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· Dec 7
🧠 Legal Quiz of the week:
👇 How many of the 14 global crypto wrench attacks in 2026 occurred in France?
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👇 How many of the 14 global crypto wrench attacks in 2026 occurred in France?
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February 17, 2026 at 5:12 PM
🇧🇩 Despite a total ban, #Bangladesh ranks 13th in global #crypto adoption with millions trading underground, pressuring the new post-election government toward potential regulations.
February 17, 2026 at 4:56 PM
🇧🇩 Despite a total ban, #Bangladesh ranks 13th in global #crypto adoption with millions trading underground, pressuring the new post-election government toward potential regulations.
🇧🇷 Brazil's Congress reintroduced a bill to acquire up to 1 million #BTC over five years for a strategic reserve, potentially costing $68 billion to hedge against inflation.
February 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM
🇧🇷 Brazil's Congress reintroduced a bill to acquire up to 1 million #BTC over five years for a strategic reserve, potentially costing $68 billion to hedge against inflation.
🧠 Legal Quiz of the week:
👇 How many of the 14 global crypto wrench attacks in 2026 occurred in France?
• 11
• 7
• 4
• 14
👇 How many of the 14 global crypto wrench attacks in 2026 occurred in France?
• 11
• 7
• 4
• 14
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🧠 Legal Quiz of the week:
👇 How many of the 14 global crypto wrench attacks in 2026 occurred in France?
• 11
• 7
• 4
• 14
👇 How many of the 14 global crypto wrench attacks in 2026 occurred in France?
• 11
• 7
• 4
• 14
🇺🇸 Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim demanded that #Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent evaluate a CFIUS national security review of the UAE’s reported $500 million stake in #Trump-linked World Liberty Financial by March 5.
February 15, 2026 at 7:29 PM
🇺🇸 Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim demanded that #Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent evaluate a CFIUS national security review of the UAE’s reported $500 million stake in #Trump-linked World Liberty Financial by March 5.
🏛️ Ramil Ventura Palafox, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Praetorian Group International, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison by a U.S. federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia. This followed his guilty plea in September 2025 to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. 👇
Judge Sentences PGI Founder to 20 Years for $201 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
Judge Sentences PGI Founder to 20 Years for $201 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
A U.S. judge sentenced Ramil Ventura Palafox, CEO of Praetorian Group International, to 20 years in prison for a $201M bitcoin Ponzi scheme.
news.bitcoin.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:53 PM
🏛️ Ramil Ventura Palafox, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Praetorian Group International, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison by a U.S. federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia. This followed his guilty plea in September 2025 to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. 👇
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South Korean Police Lose 22 Bitcoin From Cold Wallet in Gangnam Evidence Case
South Korean Police Lose 22 Bitcoin From Cold Wallet in Gangnam Evidence Case
A significant loss as 22 bitcoin vanished from a South Korean police cold wallet, raising concerns about digital asset security.
news.bitcoin.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:33 PM
South Korean Police Lose 22 Bitcoin From Cold Wallet in Gangnam Evidence Case
For years, Bitcoin Maxis have known that the law would eventually catch up.
Now, it’s happening.
Now, it’s happening.
February 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
For years, Bitcoin Maxis have known that the law would eventually catch up.
Now, it’s happening.
Now, it’s happening.
⚡️Legal poll of the week:
🇺🇸 Scott Bessent on CNBC urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act THIS SPRING, the bill that could finally give #Bitcoin clear commodity status under #CFTC (no more SEC security fights).
Is federal clarity the path forward or a trap?
A) It’s great!
B) A trap!
C) Irrelevant
🇺🇸 Scott Bessent on CNBC urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act THIS SPRING, the bill that could finally give #Bitcoin clear commodity status under #CFTC (no more SEC security fights).
Is federal clarity the path forward or a trap?
A) It’s great!
B) A trap!
C) Irrelevant
February 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Defunct P2P Crypto Platform Paxful Sentenced to $4M Penalty for Money Laundering, Travel Act Violations
Defunct P2P Crypto Platform Paxful Sentenced to $4M Penalty for Money Laundering, Travel Act Violations
Paxful was sentenced to pay a $4M penalty after pleading guilty to promoting illegal prostitution and violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
news.bitcoin.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Defunct P2P Crypto Platform Paxful Sentenced to $4M Penalty for Money Laundering, Travel Act Violations
🧵 Legal thread of the week: The stalemate on U.S. Crypto Market Structure Legislation: Why it still matters for Bitcoin 👇
February 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
🧵 Legal thread of the week: The stalemate on U.S. Crypto Market Structure Legislation: Why it still matters for Bitcoin 👇
🧠 Legal Quiz of the week:
👇 White House crypto meeting failed Feb 3 over banks vs #crypto clash on what stablecoin feature?
A) Reserves
B) Rewards/yields
C) Peg stability
D) AML rules
👇 White House crypto meeting failed Feb 3 over banks vs #crypto clash on what stablecoin feature?
A) Reserves
B) Rewards/yields
C) Peg stability
D) AML rules
February 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
🏛️ South Korea is investigating exchange Bithumb after a staff mistake accidentally sent $43 billion worth of #Bitcoin to users. Most funds were recovered, but the incident revealed major operational weaknesses.
February 10, 2026 at 6:03 PM
🏛️ South Korea is investigating exchange Bithumb after a staff mistake accidentally sent $43 billion worth of #Bitcoin to users. Most funds were recovered, but the incident revealed major operational weaknesses.
🏛️ Virginia lawmakers have moved forward with Senate Bill 557 to create a state #Bitcoin reserve fund. If passed, the bill would allow #Virginia to invest public funds directly in Bitcoin as a strategic asset. The proposal passed the Senate committee and aims to protect state finances.
February 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM