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NY Supreme Court allows Greenidge to keep mining, but challenges remain
15.11.2024
The state Department of Environmental Conservation botched the permitting process, but it still gets a do-over
Hong Kong court rules for investors in JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case
30.10.2024
This was the first case against JPEX, which operated in Hong Kong without a license
CFTC Says Court Ruling Allowing Kalshi to Provide US Election Forecasts Was Wrong
18.10.2024
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) believes U.S. District Court judge’s ruling that claimed that CFTC exceeded…
Ripple CEO Slams SEC for Ignoring XRP Ruling, Claims Agency Oversteps Legal Authority
14.10.2024
Ripple’s CEO has intensified criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of ignoring a court ruling that XRP is not a security and overstepping its legal bounds. His remarks came after Bitnomial Exchange filed a lawsuit against the SEC, disputing...
Green United loses bid to dismiss $18M crypto mining fraud suit
24.9.2024
The defendants are accused of operating a fraudulent crypto-mining operation that sold mining equipment for a blockchain that didn’t exist.
Indian Court Bars Police From Freezing Entire Bank Accounts in Crypto Fraud Probes
15.9.2024
An Indian High Court has ruled that police cannot freeze entire bank accounts during fraud investigations. Only fraud-related amounts in bank accounts can be frozen. The decision followed a case where an account was frozen due to a cryptocurrency investigation. The court stressed that freezing...
CFTC Loses Round One: Kalshi Cleared to Offer US Election Bets
8.9.2024
A federal judge this week sided with the prediction market Kalshi’s motion for summary judgment in its legal battle with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This decision opens the door for U.S. citizens to place bets on the upcoming November election. However, the ruling isn’t...
Getting paid in crypto: Dubai court ruling shows increasing acceptance
5.9.2024
Crypto salaries are becoming more common, especially in countries with prevalent economic incentives like inflation.
Canadian court orders $1.2M Bitcoin loan repayment
1.9.2024
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered $1.2 million in damages to be paid in a Bitcoin-related loan dispute, reflecting the growing legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies
Elon Musk's X Is Reportedly Now Banned in Brazil Following Judge's Ruling
30.8.2024
SEC Addresses Final Court Ruling in Ripple Case, Highlights Key Outcomes
11.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case over XRP, emphasizing the substantial financial penalties imposed on the crypto firm and its ongoing securities law violations. While Ripple celebrated the 94% reduced...
Following Court Ruling, XRP Price Skyrockets as South Korea Leads the Charge
8.8.2024
On Aug. 8, following the imposition of a $125 million civil penalty on Ripple Labs by a district judge, the firm’s executives and community celebrated the outcome as a “victory.” This led to an uptick in XRP’s trading volume and price. In the 24 hours leading up to...
Supreme Court ruling ‘changes the game’ for US crypto firms
11.7.2024
The high court’s decision further bolsters the argument “that Congress, not an agency, should decide if — and how — to regulate Web3.”
Cryptos, secondary BNB sales not securities: Federal court rules in Binance vs SEC case
2.7.2024
In a major win for the crypto industry, a federal court ruled that crypto tokens are not securities
Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling Seen as ‘a Game Changer’ for Crypto Industry
29.6.2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Chevron deference, a doctrine that allowed federal agencies broad discretion in interpreting ambiguous statutes. This decision is seen as a pivotal shift towards greater regulatory clarity and judicial oversight, especially impacting the digital assets sector....
Ripple CEO Hails Latest Court Ruling ‘a Big Win’ — Calls His Lawsuit Baseless Troll Attempt
23.6.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the latest court ruling on Ripple’s securities lawsuit “is a big win.” He stressed that “absolutely nothing in the decision negates or changes the fact that XRP is, in and of itself, not a security.” The Ripple executive slammed...
Ripple Clarifies XRP Is Not a Security After New Court Ruling
22.6.2024
Ripple’s chief legal officer has clarified that a California district judge has dismissed all allegations that Ripple violated federal securities laws. He stressed that District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling regarding the non-security status of XRP “stands undisturbed.”...
Bankruptcy Court Backs Bittrex in Cryptocurrency Freeze Dispute
2.6.2024
The bankruptcy proceedings of Bittrex Inc. involved a legal dispute over claims filed by Azim Ghader, who sought recovery for lost profits and damages after his cryptocurrency was frozen on the Bittrex exchange in 2017. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware found that...
US courts to handle Coinbase Dogecoin sweepstakes disputes
24.5.2024
Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasized that arbitration is a matter of contract and parties can agree to have an arbitrator resolve threshold arbitrability questions
Court ruling dismantles would-be Bitcoin creator Craig Wright’s false claims
23.5.2024
Following a protracted legal battle, a U.K. court has methodically broken down Craig Wright’s mountain of fabricated evidence and assertions regarding his true identity