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Federal judge gives Genesis 5 days to comply with Terraform Labs subpoena
16.10.2023
The order was unclear as to the nature of the documents under subpoena, but stated Genesis had failed to provide the information by Oct. 9
SEC Suffers Another Setback Against Ripple — What Next?
14.10.2023
On October 3, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) interlocutory appeal of her July 13 decision. Judge Torres’ decision marked another public defeat for the SEC, and if you haven’t read about the case, check out our earlier...
Circle admitted by judge as amicus curiae in SEC vs Binance lawsuit: Report
12.10.2023
The orders to pass the pending motion come just a day before the key hearing between Binance and SEC on Oct. 12
Federal Judge Orders Mediation for BlockFi and Three Arrows Capital Dispute Over $284 Million Payments
12.10.2023
A US bankruptcy judge, in order to resolve the legal battle over a significant $284 million claim by bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) against crypto lender BlockFi, has ordered them to enter mediation....
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BlockFi Bankruptcy Judge Says He Wants 3AC’s $284M Claim Resolved in Mediation
10.10.2023
Failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital’s (3AC) attempt to pursue a $284 million claim against crypto lender BlockFi was put into mediation by the U.S. bankruptcy judge overseeing BlockFi’s case
Judge sides with Ripple again, denies SEC appeal: Law Decoded
9.10.2023
Crypto lawyers are seemingly divided over the significance of a court order to dismiss the SEC’s motion
Ian Freeman Sentenced for Selling Bitcoin Without License, Judge Swats Down SEC Appeal in Ripple Case, and More — Week in Review
8.10.2023
Free Talk Live co-host Ian Freeman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for selling bitcoin without a license, the SEC has taken in a loss in its push for interlocutory appeal against Ripple, and a verified “Satoshi” handled has stirred up controversy and debate on social media...
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Test the Judge's Patience
6.10.2023
It could take six weeks for prosecutors to make their case against Sam Bankman-Fried. But only three days were needed for the judge overseeing his trial to lose patience with the former crypto chief’s defense team
12 people will decide the fate of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
5.10.2023
45 prospective jurors were narrowed down to 12 after they were asked to discuss their background, employment, education, partners, children and their age
SEC Seeks Rejection of Coinbase’s Pushback Against Its Lawsuit
5.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a judge to reject Coinbase’s attempt to have the regulator’s lawsuit against it dismissed. The exchange had alleged that the agency overstepped its authority and abused its discretion in claiming that digital assets offered on the trading...
Stellar, PwC publish ‘framework’ to judge emerging market blockchain projects
4.10.2023
Stellar Development Foundation published a method for judging Web3 project effectiveness in Colombia, Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and other developing markets
Crypto Tycoon SBF in the Dock: Jury Selection Extended; Hearing Reveals Financial Carnage
4.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced co-founder of the now insolvent cryptocurrency exchange FTX, concluded his first day of trial involving jury selection and voir dire questioning. The process extended into Wednesday as U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan eliminated several potential jurors...
DOJ Clamps Down on SBF’s Regulatory Loophole Defense Amid Ongoing Fraud Trial
4.10.2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the judge in Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) criminal case to restrict several planned defense arguments about financial regulations. Prosecutors said in a new court filing that SBF should not be allowed to claim he’s innocent because cryptocurrency...
First Mover Americas: Judge Dismisses SEC’s Attempt to Appeal Ripple Ruling
4.10.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Lawyers debate over Ripple case after rejection of SEC’s motion for appeal
4.10.2023
Crypto lawyer Jeremy Hogan described the recent order as a “disaster” for the SEC, but other legal commentators are urging the community to temper its excitement for now
Ripple Gains a Victory as Judge Torres Rejects SEC’s Interlocutory Appeal
4.10.2023
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres rejected the Securities and Exchange Commission’s interlocutory appeal in the regulator’s lawsuit against Ripple, noting the SEC failed to explain why her prior decision was faulty. Torres set a trial date for April 2024 to address the remaining...
SEC asks judge to reject Coinbase’s motion to dismiss lawsuit
4.10.2023
The regulator has asked a federal judge to deny Coinbase’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming the exchange knew the cryptocurrencies it sold were securities under the Howey test
Breaking - XRP Price Pumps As Judge Torres Rejects SEC Motion To Appeal Ripple Ruling
4.10.2023
US District Judge Analisa Torres has rejected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's motion to appeal in the ongoing Ripple lawsuit.
Widely-followed crypto Twitter account db (@tier10k) posted the breaking news, causing an immediate 5% spike in the XRP price.
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Judge rejects SEC’s motion to file an appeal against Ripple ruling
4.10.2023
District court judge Analisa Torres denied the SEC's motion to file an appeal, claiming that the regulator did not meet its burden to show that were substantial grounds for difference of opinion
Bankman-Fried’s Legal Team Cries Foul Over Ukrainian Customer Testimony
3.10.2023
Attorneys for Sam Bankman-Fried have written a letter to the judge, requesting the court block a government witness, a Ukrainian customer who “lost a substantial portion” of his life savings due to the FTX collapse. Bankman-Fried’s lawyers believe the witness’s testimony...