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In its annual transparency report, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase reveals a 6 % increase in requests received by government and law enforcement agencies compared to 2022. In addition, it highlights a 19 % increase in the number of jurisdictions issuing requests. Four countries, the United States,…
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Changpeng Zhao had to pay a million-dollar bail

In a surprising turn, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has resigned from the position and agreed to post a personal recognizance bond in the hefty sum of $175 million. This decision comes after pleading guilty to criminal charges in the…

Changpeng Zhao resigns as CEO of Binance

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao agreed with the Treasury Department and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to resign and plead guilty to several crimes. According to The Wall Street Journal, the agreement between the parties “includes…

US tightens sanctions on Iran oil

US legislators approved this Friday a bill to toughen economic sanctions on Iranian oil, with 342 votes in favor and 69 against. The House of Representatives approved the measure that seeks to “punish international refineries and ports…

US Federal Reserve maintains interest rates

The United States Federal Reserve decided this Wednesday to maintain interest rates in a range of 5.25 and 5.5 %, although it does not close the door to new increases. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Fed issued a statement…