Man who bombed office building in Madison pleads guilty

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, announced on Nov. 21 that it reached a settlement with the U.S. government over compliance violations, allowing the exchange to continue operating. The company said that it made mistakes as it grew in an evolving industry, but this settlement marks a new chapter of learning and growth. This landmark resolution serves as a testament to Binance's commitment to rectifying its past missteps and establishing stronger regulatory compliance.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and stepped down from the company as part of a $4 billion dollar settlement with the Department of Justice. This dramatic development transpires amidst rising regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges globally.

The United States backing of Ukraine as it continues to fight against the Russian invasion will not waver, according to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. This robust support for Ukraine was confirmed during Secretary Austin's recent surprise visit to Kyiv.

Melanie Fonder Kaye, deputy assistant to the secretary of defense for strategic engagement of U.S. Department of Defense, said the NFL's Salute to Service is more than a campaign; it's a profound commitment to honor, empower and connect with those who sacrifice for our nation on Nov 19. The announcement came during the annual Salute to Service event organized by the National Football League.

On Nov 9th, it was announced that a settlement was agreed to between the Department of Justice and South Dakota Hotel and Sports Lounge for the company discriminating against Native Americans.

Apple is paying $25 million dollars to resolve allegations that the company illegally discriminated in hiring against U.S. citizens.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of defunct crypto exchange FTX, has been pronounced guilty on all seven criminal charges following a trial that spanned over four weeks. His sentencing is set for March 28, and he could face up to 110 years in jail.

Drogueria Betances LLC was ordered to pay $12 million for failure to report suspicious orders of pharmaceutical drugs and other controlled substance violations.

The leader of a fraudulent cryptocurrency and binary options scheme worth $70 million has been extradited to the US, where the Serbian national is facing charges from two federal indictments, in the Northern District of Texas and the Eastern District of New York. "Serbian man charged with cryptocurrency fraud has been arrested," reports say.

Nine members of a Colorado-based drug trafficking organization with direct ties to the Sinaloa Cartel were recently indicted on counts of smuggling fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs into Adams County in Colorado. "This is just one step in the process of ridding our communities of these drug cartels", said Adams County District Attorney Brian Mason.

Department of Defense announces plans for B61-13 nuclear bomb, pending congressional approval.

The United States filed a civil forfeiture complaint against a $300 million superyacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. The yacht was seized by the United States in 2022.

Jareh Sebastian Dalke pleaded guilty to six counts of attempting to transmit classified National Defense Information (NDI) to an agent of Russia. Dalke was an employee of the National Security Agency from June 6, 2022, to July 1, 2022, where he served as an Information Systems Security Designer.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is taking a series of steps to enhance its force posture in the Middle East region. As a response to recent escalations around the Middle East on the part of Iran and its linked proxy forces, these actions are being taken to assist in the defense of Israel and to bolster the force protection afforded to United States troops.

With the signing of the Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), Estonia joins a group of 13 nations, including Australia and the UK, in entering such agreements with the U.S.