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Cryptocurrencies are not issued by a monetary authority, are not controlled or regulated and their price is determined by the supply and demand of their market.

Binance linked to illegal cryptocurrency platform Bitzlato
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Binance linked to illegal cryptocurrency platform Bitzlato

Binance is related to Bitzlato, according to FinCEN. The obscure platform collected $206 million from darknet marketplaces, $224 million through frauds, and $9 million from ransomware perpetrators.

Allegations of fraud against Compass Mining after company cuts ties with Russian
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Allegations of fraud against Compass Mining after company cuts ties with Russian

Compass Mining customers are suing for $2 million for fraud. The firm terminated connections with Russian hosting provider Bit River and didn't restore clients' Bitcoin machines. It cut connections with Bit River over non-applicable US sanctions.

U.S. sanctions: Customers suing Compass Mining
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U.S. sanctions: Customers suing Compass Mining

Compass Mining customers are suing for $2 million for fraud. The firm terminated connections with Russian hosting provider Bit River and didn't restore clients' Bitcoin machines. It cut connections with Bit River over non-applicable US sanctions.

Missing lawsuit response date, Ooki DAO faces default judgment.
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Missing lawsuit response date, Ooki DAO faces default judgment.

The CFTC is seeking a default judgment against Ooki DAO. DAO missed the lawsuit response deadline. The record of default will show that the DAO did not appear in court. The court issues a default judgment if the defendant fails to defend a case.

Indonesia Plans to Strengthen Security for Crypto Investments
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Indonesia Plans to Strengthen Security for Crypto Investments

The Financial Service Authority (OJK) of Indonesia will oversee the regulation, supervision and oversight of crypto investments to improve protection for investors, the Southeast Asian country's minister said on Thursday.

FTX's Fall Might Hurt CEO's Crypto Regulation Lobby
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FTX's Fall Might Hurt CEO's Crypto Regulation Lobby

The mid-term election in the US is playing a role in influencing and reshaping the regulatory landscape of the crypto industry amid the turmoil brought about by the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX.

Crypto Exchange OKX Opens Regional Office in the Bahamas
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Crypto Exchange OKX Opens Regional Office in the Bahamas

OKX Exchange has created a new offshoot in the Bahamas after being registered

South Korean Regulators to Harden Punishments for Crypto Fraud Practices
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South Korean Regulators to Harden Punishments for Crypto Fraud Practices

South Korean legislature is mulling plans to tighten its grip on crypto fraud practices

Vitalik Buterin Shares Opinion On Crypto Regulation
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Vitalik Buterin Shares Opinion On Crypto Regulation

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on Sunday, shared his opinion on crypto regulation, expressing that he is happy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are getting delayed.

Costa Rican Lawmaker Proposes to Regulate Crypto Market
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Costa Rican Lawmaker Proposes to Regulate Crypto Market

Johana Obando, a congresswoman from the Central American country of Costa Rica, has introduced a bill to Congress requiring the government to regulate the crypto market and reduce taxes on cryptocurrencies, making Costa Rica a cryptocurrency-friendly country.

Hong Kong, Singapore Sees Diverging Approaches to Retail Crypto Trading
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Hong Kong, Singapore Sees Diverging Approaches to Retail Crypto Trading

Hong Kong is planning to shift to a friendlier approach towards cryptocurrencies starting next year, according to a Bloomberg report, while neighbouring Singapore is planning to impose fresh restrictions on consumers.

Continuous Crackdown on Crypto by US SEC is a Bullish Factor for Investors - Report
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Continuous Crackdown on Crypto by US SEC is a Bullish Factor for Investors - Report

The US SEC might be considered harsh for its crypto regulations, some investors use this as a basis for their investments in the space

MAS Seeks to Ban All Forms of Crypto Credits in Singapore
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MAS Seeks to Ban All Forms of Crypto Credits in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore wants crypto service providers to avoid issuing credits for consumers to trade crypto

CFTC Chair Suggests Ether is Commodity, Let Congress to Regulate Crypto
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CFTC Chair Suggests Ether is Commodity, Let Congress to Regulate Crypto

Crypto regulation is inevitable. That is the message coming from both CFTC and SEC. But this has led to a political conflict between the top U.S. financial regulatory agencies.

UK Could Be The Next Crypto-Friendly Nation As Rishi Sunak Becomes Next PM
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UK Could Be The Next Crypto-Friendly Nation As Rishi Sunak Becomes Next PM

Will Rishi Sunak's appointment as the next UK PM spell good fortune for the crypto industry?