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Blockchain Publishing Company LBRY Announces Shutdown Following Court Judgment and Debts
21.10.2023
Facing a judgment from the federal government and encumbered with significant debts, LBRY Inc., the blockchain-based publishing company, has signaled its intent to terminate operations. This announcement, shared via a blog post hosted on Odysee, arrives in the aftermath of a contentious legal...
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Battle Expands to Lawyers' Involvement
10.10.2023
As the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried enters its second week, his lawyers are seeking to question FTX co-founder Gary Wang about his reliance on legal advice regarding loans from Alameda Research.
In a legal filing made late Monday night, Bankman-Fried's defense team requested permission from...
Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Battle: Lawyers May Already Be Eyeing an Appeal
10.10.2023
Daniel C. Silva, former assistant US attorney and shareholder at law firm Buchalter, believes that Sam Bankman-Fried's defense might be setting the stage for a potential appeal if the disgraced crypto boss is found guilty.
By focusing on minutiae, the defense could argue that they were deprived...
Bitcoin price eyes $28K as Binance legal battle spurs bullish momentum
20.9.2023
Discover how margin and option metrics hint at Bitcoin's path to $28,000 amid the Binance legal battle
Bitcoin.org's Anon Operator Denied Anonymity in Legal Battle Against Craig Wright
20.9.2023
A London High Court Judge has upheld a ruling that the Bitcoin.org operators, including the pseudonymous Cøbra, must reveal their identities or face substantial legal fees in the legal action brought by self-proclaimed Bitcoin (BTC) inventor Craig Wright.
In April 2021, Wright served legal papers...
Hearing Date Set for Binance vs. SEC Lawsuit Motions in Ongoing Legal Battle – Here's What You Need to Know
14.9.2023
In the ongoing legal clash between Binance, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a significant hearing date has been scheduled for two crucial motions.
As per the recent court filing, Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui has designated the hearing...
FTX Estate Sues Layerzero Labs for $85M Over Alleged Fraudulent Deals and Asset Withdrawals Amidst Collapse
11.9.2023
The bankrupt estate of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is suing blockchain company Layerzero Labs in an attempt to claw back a $45 million deal and over $40 million in withdrawals made in the days before FTX filed for bankruptcy. The lawsuit alleges that Layerzero exploited FTX’s financial...
Crypto Tycoon Bankman-Fried Seeks Release From Jail Over Trial Prep and Laptop Complaints
10.9.2023
Attorneys for fallen cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried are requesting his temporary release from a Brooklyn jail, arguing that limited access to trial evidence and computers is impeding his ability to prepare his defense. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Urge Temporary Release Amid Trial...
Legal Battle Unfolds: HelbizCoin Investors Win Court Ruling in Class-Action Lawsuit
4.9.2023
A United States federal court has taken a significant step in allowing a nearly three-year-long class-action lawsuit to proceed against the creators of HelbizCoin.
The case was initially filed in 2020 against Helbiz, its CEO Salvatore Palella, and its partners, with an amended complaint filed...
Legal Battle at Gala Games: CEO Accuses Co-Founder of $130 Million Theft
4.9.2023
Gala Games CEO Eric Schiermeyer has filed a lawsuit against the company's co-founder, Wright Thurston, alleging the theft of 8.6 billion GALA tokens worth $130 million in early 2021.
In addition to alleging theft, the lawsuit claims that Thurston has a history of founding companies that end...
Judge Approves Investment Banker as Declarant in SEC vs. Ripple Legal Battle – Here's the Latest
17.8.2023
In the latest development of the legal case between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs, Judge Analisa Torres has approved the participation of an investment banker declarant, Andrew A. Kunsak....
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FTX Boss Sam Bankman-Fried in Custody, Bail Revoked, Remanded to Jail
11.8.2023
FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was taken into custody and his bail was rescinded on Friday, in anticipation of his trial scheduled for October. Matthew Russell Lee of the Inner City Press disclosed a synopsis of the August 11 hearing on the social media outlet X, where Bankman-Fried’s legal...
DOJ Demands Revocation of Bankman-Fried’s Bail, Wants Him Confined in Metropolitan Detention Center for Trial
4.8.2023
After accusations against the disgraced FTX co-founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, for allegedly meddling with a witness by providing the New York Times with excerpts from former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison’s private journal, the legal team representing Bankman-Fried countered by insisting...
SEC Urged to Abandon Crypto 'Crusade' by Congressman Torres After Ripple Legal Battle
19.7.2023
Congressman Ritchie Torres has asked the US Securities and Exchange Commission to provide clear rules for crypto instead of “indiscriminately” treating the majority of crypto assets as securities under its purview.
On Tuesday, Torres penned an open letter to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, expressing...
Cardano continues to make waves, but DigiToads presale ignites the market
17.7.2023
Cardano (ADA) price changes are stirring much interest in the market. The coin finally broke out from $0.2, removing some lost ground. For some time, the project has been engaged in a legal tussle. While the case is still on, it shows investors it can weather the storm regardless of external...
Katie Haun weighs in on the legal battle between XRP and the SEC
17.7.2023
Katie Haun, currently a crypto investor, has highlighted her side of the legal battle between Ripple and the Securities & Exchange Commission. Saying that the legal battle is far from over, an appeal to the court’s decision is possible but unlikely. The reason is the SEC may not be interested...
Binance.US shares an update about the legal battle with the SEC
17.7.2023
The American arm of Binance has shared an update with the community about the ongoing legal battle with the US Securities & Exchange Commission, the SEC. Per the update, the US Court has not granted rights to the Commission to freeze the assets of the platform. Also, their right to TRO has been...
XRP Supporters Celebrate, Kiyosaki Says Dollar ‘Will Die,’ RFK Jr Holds Bitcoin, and More — Week in Review
16.7.2023
This past week has been a big one for Ripple supporters, who are now celebrating what they view as at least a partial win for the digital asset XRP in the legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In other news, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says the...
Hut 8 Is Keen On AI Computing As It Relocates 6,400 Rigs, Eyes Growth Amid Legal Battle
3.7.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Hut 8 has announced plans to relocate 6,400 rigs from its facility in Ontario, Canada as the demand for AI and high-performance computing surges.
This is part of the firm’s wider plan to revive its dwindling activities after it faced a few hurdles including a legal...
Bittrex Requests Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit, Arguing for Congressional Approval in Crypto Regulation
2.7.2023
According to a recent court filing, the U.S. subsidiary of Bittrex has requested the dismissal of the case filed against the exchange by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Attorneys for Bittrex argue that the SEC cannot regulate cryptocurrency assets as securities without approval...