Futu, Tiger Brokers, …
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France Charges 88, Including Minors, in Crypto ‘Wrench Attack’ Crackdown
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief France has charged 88 suspects, more than 10 of them minors, across 12 active judicial investigations into violent crypto kidnappings. …
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Brazil blocks Kalshi and Polymarket in crackdown on prediction markets
by shayaanby shayaanBrazil has blocked access to prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket, escalating a regulatory crackdown on products officials say operate like …
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International Crypto Crackdown Freezes $12,000,000, Uncovers More Than 20,000 Victims: TRM Labs
by shayaanby shayaanAn international law enforcement initiative involving the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), US Secret Service, Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Securities Commission …
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SEC admits crypto crackdown went too far ‘headlines’ as it dismisses 7 cases
by shayaanby shayaanIn November 2024, the SEC celebrated 583 enforcement actions and a record $8.2 billion in remedies, saying crypto was proof it could …
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Crypto Long & Short: Asia’s digital asset crackdown: accountability gets personal
by shayaanby shayaanWelcome to our institutional newsletter, Crypto Long & Short. This week: Bob Williams on how stricter crypto regulations in Asia are putting …