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Bithumb Pushes CEO Reappointment Despite Scandals
Bithumb seeks to reappoint CEO Lee Jae-won at March 31 meeting despite FIU scrutiny and a reported six-month partial suspension over AML lapses, amid scandals.
Moldova Says $107M Crypto Network Sought to Sway Elections, Probe Finds
Moldova's anticorruption agency says a $107M crypto network allegedly funded election influence ops, raising political risk and tighter controls for markets.
Investors Sue JPMorgan, Alleging Bank Enabled $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Investors sued JPMorgan earlier this week, alleging it kept accounts and wires open for a $328M crypto Ponzi scheme, boosting legitimacy and deposits too.
Binance Sues WSJ for Defamation as DOJ Probes Iran Sanctions-Evasion Claims
Binance sues WSJ for defamation as reports say DOJ is probing alleged Iran sanctions-evasion via Binance, raising risk with BNB near $650.
Crypto News Summary March 11
Bitcoin held near $70K as US spot ETF inflows hit $167M, DeFi TVL surged, and exchanges plus BTC-treasury stocks faced scrutiny; on-chain signals tightened
Crypto News Summary March 10
Bitcoin held near $70K as leverage rebuilt; XRPL devs advanced confidential token rails, while Ripple shifted $280M XRP off-schedule, sparking supply fears.
Whistleblowers Allege Binance Facilitated $1B in Iran-Linked Transactions Despite U.S. Sanctions
Whistleblowers allege Binance handled $1B in Iran-linked transactions despite U.S. sanctions; Binance denies, citing tougher KYC controls, reviving scrutiny.
Hong Kong ‘Mystery’ Investor Reveals Identity Behind $436M BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) Stake After Backlash
HK investor behind $436M BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) stake reveals identity after "China backdoor" uproar as crypto Twitter speculation swirled from 13F.
Tyler Winklevoss Remains Bullish as Gemini Troubles Deepen and Crypto Sentiment Turns Brutal
Tyler Winklevoss turns optimistic as crypto sentiment hits lows, but Gemini's reset, regulatory strain, internal cuts and on‑chain BTC moves raise doubts.
House Democrats press Treasury to review World Liberty’s bank charter bid amid reported UAE stake
House Democrats urge Treasury to scrutinize World Liberty Financial's trust bank charter bid for a dollar token, citing systemic risk and reported UAE ties.
Bithumb’s ‘Phantom’ 620,000 BTC ($43B) Glitch Sparks Scrutiny of South Korea’s Crypto Oversight
Bithumb UI glitch showed users 620,000 BTC ($43B), triggering sell rush and lawmakers' scrutiny of South Korea's crypto oversight and controls despite audits.