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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has moved $3.9 billion in Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) from its cold wallet just before settling with the Department of Justice (DOJ). What Happened: According to a Decrypt report on Tuesday, this transfer took place just days prior to Binance and its CEO finalizing a $4.3...

With Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) CEO Changpeng Zhao's resignation Tuesday on the heels of a U.S. Justice Department investigation, the field is clear for large institutions to take over the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs market, observers say. What Happened: Investor Mike Alfred...

The U.S. Department of Justice is currently in discussions with crypto exchange Binance Holdings Ltd. (CRYPTO: BNB) over a potential resolution to an extensive investigation. What Happened: The allegations against Binance include money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations....

Stablecoin issuer Tether (CRYPTO: USDT), in collaboration with crypto exchange OKX, Monday announced the freezing of approximately $225 million in USDT tokens that were identified in external self-custody wallets linked to a Southeast Asian human trafficking syndicate involved in a...

The House Financial Services Committee (FSC) is set to conduct an in-depth examination of unlawful activities within the cryptocurrency sector.  The hearing, scheduled for Nov. 15, is titled "Crypto crime in context: breaking down the illicit activity in digital assets,...

California-based technology leader Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has conceded to a monumental $25 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice following allegations of discriminatory hiring practices.  What Happened: The settlement is in response to claims that Apple...

A group of Republican lawmakers has called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to contemplate levying charges against the crypto exchange platform Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), following reports suggesting its potential involvement in financing illicit activities. Binance didn't immediately...

The final phase of jury instructions for Sam Bankman-Fried‘s federal criminal case is in the hands of Judge Lewis Kaplan. The judicial decision is awaited on the proposed instructions presented by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bankman-Fried’s defense team. As reported...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have revealed thousands of North Korean information technology (IT) workers have covertly funneled millions of dollars from their earnings at U.S. companies to North Korea’s ballistic missile program....

The Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) regarding its search business may not hurt Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), according to Deepwater Asset Management’s Gene Munster. What Happened: The DOJ has taken cudgels against Alphabet for...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally requested Judge Lewis Kaplan to prevent FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) founder Sam Bankman-Fried from discussing or introducing evidence related to the current value of his investment in Anthropic AI during his trial. The DOJ's move comes as it...

Judge Lewis Kaplan's patience is wearing thin with the defense team representing FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) founder Sam Bankman-Fried. In just three days of the trial, Kaplan has expressed significant frustration with the defense's approach, particularly their repetitive and imprecise...

The Biden administration announced a series of indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies and executives blamed for importing the chemicals used to make the deadly opioid fentanyl. US Officials said the actions include charges against eight Chinese companies accused of advertising,...

Billionaire and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk faces an investigation from the Justice Department over a secretive project that included rumors of a glass house being built. Here’s the latest in the ongoing case. What Happened: The wealth of Musk has increased substantially in recent...

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers have dismissed claims by the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning the conditions of his confinement, particularly as they relate to his restricted access to his laptop. What Happened: In a memo on Friday, defense attorneys reiterated ...