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The Daily: US govt. says bitcoin from Bitfinex hack should be returned in-kind, HashKey predicts BTC to break $300,000 in 2025 and more

Markets react to potential Fed rate cut; US plans restitution for Bitfinex hack; HashKey forecasts Bitcoin over $300K; South Korea develops new crypto law; Trump administration eyes regulatory changes.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 18:40 PM

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US government says stolen bitcoin from 2016 Bitfinex hack should be returned to the exchange 'in-kind'

U.S. government demands return of stolen bitcoins from 2016 Bitfinex hack to the exchange, following the guilty pleas of hackers Lichtenstein and Morgan for money laundering conspiracy.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 15:34 PM

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Chainalysis says stablecoins occupied majority of illicit crypto transaction volume in 2024

In 2024, stablecoins led illicit crypto transactions at 63%, with overall illicit volumes projected at $51.3 billion, highlighting the rise in crypto crime and scams.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 13:00 PM

Oklahoma man pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy charges related to $9.4 million crypto scam

Travis Ford, co-founder of Wolf Capital, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, raising $9.4 million through false promises of returns from a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 21:54 PM

The Daily: Usual Money update causes a stir, UK clarifies crypto staking exemption and more

This article covers updates in the crypto space, including Usual Money's token issues, UK staking rules, Bybit's service restrictions in India, and a K-pop CEO facing scam allegations.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 18:29 PM

Thai police seize nearly 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines amid energy theft allegations: reports

Thai authorities seized 996 Bitcoin miners from JIT Co. for energy theft, with electricity worth millions illegally consumed, prompting an ongoing investigation.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 13:30 PM

Judge sets Terraform founder Do Kwon’s trial for January 2026 in ‘unprecedented’ move, urges plea negotiations

The criminal trial of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been tentatively scheduled for late January of next year. Kwon, who pleaded not guilty, could face up to 130 years in prison if convicted of the nine charges related to the collapse of his failed TerraUST stablecoin.

theblock.co • 08/01/2025 - 22:30 PM

The Daily: BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sees largest daily outflows since launch, Do Kwon pleads not guilty and more

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sees record outflows; Do Kwon pleads not guilty; Tether's legal head retires; Anon World launched. Upcoming events include Eurozone inflation and FOMC meeting.

theblock.co • 03/01/2025 - 17:28 PM

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South Korea imposes sanctions on North Korean crypto hackers, IT operatives

South Korea imposed sanctions on 15 North Koreans and one entity for cybercrimes, particularly cryptocurrency theft, highlighting rising North Korean hacking activities and sophisticated infiltration tactics.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 06:01 AM

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Hex founder Richard Heart wanted by Interpol, Europol on charges of tax evasion and assault

Interpol issued a Red Notice for Richard Heart, charged with fraud and assault in Finland, amid SEC lawsuits related to his crypto projects.

theblock.co • 22/12/2024 - 00:31 AM

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