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Briton Wanted by US for Advising North Korea on Crypto Arrested in Russia

Briton Wanted by US for Advising North Korea on Crypto Arrested in RussiaA British national wanted with a red notice from Interpol for consulting North Korea on cryptocurrencies has been detained in Moscow. U.S. authorities allege that the man helped the regime in Pyongyang to bypass sanctions using digital assets. U.K. Citizen Sought by U.S. for Violating North Korea Sanctions Apprehended in a Moscow Hostel The Russian […]

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BTC-e’s Alexander Vinnik Applies for Release on Bail Citing Trial Delay

BTC-e’s Alexander Vinnik Applies for Release on Bail Citing Trial DelayThe alleged operator of crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, has asked to be released on bail due to the delay in court proceedings. In early August, the Russian IT specialist was extradited to the United States to face charges of money laundering through the now-defunct coin trading platform. Vinnik’s Defense Appeals for His Release on […]

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US Withdraws Request to Extradite BTC-e’s Vinnik From France, Lawyer Sees ‘Deceitful Maneuver’

US Withdraws Request to Extradite BTC-e’s Vinnik From France, Lawyer Sees ‘Deceitful Maneuver’U.S. authorities have withdrawn their request to extradite the alleged operator of crypto exchange BTC-e Alexander Vinnik from France, his French lawyer informed Russian media. Vinnik’s defense suspects, however, that the move is intended to actually speed up his extradition through Greece. Lawyer Says Washington Wants Vinnik to Remain in Prison The United States withdrew […]

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US Asks Japan to Pressure Crypto Exchanges, Miners Working With Russia, Report Unveils

US Asks Japan to Pressure Crypto Exchanges, Miners Working With Russia, Report UnveilsU.S. diplomats have reportedly called on authorities in Tokyo to increase pressure on Japanese crypto exchanges and miners to sever links to Russia. The request was made to deepen Moscow’s financial isolation amid the ongoing Russian assault on Ukraine. Washington Wants Japan’s Crypto Companies to Cut Ties, Further Isolate Russia The United States has urged […]

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Alexander Vinnik Serves Prison Term in France but No Freedom in Sight

Alexander Vinnik Serves Prison Term in France but No Freedom in SightHaving served his five-year prison sentence in France, Russian IT and crypto specialist Alexander Vinnik is now facing a return to Greece and possible extradition to the United States. A French cassation court has recently dismissed an appeal filed by his defense against the transfer. US Extradition Continues to Haunt BTC-e’s Alexander Vinnik The alleged […]

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Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit Cards

Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit CardsDuring the last few years, prepaid cards that offer cryptocurrency rewards have grown popular and a number of digital asset payment cards offer these types of rewards. This means instead of accruing frequent flyer miles or points, consumers get rewarded in crypto assets every time they make a purchase with the card. A recent study […]

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