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Bitcoin Suisse plans to move up to half of Swiss jobs abroad
Bitcoin Suisse plans to move up to half of its Swiss jobs to lower-cost international hubs, according to Finews. The relocation would affect back-office functions as the firm expands its global wealth and asset management business.
US crackdown targets $24 billion crypto black market as money launderers retreat
The DOJ seized Telegram channels and two wallets, while OFAC sanctioned Xinbi and the developers behind SafeW and XinbiPay in a US action targeting a reported $24 billion crypto black market.
US sanctions Xinbi marketplace and restrains $52 million in crypto
The US sanctioned Xinbi and restrained $52 million in cryptocurrency, while the Justice Department seized its Telegram channels and two wallets. Investigators are pursuing 47 additional wallets tied to the alleged laundering network.
Tether Crackdown Pushes Xinbi-Linked Holdings Above $45 Million Toward USDD
Bitrace estimates Xinbi-linked holdings targeted in Tether’s crackdown at more than $45 million. CryptoSlate reports that the sanctioned marketplace has announced plans to use USDD exclusively, shifting toward a decentralized stablecoin.
U.S. Freezes $52.8 Million in Crypto Linked to Xinbi Telegram Marketplace
The U.S. Secret Service froze $52.8 million in crypto linked to Xinbi, a Telegram marketplace associated with global scams. Elliptic traced the funds, while Treasury sanctioned the platform, which reportedly processed $24 billion.
Italy’s central bank requires crypto firms to screen sanctioned transfers
Banca d’Italia has ordered crypto service providers to implement internal controls for screening transfers linked to sanctioned entities, Cointelegraph reported. The supplied report gives no details on deadlines, penalties, or affected assets.
Crypto Groups Seek Court Suspension of Illinois Tax as Lawsuit Continues
The Crypto Council for Innovation and Blockchain Association asked a court to suspend an Illinois tax through a preliminary injunction. The motion follows their lawsuit, filed a few weeks earlier, seeking to block the law.
Iran Relaxes Currency Rules as Crypto Offers a Route Around US Sanctions
Iran reportedly allows exporters to use overseas earnings directly for imports without selling currency at official rates. Cointelegraph linked the change to reported efforts to bypass US sanctions using cryptocurrency.
CZ’s Kyrgyzstan visit highlights limits of state backing for stablecoin exits
CZ praised Kyrgyzstan’s KGST on September 5, while separate USDKG reporting points to institution-only direct redemption and UK sanctions against its issuer since May. The developments spotlight stablecoin exit-access risks.
Michigan Order Puts Kalshi Sports Contracts Offline, With $500,000 Daily Fines
Michigan has ordered Kalshi to remove sports event contracts and faces the platform with potential daily fines of $500,000. The preliminary injunction remains active until a final order and includes a futures broker notice requirement.
TrueUSD defendant given days to disclose source of legal funding in $456 million case
A TrueUSD defendant in a $456 million court case must submit an affidavit identifying sources of legal funding within days. Any sanctions would require a separate application from Techteryx.
North Korea-Linked Wallets Sold More Than $30 Million in Bitcoin Through Hyperliquid
Wallets linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in Bitcoin through Hyperliquid over three weeks, intensifying concerns about sanctions enforcement and the U.S. expansion of DeFi markets.
Lazarus-linked wallets move $30M through Hyperliquid
Wallets linked to the OFAC-sanctioned Lazarus Group moved $30 million in digital assets through Hyperliquid, Cointelegraph reported, weeks after regulators discussed a path for the exchange to enter US markets.
Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Retaliated Against Anthropic Over AI Red Lines
Judge Rita Lin vacated the Trump administration’s supply chain designation against Anthropic and issued a permanent injunction, rejecting the government’s request for even a seven-day stay in the AI dispute.