Crypto News
Immutable Hit With Wells Notice as SEC Extends ‘Overreach’ to Web3 Gaming
Web3 gaming company Immutable faces a potential lawsuit from the SEC over its IMX token sale. Regulation by Enforcement Web3 gaming company Immutable announced on Nov. 1 that it had been issued a Wells notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The notice alleges, but does not specify, violations of securities laws andSource link
FBI-Created Token Hits Its Mark: Landmark Guilty Plea Shatters Crypto Fraud Ring
The FBI’s fake cryptocurrency token unraveled a landmark market manipulation case, leading a founder to plead guilty to running automated wash trades across exchanges. In FBI-Created Token’s Trap, Crypto Mogul’s Empire Collapses The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that Liu Zhou, the founder of Mytrade, a cryptocurrency financial services firm, has pledSource link
750 US Convenience Stores Embrace Crypto: Sheetz Brings Digital Currency Payments to Mainstream
Convenience store chain Sheetz now accepts crypto payments at all its locations — over 750 stores across multiple U.S. states — allowing customers to pay with cryptocurrencies and earn rewards. Sheetz Customers Gain a New Way to Pay — And Get Rewarded American convenience store chain Sheetz has expanded its partnership with crypto payment firmSource link
9,500 Coinstar Kiosks Bring Crypto Closer to Millions of Americans
9,500 kiosks now offer cash-to-crypto access as Coinstar expands with a new digital wallet, driving affordable remittances and financial inclusion nationwide. Coinstar’s 9,500 Kiosk Rollout Redefines Financial Access With New Digital Wallet Coinstar, a leader in self-service financial kiosks, announced Tuesday the launch of CINQ by Coinstar, a digital wallet developed in partnership with cryptoSource link
IRS: Frozen Crypto Rewards Taxable Despite Account Lockdowns
Crypto rewards received before an account freeze are taxable in the year they’re received, even if holders can’t access their funds later, the IRS says. IRS Clarifies Tax Rules for Digital Assets in Locked Accounts The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a memorandum in October, addressing the tax obligations of digital asset rewards in accountsSource link