In a groundbreaking turn of events, a London resident named Habibur Rahman has found himself in legal trouble for operating a Bitcoin ATM without the proper registration. Rahman, who resides in Langdon Crescent, East Ham, was taken into custody following a raid by Kent Police at a gadget shop in Chatham on April 28, 2023.
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Opeyemi is a writer who has found his passion in the realm of cryptocurrency. Despite not initially choosing the digital asset industry, he has become deeply involved in it for over two years now. His interest lies in unraveling the complexities of blockchain technology and staying updated on the latest trends in the world of
Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in Singapore, has recently announced a partnership with Standard Chartered, a multinational banking institution, to offer fiat services to retail users globally. This partnership will allow users to deposit and withdraw the United States dollar (USD), the euro (EUR), and the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) on the Crypto.com
Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC) recently took a stand against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of damaging trust in the regulatory system through its “regulation by enforcement” strategy. He labeled the SEC’s approach as an “abuse of power” that could impede digital innovation in the United States. Nickel’s comments come as
The recent Wells notice sent by the U.S. SEC to OpenSea has raised concerns about the regulation of digital assets, particularly non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The SEC is suggesting that some NFTs traded on OpenSea could be classified as unregistered securities, potentially implicating the platform itself in illegal activity. This has sparked a debate about whether
After being released from prison, Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, is now under judicial supervision with strict conditions imposed on him. These conditions include posting a €5 million bond, remaining within French territory, and checking in with the police station twice a week. The Paris Judicial Court has formally charged Durov with six offenses,
Recent findings by TRM Labs have brought attention to the concerning trend of illicit activity at crypto ATMs. The report highlighted that these cash-to-crypto services have processed over $160 million in illicit volumes since 2019, with a sharp increase in 2023. The lack of stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols at
The crypto industry has been experiencing a significant shift away from the UK in recent years, with many firms attributing this move to burdensome regulatory processes. According to a report by the Financial Times, registrations for crypto asset exchanges and custodian wallet providers with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have dropped by more than
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently granted two local crypto exchanges, Busha Digital Limited and Quidax, “Approval-in-Principle” to commence operations under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). These approvals are part of the SEC’s efforts to promote innovation while ensuring investor protection within the digital asset space. The ARIP was designed to
A former Kansas bank executive, Shan Hanes, was recently sentenced to 293 months in federal prison for his involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that led to the collapse of Heartland Tri-State Bank (HTSB). Hanes, who served as the CEO of HTSB, pleaded guilty to embezzling $47.1 million through unauthorized wire transfers to a cryptocurrency