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U.S. Judge Rejects Binance.US Complaint Over SEC Press Release

26.6.2023
A federal judge has rebuffed Binance’s request to curtail the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) use of language pertaining to Binance.US’ management of customer funds in press releases, arguing the statements could hurt the company at trial

Judge grants Hermès request to halt all 'MetaBirkin' NFT sales

25.6.2023
The MetaBirkin creator argued that his project was protected under the first amendment as artistic expression, however that defense ultimately fell short

Mainstream media challenge decision to protect FTX customers: Report

24.6.2023
Legal representatives of the media outlets have reportedly argued that FTX is not entitled to a “novel and sweeping exception” just because its customers used cryptocurrency

Judge blocks Bankman-Fried’s attempt to obtain key documents in fraud prosecution: Report

23.6.2023
The request was denied by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, who characterized it as a “fishing expedition” lacking justification

Sam Bankman-Fried Can't Subpoena Law Firm Fenwick & West for Documents, U.S. Judge Rules

23.6.2023
The founder of collapsed crypto enterprise FTX had argued legal advice from the Silicon Valley law firm was "at the core" of the government's criminal allegations against him

Binance, CZ Agree to Repatriate US Customer Assets, SEC Secures Court Order

17.6.2023
Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) struck a deal to avoid the freezing of the crypto exchange’s assets in the United States. Under an emergency relief secured by the regulator, Binance agreed to repatriate to the U.S. funds held on behalf of customers of its American...

US Judge Considers if Crashed Coins of Terraform Labs Were Securities

16.6.2023
A judge in the United States considered on Thursday whether the cryptocurrencies created by Terraform Labs were securities. The failed blockchain firm and its founder, Do Kwon, have asked the court to dismiss a case filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that they...

Judge will consider whether to try Sam Bankman-Fried separately for superseding charges: Report

15.6.2023
Prosecutors said they were prepared to try SBF on his original 8-count indictment starting in October, with the remaining 5 charges to be decided by Judge Lewis Kaplan

Judge Punts on FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Efforts to Dismiss Some Charges

15.6.2023

Judge Postpones Asset Freeze as Binance US and SEC Agree to Work on Deal

14.6.2023
A judge in Washington decided to give Binance US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) time to work out a deal to avoid the freezing of the exchange’s assets. The two sides are close to an agreement that will protect customer funds without paralyzing the crypto trading platform. Crypto...

US Judge Signs Court Order Allowing Bittrex Customers To Make Withdrawals

14.6.2023
A US district judge signed a court order on Tuesday allowing Bittrex customers to make withdrawals following back and forth between the court and the US government.... Read More: US Judge Signs Court Order Allowing Bittrex Customers To Make Withdrawals

U.S. Judge Rebuffs SEC Request for Binance.US Asset Freeze for Now

13.6.2023
A federal judge heard arguments on the SEC's motion for a temporary restraining order in court on Tuesday

Judge Rules in Favor of Galaxy Digital in Case Against BitGo Over $1.2 Billion Deal Cancellation

13.6.2023
In a recent development, a federal judge in Delaware has ruled in favor of Galaxy Digital, the crypto merchant bank led by Mike Novogratz. The case pertains to the termination of a $1.2 billion acquisition deal with BitGo. The court dismissed BitGo's lawsuit, stating that Galaxy had a valid basis...

Asset Freeze to Halt Binance US Operations, Exchange Says, Seeks Rejection of SEC Request

13.6.2023
Crypto exchange Binance US has urged a federal judge to reject a request by the U.S. securities regulator to freeze its assets. The company won’t be able to maintain the trading platform or pay employees and vendors, defense attorneys said in a court filing. ‘No Need for the Draconian Relief Sought...

BitGo's Suit Against Galaxy Digital Over Canceled $1.2B Purchase Dismissed by Delaware Judge

12.6.2023
Crypto custodian BitGo had agreed to a sale to Galaxy Digital in May 2021, but Galaxy pulled out of the deal last August amid the industry’s sustained bear market

Notions of DAO Immunity Sink as CFTC Lawsuit Declares Ooki DAO a ‘Person’ Under the Law

11.6.2023
On June 9, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) declared victory in a lawsuit against Ooki DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization. According to the CFTC, the judge’s ruling that the Ooki DAO is a “person” under the Commodity Exchange Act sets a new legal...

Judge Upholds Confidentiality of FTX Customers’ Identities, Citing Security Concerns

10.6.2023
In the FTX bankruptcy case, the presiding judge John Dorsey has ruled to maintain the confidentiality of individual customer identities, according to a recent decision on Friday. Dorsey emphasized the importance of safeguarding these clients, expressing concern for their potential vulnerability...