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Indian-Origin Tech CEO Says His AI Startup Is Being Blackmailed To Extort $3 Million
The company has reported the extortion attempt to law enforcement and has indicated its intent to pursue further legal action against the individuals involved.
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Madras High Court Recognises Cryptocurrency As Property Under Indian Law
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has held that cryptocurrency qualifies as "property" under Indian law, an asset capable of being owned, enjoyed, and held in trust.
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Chainalysis Flags $75 Billion in Crypto Linked to Illicit Activity; Highlights Asset Recovery Potential
Chainalysis reports that more than $75 billion (Rs. 6,65,000 crore) in cryptocurrency is linked to criminal activity, with $15 billion (roughly Rs. 1,33,000 crore) held directly by illicit actors and $60 billion (roughly Rs. 5,32,000 crore) in downstream wallets. Bitcoin dominates these holdings, while stablecoins and Ether are rising. The data hig...
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Kazakhstan’s President Proposes Strategic Crypto Reserve, Fully Digitalised Alatau City Project
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced plans to establish a state-backed crypto reserve and build a digital “CryptoCity” in Alatau by 2026. The move will be supported by a new digital asset law, aiming to regulate blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrency use. Experts say Kazakhstan’s strategy could influence other emergin...
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El Salvador Purchases 21 BTC to Commemorate Bitcoin Day Despite IMF Restrictions
El Salvador acquired 21 Bitcoin for the fourth anniversary of its Bitcoin Law, raising reserves to 6,313 coins worth $700 million (approx. Rs. 6,000 crore). Despite IMF restrictions and limited Chivo wallet adoption, the government continues to make daily purchases, promotes Bitcoin education, and implements security measures, drawing criticism for...
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
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Ukraine’s Parliament Backs Draft Law to Legalise, Tax Crypto and Virtual Assets
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of a crypto legalisation bill that introduces an 18 percent tax on digital asset profits. Lawmakers believe the framework could help recover up to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) lost to crypto crime while aligning with EU rules. The move signals Ukraine’s intent to integrate crypto int...
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Binance Australia Must Conduct Audit Over Anti-Money Laundering Concerns, AUSTRAC Says
Australia’s financial crimes regulator, AUSTRAC, has directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor within 28 days after raising concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. The regulator cited gaps in governance, limited independent review scope, and high staff turnover. AUSTRAC said global crypto...
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Crypto Whales Drive $4 Trillion Market Revival After Trump Signs Stablecoin Bill
Coinbase’s app surged to fifth place in Apple’s Finance category, up from 25th a month earlier, according to data tracker Sensor Tower. Google searches for “Bitcoin” are climbing after US President Donald Trump signed the first major US stablecoin framework into law.
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Trump Signs New Stablecoin Law In Major Milestone For Crypto Industry
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a law to create a regulatory regime for the US-dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies known as stablecoins, a milestone that could pave the way for the digital assets to become an everyday way to make payments.
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Bitget Joins India's ‘Sahyog’ Cyber Crime Portal to Aid Investigations
Bitget has announced a partnership with India's cyber-crime focussed Sahyog Portal to help in related investigations. As part of its contribution to Sahyog, Bitget said it will help the law investigating officers access technical tools that are required for digital evidence collection.
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US Senators Seek Details on Meta's Stablecoin Plans as GENIUS Act Stands Close to Approval
US senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to clarify whether the company intends to launch its stablecoin. The letter to Meta, dated June 11, follows a recent Fortune report that claimed the company is exploring stablecoins to facilitate cost-effective cross-border payouts.
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Singapore Directs Crypto Firms to Halt Overseas Operations in Crackdown on Unlicensed Providers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), recently outlined certain requirements to be fulfilled by the "Digital Token Service Providers (DTSPs) in Singapore, in order to establish more control over crypto-related services. The MAS has also decided to limit licensing for DTSPs.
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UK Government Updates Crypto Reporting Guidelines, Mandates Collection of Crypto Transaction Data
The UK government has instructed crypto firms to collect user details including transaction data under the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The UK officials have said that crypto companies found in violation of these laws can invite penalties of up to GBP 300 (roughly Rs. 35,000).
