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Sam Bankman-Fried Reverses Decision to Contest US Extradition Request After a Few Nights in Bahamian Jail
18.12.2022
It was just a few days ago that Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-billionaire CEO of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX and hedge fund Alameda, decided to contest a US extradition request for his central role in the FTX meltdown that defrauded thousands of investors. However, after spending a few nights...
US Judge in Ooki DAO Trial Orders CFTC to Serve Original Founders With Lawsuit
13.12.2022
Federal judge William Orrick said he did not previously know that Tom Bean and Kyle Kistner were current token-holders at Ooki DAO
Early Bitcoin Pioneer Ian Freeman Goes to Trial in New Hampshire
7.12.2022
CONCORD, New Hampshire — Federal prosecutors say early bitcoin pioneer and Libertarian activist Ian Freeman and a group of his associates helped scammers and other criminals launder more than $10 million using bitcoin through a network of bitcoin vending machines and in-person and virtual...
The 'Crocodile of Wall Street' and Her Husband Face Trial
5.12.2022
Words fail to describe the infamous crypto couple who allegedly laundered $4.5 billion. He’s behind bars and she’s put her raunchy rap videos on hold, but Hollywood is calling. That’s why Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022
The Crypto 6 Case Heads to Trial With Only 1 Defendant Left, Prosecutor’s So-Called ‘Expert’ Excluded
4.12.2022
On Dec. 6, 2022, the “Crypto Six” case will be heading to trial, and out of all six defendants, only Ian Freeman, co-host of the radio broadcast Free Talk Live, has not accepted a plea bargain. According to the most recent hearing, Freeman’s legal counsel filed a Daubert motion, which aims...
Bank of Japan to Launch Digital Yen Pilot Program Next Year
26.11.2022
The Bank of Japan is preparing to run a test trial of its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yen, with help from three top banks and regional institutions. The pilot program, estimated to last two years, will focus on testing the currency via several transactions,...
3 Things We Learned at Tornado Cash Dev Alexey Pertsev's Trial
23.11.2022
A prosecution of Tornado Cash privacy protocol developer said little about free speech – but may get into the details of how DeFi works
Bank of Japan to trial digital yen with three megabanks
23.11.2022
The Japanese central bank plans to make a decision on whether to issue a digital currency by 2026
Buy Two Twitch Subs And They’ll Throw In A 3-Month Xbox Game Pass Trial
4.11.2022
Here’s something you might want to know: For the next week, Twitch is partnering up with Microsoft and offering three-month PC Game Pass trials to Twitch users who purchase two subscriptions.Read more
South Africa Retailer Pick n Pay Now Accepts Payment in Bitcoin at 39 Outlets
3.11.2022
Pick n Pay, the South African retailer, has revealed that some of its grocery stores are now accepting bitcoin payments. To ensure payments are affordable, Pick n Pay reportedly uses the Bitcoin Lightning Network which is said to be suitable for “high volume, low-value transactions.”...
French Lawyer Asks Russian Patriarch to Help Save Alexander Vinnik From ‘Political Trial’ in US
31.10.2022
A member of the defense team of the alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik has called on the head of the Russian Orthodox Church to intervene in support of his client. The Russian national may be sentenced to over 50 years in prison for his role in the infamous cryptocurrency exchange. Prisoner...
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26.10.2022
White House Says Reports of National Security Reviews on Elon Musk Are ‘Not True’ — Tesla CEO Prepares to Close Twitter Deal Friday
26.10.2022
The White House has clarified that the Biden Administration is not discussing subjecting Elon Musk’s ventures to national security reviews. The Tesla CEO is reportedly preparing to close the $44 billion Twitter buyout deal by Friday to avoid a court trial. No National Security Reviews on Elon...
BIS, UN, Hong Kong Monetary Authority concludes tokenized green bonds trial
25.10.2022
Project Genesis 2.0 continued the joint effort of exploring blockchain opportunities for green investments
Twitter Expanding Tweet Tiles Trial Into NFTs
21.10.2022
Social media giant Twitter is expanding its trial of Tweet Tiles, which were previously tested with major medial outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian, to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). A selection of NFT marketplaces has been selected for the functionality...
CBDCs Can Work With Stablecoins, Central Bank Trial Finds
21.10.2022
The central bank claims its prototype as a success that safeguards flexibility and privacy
Onecoin Cryptoqueen Associates Appear in German Court
21.10.2022
Three people are facing trial in Germany for their roles in one of the crypto world’s most infamous scams, Onecoin. The defendants are accused of fraud, among other crimes, allegedly committed as they assisted the pyramid scheme’s mastermind, ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova, who is still on the run....
Couple sent $10.5M by Crypto.com claim they thought they won a prize
13.10.2022
The duo allegedly went on a spending spree with Crypto.com’s funds, buying four houses, vehicles, art, furniture and gifts, but 7 million AUD has now been returned
China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and UAE Trial Cross-Border Transactions With Digital Currencies
29.9.2022
The monetary authorities of four jurisdictions in Asia have carried out tests with international settlements using state-issued digital currencies. Cross-border payments and foreign exchange transactions totaling over $22 million were made as part of the pilot project with the participation of...
Hong Kong to Start Testing Digital Currency in Coming Months
22.9.2022
China’s special administrative region of Hong Kong is going to trial а digital version of its dollar as early as this year, in preparation for eventual roll-out. The territory is trying to catch up with those that are already launching central bank digital currencies, including...