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April 18, 2019

Weekly Crypto Note – Crypto Winter May Come To An End

In December 2017, the Bitcoin price scratched the $20,000 mark. The ICO hype was at its peak and produced a huge amount of new cryptocurrencies...

February 13, 2019

Crypto Winter – Looking For Hope And ETF

The so-called crypto winter is still dominating the crypto space. He has done so since early 2018. Crypto investors have to stay patient and most..

January 7, 2019

Japan May Approve Crypto ETF

Bloomberg today reported that Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) abandoned plans to allow listed crypto derivatives but may approve exchange-traded funds (ETF) that track crypto..

December 19, 2018

REPORT: PUMP AND DUMP SCHEMES IN CRYPTO REALM

A new study on pump and dump schemes in the crypto space has been published by universities in Israel and the United States with the..

August 23, 2018

DA CAPO: SEC REJECTS NINE PROPOSALS FOR BITCOIN ETF’S

The US regulatory authority SEC has again rejected applications for Bitcoin ETFs. This time nine applications from three applicants. The SEC reiterates that the crypto..

August 16, 2018

DOES A EUROPEAN BITCOIN ETN SET STAGE FOR A BULL RUN IN CRYPTO-MARKETS?

In recent weeks, the community of crypto-investors was sort of paralyzed and had focused on the US SEC and its decisions regarding the requested Bitcoin..

August 12, 2018

THE CRASH AND SOME THESES ON THE STATE OF THE CRYPTO-MARKET!

Fintelegrams hypotheses for the status of the crypto market in August 2018: The ICO-hype triggered the price spike in 2017; The hype is over, market..

July 29, 2018

CRYPTO ETF ANTE PORTAS? A SHORT ANALYSIS OF THE LATEST SEC DECISION

An Announcement Disguised as Rejection? A few days ago, the SEC disapproved the application of the Bats BTX Exchange for admission of the Bitcoin ETF..

Compliance Report: Sergey Mendeleev, Garantex, and Exved – The Rising Role of Crypto in Russia’s Sanctions Evasion Strategy

Sergey Mendeleev, a prominent figure in Russia's cryptocurrency scene, has played a central role in the establishment and operation of two key platforms—Garantex and Exved. These platforms have been instrumental in facilitating cross-border payments and crypto transactions, potentially serving as important tools for Russia’s sanctions evasion strategy. Mendeleev's growing influence in this space, coupled with Russia's evolving regulatory framework, positions him as a key player in Russia.

Russia’s New Crypto Strategy for Sanctions Evasion

Russia’s new crypto laws, allowing mining and international payments in digital currencies, are part of a broader strategy to evade Western sanctions and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. This move, led by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), opens up new compliance risks for global financial institutions dealing with Russian entities. The new laws are set to take effect in September for cross-border payments and in November for crypto mining.

Secretive Cyprus Funds Used to Obscure Megayachts and Real Estate Linked to Sanctioned Russian Banker

A recent OCCRP investigation revealed that Cyprus-registered RAIFs were used to hide megayachts and real estate linked to sanctioned Russian banker Andrei Kostin. These secretive funds, managed by Inveqo, allowed clients to avoid disclosing their ownership, raising concerns about the effectiveness of sanctions and regulatory enforcement. The case highlights the challenges of ensuring transparency and preventing financial crime in the global investment landscape.

First-Ever Crypto Seizure in Scotland Under New UK Law

Crypto has undoubtedly become mainstream, particularly in the cybercrime sphere. In a first for Scottish law enforcement, £110,000 in cryptocurrency has been confiscated from John Ross Rennie following a violent robbery. Under new UK rules, police can now seize crypto assets without needing to make an arrest, highlighting a growing focus on tackling digital crime as incidents involving cryptocurrency continue to rise.

Former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh Charged with Financial Crimes

It was a long-expected move. The powerful former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh has been arrested and charged with embezzling $42 million in public funds, part of a broader $110 million fraud case. His detention comes amid ongoing domestic and international investigations into financial misconduct during his controversial three-decade tenure. In 2022, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) froze assets worth €120 million tied to Salame.