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Justice Department Signals Intent to Crack Down on Crypto Crime
September 19, 2022

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Bankman-Fried’s Stake in Quant Trading Firm Raises Conflict Questions
September 19, 2022

Back in 2020, if you weren’t in crypto, you’d never heard of Sam Bankman-Fried, the billionaire owner of the FTX exchange and especially the small quant trading firm called Alameda Research where he’d made the beginnings of his fortune. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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UK FCA: FTX Not Recognized to Conduct Business in Region 
September 19, 2022

Britain’s top financial regulator is alerting consumers that Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange FTX is operating in the U.K. without proper authorization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Today in Crypto: Coinbase Could Earn $1.2B From Higher Interest, Analyst Says
September 18, 2022

Celsius, the cryptocurrency lender that filed in July to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code, on September 16 asked a court for permission to conduct business-as-usual sales of its stablecoins. A proposed order the company filed with U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the...

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From White House, a Clear Call for Tighter Crypto Controls
September 18, 2022

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Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender; Most Don’t Notice
September 16, 2022

When the Central African Republic (CAR) adopted Bitcoin as legal tender in April, mayhem initially ensued, sparked by confusion, advanced by disagreements, and then driven by concern from global organizations like the World Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Treasury Crypto Reports Long on Detail, Short on Urgency
September 16, 2022

Anyone expecting the blueprints for legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies from the three reports the Treasury Department released Friday (Sept. 16) will be sorely disappointed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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DOJ Mobilizes League of Prosecutors to Fight Crypto Crime
September 16, 2022

To help combat the rising number of crimes associated with cryptocurrency, over 150 prosecutors are being assembled from across the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Instant Payments, Stablecoins Sit Atop Treasury Dept’s Innovation Agenda
September 16, 2022

After six months of work, the U.S. Treasury Department has released a trio of reports on cryptocurrency policy, and instant payments are high on the agenda. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...