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Former Cred Executives Indicted on Wire Fraud, Other Charges

The defunct crypto lender filed for bankruptcy in 2020.

The U.S. Department of Justice charged Cred's executives with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and related charges. (Getty Images).

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Distilling the Tornado Cash and Samourai Suits

It's about "code is speech," sure, but the DOJ asserts it's not just code.

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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Gets 4 Months in Prison

"There's no evidence that the defendant was ever informed" of illegal activity at Binance, the judge said.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao exits a Seattle courthouse after being sentenced to four months in prison. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Why the DOJ May Have Recommended a Three-Year Sentence for CZ

The DOJ appears to be confident that a judge will agree with their position on Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's misdeeds – and an appeals court will too.

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CoinDesk archives)

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CZ Sentencing Letters Paint Former Binance CEO as Devoted Family Man, Friend

161 letters from CZ’s friends and loved ones poured into the court ahead of his sentencing on Tuesday.

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao in 2018 (CoinDesk archives)

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DOJ Disputes Roman Storm's Characterization of Tornado Cash Operations in New Filing

The DOJ said Tornado Cash was a money transmitting business, among other details.

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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering

Prosecutors are alleging Samourai Wallet laundered over $100 million in criminal proceeds.

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Bitcoin Little-Changed After Fed Rate Hike; Federal Prosecutors Want to Jail Sam Bankman-Fried

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in the cryptocurrency industry, as the U.S. Department of Justice wants FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to spend the remainder of his time before his criminal trial in jail. Plus, a look at bitcoin's price reaction after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its fed funds rate by 25 basis points. And, Binance announces plans to return to the Japanese market.

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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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