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Stronghold requests permission to burn tires for crypto mining in Pennsylvania
30.8.2023
Company requests the use of Tire Derived Fuel, citing the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s approval to use this kind of energy source at other industrial facilities in the state
Crypto Exchange Gemini Requests Federal Judge to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
21.8.2023
The Winklevoss twins' crypto exchange Gemini has filed a response to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit, seeking the dismissal of allegations over unregistered securities.
The embattled crypto exchange wrote in a filing, documented in the U.S. District Court for the Southern...
Gemini files brief in lawsuit against SEC, requests to keep it simple
20.8.2023
In a recent court filing, Gemini continues to press for dismissal in its lawsuit against the SEC, citing unclear allegations and shifting arguments
Sam Bankman-Fried requests weekday freedom for legal defense work
19.8.2023
Lawyers of SBF stated that their client faced difficulties in thoroughly reviewing the extensive document accumulation related to the case while confined to the detention center
SEC Seeks to Appeal Ripple-XRP Ruling — Requests Stay of Proceedings
10.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent a letter to District Judge Analisa Torres seeking permission to file an interlocutory appeal in the SEC v. Ripple case over XRP. In addition, the securities regulator’s motion will “seek to stay the district court...
Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team turns over docs related to NYT story, requests they be sealed
28.7.2023
Lawyers claimed there was a "need to avoid" the public dissemination of documents Sam Bankman-Fried had shown a New York Times reporter which led to a story on Caroline Ellison
Ripple Requests Crypto License in UK After SEC Partial Win
23.7.2023
Blockchain-based digital payment network Ripple has applied for a crypto license in the UK and Ireland after its partial win against the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sendi Young, Ripple's managing director for the UK & Europe, has revealed that the company “very recently” applied...
Bankman-Fried Requests Court’s Approval for a Mystery List of Visitors to Drop by Without Security
15.7.2023
In a legal document lodged on July 13, 2023, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former chief executive officer and founder of FTX, expressed his desire for his “close friends” to drop by his parents’ residence “without the need for a security guard to be present.” The plea from Bankman-Fried...
Twitch Streamers’ Best And Weirdest Unban Requests
10.7.2023
To succeed as a Twitch streamer, you need to have a robust community that’s hyper-engaged with your content. Huge streamers like Pokimane, xQc, and Hasan Piker obtained millions of devoted followers by cultivating their streams to feel like a destination you’d want to visit and hang around in—hence...
What is Twitter’s rate limit, and can you bypass it?
6.7.2023
Twitter’s rate limit helps maintain system stability and prevent abuse. Bypassing the rate limit is not possible and can result in temporary restrictions
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...
Blockchain Assoc. requests info on Prometheum over ‘suspicious’ approval
16.6.2023
A FOIA request with the SEC regarding Prometheum has been filed, while others found former FINRA and SEC staffers among the firm's ranks
Polygon Labs requests a new ‘exchange’ definition from the SEC
14.6.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently sought a revised definition of ‘exchange’. The Commission has urged ventures to qualify for the category only after all the individuals or entities running the processor to facilitate communication have registered with them. While this may sound...
Honduras Applies to Join BRICS Bank
13.6.2023
The government of Honduras has formally applied to become part of the New Development Bank, known as the BRICS bank, in an official visit of Honduran President Xiomara Castro to Shanghai. Honduras is now another country that has requested entry into the financial organization, alongside Argentina....
Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon Denied Bail by Montenegrin High Court; Extradition Requests Loom
24.5.2023
A Montenegrin high court judge has reportedly invalidated the bail application of Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs. Kwon was detained for providing false identification while boarding a flight to Dubai alongside a companion on March 23, 2023. Terraform Labs Co-Founder’s Bail Request...
'The SEC’s actions have crippled a nascent industry' — Paradigm requests amicus brief for Coinbase
11.5.2023
According to Paradigm, the SEC's lack of a clear path for crypto firms to register could lead to a “de facto ban on digital asset trading platforms.”
Almost 50 Russian Banks Accept Yuan Deposits Amid Low Demand for Dollar Accounts
29.4.2023
A growing number of banking institutions in Russia are offering customers the option to save in Chinese yuan. The trend coincides with declining demand for U.S. dollar and euro deposits amid currency restrictions that triggered a flight of funds to bank accounts abroad. Demand for Dollar, Euro...
BRICS ‘Getting Applications to Join Every Day,’ Attracts 19 Requests Before Summit
25.4.2023
Over two dozen nations have applied for BRICS membership ahead of its upcoming annual summit, the representative of the hosting nation revealed in an interview. The organization which unites leading emerging economies will discuss its enlargement in early June. BRICS to Talk Expansion as Number...
Coinbase Files Legal Action Against SEC Over Lack of Regulatory Clarity
25.4.2023
On April 24, 2023, Coinbase announced that it had filed an action in federal court requesting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to their petition. The petition, submitted in July 2022, requested the commission to propose and adopt rules governing the regulation of digital...
Zipmex requests 2-month extension from Singapore court for restructuring plan
18.4.2023
A ruling from Singapore’s High Court originally allowed Zipmex a moratorium until December 2022 to handle debt relief amid reported liquidity issues