Law and Order
Vietnam Caps Crypto Pilot at Five Licensed Exchanges
Experts warn Vietnam’s restrictive entry requirements and limited licensing could push innovation offshore.‘Nothing Illegal’: Creator of ICE Tracking App Plans Legal Action After Apple Removal
Apple and Google pulled ICE tracking apps following pressure from the federal government. One developer plans to fight back.Coinbase Applies for US Banking License, Joining Growing Pack of Crypto Firms
Coinbase on Friday announced that it had filed for a National Trust Company Charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the ...Suspected Crypto Scammer Linked to $580 Million in Stolen Funds Arrested in Bangkok
The alleged scammer had been living in Thailand illegally since 2023, while continuing his criminal activities.Thief Snaps Photo of Victim’s Seed Phrase in Apartment, Steals $1.7M in Crypto
The former Singapore Naval Diving Unit captain pled guilty to housebreaking, misusing a computer system and dealing with ill-gotten gains.Senator Accuses Crypto Billionaire of Dodging Puerto Rico Tax Evasion Investigation
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) has gone public with allegations that Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead is refusing to cooperate with a months-long ...SEC No-Action Letter Creates Opening for More Firms to Serve as Crypto Custodians
The clarification of the regulator’s stance creates a potential opening for a wider group of firms to serve as custodians for digital ...Ex-LA Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to Extortion Scheme With ‘Crypto Godfather’
The former LA County deputy has admitted to conspiring with a self-styled “crypto godfather” to extort victims by staging false arrests.‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Can Be Sued Over Wu-Tang Clan Album Copies, Judge Rules
The ruling allows PleasrDAO to pursue claims that Shkreli illegally retained and distributed album copies after a 2018 forfeiture.Tennessee Couple Hit With $6.8 Million Penalty for ‘Blessings of God Thru Crypto’ Fraud
The couple told investors “Coach Wendy” would guide crypto trades, but the platform was fake and the advisor’s identity remains unknown.