ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph Magazine, cryptocurrency exchanges Coinme and Bittrex are headquartered in Seattle, and some of Binance's servers are also located in the area.In addition, medical marijuana suppliers in the area accept cryptocurrency, and residents do not submit income tax returns. The state's governor has signed a law that expands the state's adoption of blockchain technology.

ChainCatcher news, an official at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport said on Wednesday that hackers demanded $6 million in Bitcoin from the airport operator in exchange for files stolen during a cyberattack last month, which were released on the dark web this week. The official stated that the Port of Seattle, which owns and operates the airport, has decided not to pay.The airport's aviation director, Lance Lyttle, said the airport previously linked the attack to a ransomware group called Rhysida, and the FBI is now conducting a criminal investigation. "On Monday, the hackers posted a copy of eight files stolen from the Port system on the dark web and sought 100 Bitcoins to purchase this data."Lyttle told a U.S. Senate committee that the airport appeared to have thwarted the attack, but the hackers were able to encrypt some data.

ChainCatcher news, according to U.Today, former Binance CEO Zhao Changpeng (CZ) and Binance have been accused of being involved in a new class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Seattle, alleging that Binance facilitated money laundering for criminals through its platform, harming consumer interests. The plaintiffs claim that Binance operates as a "cryptocurrency money laundering empire," allowing hackers, thieves, and other criminals to launder their illegal gains on the platform and profiting immensely from this activity. The lawsuit also accuses Binance of engaging in illegal extortion, violating the RICO Act.Previously, CZ pleaded guilty to money laundering violations last November and was sentenced to four months in prison in April of this year.

ChainCatcher news, GeekWire reveals现场照片 of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao appearing in Seattle court.Earlier, ChainCatcher reported that Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao has been released after posting a $175 million personal bond, with the sentencing hearing scheduled for 9:00 AM Pacific Time on February 23, 2024 (1:00 AM Beijing Time on February 24).

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg terminal information, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has appeared in a Seattle court.Previously, ChainCatcher reported that U.S. regulators will impose a $4.3 billion fine on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, today. Founder Changpeng Zhao has agreed to resign and plead guilty, and will not be allowed to hold an executive position at Binance, although he will retain a majority stake in the company. Zhao will also personally appear in federal court in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon to present his defense.

ChainCatcher news, Belgian blockchain platform as a service provider SeattleMint announced the completion of a $16 million Series A funding round. This round was co-led by Molten Ventures and OTB, with participation from Medici Ventures, Fujitsu Ventures, Allusion, and Bloccelerate. The funding will be used to improve its platform, further enhance its low-code products, solidify its position in Europe, MEA, India, and Singapore, and accelerate expansion into the Japanese market to meet customer demands.It is reported that SettleMint is a low-code platform for blockchain application development, enabling engineering teams to build, integrate, and launch applications on Web3 infrastructure. (Source link)