SEC fines DCG and Michael Moro

The SEC today filed cease and desist proceedings against Digital Currency Group (DCG) and fined the company $38 million. The agency further fined former Genesis CEO Soichiro “Michael” Moro $500,000. This is potentially the SEC’s final enforcement action before Gary Gensler resigns next week. The SEC finally settles with DCG Digital Currency Group (DCG) has…

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Crypto Exchange Upbit faces suspension due to KYC violations

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit has reportedly received a suspension notice from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) for allegedly violating anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer requirements (KYC). Upbit faces suspension of up to 6 months Thursday, the economic newspaper Maeil reported that South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has notified crypto exchange Upbit of…

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Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Throws Cold Water on US Digital Dollar Initiative

At Thursday’s Senate confirmation hearing, President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent rejected the need for a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), allaying concerns from some crypto observers. “I see no reason for the United States to have a central bank digital currency,” Bessent said. Senate Finance Committee. “In my mind, a central…

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