Investigation
Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Is Being Investigated by New York Regulator
The scope of the crypto-related investigation is not yet clear.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Facing SEC Probe, Settlement Could Come Soon: Bloomberg
The U.S. regulator is in the late stages of an investigation into the company's possible sale of unregistered securities, according to the report.

Silvergate Stock Tanks on Report of DOJ Probe Tied to FTX, Alameda Dealings
Shares of the crypto bank were falling almost 30% following the publication of a Bloomberg article Thursday.

UK Man Sentenced to 4-1/2 Years in Jail for Stealing $2.5M in Crypto
Wybbo Wirsma, a Dutch native who lived in the U.K., was under investigation for five years before pleading guilty in an Oxford court on Thursday.

Crypto Lender Nexo Targeted in Bulgaria Probe Into Alleged Money Laundering, Tax Violations
Authorities say they have evidence a Nexo user has been officially declared a terrorist financer.

Crypto Exchange Operator Bithumb Investigated by South Korean Tax Authorities: Report
The former chairman of Bithumb Holdings, which operates a crypto exchange in the country, was recently acquitted of fraud charges.

FTX Former Engineering Chief Nishad Singh Looking for Deal From Feds: Report
Singh may hold information key to showing how Sam Bankman-Fried violated numerous federal campaign finance laws.

US Investigators Subpoena Hedge Funds in Binance Money-Laundering Probe: Report
Authorities have not brought charges against the company, which has faced intense scrutiny following competitor FTX's collapse, the Washington Post reported.

SEC Investigating FTX Investors’ Due Diligence: Reuters
The securities regulator is looking at whether financiers did their homework before investing in a crypto exchange that has since been accused of sloppy governance.

Kentucky Investigating 2 Proposed Contracts That Would Give Discounted Electricity to Crypto Miners
Kentucky’s Public Service Commission is concerned the rates could result in higher electric bills for state residents.
