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Crypto group asks Trump to end prosecution of crypto devs, Roman Storm
29.4.2025
The crypto lobby group, the DeFi Education Fund, has petitioned the Trump administration to end what it claimed was the “lawless prosecution” of open-source software developers, including Roman Storm, a creator of the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash.In an April 28 letter to White...
Crypto group asks Trump to end prosecution of crypto devs, Roman Storm
29.4.2025
The crypto lobby group, the DeFi Education Fund, has petitioned the Trump administration to end what it claimed was the “lawless prosecution” of open-source software developers, including Roman Storm, a creator of the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash.In an April 28 letter to White...
CFTC Orders Crypto Prosecution Slowdown Following DOJ’s Explosive Policy Overhaul
10.4.2025
The CFTC has unleashed a major overhaul of crypto enforcement, slamming the brakes on punitive regulation and shifting power back to innovators. CFTC Aligns Crypto Enforcement With DOJ—Low-Level Violations No Longer Chased Acting Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)...
DOJ Nukes Crypto Crime Unit as Trump Vows to End Regulation by Prosecution
8.4.2025
The DOJ just killed its crypto crimes unit in a sweeping shift that signals America is going all-in on digital asset freedom and growth. Feds Kill off DOJ’s Crypto Team—Trump Resets Battlefield for Bitcoin Dominance The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will no longer maintain a dedicated unit...
Trump’s Former Wife Urges President to ‘Dismiss the Prosecution’ Against Roger Ver
17.3.2025
This week, a chorus of voices has risen in support of Roger Ver, the cryptocurrency pioneer embroiled in an extradition battle with the U.S. over allegations of tax-related offenses. On Sunday, Marla Maples, the second wife of U.S. President Donald Trump, took to X, urging Trump and his team...
Digital Rights Group EFF Calls for Roman Storm Dismissal in Tornado Cash Case
29.1.2025
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) argues that U.S. government's prosecution of Tornado Cash "stretches criminal laws beyond their intended scope"
Texas Man Sues Attorney General Over DOJ’s Prosecution of Crypto Software Devs
16.1.2025
The plaintiff is seeking a declaratory judgment protecting his forthcoming crypto crowdfunding project from being prosecuted for unlicensed money transmitting
Roger Stone’s Website Spotlights Prosecution Story of Crypto Pioneer Roger Ver
11.12.2024
Roger Stone, the veteran political strategist and vocal supporter of libertarian ideals, has voiced his strong backing for cryptocurrency pioneer Roger Ver on his website, Stonezone.com, spotlighting an editorial advocating Ver’s presidential pardon. Roger Stone Backs Roger Ver...
Nigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance exec
23.10.2024
Announcing the withdrawal of the charges, the EFCC lawyer reportedly said that Tigran Gambaryan was merely an employee of Binance
FCA Files First Charges Against Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in UK
11.9.2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating unregistered crypto ATMs in the country. This case is significant as it represents the first prosecution under UK law for such activities. Osunkoya is accused of running a network of crypto ATMs that...
Judge Refers Craig Wright for Criminal Prosecution in Bitcoin Case
16.7.2024
Craig Wright has been referred for criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury. Wright claimed to have authored the foundational 2008 Bitcoin white paper under the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto.” He pursued litigation globally, including in the UK and the U.S., asserting...
UK’s Crown Prosecution Service Announces First Case Involving Monero Conversion
15.7.2024
Jack Finney has been ordered to forfeit gains from selling a toxic substance marketed as a weight loss drug. The order includes proceeds in monero cryptocurrency and other assets. “This is the first case where we have converted Monero currency into cash,” said Adrian Foster, Chief Crown...
Conduct Versus Code May Be the Defining Question in Roman Storm Prosecution
12.7.2024
Prosecutors and Roman Storm's attorneys met in court Friday to argue over motions to dismiss the charges against the developer and address evidentiary questions
Polymarket gambler face charges after Taiwan election bet
18.6.2024
A man in Taiwan faces charges for using the crypto betting platform Polymarket to wager on the 2024 elections
Nigeria defends Binance exec prosecution amid US lawmakers' criticism
6.6.2024
The minister assured that Binance had received appropriate consular access from the U.S. and all due care, following standard diplomatic protocols and the rule of law
Four months in prison for CZ, another US state kicks out Binance.US: Law Decoded
6.5.2024
While Changpeng “CZ” Zhao received a surprisingly moderate jail term, Oregon has become the sixth state to revoke, suspend or decline to renew Binance.US’ license
Swifter Justice Needed for Crypto Offenders, Says South Korean Prosecution Chief
6.5.2024
A top South Korean prosecution official says courts must deliver swifter justice to crypto offenders – with cases currently taking “too long” to process.
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MoJ and prosecution promote ‘Virtual Asset Joint Fund’ formalization
29.4.2024
The emergence of virtual assets has altered the financial landscape, necessitating heightened efforts to prevent crimes like money laundering. The Ministry of Justice and the prosecution are supporting the formation of a Virtual Asset Joint Investigation Team by the Seoul Southern District...
UK Woman Found Guilty of Laundering $2.5B in Bitcoin
21.3.2024
A British woman has been found guilty and convicted on Wednesday for laundering over $2.5 billion (£2 billion) worth of Bitcoin for a Chinese fugitive.
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South Korean Prosecutors, Police Face Bribery Wrap in Crypto Fraud Trial
31.1.2024
Eight South Korean prosecutors and police officers could be trialed in connection to the high-profile case of a suspected crypto fraudster. Per Newsis, the trial of one unnamed prosecutor has already begun in the city of Gwangju. The case centers around a suspected crypto fraudster surnamed Tak....