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SEC seeks Ripple with $2B demand, CEO reveals in case update
26.3.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is one of the entities allegedly supposed to collect a 2 billion dollars sum in fines and penalties against Ripple Labs as described by Stuart Alderoty, Ripple Industries Chief Legal Officer, in his X post; the words were used as a lead in of the recent...
Garlinghouse Says SEC to Press Judge for $2B in Fines and Penalties in Ripple Case
25.3.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly asking a New York judge to levy a $2 billion judgment against Ripple Labs, according to social media posts from the crypto company’s CEO and chief legal officer on Monday
FTX CEO Disputes Sam Bankman-Fried’s Claims of Solvency and No Harm to Creditors
23.3.2024
John J. Ray III, the chief executive officer of FTX Trading Ltd., has issued a strong rebuttal against former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s assertions regarding the company’s financial state and the impact on its creditors. FTX Chief Restructuring Officer and CEO Debunks Bankman-Fried’s FTX Solvency...
New Research Paper Sheds Light on Alleged Conflicts of Interest in FTX’s Chapter 11 Filing
22.3.2024
A recent research paper on SSRN by legal scholars scrutinizes the ethical quandaries and potential conflicts of interest surrounding Sullivan & Cromwell LLP’s involvement in FTX’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Study Highlights Legal Ethics From FTX Bankruptcy Proceedings The SSRN...
San Diego Federal Court Denies Silvergate’s Dismissal Motion in FTX Fraud Case
22.3.2024
The San Diego federal court has ruled that Silvergate Bank must face a class-action lawsuit filed by FTX users which alleges that the bank aided the exchange and Alameda Research in fraudulent activities.
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Case Study: Design Embraced Portfolio – 2024
21.3.2024
A look behind the code and collaboration of the new portfolio for Anthony Goodwin at Design Embraced
Paradigm Supports Coinbase’s Case Against the SEC, Files Amicus Curiae Brief
19.3.2024
Paradigm has filed an amicus curiae brief supporting Coinbase in its legal battle against the SEC. The crypto investment firm argues that the SEC's refusal to provide clear regulatory guidance for digital assets is hindering compliance efforts and pushing businesses overseas. Coinbase's case...
Coinbase's Allies Join Crypto Firm's Case Against SEC
19.3.2024
Several allies joined Coinbase Inc. (COIN) in its court fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force the agency to rethink its refusal to write specific rules to govern the crypto industry, with Paradigm, the Crypto Council for Innovation and others filing outside...
FTX Creditors Submit Impact Statements Before Bankman-Fried’s Sentencing, Highlighting Devastating Consequences
19.3.2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed dozens of victim impact statements in the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried ahead of his sentencing.
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Judge Condemns SEC’s Handling of DEBT Box Case, Ordered to Reimburse Legal Costs
19.3.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission was sanctioned for its controversial restraining order against crypto firm DEBT Box, a March 18 court filing showed.
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Market Shakeup — BSV Faces Steep Decline After UK Judge’s Decision in COPA Case
16.3.2024
In recent times, the cryptocurrency landscape has experienced a widespread decline, yet the digital asset bitcoinsv, known for its associations with Craig Wright, has seen the most significant weekly downturn within the crypto sphere, dropping 18.9% versus the U.S. dollar in seven days. This...
Crypto for Advisors: The Investment Case of Bitcoin vs. Ether
14.3.2024
With the dual tailwind of bitcoin ETF flows and the upcoming halving, is bitcoin the best bet? Not so fast. Ethereum, the next biggest crypto asset by market cap, has a case of its own to make
UK Court Rules Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto, Ending Weeks-Long COPA Case
14.3.2024
On March 14, Judge James Mellor of the U.K. reached a conclusion in the high-profile case brought by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) against Craig Wright, finding him not to be the individual behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. This decision came after several weeks of proceedings...
Australian Court Rules in Favor of Crypto Firm Finder’s Earn Product
14.3.2024
ASIC filed a case against Finder Wallet in Dec. 2022 alleging that the Finder’s Earn product offered a debenture without a disclosure document.
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New York Judge Determines SEC’s Case Against Gemini and Genesis Is Plausible for Alleged Securities Law Violations
14.3.2024
A New York federal judge has ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has “plausibly alleged” that Gemini and Genesis violated securities laws through the Gemini Earn program. Judge Edgardo Ramos Highlights Hurdles in Dismissing Injunction Claims Early; Cites Howey...
Judge Rules Against Gemini, Genesis Motion to Dismiss SEC Case Against Earn Product
13.3.2024
A New York judge has ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini will be allowed to move forward, denying the two defendants’ motions to dismiss in a Wednesday court filing
COPA Aims to Dismiss Craig Wright’s Satoshi Claim in Landmark Trial
13.3.2024
The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) feels like it’s on the verge of winning its landmark case against Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, a man who claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin. The UK trial moved onto the final round yesterday. Now the parties are delivering their closing...
Bitcoin Fog Mastermind Found Guilty in Historic Money Laundering Case
13.3.2024
The founder of Bitcoin Fog, a major crypto-mixing service, has been convicted of money laundering in a United States District Court.
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Terraform Labs Allowed to Hire Law Firm Dentons in Bankruptcy Case by U.S. Court: Reuters
13.3.2024
A U.S. court has allowed Terraform Labs to hire law firm Dentons to defend the company in a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) in Jan. 2024
Crypto Attorney Jake Chervinsky Explains the Bear Case for a Spot Ether ETF Approval in May
12.3.2024
Jake Chervinsky, CLO of Variant, a crypto-focused venture capital firm, explained that he was pessimistic about U.S. regulators approving a spot ether ETF this May. Chervinsky stated that the SEC’s combative attitude, willingness to go to court to fight this kind of approval, and lack...