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Accused Bitfinex Bitcoin Money Launderer Heather ‘Razzlekhan’ Morgan Speaks for the First Time Since Her Arrest
24.8.2022
Following the federal judge’s decision to give the accused Bitfinex money launderer Heather Morgan permission to “engage in legitimate employment,” Morgan has broken her silence on social media. Morgan’s Twitter account dubbed “Heather ‘Razzlekhan’...
Crypto Lender Voyager Can Pay Employees 'Retention' Bonuses, US Judge Rules
24.8.2022
Judge Michael Wiles also agreed to withhold the names and titles of the employees who may receive the bonuses
Alleged Tornado Developer Pertsev Must Stay In Jail, Dutch Judge Rules
24.8.2022
Pertsev’s arrest for involvement in the now-sanctioned crypto mixer generated consternation in the Web3 community
Celsius Approved to Sell Mined Bitcoin, Customer That Lost 50,000 USDC Insists Her Regulated Stablecoins Should Be Treated Differently
17.8.2022
On August 16, the crypto lender Celsius Network has been approved by a bankruptcy court judge to sell bitcoin the company previously mined to continue funding specific operations. The following day, the company’s attorney detailed that Celsius has been offered cash injections, but the lawyer...
For greater good: NY judge allows Celsius to mine, sell Bitcoin
17.8.2022
Chief bankruptcy judge Martin Glenn, Southern District of New York, approved Celsius’ request for running BTC mining and selling operations as a means to reinstate financial stability
Judge Grants Ripple's Video-Related Subpoena Requests, Galaxy Digital Calls Off BitGo Acquisition, Monero Upgrade + More News
15.8.2022
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Voyager to Allow Cash Withdrawals for Customers With US Dollars Held in Accounts
6.8.2022
Following the bankruptcy judge approving the release of $270 million in cash deposits, the crypto firm Voyager Digital has announced that it plans to open cash withdrawals starting on Thursday, August 11. After the cash withdrawal gates are open, Voyager customers can withdraw up to $100K in cash...
Bankrupt Crypto Firm Voyager Digital Approved to Release $270 Million in Cash Deposits
5.8.2022
The now defunct and bankrupt Voyager Digital has been approved by the court to distribute $270 million in funds to creditors and affected customers. The news follows the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Board ordering Voyager to remove any statements that allege...
Lawyer To Pay Activision For Not Playing Call Of Duty, Judge Decrees
5.8.2022
A lawsuit against Activision Blizzard was dismissed last month because, according to a judge in the Southern California District Court where the complaint was brought, the plaintiffs didn’t play enough Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare to make an informed case against the maligned publisher. For once...
Voyager Digital Can Repay Customers with USD 270M MCB Holdings, Judge Rules
5.8.2022
The troubled crypto platform Voyager Digital has been given the green light to return USD 270m worth of funds to its customers.
The move was approved by the Bankruptcy Court in New York where the company’s case is being heard, the Wall Street Journal reported....
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US Bankruptcy Judge Freezes Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital’s Assets
13.7.2022
A federal judge in a New York bankruptcy court has frozen the assets of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC). “A key part of this motion is to put the world on notice that it is the liquidators that are controlling the debtor’s assets at this stage.” Bankruptcy Judge...
‘Hypocrisy’: Judge denies SEC motion to keep Hinman docs secret in Ripple case
13.7.2022
The SEC has argued that the documents should be protected because Hinman wrote the speech as a “personal errand,” but the judge didn’t buy it
Brazilian Judge Dismisses Bitcoin Scam Mastermind’s Attempt to Block His Extradition to South Africa
9.6.2022
A Brazilian judge has ruled that the CEO of Mirror Trading International should remain in precautionary detention as authorities in South Africa have already furnished their Brazilian counterparts with the documentation that is required for extradition purposes. The judge also rejected Johann...
US federal judge approves of Justice Dept criminal complaint on using crypto to evade sanctions
16.5.2022
An unnamed individual allegedly sent more than $10 million in Bitcoin to an exchange in a country for which the U.S. currently imposes sanctions
UK, US, India, Singapore See More Crypto-Related Regulations, EU Bans High-Value Provision of Crypto Services to Russia + More News
8.4.2022
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Binance for Allegedly Selling Unregistered Crypto Securities
4.4.2022
A lawsuit against Binance accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of selling unregistered crypto securities has been dismissed. The plaintiffs listed nine cryptocurrencies in the lawsuit. Binance’s Lawsuit Dismissed U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter dismissed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency...
Binance Wins Day in Court, US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit
1.4.2022
Major crypto exchange Binance won a battle in court on Thursday.
A federal judge in the USA dismissed a lawsuit accusing the exchange giant of violating US securities laws by selling unregistered tokens and failing to register as an exchange or broker-dealer, Reuters reported.
The judge said...
Binance wins dismissal of class action over 2018 tokens that tanked
1.4.2022
The judge ruled domestic law doesn’t apply to Binance as it is not an exchange domestic to the U.S. and that the case was filed “too late”
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance Launches Digital Assets Research Project With 16 Banks
2.3.2022
On Tuesday, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) at Cambridge Judge Business School announced a new research initiative focused on the “growing digital asset ecosystem.” According to CCAF, the newly launched collaborative effort involves 16 financial institutions such...
Florida Judge Denies Kleiman Estate’s Request for New Trial Against Craig Wright
1.3.2022
Lawyers for Ira Kleiman asked for a do-over in January, claiming Wright’s attorneys violated a court order to keep quiet about Kleiman’s fraught relationship with his brother, Dave