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Feds Seize $9 Million in Crypto ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam Probe
Feds Seize $9 Million in Crypto ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam Probe
November 21, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal authorities have seized almost $9 million in cryptocurrency tied to a scam ring. The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) announced Tuesday (Nov. 21) the seizure of...

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Google Emphasizes Importance of Innovation in Antitrust Trial
Google Emphasizes Importance of Innovation in Antitrust Trial
October 26, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Google executive Prabhakar Raghavan testified Thursday (Oct. 26) in the search and advertising giant’s ongoing antitrust trial, shedding light on the challenges the company faces...

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Google-Apple Relationship at Core of Landmark Antitrust Trial
Google-Apple Relationship at Core of Landmark Antitrust Trial
September 11, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Google’s antitrust trial begins this week, with the company’s ties to Apple at the center. While the two tech titans are typically thought of as rivals, a report Monday (Sept....

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DOJ Seeks Jail Time for Ex-Wells Fargo Exec Over Fake Accounts
DOJ Seeks Jail Time for Ex-Wells Fargo Exec Over Fake Accounts
September 03, 2023  |  Legal

Federal prosecutors want Wells Fargo’s former retail banking head to spend time behind bars. Carrie Tolstedt agreed earlier this year to plead guilty to obstructing an investigation...

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America’s New Merger Rules Could Add Months to Process
America’s New Merger Rules Could Add Months to Process
July 09, 2023  |  Regulation

Proposed regulations for mergers and acquisitions could add months to the deals process. That’s according to antitrust lawyer Kara Kuritz, who spoke with Seeking Alpha...

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Google Ad Business Accused of Breaking EU Antitrust Laws
Google Ad Business Accused of Breaking EU Antitrust Laws
June 14, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Google is once again facing allegations that its ad business constitutes a monopoly. The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday (June 14) announced that a preliminary...

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Report: Binance Exec Controlled US Affiliate’s Accounts
Report: Binance Exec Controlled US Affiliate’s Accounts
June 05, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite claims the companies are separate, cryptocurrency giant Binance reportedly controlled accounts at its American affiliate. That’s according to a Monday (June 5) report by...

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DOJ: Las Vegas Man Charged in $45 Million CoinDeal Scheme
DOJ: Las Vegas Man Charged in $45 Million CoinDeal Scheme
May 19, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Another person has been charged for allegedly participating in the multimillion-dollar CoinDeal investment fraud scheme that was announced in January. Bryan Lee, 57, of Las...

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DOJ Investigates Binance for Russia Sanction Violations
DOJ Investigates Binance for Russia Sanction Violations
May 07, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal authorities are reportedly probing whether cryptocurrency exchange Binance violated U.S. sanctions against Russia. The U.S. Justice Department’s investigation centers on whether the company was...

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