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Former Alameda Research CEO Sam Trabucco Defends FTX Exec Ryan Salame Ahead Of Sentencing
17.5.2024
Sam Trabucco, the once co-CEO of Alameda Research, has spoken out in support of FTX executive, Ryan Salame, ahead of his sentencing on May 28, an updated court filing reveals. Salame has largely kept out of the spotlight since FTX's collapse and is facing a maximum of 10 years in prison for...
Detained Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Denied Bail By Nigerian Court
17.5.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained in Nigeria, has been denied bail on his 40th birthday, according to a court hearing in Abuja Friday. News of Gambaryan's court appearance comes shortly after Binance CEO Richard Teng alleged Nigerian government officials offered the crypto exchange...
Dolce & Gabbana face class action lawsuit after NFT delivery kerfuffle
17.5.2024
The suit alleges that delays in delivery caused purchased NFTs to lose 97% of their value
Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan Denied Bail by Nigerian Court
17.5.2024
The Nigerian court also ruled that the Binance exchange can be served the FIRS tax evasion charges through its executive Tigran Gambaryan
Ex-Alameda Research co-CEO calls for ‘fair’ sentencing of Ryan Salame
16.5.2024
Sam Trabucco, who resigned as co-CEO of Alameda Research in August 2022, has largely remained absent from the public eye since the collapse of FTX
Tornado Cash Developer Appeals Money Laundering Conviction, Seeks Overturning Verdict
16.5.2024
Alexey Pertsev, the developer behind Tornado Cash, has lodged an appeal with the s-Hertogenbosch court of appeal after being found guilty of money laundering.
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Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Appeals Guilty Verdict
16.5.2024
Pertsev was found guilty of money laundering on Tuesday by a Dutch judge
Ripple Seeks Court Approval to Seal Sensitive Documents in SEC Lawsuit
16.5.2024
Ripple Labs has filed a motion to seal remedy documents in its ongoing litigation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ripple argues that these documents contain sensitive information, including proprietary business strategies, financial data, and internal communications. Public...
Ex-FTX exec Ryan Salame asks for no more than 18 months in prison
15.5.2024
The former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO pleaded guilty to two felonies and was one of the only figures connected with the defunct crypto exchange who didn’t testify at SBF’s trial
Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Seeks 18-Month Sentence, Citing Cooperation and Remorse
15.5.2024
Ryan Salame, a former executive at FTX who pleaded guilty to election fraud charges in September, is requesting leniency from the court in the form of an 18-month sentence.
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Former FTX Exec Ryan Salame Asks for Lenient 18 Months in Prison
15.5.2024
Attorneys for former FTX executive Ryan Salame are asking for 18 months in prison, citing his cooperation with authorities and remorse
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Plans US Transition for Legal Operations, Leaving Ireland Base
15.5.2024
Stablecoin issuer Circle plans to relocate its legal base from the Republic of Ireland to the US. Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that the company recently filed court paperwork to re-domicile.
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SEC tries again for Debt Box suit dismissal with option to refile
14.5.2024
The SEC says case dismissal without prejudice is “normally granted” when a plaintiff requests it, but the court has criticized the agency’s current suit
Guilty Verdict: Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Found Guilty in Money Laundering Case
14.5.2024
Alexey Pertsev, the developer behind Tornado Cash, has been convicted of money laundering by a Dutch judge at the s-Hertogenbosch court.
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Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison by Dutch Court
14.5.2024
Alexey Pertsev was found guilty of money laundering $1.2 billion worth of crypto
Bitcoin miner Bitfarms CEO to depart immediately in response to lawsuit
13.5.2024
Nicolas Bonta, Bitfarms co-founder and chair, will take over as interim president and CEO after Geoffrey Morphy filed a lawsuit for $27 million in damages against the mining firm
Kraken Challenges SEC Overreach in Recent Court Filing
12.5.2024
In a recent motion to dismiss a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), cryptocurrency exchange Kraken argued that the SEC’s legal theory misinterprets crucial aspects of the case. The court document, dated May 9, 2024, claims the SEC fails to identify legitimate...
279 Crypto Accounts Forfeited to US Government in North Korean Laundering Crackdown
12.5.2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the forfeiture of 279 cryptocurrency accounts containing funds linked to alleged hacks of crypto exchanges by North Korean operatives. This measure is a component of a broader U.S. effort aimed at dismantling cyber operations that...
SEC Opposes Coinbase’s Appeal Request in Ongoing Legal Battle
11.5.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged a federal court to deny Coinbase’s interlocutory appeal, following a recent court decision that allowed a lawsuit involving the SEC and the cryptocurrency platform to proceed. Last month, Coinbase sought appellate review after...
SEC Rebuts Coinbase's Attempt to Get Appeals Court to Answer Key Crypto Question
10.5.2024
Coinbase hasn't successfully argued that an appeals court needs to look at how securities regulations might apply to digital assets, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Friday