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The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued a Desist and Refrain Order on Monday to Trage Technologies Ltd., also known as Trage Tech, for alleged violations of securities laws. The DFPI claims that Trage Tech, which operates out of the Marshall Islands and Panama, promoted “Crypto Arbitrage Investment Packages” without proper registration. … Read more
The Pakistani government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act to recognize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as legal tender. These changes would authorize the central bank to issue, regulate, and manage digital currency in both digital and physical forms. The amendments expand Section 24 to include digital issuance alongside traditional … Read more
The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has released a report advocating for a strategic bitcoin reserve (SBR) to strengthen U.S. economic stability and global influence. Titled “Digital Gold: Evaluating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the United States,” the report argues that holding BTC could support U.S. monetary stability, counter global financial threats, and advance technological leadership. … Read more
Crypto exchange Binance has launched Binance Wealth, a crypto exchange solution specifically designed for wealth managers serving high-net-worth individuals. This innovative platform enables wealth managers to facilitate client investments in cryptocurrencies seamlessly. Binance Wealth integrates directly with the Binance platform, allowing wealth managers to handle client onboarding, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your … Read more
On Friday, South Korea’s finance ministry announced plans to regulate cross-border transactions of virtual assets, including cryptocurrency, starting in the second half of 2025. The new regulations will mandate that businesses engaged in cross-border virtual asset trade register with authorities and submit monthly transaction reports to the Bank of Korea. The move follows significant concerns … Read more
Utah Republican senator Mike Lee outlined three major regulatory risks to the cryptocurrency industry at the recent Permissionless III crypto conference. They are the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), fragmented state regulations, and heavy federal oversight. He warned these could threaten the digital assets sector, saying, “Cryptocurrency is not a security. Cryptocurrency … Read more
Metaplanet Inc., a company publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced on Monday an additional purchase of 108.786 bitcoin for a total investment of 1 billion yen (approximately $6.7 million). The average purchase price was 9,192,359 yen per BTC. With this acquisition, Metaplanet’s total bitcoin holdings now stand at 639.503 bitcoin. The cumulative amount … Read more
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI announced on Friday that Yanbing Chen, a 30-year-old from Brooklyn, N.Y., pleaded guilty to his involvement in an international money laundering and drug trafficking conspiracy. The organization, led by Jin Hua Zhang of Staten Island, laundered over $25 million in drug proceeds and illegal funds. Chen delivered $50,000 … Read more
Japan is reportedly set to review its cryptocurrency regulations, potentially reducing taxes on digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to assess whether current crypto regulations under the payments act provide sufficient investor protection. The review may lead to reclassifying crypto as financial instruments under Japan’s investment law, which could enhance safeguards and bring … Read more
Hillsborough and Campbell, California, residents have been alerted to a new email scam, according to local police departments. Scammers are sending emails containing personal details and photos of victims’ homes, threatening to release private information unless they pay $2,000 in bitcoin. The email warns recipients to pay “confidentiality charges” or risk having personal footage shared … Read more
