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Privacy concerns loom in Samourai Wallet court case

Keonne Rodriguez, founder of Samourai Wallet, denied bail modifications amid serious money laundering charges, with implications for crypto software developers and ongoing legal challenges for related cases.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 19:37 PM

Auditor Prager Metis settles SEC charges for negligence while investigating FTX

The SEC settled with Prager Metis for $1.95 million over misconduct in its audits of FTX, citing false reports and failures in professional standards.

theblock.co • 17/09/2024 - 16:59 PM

Chainalysis says Russia’s crypto infrastructure aims to skirt Western sanctions

According to a Chainalysis report, Russia is developing financial infrastructure to use cryptocurrencies for international trade, aiming to circumvent Western sanctions.

theblock.co • 06/09/2024 - 11:20 AM

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Matter Labs trimmed its workforce by 16% as demand for ZKsync Era continues to fall. The SEC charged and settled with the crypto-focused investment advisory firm Galois Capital over custody issues. The entity behind the WazirX hack moved $6.5 million in ether to the sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 17:21 PM

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Matter Labs lays off 16% of staff amid ZKsync demand drop; SEC charges Galois Capital; WazirX hacker transfers $6.5 million; Hypernative secures funding; Scottish court seizes bitcoin.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 17:21 PM

Illicit crypto activity on-chain down nearly 20% since January: Chainalysis

Illicit cryptocurrency activity is declining, while legitimate service inflows peak. However, stolen funds and ransomware are rising, with North Korean cybercriminals using off-chain methods.

theblock.co • 16/08/2024 - 13:16 PM

Privacy concerns loom in Samourai Wallet court case

Auditor Prager Metis settles SEC charges for negligence while investigating FTX

Chainalysis says Russia’s crypto infrastructure aims to skirt Western sanctions

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Illicit crypto activity on-chain down nearly 20% since January: Chainalysis

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