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zkSNACKs ends Coinjoin service on June 1st amid legal issues
3.5.2024
Developers of Wasabi Wallet, a well-known Bitcoin wallet that focuses on privacy above all else, have now released a statement about what they intend to do in the future. Legal complications and developing issues concerning utilizing the advanced privacy feature Coinjoin have forced the team...
ENS Takes Legal Action Over Unstoppable Domains’ Blockchain Naming Patent
3.5.2024
Ethereum Name Service files a petition with the USPTO to challenge the validity of a patent held by Unstoppable Domains, alleging misuse of open-source technology.
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Ripple vs. SEC legal battle impacts XRP’s performance
2.5.2024
Ripple filed a plea to counter the testimony of the Security and Exchange Commission’s accountant. It faced stiff opposition from the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its accountant was regarded as a summary witness. Ripple expressed its frank view that it recognized that...
Senator Cynthia Lummis Slams DOJ For “Hyper-Aggressive” Crypto Stance On Self-Custody Wallets
2.5.2024
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is slamming the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for its stance on self-custody wallets, according to a Wednesday post from Lummis’ official X account. Lummis' condemnation comes on the heels of the U.S. government pressing unlicensed money-transmitting charges against...
Former Binance CEO CZ: I Will Do My Time — Crypto Industry Has Entered a New Phase
1.5.2024
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has expressed his gratitude to the crypto community for their support following his four-month U.S. prison sentence for pleading guilty to money laundering charges. “I will remain a passive investor (and holder) in crypto. Our industry has entered a...
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry Blasts Gary Gensler, SEC Over ETH Security Stance
1.5.2024
House Financial Service Committee Chair Patrick McHenry has taken to X to claim United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler “knowingly misled Congress when pressed on the classification” of Ethereum (ETH) in testimony the U.S. regulator gave to the Financial Services...
Bitcoin.com Addresses Charges Against Early Investor and Founder Roger Ver
30.4.2024
On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) detained Roger Ver, a trailblazing investor in bitcoin, on accusations of tax evasion and submitting fraudulent tax returns. The following update is accompanied by a statement from Bitcoin.com regarding the allegations against the company’s...
CZ sentenced: A chronology of Binance’s legal battles in the US
30.4.2024
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison for violating U.S. money laundering laws
Coin Center Warns of DOJ Overreach in Tornado Cash, Samourai Wallet Cases
30.4.2024
The recent actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against non-custodial crypto wallet developers have sparked controversy and concern within the cryptocurrency community. According to Coin Center, these charges mark a significant shift from previous U.S. policies regarding money transmission...
Monro Casino
30.4.2024
Monro Casino is quickly becoming the destination of choice for online gaming enthusiasts. This new legal casino is licensed by the Curacao government and operated by GALAKTIKA N.V., ensuring a safe and transparent gaming environment. This platform is distinguished by … Continued
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Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bond
29.4.2024
NEW YORK — Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges tied to creating and marketing the privacy-focused bitcoin wallet application and mixing service in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday
SEC And Gary Gensler Believed Ether Was A Security For At Least A Year, New Court Docs Reveal
29.4.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair Gary Gensler appear to have believed Ether (ETH) was a security for at least a year, new court documents unveiled Monday reveal. News of the damning court filing comes amidst Consensys' legal battle with the federal regulator...
Does Money Transmitting Require Control? DOJ Says No in Tornado Cash Litigation
29.4.2024
Since the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its legal opposition to the pretrial motions of Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, there has been a buzz within the cryptocurrency community regarding specific aspects of the court filing. A key point raised by the prosecutors is their...
Dimon Doubles Down on Bitcoin Dislike, SBF to Aid Legal Action Against Celebrities, and More — Week in Review
28.4.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has reiterated his critical stance on bitcoin, labeling it a fraud and dismissing its potential as a legitimate currency. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement that involves cooperating with legal actions against celebrities linked...
DOJ Counters Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Tornado Cash Developer
28.4.2024
In a notable development, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has countered a motion to dismiss the criminal charges against Roman Semenov, a developer of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, highlighting the alleged strength of its case in a recent court submission. Prosecutors Assert...
Crypto Community Loses OXT Analysis Tool Amid Legal Troubles for Samourai Wallet
27.4.2024
After the Samourai Wallet indictment, the cryptocurrency community discovered that the Bitcoin blockchain analysis platform OXT is no longer operational, as it was acquired by the Samourai team in December 2017. On April 25, Laurentmt, a co-founder of OXT and bitcoin advocate, revealed the closure...
Elizabeth Warren-Challenger John Deaton to File Brief in Support of Coinbase Appeal in SEC Case Today: Fox
26.4.2024
John Deaton, the crypto attorney fighting for Elizabeth Warren’s seat in the senate, is scheduled to file an amicus curiae brief in support of Coinbase’s interlocutory appeal against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett said Friday....
New updates regarding legal battle between SEC and Ripple
26.4.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission has submitted its response to the motion, and Ripple will be given three business days to file its reply. Ripple had recently filed its opposition to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s motion. The American company asked the court to deny...
DCG Boosts Legal Arsenal with First Chief Hire During New York AG Dispute
26.4.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG), parent firm of bankrupt crypto lender Genesis, has brought on its first-ever chief legal officer as it faces a lawsuit from New York’s Attorney General.
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South Korean Prosecutor Jailed for Leaking Info in Crypto Fraud Case
26.4.2024
A South Korean prosecutor was jailed for leaking sensitive information in a high-profile crypto fraud case, domestic media outlets reported on April 25.
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