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Ripple and SEC Ask Court to Pause Appeals as They Fight to End XRP Case
18.6.2025
Ripple and the SEC have requested to pause their appeals while awaiting a decision that could finalize their settlement and conclude the prolonged case regarding XRP sales. SEC and Ripple Align on Pausing Appeals Pending Court Decision on XRP Case The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
International Sting Operation Ends Reign of Archetyp Darknet Market
17.6.2025
An international law enforcement operation in June 2025 dismantled Archetyp, one of the dark web’s largest drug marketplaces, after a three-day crackdown spanning six countries. Police Seize €7.8M in Assets in Archetyp Dark Web Bust Archetyp, a darknet platform that reportedly facilitated more than...
Report: Libertarians Rally Behind Crypto Entrepreneur Roger Ver Before Midterms
17.6.2025
Libertarians are mobilizing support for cryptocurrency entrepreneur Roger Ver, framing him as a victim of government overreach akin to Ross Ulbricht, in a bid to highlight his case before the upcoming midterm elections. Libertarian Party Advocates for the Release of Political Prisoner Roger Ver...
Landmark Action: Argentina Blocks Nationwide Access to HTX
17.6.2025
A prosecutor from Argentina requested blocking access to HTX as it failed to provide data for a pig butchering probe, in which a user deposited funds to an address linked to its wallets. The measure is set to affect thousands of users. Argentina Blocks Access to HTX as Part of Pig Butchering Probe...
$680K From Crypto Exploit Recovered: DOJ Returning Funds to Victim
16.6.2025
The U.S. Department of Justice has recovered $680,000 tied to a crypto exploit and is in the process of returning funds stolen through a Safemoon smart contract vulnerability. DOJ Recovers Funds Exploited in Safemoon Attack The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 12 that it...
Ripple and SEC Seek to End XRP Dispute—Lawyer Sees 70% Chance Judge Will Approve Request
15.6.2025
A top crypto lawyer predicts a 70% chance the court will approve Ripple and the SEC’s request to dissolve a key injunction and resolve financial penalties. Ripple and SEC Request Injunction Relief—Deaton Predicts 70% Chance Court Will Approve Attorney and crypto advocate John E. Deaton stated...
Gotbit Ordered to Dissolve After DOJ Seizes $23M in Crypto
14.6.2025
The DOJ shut down Gotbit in a sweeping crackdown, seizing $23 million in crypto and exposing years of fake trading volume that misled investors and platforms. DOJ Forces Market Manipulator Gotbit to Shut Down The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 13 that Gotbit Consulting LLC,...
Ripple and SEC Renew Efforts to Resolve Long-Running XRP Lawsuit
14.6.2025
Ripple and the SEC have reignited efforts to end their dispute over XRP, aiming to dissolve the final injunction, unlock $125 million, and cement a long-awaited settlement. Ripple and SEC Push Court to Finalize XRP Case, Dissolve Final Injunction and Free Escrowed Funds The U.S. Securities...
Court Slams My Big Coin With $25M Penalty Over False Cryptocurrency Claims
13.6.2025
A staggering $25 million in penalties and restitution has been levied in a landmark federal court ruling, exposing a sham crypto project that duped investors with bogus claims of gold backing and market viability. CFTC Secures Judgment Against My Big Coin for Crypto Fraud Scheme The Commodity...
$124M Crypto Laundering Scheme Exposed in Australia—Authorities Charge Four
12.6.2025
A long-running Australian multi-agency investigation has dismantled a sophisticated money laundering scheme in Queensland, charging four individuals and freezing $13.7 million. At the heart of the alleged operation was a security company that reportedly converted $124 million in cash into...
Lawmaker Seeks Full Crypto Conflict Ban for Congress, White House, Agencies
12.6.2025
Congressman Himes proposes ethics overhaul barring federal officials and families from profiting via digital asset conflicts of interest. Lawmaker Unleashes Ethics Overhaul Targeting Digital Asset Conflicts of Interest U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) proposed a significant expansion of ethical...
Russian National Hit With 22 Charges for Laundering $530M in Crypto
10.6.2025
A Russian national faces 22 charges for laundering $530 million through cryptocurrency, using his companies to bypass U.S. sanctions and defraud financial institutions. 22 Charges Filed Against Russian National in $530M Crypto Scheme The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 9 that...
President Milei Gets Absolved: No Infringement Found in Libra’s Promotion
9.6.2025
The Anti-Corruption Office (AO) found that President Javier Milei did not violate any ethics laws with his involvement in the promotion of Libra, a meme coin launched in February. Investigation Finds President Milei Did Not Break Ethics Laws by Promoting Libra One of the first investigations into...
WBTC Delisting Fight Ends: Bit Global Drops Case Against Coinbase
7.6.2025
Bit Global has officially dropped its $1 billion lawsuit against Coinbase, with both firms agreeing to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint court filing submitted Friday. Antitrust Accusation Dropped The joint stipulation, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District...
DOJ Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korean Tech Ring
6.6.2025
North Korea’s sprawling crypto laundering network has been hammered as U.S. authorities seized $7.74 million tied to fake IT jobs, blockchain trickery, and weapons funding. DOJ Targets North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Network With Asset Seizure The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June...
Report Claims ‘Infighting,’ Cease-and-Desist Hits Trump-Linked Crypto Project After Wallet Reveal
5.6.2025
Bloomberg reports that World Liberty Financial, a company tied to Trump, has fired off a cease-and-desist letter to Fight Fight Fight—another Trump-linked business outfit—over the escalating drama surrounding the Trump Wallet debacle. Trump-Backed Financial Firm Targets So-Called Trump Wallet...
South Africa Central Bank Argues ‘Outdated’ Exchange Control Law Still Valid for Crypto Regulation
5.6.2025
The South African central bank has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized its use of an outdated exchange control law to regulate cryptocurrencies. Central Bank Says High Court Erred The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized the central...
Libra Case Update: $57 Million Frozen, Investigations Progress
1.6.2025
Legal actions against the Libra meme coin, which was shared by Argentina’s President Javier Milei, continue to progress. This week, Circle froze two addresses containing over $57 million in funds, while authorities investigate the involvement of individuals allegedly linked to the meme coin....
South African Judge Slams Central Bank for Using Apartheid-Era Laws to Regulate Crypto
1.6.2025
A South African judge has slammed the South African central bank for using outdated exchange control laws from the apartheid era to regulate cryptocurrencies. Judge: Apartheid-Era Laws Unfit for Cryptocurrency Regulation A High Court judge has criticized the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)...
Coinbase Hit With Class Action Over Alleged Disclosure Failures and Data Breach
26.5.2025
Coinbase Global, Inc. and its executives face a class action lawsuit alleging they concealed compliance failures and data security risks that caused shareholder losses, according to a complaint filed Thursday in Pennsylvania federal court. Class Action Claims Coinbase Misled Investors Investor...