WorldPingU.S. prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of roughly $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly generated through sanctioned Iranian oil sales.
The assets are tied to a wider network accused of moving more than $1.5 billion in illicit oil proceeds.
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Grayscale Makes XRP a Core Holding in New Crypto Model Portfolios
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US Moves to Forfeit $61M in Crypto Linked to Iran’s Oil Sales
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US charges ex-Robinhood engineers over alleged pre-listing crypto trades
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WorldPingThe former employees allegedly earned more than $50,000 each by trading Hyperliquid perpetuals ahead of Robinhood token listings.
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WorldPingBullish crypto futures bets worth millions have been liquidated in 24 hours. Bitcoin and ether longs have taken in the most losses.
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WorldPingAnalysts told The Block that the crypto market will continue to move with interest rates and the broader monetary environment.
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WorldPingGrayscale has made its XRP ETF one of the largest allocations across its new crypto model portfolios for financial advisors.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Bitcoin.com
WorldPingThe CLARITY Act still has a procedural path after Senator Thom Tillis moved to reconsider the failed cloture vote, though industry executives are divided over whether Congress has enough time left.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Cointelegraph
WorldPingSEC Chair Paul Atkins has asked staff to develop a proposal allowing investment advisers to self-custody crypto assets under certain conditions. The plan would also permit state trust companies to serve as custodians for advisers and regulated funds.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Bitcoin.com
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