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NFT & Web 3 Attorney on the First NFT Insider Trading Case

The U.S. Department of Justice charged former OpenSea staffer Nate Chastain for wire fraud and money laundering on allegations he misused confidential information to trade NFTs. NFT & Web 3 Attorney Moish Peltz discusses his take on the charges, the legal considerations of digital collectibles, and the potential outcomes.

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DOJ Charges Former OpenSea Exec With NFT Insider Trading

Former OpenSea staffer Nate Chastain was charged on June 1 with wire fraud and money laundering after trading on confidential information about which NFTs were about to be featured on OpenSea. It’s the first DOJ has pursued an “insider trading” charge involving digital assets.

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Policy

US Justice Department Indicts BitConnect Founder

Satish Kumbhani already faced SEC charges for his role in the "global Ponzi scheme."

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FBI Launches New Crypto Crimes Unit

The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team will investigate ransomware and other crimes with tools including blockchain analysis.

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OpenSea Accounts of Couple Allegedly Tied to $4.5B Bitfinex Hack Have Disappeared

Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein's OpenSea accounts have disappeared, according to BuzzFeed News. The couple was arrested by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday on allegations they laundered $4.5 billion in stolen bitcoin during a 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex. "The Hash" team discusses the latest in an ongoing saga, exploring the intersection of NFTs and money laundering.

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Crypto Tumblers, Exchanges in DOJ’s Focus as It Launches New Task Force

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced a new task force to address potential illicit activities on crypto exchanges and other services that can serve as avenues for money laundering, according to CoinTelegraph. “The Hash” panel discusses crypto under the microscope following the Biden Administration’s latest attempts to counter corruption.

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US Department of Justice to Hire Director for Its Crypto Enforcement Unit

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking for someone to head its newly announced National Cryptocurrency Enforcement team. The director will lead a team of prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting crypto cases as part of a national effort to prevent the use of crypto for illegal purposes. "The Hash" team discusses the job posting and the possible indications for future crypto regulation.

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Markets

USDT Maintains Dollar Peg as Traders Shrug Off DOJ Tether Probe Report

Unlike past scares, Monday’s report of a Department of Justice investigation hasn’t shaken traders’ faith in the stablecoin.

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Swedish National Sentenced to 15 Years in Crypto Fraud Case

Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson will also have to forfeit a Thai resort and over $16 million in restitution to his victims.

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John McAfee's Security Guard Pleads Not Guilty to Crypto Fraud Charges

Jimmy Gale Watson Jr. was indicted with his controversial tech entrepreneur boss earlier this month.

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