USA | ForkLog - Part 111

ForkLog 42 21.05.2022

Ex-BitmEX CEO Arthur Hayes sentenced to two years’ probation

The former CEO of the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, avoided any real prison time. He was sentenced to two years' probation with six months of home detention.

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ForkLog 18 20.05.2022

Bit Digital miners cut off in the United States after substation explosion

The Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital said it had shut down part of its crypto-mining devices due to an incident at a substation in Niagara Falls, New York.

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ForkLog 11 20.05.2022

Two Americans charged in $44 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme

A U.S. court charged local residents with misappropriating $44 million through a sham cryptocurrency investment scheme.

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ForkLog 8 19.05.2022

US lawmakers urge FTC to probe ID.me facial-recognition claims

American senators asked the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to review ID.me's activities. Lawmakers suggested that the firm misled the public about the capabilities of its facial recognition system.

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ForkLog 5 19.05.2022

Media reports that the White House plans to require crypto exchanges to segregate customer and corporate funds

The Biden administration will pressure Congress to compel crypto exchanges to keep customers' assets separate from corporate funds.

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ForkLog 7 18.05.2022

Bitcoin skeptics explain why they are steering clear of cryptocurrency investment

A lack of understanding of the technology was the most common reason why users refused to invest in digital assets. Data from a Coupon Follow survey.

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ForkLog 12 18.05.2022

U.S. charges 55-year-old dual French-Venezuelan cardiologist with creating ransomware

The federal court in Brooklyn has issued a warrant for the arrest of a 55-year-old Venezuelan on charges of creating a ransomware virus and distributing ransomware programs.

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ForkLog 16 17.05.2022

US authorities warn of North Korean IT specialists’ involvement in crypto projects

The U.S. Treasury, the State Department and the FBI issued a document warning about the activities of North Korean IT specialists who take on contract work for various technology projects, including cryptocurrency projects.

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ForkLog 17 13.05.2022

New York resident charged in $59 million cryptocurrency fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has charged 50-year-old New York resident Eddie Alexander with cryptocurrency fraud. According to court documents.

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ForkLog 23 13.05.2022

White House flags risks of using AI tools in hiring

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden said that using AI algorithms to make hiring decisions could violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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ForkLog 16 07.05.2022

US State Department offers $15 million for information on Conti ransomware operators

The U.S. State Department will pay $10 million for information enabling the identification of the 'key leaders' of the group behind the Conti ransomware. Authorities will also pay $5 million for information leading to the arrest of individuals connected with the hackers.

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ForkLog 49 06.05.2022

US authorities charge Mining Capital Coin CEO with $62 million fraud

Port St. Lucie, Florida resident Luis Capuchi Jr. has been named in a $62 million fraud case, according to the Department of Justice site.

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