North Carolina Crypto ATM Law Targets $389M Scam Surge
North Carolina prepares $2,000 and $5,000 crypto ATM limits, 48-hour holds and conditional fraud refunds after FBI reported $389M in 2025 kiosk-related losses.
Milei cleared in LIBRA case as investors face appeal barrier
Argentina dismissed the LIBRA criminal case against Milei and ten others, but excluded investors face a narrow appeal route and unresolved questions about token losses.
Netanyahu Seeks Blockchain Sanctions Plan, but Banking Barriers Remain
Netanyahu wants a blockchain contingency plan for possible banking sanctions. Stablecoins, sanctions law and the $38 billion US aid framework reveal the limits.
New York Seeks $1.37B From NovaTech Founders as Four Promoters Settle
New York seeks nearly $1.37B from NovaTech founders over alleged $1.16B crypto deposits. Four promoters separately agreed to disgorge $5.98M and accepted industry bans.
New York Seeks Nearly $1.37B From NovaTech Founders as Promoters Settle for $6M
New York wants nearly $1.37 billion from NovaTech founders after tracing $1.16 billion in crypto deposits, while four promoters agree to $5.98 million and permanent bans.
Kalshi’s Ten-Year WTI Oil Future Shows Trading as CME Fights Perpetual Rules
Kalshi's 10-year WTI oil futures contract now appears with trading activity, even as CFTC approval records remain unclear and CME challenges perpetual futures classification.
Kalshi and Polymarket Give $5M to Political Groups as State Battles Grow
Reuters finds at least $5M in political giving by Kalshi, Polymarket and their founders, including a privately documented $1M donation to a Democratic nonprofit.
Coinbase Ireland Fined €3.25M Over Client Money Safeguarding Failures
Ireland fined Coinbase Ireland €3.25 million over safeguarding shortfalls and outsourced-control failures. Coinbase says no customers lost funds or access to money.
EU Probes Booking.com Over Fake Listings, Phishing and Paid Rankings
The European Commission opened a DSA investigation into Booking.com over fake property listings, reservation-linked phishing and unclear paid rankings. No breach or fine is established.
Trump’s Crypto Scam Crackdown Confronts $11B in Reported FBI Losses
Trump is expected to spotlight overseas crypto scam enforcement at an October 21 White House event, as FBI data shows more than $11B in reported cryptocurrency-related losses.