A Chinese man involved in cryptocurrency scams and money laundering activities in the U.S. has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison.

Flow Foundation applies for a court order, attempting to prevent three Korean exchanges from delisting FLOW

The Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs have applied to the Seoul Central District Court to prevent three Korean exchanges from delisting the FLOW token. The decision stems from a security vulnerability incident last year. Although the foundation stated that user funds were not affected and counterfeit tokens have been destroyed, the exchanges still plan to cease trading support on March 16.

Former CFTC Chair: Lack of cryptocurrency regulation harms banking industry, the CLARITY Act must be passed quickly

Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo pointed out that the uncertainty in cryptocurrency regulation has a much greater impact on the banking industry than on the crypto sector. Banks, due to their strict regulatory and legal obligations, cannot make large-scale investments in this area. He warned that if the bill fails to pass, American banks may fall behind in digital financial transformation, facing structural challenges that could affect their global competitiveness. The core controversy of the bill involves stablecoin yields and regulatory jurisdiction. If it fails, regulatory guidance may only provide temporary solutions.

U.S. Treasury Says Crypto Mixers Have Lawful Privacy Uses

The U.S. Treasury Department acknowledges that crypto mixers have legitimate privacy benefits, allowing users to protect their financial transactions. The report indicates a shift from viewing mixers solely as tools for illegal activity, highlighting the need for both privacy protection and stronger regulations to address crime.

North Korea stole $2.8 billion in crypto assets over two years, and the U.S. Treasury Department plans to strengthen regulation of stablecoins

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has proposed new measures under the "Genius Act" to combat cryptocurrency crimes, with a focus on monitoring illegal digital asset activities, especially the abuse of stablecoins. The Treasury recommends adopting AI-driven blockchain monitoring tools and bringing major stablecoins into a strict compliance framework to reduce criminal risks and enhance transparency. At the same time, the report shows that North Korean hackers are stealing cryptocurrencies severely, and global online scams are increasing, prompting updates to the regulatory framework.

U.S. Policy Shift: The Treasury Department Officially Recognizes Legitimate Uses of Crypto Mixers, but New "Freezing Rights" Regulations May Spark Controversy

The digital asset regulatory report submitted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the first time recognizes the legitimate use of cryptocurrency mixers in protecting user privacy, contrasting with previous regulatory positions. The report emphasizes the rising demand for transaction privacy but also points out that the misuse of mixers remains a serious issue. The proposed "freezing rights" have sparked controversy, and future regulatory frameworks will impact the legality of crypto privacy tools.

USDT Manipulation Case Upgraded! Tether and Bitfinex Collective Lawsuit Approved by New York Court

The U.S. court partially approved the class-action lawsuit against Tether and Bitfinex, narrowing the scope of plaintiffs to include investors who purchased crypto commodity futures between 2017 and 2019. The core allegations of the case involve the manipulation of the market through USDT that was not fully backed by reserves, resulting in investor losses. This class-action lawsuit is still ongoing and will strengthen the plaintiffs' bargaining position.