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US Lawmakers Ask DOJ to Consider Criminal Charges Against Binance and Tether
28.10.2023
Two U.S. lawmakers have asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to consider criminal charges against Binance and Tether, alleging that the two crypto platforms were used to fund Hamas. “We urge the Department of Justice to carefully evaluate the extent to which Binance and Tether are providing...
Lawmakers Urge DOJ to Decide on Binance and Tether’s Role in Crypto Funded Terrorism Linked to Hamas and Israel Conflict
26.10.2023
Today, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) evaluates possible criminal charges against Binance and Tether, two prominent U.S. lawmakers are emphasizing the urgency of the matter. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) and Representative French Hill (R-Ark.) dispatched a letter to Attorney General...
UK’s ‘Help with Fees’ scheme won’t define crypto as disposable income
17.10.2023
The Ministry of Justice’s proposed ‘Help with Fees’ scheme will not classify cryptocurrencies as disposable income following a public consultation
SBF’s lawyers ask court to allow introduction of Anthropic evidence
11.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers addressed Judge Kaplan in a letter to allow the defense to use evidence of its venture investment into Anthropic back from April 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried trial: former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison to testify
10.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's former love interest and CEO of Alameda Research Caroline Ellison is expected to testify against SBF in court with detailed information on the fraudulent use of customer funds
Betting on Justice? Polymarket Odds Reveal Speculators’ Take on Bankman-Fried’s Trial
6.10.2023
As the trial for Sam Bankman-Fried begins this week, the cryptocurrency community is eagerly awaiting the verdict. Will Bankman-Fried be found guilty or not guilty? As the trial progresses, speculators are using the cryptocurrency prediction platform Polymarket to bet on the potential outcome....
DOJ Eyes Seizure of Ex-FTX Chief’s Two Luxury Jets in Ongoing Criminal Probe
5.10.2023
In the ongoing criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried, federal prosecutors have unveiled a forfeiture bill, indicating the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) intent to commandeer two luxury jets belonging to the ex-FTX chief. Specifically, the DOJ has its sights set on a Bombardier Global 5000...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s jets are subject to forfeiture, says prosecution
5.10.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice says the two jets purchased by Bankman-Fried via FTX are now property that is subject to forfeiture due to charges brought against SBF
DOJ Clamps Down on SBF’s Regulatory Loophole Defense Amid Ongoing Fraud Trial
4.10.2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the judge in Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) criminal case to restrict several planned defense arguments about financial regulations. Prosecutors said in a new court filing that SBF should not be allowed to claim he’s innocent because cryptocurrency...
FTX-SBF charges valid despite lack of US crypto laws, DOJ says
4.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s counsel had argued that FTX was not located in the United States, and as SBF did follow regulatory obligations concerning FTX US, charges related to FTX international shouldn’t apply
Chinese Firms Used Crypto Payments to Run Fentanyl Network, U.S. Claims in Charges
3.10.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) targeted several Chinese businesses and their employees Tuesday in the latest round of charges tied to production and trafficking of fentanyl – a network that depended on cryptocurrency payments, according to authorities
Sam Bankman-Fried FTX trial — five things you need to know
2.10.2023
The long awaited trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gets underway on Oct. 4 - here’s what you need to know
FTX’s $3.4B crypto liquidation: What it means for crypto markets
29.9.2023
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has been approved to liquidate nearly $3.4 billion worth of crypto assets, creating a sense of panic among crypto investors, but experts say the phased liquidation schedule will ensure market stability
FTX founder’s plea for temporary release should be denied, prosecution says
28.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s renewed request for temporary release from jail prior to his upcoming trial should be denied according to the U.S. government
U.S. Department of Justice Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried's Latest Move for 'Temporary Release'
27.9.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice said in a Wednesday court filing that Sam Bankman-Fried's latest move for a temporary release – even with severe restrictions – should be denied
Former SEC Official Urges DOJ Action Against Crypto Industry — Says Crypto Grifters Need Threat of Prison Time
26.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has called on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to prosecute more crypto firms. “The stark reality is that the SEC is merely a civil enforcement agency. And until crypto-grifters face the threat of...
Ex-Deutsche Bank Investment Banker Faces Up to 30 Years in Prison for Crypto Fraud
21.9.2023
A registered broker and former investment banker with financial giant Deutsche Bank has pleaded guilty to defrauding investors into a fraudulent crypto fund. He is facing up to 30 years in prison and will be required to pay restitution of more than $1.5 million, according to the U.S. Justice...
Department of Justice: Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Jury Questions Raise Concerns
16.9.2023
The US Department of Justice has expressed concerns over the proposed jury questions put forth by Sam Bankman-Fried, suggesting that they may be unnecessarily intrusive and potentially intended to support his defense.
In a letter addressed to Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of...
SBF’s lawyers want to quiz jurors on crypto, altruism and ADHD
13.9.2023
U.S. prosecutors, meanwhile, want to ask prospective jurors their beliefs on how cryptocurrency should be regulated
Alex Mashinsky's assets frozen by US court as part of criminal case
6.9.2023
The former Celsius CEO was arrested on July 13 and faces criminal and civil charges stemming from his involvement in the now-defunct platform