Beijing court sentences five for $166M disguised foreign exchange transactions

Key Takeaways A Beijing court has sentenced five individuals for conducting $166 million in disguised foreign exchange transactions using stablecoins. The scheme involved the use of USDT to bypass China’s strict foreign exchange controls and move funds across borders. Share this article A Beijing court sentenced five individuals for conducting $166 million in disguised foreign…

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Polymarket readies US comeback with sports betting focus

Key Takeaways Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market, is planning a US return focused on sports betting. The firm cleared past probes and secured CFTC-licensed infrastructure through its QCX acquisition. Share this article Polymarket, the blockchain-based prediction market platform, is preparing to reenter the US with a focus on sports betting, Bloomberg reported. Initial trading could…

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“All senior leadership levels should support crypto industry,” Says Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister: 99Bitcoins Event Coverage

Since 2021, Kazakhstan is a top global hub for Bitcoin mining. The country recently created a national strategic reserve. But what could be the opportunity cost for the country if there were no regulations in place? Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister – Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan took…

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