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Le leader du trio de Miami plaide coupable d'accusations de fraude bancaire et Crypto de 4 millions de dollars
L'année dernière, le ministère américain de la Justice a inculpé trois membres d'une équipe de Miami dans le cadre d'une opération liée à la cryptographie datant de 2020.
DCG Reportedly Probed For Genesis Transfers
Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group (DCG) is reportedly being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Eastern District of New York and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to Bloomberg. The entities are examining financial transfers between DCG and its Genesis unit. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes shares his analysis.
New Judge Assigned in Sam Bankman-Fried Case; DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into $400M FTX Hack: Report
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has been assigned to preside over the fraud case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal probe into the alleged hack that drained nearly $400 million out of FTX-controlled wallets the night the Bahamas-based exchange filed for bankruptcy.
Threat of DOJ Examiner Likely ‘Forced’ Celsius Into Action, Legal Expert Says
Crypto lender Celsius’ third bankruptcy hearing on Thursday focused on which customers are eligible to receive funds back. Hodder Law Firm Managing Partner Sasha Hodder discusses the DOJ examiner’s impact on Celsius’ cooperation. Plus, whether Celsius has enough funds after receiving roughly $80 million from maturing loans and tax savings.
SEC Calls 9 Cryptos 'Securities' in Insider Trading Case
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi and two others on allegations of wire fraud and insider trading. Meanwhile, the SEC formally referred to nine digital tokens in this case as “securities.“ CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains the charges and allegations, and discusses the regulatory implications in the SEC's ongoing practice of defining its crypto oversight through enforcement actions.
Ex-Coinbase Manager Among 3 Arrested on Crypto Insider Trading Charges
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged former Coinbase (COIN) product manager Ishan Wahi and two other men on allegations of wire fraud and insider trading. “The Hash” panel discusses the specifics and implications of the crypto industry’s first alleged insider trading case.
NFT & Web 3 Attorney on the First NFT Insider Trading Case
The U.S. Department of Justice charged former OpenSea staffer Nate Chastain for wire fraud and money laundering on allegations he misused confidential information to trade NFTs. NFT & Web 3 Attorney Moish Peltz discusses his take on the charges, the legal considerations of digital collectibles, and the potential outcomes.
DOJ Charges Former OpenSea Exec With NFT Insider Trading
Former OpenSea staffer Nate Chastain was charged on June 1 with wire fraud and money laundering after trading on confidential information about which NFTs were about to be featured on OpenSea. It’s the first DOJ has pursued an “insider trading” charge involving digital assets.
OpenSea Accounts of Couple Allegedly Tied to $4.5B Bitfinex Hack Have Disappeared
Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein's OpenSea accounts have disappeared, according to BuzzFeed News. The couple was arrested by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday on allegations they laundered $4.5 billion in stolen bitcoin during a 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex. "The Hash" team discusses the latest in an ongoing saga, exploring the intersection of NFTs and money laundering.
Crypto Tumblers, Exchanges in DOJ’s Focus as It Launches New Task Force
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced a new task force to address potential illicit activities on crypto exchanges and other services that can serve as avenues for money laundering, according to CoinTelegraph. “The Hash” panel discusses crypto under the microscope following the Biden Administration’s latest attempts to counter corruption.