First Time In 71 Days: BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF ‘IBIT’ Registers Zero Inflows | Bitcoinist.com

In a noteworthy development for the Bitcoin (BTC) market, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, under the ticker name IBIT, has experienced a significant shift in trading dynamics.

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Crypto Influencer ‘Jay Mazini’ Receives Seven-Year Jail Sentence And $10M Asset Seizure | Bitcoinist.com

In a Brooklyn federal court, a crypto-influencer on social media sites such as Instagram, Jebara Igbara, also known as “Jay Mazini,” was sentenced to 84 months for wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering.

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BREAKING: Samourai Wallet Co-Founders Arrested In Alleged $100M Money Laundering Scheme | Bitcoinist.com

In a major development, the co-founders of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, and William Lonergan Hill, were arrested by US authorities on charges of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs To Hit Hong Kong Market On April 30, Expert Warns Of Looming Fee War | Bitcoinist.com

In a significant development for the Bitcoin (BTC) market, Hong Kong is poised to witness the commencement of trading for several spot Bitcoin ETFs on April 30th.

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Terraform Labs And Do Kwon Face $5.3B Penalties In SEC Fraud Case | Bitcoinist.com

In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Terraform Labs, a jury has found the blockchain protocol and its co-founder Do Kwon liable for civil fraud over the crash of the Terra ecosystem in 2022.

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Philippines SEC Orders Binance’s Removal From Google And Apple App Stores, Report | Bitcoinist.com

The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its ongoing regulatory crackdown, ordering Google and Apple to remove Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, from their respective app stores.

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‘Buy Bitcoin’ Note From Janet Yellen Testimony Nears $140,000 In Auction | Bitcoinist.com

In a significant development, a legal pad with the handwritten words “Buy Bitcoin” is currently garnering significant attention in the form of bidding, reaching nearly $140,000 in an ongoing online auction, as reported by Bloomberg.

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Mt. Gox Users Finally Receive Payments, BTC, Bitcoin Cash Selling Pressure Incoming? | Bitcoinist.com

Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has reportedly begun repaying its users, providing a glimmer of hope for those affected by the exchange’s infamous hack over a decade ago. 
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Nears New Record With 69-Day Inflow Streak | Bitcoinist.com

The Bitcoin ETF market has witnessed a notable inflow streak, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) leading the race. Since gaining approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 10, the ETF market has experienced over three months of trading.

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SEC Vs Justin Sun Case Update: Regulator Provides Additional Information In Lawsuit Against Tron Founder | Bitcoinist.com

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed new court documents in its ongoing lawsuit against Justin Sun, the founder of the TRON blockchain, and the companies allegedly owned and controlled by him.

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Binance CEO Vows Cooperation With Nigerian Authorities In $35M Money Laundering Case | Bitcoinist.com

In a recent development, Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance, has confirmed the company’s close cooperation with Nigerian authorities following the detention of its head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan.

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Mango Markets Exploiter Avraham Eisenberg Convicted In $110M Crypto Fraud | Bitcoinist.com

Crypto trader Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg was found guilty by a Manhattan jury in October 2022 of orchestrating a $110 million fraud scheme targeting the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, Mango Markets.

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Crypto-Linked Money-Laundering Scheme Worth $230M Uncovered In Hong Kong | Bitcoinist.com

According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong customs officers have apprehended three individuals in connection with a massive HK$1.8 billion ($228 million) money-laundering operation that exploited a crypto platform and bank accounts associated with shell companies.

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