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SEC nets record $8.2B in fines, Australia considers crypto tax framework: Law Decoded
25.11.2024
The SEC reported an unprecedented $8.2 billion in fiscal penalties, mainly due to Terraform Labs’ record $4.47 billion settlement
Hitman Ditching Conor McGregor After Civil Jury Finds Him Liable For Sexual Assault
25.11.2024
Hitman developer IO Interactive is distancing itself and its popular franchise from controversial mixed marital arts fighter Conor McGregor following a recent Irish High Court ruling in which a jury found him liable for sexually assaulting a woman in 2018. Read more
Court prolongs Tornado Cash developer Pertsev’s pre-trial detention
23.11.2024
The court decision raises alarming legal concerns for the developers of privacy-preserving blockchain protocols
SEC broker-dealer rule struck down by US courts, big win for crypto
21.11.2024
The crypto industry's recent legal wins include the CFPB excluding crypto wallets from oversight and Gary Gensler's planned resignation
Bitfinex money launderer ‘Razzlekhan’ sentenced to 18 months in prison
18.11.2024
A federal judge sentenced Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, to 18 months in prison for laundering stolen Bitcoin connected to Bitfinex
18 US states file lawsuit against SEC, Gary Gensler: Law Decoded
18.11.2024
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin said SEC crypto cases will be settled or dismissed under the incoming Trump administration.
An Interview With El Salvador’s Top Crypto Regulator: ‘Developing Countries Can Lead the Financial Revolution’
16.11.2024
The National Commission of Digital Assets is the agency in charge of regulating crypto in El Salvador, the first nation to accept Bitcoin as legal tender
NY Supreme Court allows Greenidge to keep mining, but challenges remain
15.11.2024
The state Department of Environmental Conservation botched the permitting process, but it still gets a do-over
NY prosecutor suggests office will scale back crypto cases
15.11.2024
Scott Hartman reportedly said authorities in New York’s Southern District had filed “a lot of big cases” after a crypto market downturn but suggested it was petering out
Hong Kong warns against crypto firms misrepresenting as ‘bank’
15.11.2024
Hong Kong’s central bank said that it’s illegal for unlicensed companies to represent themselves as banks in Hong Kong.
Bitfinex hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison
14.11.2024
US authorities arrested Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, in 2022 for laundering Bitcoin connected to the Bitfinex exchange
Bitfinex hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison
14.11.2024
US authorities arrested Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, in 2022 for laundering Bitcoin connected to the Bitfinex exchange
Bitfinex hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison
14.11.2024
US authorities arrested Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, in 2022 for laundering Bitcoin connected to the Bitfinex exchange
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill for ‘strategic Bitcoin reserve’
14.11.2024
The proposed legislation would allow the State of Pennsylvania’s Treasurer to invest up to 10% of its funds in Bitcoin, suggesting a multibillion-dollar investment
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill for ‘strategic Bitcoin reserve’
14.11.2024
The proposed legislation would allow the State of Pennsylvania’s Treasurer to invest up to 10% of its funds in Bitcoin, suggesting a multibillion-dollar investment
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill for ‘strategic Bitcoin reserve’
14.11.2024
The proposed legislation would allow the State of Pennsylvania’s Treasurer to invest up to 10% of its funds in Bitcoin, suggesting a multibillion-dollar investment
US gov’t points to Gary Wang’s 'outstanding cooperation’ in FTX case
13.11.2024
Prosecutors suggested that the FTX co-founder would be better able to develop a tool to detect “potential illegal activity” in crypto markets if sentenced to time served
Senator Lummis pushes forward crypto plans after Trump victory: Law Decoded
11.11.2024
California revokes BlockFi’s license amid bankruptcy, Caroline Ellison is sentenced, Crypto.com faces scrutiny in Poland, and Senator Cynthia Lummis supports Trump’s Bitcoin reserve proposal
Judge denies ex-Celsius CEO’s bid to dismiss fraud, manipulation charges
11.11.2024
A federal judge ruled that Alex Mashinsky’s legal team’s arguments to dismiss two of his seven criminal charges were “either moot or without merit.”
Canadian police praise Tether for 'swift' recovery of stolen funds
8.11.2024
The stablecoin firm previously came under fire from Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis for allegedly facilitating illicit finance activities