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SBF’s neurodivergence saw him ‘misinterpreted’ at trial, doctors argue
24.9.2024
The court and jury could have misunderstood Sam Bankman-Fried’s behavior during his criminal trial due to his autism and attention deficit disorders, doctors wrote in a recent amicus brief
Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Payment Trial in Supermarkets
22.9.2024
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, will soon allow participants to use digital tokens for payments at supermarkets and convenience stores in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial. Starting in December, 100,000 participants will be part of this test. Retail partnerships...
FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Retrial, Alleges Legal Errors
14.9.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, has filed an appeal against his conviction, arguing that key evidence was improperly excluded from his trial. His attorneys claim that legal errors denied him a fair trial and seek a retrial with a different judge. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Appeal Targets...
Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Requests New Trial: NYT
13.9.2024
The FTX founder is six months into a 25-year prison sentence
Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments
13.9.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has demanded a jury trial in the case brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a court filing Thursday showed
UK court rules Tether is property in first English law post-trial crypto ruling
13.9.2024
It comes a day after a UK government bill aimed to clarify that crypto was “personal property” under property laws
Caroline Ellison Shouldn't Go to Jail After FTX Collapse, Attorneys Say
11.9.2024
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison should be sentenced to time served and a non-custodial term after her cooperation with prosecutors in taking down Sam Bankman-Fried, her attorneys said in a late Tuesday night filing
Former FTX Executive Caroline Ellison's Sentencing Hearing Set for Sept. 24
11.9.2024
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Prosecutors Tell NY Court They Didn’t Renege on FTX Exec Ryan Salame’s Plea Deal
6.9.2024
Federal prosecutors have fired back against Ryan Salame’s allegations that they reneged on agreements made in the former FTX executive’s plea deal – namely, that they would cease criminal investigations into Michelle Bond, Salame’s longtime partner and the mother of his child
Russia Begins a Trial of Cross-Border Payment Using Crypto
4.9.2024
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its third year. During this time, Western allies in Ukraine…
Binance exec’s trial brought forward despite no access to legal counsel
2.9.2024
Amidst multiple alleged money laundering charges, the Nigerian government claims that Binance was responsible for the decline of its Naira currency
Crypto Firm’s CEO Stabbed in Court During Fraud Trial in Seoul
30.8.2024
The CEO of cryptocurrency deposit service Haru Invest was stabbed in the neck during his fraud trial in Seoul. The attack occurred in the courtroom, carried out by a man in his 50s. Lee survived the attack with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Crypto Platform’s...
Jailed FTX Exec Withdraws His Request to Compel Government to Abide by Plea Deal
29.8.2024
Ryan Salame, the former FTX executive sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in May, has withdrawn a legal request to a New York court asking that the conditions of his plea deal with prosecutors be enforced or that his plea be thrown out and his sentence vacated
CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters
29.8.2024
The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening
South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
28.8.2024
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand.
SEC’s Case Against Kraken Will Proceed to Trial, California Judge Rules
26.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken will proceed to trial, a California judge ruled Friday
Diablo IV Is Cheap Ahead Of Vessel Of Hatred, And You Can Try It For Free If You Hurry
23.8.2024
Diablo IV’s first big expansion, Vessel of Hatred, is just a few weeks away. The add-on will bring new stories, quests, and the Spiritborn class on October 8. If you’ve been sleeping on it since it launched last year, the RPG is on sale until September 2. However, if you’re looking for something...
Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit
19.8.2024
Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case
German State-Owned Development Bank Prepares for Tokenized Bond Issuance with Boerse Stuttgart Digital in ECB Trial
12.8.2024
Traditional finance institutions are increasingly exploring ways of putting assets like bonds, credit and funds on blockchain rails, known as RWA tokenization, to pursue operational benefits
Avraham Eisenberg Seeks Acquittal of Mango Markets Conviction
8.8.2024
Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg, who was previously convicted of commodities fraud, commodities manipulation, and wire fraud related to his trading activities on Mango Markets, is pushing for his conviction to be cleared. Eisenberg’s legal team has filed a motion for judgment of acquittal...