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Frank Ahlgren III sentenced for Bitcoin tax fraud involving $3.7 million in underreported BTC gains.

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Investor Sentenced to Two Years for Tax Fraud

December 14, 2024 Paulo

Satoshi-era Bitcoin investor Frank Ahlgren sentenced to two years for tax fraud, marking the first crypto tax case to result in prison time.

Caroline Crenshaw speaking at a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C.

Interest Groups Urge Senate to Confirm Caroline Crenshaw to SEC

December 13, 2024 Paulo

Interest groups urge the U.S. Senate to confirm Caroline Crenshaw to the SEC, stressing the need for bipartisan balance before the new Congress convenes.

Futuristic illustration showing Bitcoin facing quantum computing pressure and a rising focus on privacy technology

Australia’s AMP Fund Invests $27M in Bitcoin: A Milestone for Superannuation Funds

December 13, 2024 Paulo

AMP invests $27M in Bitcoin, becoming Australia’s first superannuation fund to adopt crypto, signaling a bold step in institutional investment.

Futuristic illustration showing cybersecurity risks and hidden attackers inside a crypto company network

Hacker Exploits Dogecoin Vulnerability, Crashes 69% of Network Nodes

December 12, 2024 Paulo

A hacker exploited a Dogecoin vulnerability, crashing 69% of its nodes. This raises concerns about blockchain security and crypto resilience.

Federal Court of Australia building symbolizing legal ruling against Kraken operator Bit Trade.

Australia Fines Kraken Operator $5M for Regulatory Breaches

December 12, 2024 Paulo

Australia fines Kraken’s operator Bit Trade $5M for regulatory breaches, marking ASIC’s first penalty for failing to meet compliance standards.

Cinematic illustration of digital stablecoins flowing through a futuristic global payment network built on blockchain.

Kyrgyzstan Passes Law Defining Digital Som CBDC Framework

December 11, 2024 Paulo

Kyrgyzstan approves a law for the digital som CBDC, setting legal tender status. Prototype testing begins in 2025, with full launch by 2027.

Coincheck executives celebrating the company’s Nasdaq listing, symbolizing US-Japan crypto collaboration.

Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck Makes Nasdaq Debut After $1.3B Merger

December 11, 2024 Paulo

Coincheck debuts on Nasdaq after a $1.3B merger with Thunder Bridge Capital, marking a significant milestone in crypto collaboration between Japan and the US.