Crypto Under Siege: From Money Laundering to Regulatory Shifts

Explore the latest challenges in the cryptocurrency world as Bitcoin Fog's founder is sentenced for money laundering, Ethereum rollups face security vulnerabilities, and Lithuania tightens crypto regulations. Plus, the potential for a 'crypto golden age' under a Trump presidency. Join us as we delve into the ethical, legal, and regulatory hurdles shaping the future of digital currencies.

Sources:
https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/bitcoin-fog-founder-sentenced-to-12.html
https://news.northeastern.edu/2024/11/08/ethereum-rollups-research/
https://fortune.com/asia/2024/11/08/trump-could-herald-crypto-golden-age-singapore-fintech-festival-paxos-ceo/
https://www.amlintelligence.com/2024/11/news-number-of-registered-cryptocurrency-firms-in-lithuania-halves-overnight/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Bitcoin Fog Founder Sentenced to 12 Years for Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
(00:04:08) Northeastern researchers uncover vulnerabilities leading to predatory trading in popular Ethereum cryptocurrency rollups
(00:07:35) Paxos CEO: Trump presidency could bring 'crypto golden age'
(00:11:34) NEWS: Number of cryptocurrency firms registered in Lithuania halves overnight