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The crypto exchange has tapped a former Barclays executive as its new U.S. CEO, signaling a serious push into the American market.

The DOJ’s memo declared an end to the ‘regulation by prosecution’ strategy, marking a major win for the crypto industry.

Authorities claim OKX actively circumvented US laws by instructing customers on falsifying information to bypass trading restrictions.

Lewellen argues prosecuting software architects for publishing code violates the First Amendment’s free speech protections.

BitMEX is said to have knowingly bypassed U.S. AML rules, allowing traders access with minimal KYC, leading to fines and legal consequences.

Over $185,000 in cryptocurrency was sent by Chhipa to ISIS, which he smuggled into Syria through Turkey.

Chainalysis reveals North Korea’s share of global crypto theft surged to 61%, with global losses hitting $2.2 billion this year.