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Indian-Origin Tech CEO Says His AI Startup Is Being Blackmailed To Extort $3 Million
The company has reported the extortion attempt to law enforcement and has indicated its intent to pursue further legal action against the individuals involved.
-
UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Madras High Court Recognises Cryptocurrency As Property Under Indian Law
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has held that cryptocurrency qualifies as "property" under Indian law, an asset capable of being owned, enjoyed, and held in trust.
-
Chainalysis Flags $75 Billion in Crypto Linked to Illicit Activity; Highlights Asset Recovery Potential
Chainalysis reports that more than $75 billion (Rs. 6,65,000 crore) in cryptocurrency is linked to criminal activity, with $15 billion (roughly Rs. 1,33,000 crore) held directly by illicit actors and $60 billion (roughly Rs. 5,32,000 crore) in downstream wallets. Bitcoin dominates these holdings, while stablecoins and Ether are rising. The data hig...
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Kazakhstan’s President Proposes Strategic Crypto Reserve, Fully Digitalised Alatau City Project
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced plans to establish a state-backed crypto reserve and build a digital “CryptoCity” in Alatau by 2026. The move will be supported by a new digital asset law, aiming to regulate blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrency use. Experts say Kazakhstan’s strategy could influence other emergin...
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El Salvador Purchases 21 BTC to Commemorate Bitcoin Day Despite IMF Restrictions
El Salvador acquired 21 Bitcoin for the fourth anniversary of its Bitcoin Law, raising reserves to 6,313 coins worth $700 million (approx. Rs. 6,000 crore). Despite IMF restrictions and limited Chivo wallet adoption, the government continues to make daily purchases, promotes Bitcoin education, and implements security measures, drawing criticism for...
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
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Ukraine’s Parliament Backs Draft Law to Legalise, Tax Crypto and Virtual Assets
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of a crypto legalisation bill that introduces an 18 percent tax on digital asset profits. Lawmakers believe the framework could help recover up to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) lost to crypto crime while aligning with EU rules. The move signals Ukraine’s intent to integrate crypto int...
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Binance Australia Must Conduct Audit Over Anti-Money Laundering Concerns, AUSTRAC Says
Australia’s financial crimes regulator, AUSTRAC, has directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor within 28 days after raising concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. The regulator cited gaps in governance, limited independent review scope, and high staff turnover. AUSTRAC said global crypto...
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Crypto Whales Drive $4 Trillion Market Revival After Trump Signs Stablecoin Bill
Coinbase’s app surged to fifth place in Apple’s Finance category, up from 25th a month earlier, according to data tracker Sensor Tower. Google searches for “Bitcoin” are climbing after US President Donald Trump signed the first major US stablecoin framework into law.
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Trump Signs New Stablecoin Law In Major Milestone For Crypto Industry
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a law to create a regulatory regime for the US-dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies known as stablecoins, a milestone that could pave the way for the digital assets to become an everyday way to make payments.
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Bitget Joins India's ‘Sahyog’ Cyber Crime Portal to Aid Investigations
Bitget has announced a partnership with India's cyber-crime focussed Sahyog Portal to help in related investigations. As part of its contribution to Sahyog, Bitget said it will help the law investigating officers access technical tools that are required for digital evidence collection.
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US Senators Seek Details on Meta's Stablecoin Plans as GENIUS Act Stands Close to Approval
US senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to clarify whether the company intends to launch its stablecoin. The letter to Meta, dated June 11, follows a recent Fortune report that claimed the company is exploring stablecoins to facilitate cost-effective cross-border payouts.
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Singapore Directs Crypto Firms to Halt Overseas Operations in Crackdown on Unlicensed Providers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), recently outlined certain requirements to be fulfilled by the "Digital Token Service Providers (DTSPs) in Singapore, in order to establish more control over crypto-related services. The MAS has also decided to limit licensing for DTSPs.
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UK Government Updates Crypto Reporting Guidelines, Mandates Collection of Crypto Transaction Data
The UK government has instructed crypto firms to collect user details including transaction data under the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The UK officials have said that crypto companies found in violation of these laws can invite penalties of up to GBP 300 (roughly Rs. 35,000).
