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Vietnam Not Banning Crypto, But Legal Framework Needed: Ministry Rep
15.4.2024
A Vietnam ministry representative clarified Friday that crypto is not prohibited within the country. However, he emphasized the importance of establishing a legal framework to regulate them and mitigate potential risks.
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Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Definition of ‘Investment Contracts’ in Crypto Transactions
15.4.2024
In a recent legal challenge, Coinbase has filed a brief with the Southern District of New York, seeking permission for an interlocutory appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s expansive interpretation of what constitutes an “investment contract” in digital...
Former Security Engineer Sentenced to Three Years for Hacking Two Decentralized Exchanges
14.4.2024
A former security engineer, who stole digital assets valued at more than $12 million from two decentralized exchanges, has received a three-year prison sentence. In what has been characterized as the “first-ever” conviction for a smart contract hack, the U.S. Judge also ordered...
Venezuelan Probe Unveils Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Linked to Oil Sale Embezzlement; Kraken Involved
12.4.2024
The Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, unveiled the second wave of detentions linked to a crypto money laundering scheme derived from unregistered oil sales paid in different currencies and crypto. The former president of the state-owned oil company PDVSA, Tareck El Aissami,...
Sam Bankman-Fried Files Notice of Appeal, Challenges Conviction and Sentence
12.4.2024
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried formally lodged an appeal against both his conviction and sentence with the District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Thursday. Bankman-Fried’s legal representatives had anticipated this move, having previously requested that he remain at...
Sam Bankman-Fried Files Notice Of Appeal For FTX Trial, Requests To Stay In Brooklyn Federal Jail
11.4.2024
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has formally his notice of appeal for his FTX trial and is requesting to stay in a Brooklyn, New York prison in order to be closer to his legal team, new court filings reveal. The latest legal move for SBF comes as his co-conspirator, Ryan Salame, is set to...
Australian Securities Regulator Appeals Federal Court Ruling Favoring Finder Wallet
11.4.2024
The Australian securities regulator has said it will appeal the federal court’s dismissal of its civil penalty proceedings against Finder Wallet Pty Ltd. The regulator launched penalty proceedings against the crypto firm on Dec. 15, 2022, just days after Finder Wallet withdrew its Earn...
Fans Considering Legal Action After Disney Kart Racer Changes Battle Pass Monetization
10.4.2024
While you might not expect a Disney-themed kart racing game to be the subject of much controversy, Disney Speedstorm has implemented some changes to its progression that have upset fans so much that some are considering legal action. Developer Gameloft has framed these changes as helpful for people...
Former Ethereum Adviser Intends to Sue U.S. Government for $9.6B Over Dropped Extortion Charges
10.4.2024
The former Ethereum adviser has retained well-known civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz to serve as a consultant on constitutional issues in the case
Judge to Sentence Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame in Late May
10.4.2024
Initially scheduled for May 1, the sentencing of Ryan Salame, former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets, has been deferred to May 28, 2024, in front of Judge Lewis Kaplan. Ryan Salame, Once FTX’s Co-Leader, Slated for May Sentencing Per the judicial records, Ryan Salame, once...
Uniswap Labs Receives SEC Wells Notice, Founder Vows to Fight
10.4.2024
In a recent social media post, Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap Labs, announced that the company has received a Wells notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing his disappointment and determination to contest the notice. SEC Sends Decentralized Exchange Uniswap a Wells...
Coinbase Legal Chief Pushes For Stablecoin Regulation
9.4.2024
Paul Grewal, the legal chief at Coinbase, encouraged the US Congress to quickly pass stablecoin legislation on April 9 in order to combat the illegal usage of cryptocurrencies. Paul Grewal's plea coincides with the Senate Banking trial on combating terrorism, illicit financing, and sanctions...
Republican Sen. Tillis Calls for ‘Light’ Crypto Regulatory Framework Ahead of Presidential Election
9.4.2024
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the need for new crypto laws on Tuesday, as Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo asked for “additional tools” to effectively crack down on illicit crypto financing
South Korean Youth Crypto Investment Driving Many to Debt – Report
9.4.2024
South Korean youth debt is on the rise, with crypto investments leading many desperate young people to bankruptcy courts, new data shows.
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Costa Rica Mulls on Legal Use of Bitcoin for Daily Transactions: Report
8.4.2024
Costa Rica's new crypto legislation would “compromise the ability to freely use Bitcoin as money for day-to-day transactions.”
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Crypto Advocacy Groups Support Tornado Cash Developer in Legal Battle – Here’s the Latest
7.4.2024
Crypto advocacy groups have come to the support of Roman Storm, the developer of Tornado Cash, in his ongoing legal battle.
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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Blasts SEC Over Crypto Regulation, XRP Lawsuit: “Get Off Your Soap Box”
5.4.2024
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, told the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “get off its soap box” after the SEC’s Director of Enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, seemingly criticized the crypto exchange for its XRP lawsuit.
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Ex-Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s Extradition Case Reset
5.4.2024
In the latest Montenegro Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office’s announcement, the legal proceedings concerning the extradition of Terraform Labs’ former CEO, Do Kwon, will revert to the first trial court. On April 3, 2024, a confidential meeting and vote resulted in the annulment...
US Court Sentences Onecoin’s Head of Legal and Compliance to 4 Years in Prison
5.4.2024
A U.S. court has sentenced Onecoin’s purported head of legal and compliance to four years in prison. She “facilitated and committed money laundering, aiding in the exploitation of millions of victims,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. The Onecoin legal chief was also ordered...
Ripple’s Legal Chief Urges SEC to Own up to Its Mistakes After Years of ‘Misguided War on Crypto’
4.4.2024
Ripple’s chief legal officer has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to own up to its multiple missteps in enforcement actions against the crypto industry. He referenced court rulings that criticized the SEC for “gross abuse of power,” lack...