Indonesia Regulator Forms Crypto Committee to Monitor Industry’s Operation, Compliance
The committee was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency, known as Bappebti, because crypto is considered a commodity in Indonesia.
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Nearly All FTX Creditors Will Get 118% of Their Funds Back in Cash, Estate Says in New Plan
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has proposed a new reorganization plan that would see a whopping 98% of its creditors get back 118% of their claims – in cash – within 60 days of court approval, according to new documents filed Tuesday evening.
Former NFL Star Rob Gronkowski to Pay $1.9M to Settle Crypto Investor Suit
The NBA’s Victor Oladipo and racecar driver Landon Cassill also struck deals, and a group of Voyager investors said this was the “first tranche” of settlements with promoters of the former cryptocurrency lender.
Crypto Mixers Targeted in U.S. House Democrats’ Effort to ‘Clamp Down’ on Money Laundering
Several Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have a bill coming this week to target money laundering through cryptocurrency mixing services, said Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.), one of its backers.
U.S. DOJ Identifies and Charges LockBit Ransomware Gang Leader with Fraud, Extortion
U.S. authorities have identified Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the mastermind behind the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, and are offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to his arrest.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Pro-Crypto Presidential Candidiate, to Appear at Consensus 2024
“As an environmental lawyer, scion of a Democratic political dynasty, and now maverick presidential candidate, Kennedy will explain his support for cryptocurrency and self-custody,” according to a statement.
Australia’s Tax Office Tells Crypto Exchanges to Hand Over Transaction Details of 1.2 Million Accounts: Reuters
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has asked cryptocurrency exchanges to provide the personal data and transaction details of up to 1.2 million accounts, according to reports.
Robinhood Gains 2%, Erasing Early Losses Following SEC Wells Notice
The trading platform previously ended support for all tokens that were named in SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.
Former Cred Executives Indicted on Wire Fraud, Other Charges
Daniel Schatt, a Cred co-founder and former CEO, Joseph Podulka, former CFO, and James Alexander, the former chief capital officer, were indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of California.
BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Charge
Alexander Vinnick, the Russian national who was one of BTC-e’s operators, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his role with the crypto exchange.