India Arrests 5 in Crypto Network Takedown Tied to Massive Cross-Border Fraud
India intensifies its offensive against global crypto crime networks as authorities seize critical evidence and arrest key players in massive digital asset fraud case. CBI Cracks Down on Crypto Scam Syndicate A surge in cross-border crypto-related financial crimes has prompted intensified enforcement by Indian authorities as digital assets become central to transnational fraud operations. The […] Powered by...
Coinbase CEO Very Bullish on US Crypto Regulation as Game-Changing Clarity Nears
Surging optimism around U.S. crypto rules is igniting industry momentum, as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong signals 2025 could deliver long-awaited clarity, stability, and investor confidence. Regulatory Game-Changer? Armstrong Hints at Crypto Rules That Flip the Map Growing optimism over the direction of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is reshaping industry sentiment, with one of […] Powered by...
Mass Pirate Site Domain Suspensions Aim to Slay the Streaming Hydra
The Motion Picture Association’s (MPA) submission to the USTR’s 2025 review of notorious pirate markets identifies a “rapidly expanding” category of pirate sites. Calling out the likes of Vidsrc, HydraHD, and Cineby, the MPA spoke of “one-stop piracy sites offering content somewhat comparable to IPTV services, but without the need for subscriptions or dedicated devices.” The MPA’s use of the term ‘hydra’ appears to acknowledge that...
Internet Archive Ordered to Block Books in Belgium After Talks With Publishers Fail
Back in July, the Brussels Business Court issued a sweeping ex parte site-blocking order targeting several “shadow libraries” including Anna’s Archive, Libgen, and Z-Library. Unusually, the order also included the Internet Archive’s Open Library, a project operated by the well-known U.S. non-profit organization Internet Archive. The order was granted based on a request from publishers and authors who claimed, among other things, that...
Bitgo Secures VARA Broker‑Dealer License to Launch Regulated Institutional Trading in Dubai
Bitgo MENA FZE announced that it has obtained a Broker‑Dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allowing the firm to offer regulated digital asset trading and intermediation services to institutional clients across the region. The approval enables Bitgo to operate an integrated OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading […] Powered by...
