Alexander Vinnik, the former operator of the now-defunct BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange, has been returned to Russia as part of a prisoner swap with the United States.
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Two Men Plead Guilty in $577M ‘Massive Multi-Faceted Crypto Ponzi Scheme’
The US authorities described the operation as “a massive, multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that victimized hundreds of thousands of people” globally.
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Bybit Removed from France’s AMF Blacklist, Aims for MiCA Approval
Bybit’s AMF blacklist removal marks a key regulatory milestone as the exchange navigates compliance efforts and seeks a MiCA license for EU-wide operations.
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Hong Kong SFC Holds First Virtual Asset Consultative Panel Meeting
The Hong Kong SFC held its first Virtual Asset Consultative Panel meeting, bringing together licensed trading platform representatives to shape regulatory priorities and foster a sustainable virtual asset ecosystem.
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LA vehicle swept into ocean as rain hits fire-ravaged area
Debris and mud flow pushes a fire department car into the Pacific as a rainstorm lashed LA county.
Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires
January’s wildfires have exacerbated the decline of Hollywood’s once booming film and television industry.
DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city
Delcat Idengo, well-known for his songs critical of all sides in the fighting, died in Goma.
Modi hails US-India ‘mega partnership’ in Trump meeting
Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.
Flurry of resignations after DOJ tells prosecutors to drop Eric Adams case
Danielle Sassoon quit rather than follow an order to drop a corruption case against Eric Adams, saying it set ” dangerous precedent”.
Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis
The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches.