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Binance Fights SEC Allegations, Cites Lack Of 'Howey Test' Criteria In Lawsuit
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 1:36pm | 517Crypto exchange Binance, its U.S. counterpart Binance.US, and founder Changpeng Zhao have contested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) allegations, arguing that the financial watchdog failed to establish the criteria of the "Howey Test" in its lawsuit...
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Elizabeth Warren Rallies Senators Behind Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 2:34pm | 593The bipartisan Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, spearheaded by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), has garnered momentum as nine new senators join the coalition in support. The legislation aims to address the rising concerns over cryptocurrencies being used for...
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Beware Of Pig Butchering: What Crypto Investors Need To Know About The Latest Scam
Monday, September 11, 2023 - 11:04am | 463The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is warning investors not to fall prey to a burgeoning virtual currency investment scam. "Pig butchering" has duped billions of dollars out of victims. Amidst the increasing instances of crypto-related frauds, the upcoming Benzinga...
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Western Union Admits Violating Money-Laundering Laws In $586 Million FTC Settlement
Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 2:32pm | 395The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) shares halted and subsequently plummeted Thursday upon news of a $586 million settlement with the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission. Susquehanna analysts said the settlement had long been expected, and Western Union had accrued more than $15...