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‘ETH Should Not Be Treated as a Security’ — Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum Regulations
25.4.2024
In a significant legal move, Consensys has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect the Ethereum blockchain from what it deems overreaching regulations. A report further alleges that the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Consensys, asserting that Metamask...
Legal Pad with ‘Buy Bitcoin’ Note Shown Behind Janet Yellen Fetches $1 Million in Auction
25.4.2024
A yellow legal pad with the words "Buy Bitcoin" written on it, famously displayed behind former United States Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen during a congressional hearing in 2017, has been sold at an auction for over $1 million, equivalent to 16 Bitcoin.
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SEC Seeks $5.3 Billion in Final Judgment Against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs
25.4.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the court to order Terraform Labs and Do Kwon to pay around $5.3 billion as part of the final judgment against the two defendants. This sum includes $4,192,147,847 in disgorgement and $545,748,909 in prejudgment interest. SEC Seeks Final...
US Prosecutors Seek 36-Month Sentence for Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Over Legal Violations
24.4.2024
Federal prosecutors have recommended a 36-month prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s former CEO, for U.S. law violations. Prosecutors contend Zhao’s deliberate non-compliance facilitated massive unlawful transactions, impacting national security...
Ripple Asks Court to Reject SEC’s $2 Billion Penalty Request in XRP Case
24.4.2024
Ripple Labs has filed its opposition to the request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the company to pay $2 billion in fines in the XRP case. “The SEC’s draconian remedial requests are ungrounded in law or principle. This court should reject them in their...
SEC Lawyers Resign After Judge Sanctions the Regulator for ‘Gross Abuse of Power’
23.4.2024
Two lead attorneys for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case against crypto firm Debt Box have reportedly resigned. This followed a federal judge sanctioning the SEC for its “gross abuse of power” after the agency made “materially false and misleading...
Do Kwon And Terraform Labs Hit With $5.3 Billion Penalty From SEC in Terra-Luna Case
23.4.2024
Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon have been hit with a $5.3 billion from the SEC, April 19th court documents reveal. News of the latest legal filing from the SEC comes just weeks after they won a landmark civil trial against Kwon for the $40 billion crash of Terra-Luna.
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SEC Sued by Crypto Industry Groups Over Definition of ‘Dealer’ in Securities
23.4.2024
The Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) have taken legal action against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filing a lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas.
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SafeMoon CEO John Karony Claims He’s “Innocent” Of Multi-Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
22.4.2024
SafeMoon CEO John Karony has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to defend his innocence after being charged by U.S. officials for his role in the company's alleged crypto fraud scheme. Karony's X post comes just months after his legal team withdrew earlier this year over a lack of funds.
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FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Agrees to Settlement, Aids Legal Action Against Celebrities
21.4.2024
In a significant turn of events, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement with investors, providing crucial cooperation in ongoing lawsuits against high-profile celebrities. The settlement, pending court approval, could mark a pivotal moment in the extensive legal battles...
Binance Co-Founder Says Former CEO CZ Is in a ‘Positive Situation’ Ahead of Sentencing
19.4.2024
At a Dubai event, Binance co-founder He Yi discussed former CEO Binance CZ's legal situation, describing it as "largely peaceful" despite his upcoming sentencing in the US. CZ's plea deal led to his resignation and a $4.3 billion forfeiture by Binance. Yi also addressed Binance's regulatory stance...
SEC Reworks Justin Sun Tron Lawsuit, Claims Founder “Traveled Extensively”
19.4.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange commission (SEC) has edited its Tron lawsuit against Justin Sun and his companies the Tron Foundation, the BitTorrent Foundation, and Rainberry, amended court docs filed on Thursday reveal. The filing marks the latest legal move in the SEC's fight against...
Report: Mango Markets Exploiter Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Fraud Case
18.4.2024
A U.S. federal jury has convicted Avraham ‘Avi’ Eisenberg on charges of commodities fraud, commodities manipulation, and wire fraud due to his involvement in the $116 million exploit of Mango Markets, a Solana-based decentralized exchange (dex) platform. Jury Convicts Avi Eisenberg...
Cyprus SEC Extends FTX Europe’s License Suspension Until September 2024
17.4.2024
Explore the latest developments surrounding FTX Europe as CySEC extends its license suspension. Entangled in legal disputes and financial woes, the crypto firm must fulfill existing obligations while navigating an uncertain future.
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Ripple’s legal council counters false information on social media
17.4.2024
The legal council of Ripple, Stuart Alderoty, has countered the false information being circulated on social media. He has cleared the air on the issue of a pretrial with the Securities and Exchange Commission slated for the 16th of April, stating that there is no such agenda in the offing....
Reserve Bank of Fiji Says Crypto Not Recognised as Legal Tender
16.4.2024
The central bank of the Pacific island country of Fiji has released a note to the public cautioning that investment in cryptocurrencies and virtual assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether are not recognised as legal tender in the country.
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BlockDAG gains prominence with potential 20,000x ROI amid cryptocurrency market fluctuations with Solana’s legal challenges and Ethereum’s expected growth
16.4.2024
Amid the ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market, highlighted by Solana’s significant liquidations and Ethereum’s optimistic price projections, BlockDAG draws attention to its promising potential for a 20,000x ROI, positioning it among the top ten cryptocurrencies for 2024....
Worldcoin Faces Over $1 Million in Fines in Buenos Aires for Legal Violations
15.4.2024
Worldcoin, the biometric iris scanning digital ID organization, is being accused by the government of Buenos Aires of several transgressions, including contradictions regarding the treatment of users’ digital information. Buenos Aires considers that the company exposes users to several unfair...
Cryptocurrencies Not Banned, Vietnam Requires Legal Framework for Regulation — Govt Official
15.4.2024
A government official from Vietnam has stated that cryptocurrencies are not prohibited. However, the country urgently needs to establish a legal framework to regulate their use, the official said. The Finance Ministry has been tasked with drafting a framework to govern crypto assets, which is...
Will halving and legal battles spark a surge in Bitcoin?
15.4.2024
Bitcoin is priced at around $65,058.20 at the time of drafting this article. That is a fall from the recent high of $70,000. Retracing the price is normal for the crypto market, especially when analysts have predicted a correction ahead of the Bitcoin halving event. What comes next is speculation...