Cyprus Targets On-Site Audits for Crypto Custodians
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission will launch on-site inspections and desk-based reviews of authorized crypto asset service providers starting in the second half of 2026 through mid-2027. Targeting Custody and Infrastructure Risks The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) will launch a wave of on-site visits and desk-based reviews targeting authorized crypto asset service […] Powered by...
MARA Pledges 18,750 BTC for $600 Million New Bitcoin-Backed Loans
MARA (NASDAQ: MARA) has secured $600 million of new debt after pledging 18,750 BTC, tapping its bitcoin reserves to help finance an expansion into power generation and AI infrastructure. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and […] Powered by...
Stolen Bitcoin at Center of Kidnapping Plot, 3 Face 20 Years
Federal prosecutors charged three St. Louis men over a plan to storm a Connecticut home and force a transfer of bitcoin tied to a theft worth hundreds of millions. Each faces up to 20 years in prison. Grand Jury Returns Second Superseding Indictment in New Haven U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan for the District of […] Powered by...
67 Investors Paid $10M for NFT Tokens That Launched Worthless
Federal prosecutors say Few and Far founder Taj Tarsha raised more than $10 million from 67 investors, then allegedly spent investor money on gambling, crypto, and personal expenses. The NFT project’s FAR token later plunged more than 99%. Founder Indicted Over $10 Million NFT Marketplace Raise The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Aug. 5 […] Powered by...
Ripple Says EU Crypto Expansion Is Ready to Scale After MiCA Win
Ripple says the regulatory groundwork for its European crypto business is now in place, shifting its focus from winning approvals to scaling. The push follows full MiCA authorization as Europe tightens rules for crypto service providers. Ripple Declares Europe Ready for Its Next Phase Ripple said in an Aug. 5, 2026, insight that the regulatory […] Powered by...
