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Lawyer who laundered $400M from OneCoin scam denied new trial: Report
19.9.2023
A lawyer who laundered $400 million from the OneCoin scam has been denied a new trial despite arguing there were legal mistakes and false testimony in the original trial in 2019
XRP Advocate and Crypto Lawyer John Deaton Joins LBRY Lawsuit – Here's the Latest
16.9.2023
On September 13, John Deaton, the attorney renowned for representing XRP token holders in their legal battle against the SEC, formally filed a notice to serve as Amicus Curiae in the LBRY court case.
This move was followed by an official submission to the United States Court of Appeals for...
XRP lawyer John Deaton joins LBRY case as amicus curiae
15.9.2023
Deaton is known for his active engagements in legal proceedings and discussions surrounding cryptocurrency regulations and legal actions
Crypto lawyer Irina Heaver on death threats, lawsuit predictions: Hall of Flame
5.9.2023
Irina Heaver moved to crypto after she could no longer “sit in the boardroom listening to that corporate bullshit.“
Bitcoin Spot ETF – Is Gary Gensler the Putin of Finance? This Top Lawyer Thinks So, BlackRock and Fidelity Approvals Closer Now
4.9.2023
The Bitcoin Spot ETF delay leads one prominent New York corporate regulatory lawyer, and a Special Professor of Law at Hofstra Law School, to say, “Gary Gensler reminds me a little bit of Putin” in his attitude to crypto.
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler stands...
Web3 Lawyer Predicts US Crypto Upturn After Key Industry Wins This Year
31.8.2023
Digital asset lawyer Jeremy McLaughlin has expressed optimism on a re-ignition of the United States cryptocurrency market following landmark wins recorded by Ripple and Grayscale over the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Speaking on Aug. 31 at an Intersekt23 panel in Melbourne...
Crypto may see second wind in the US as courts 'rein in the SEC' — Lawyer
31.8.2023
Crypto-focused lawyer Jeremy McLaughlin said the U.S. digital asset industry may re-ignite as the country's securities regulator racks up court losses
Crypto lawyer about SEC: ‘Problematic to imply all NFTs are securities’
29.8.2023
Oscar Franklin Tan, the chief legal officer of NFT platform Enjin, told Cointelegraph that it's very problematic to imply that all NFTs are securities as it could hold back creators
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Released on Bail
26.8.2023
One of the founders of the Tornado Cash crypto mixer, Roman Storm, has been released on bail, his lawyer announced on social media. Storm, who was arrested in the United States, has been charged with money laundering and sanctions violations through the unlicensed platform. Storm Out on Bail After...
Ripple vs. SEC case: Pro XRP lawyer urges Jay Clayton, Hinman’s testimony
26.8.2023
Deaton points out that former SEC officials Bill Hinman and Jay Clayton's testimony during the US SEC v. Ripple Labs case would have categorized XRP as a non-security early on
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm released on bail, lawyer says
25.8.2023
Roman Storm’s lawyer Brian Klein said the developer was released on bail on Aug. 24, the day after the U.S. DOJ announced the charges related to money-laundering and other alleged violations
SEC-Ripple lawsuit cost XRP 3 years of adoption: Lawyer
22.8.2023
Crypto lawyer John Deaton cited several instances where major crypto players like Coinbase reached out to the SEC for regulatory clarification before listing XRP, but didn’t face any objection
SEC Isn’t Appealing Whether XRP Is a Security, Lawyer Clarifies
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not appealing District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling that XRP is not a security, a lawyer has explained. The securities regulator is appealing “programmatic and individual sales issues,” he clarified, adding that “If...
Florida Gov. DeSantis Suspends Official, Smiles Behind 'This Is Fine' Meme
9.8.2023
Florida Governor, Disney hater, and high-heeled shoe fan Ron DeSantis announced the immediate suspension of a democratically elected state attorney on August 9 with the help of an online meme. The resulting scene is sad, confusing, and yet another example of how the terminally online politician...
Pro-XRP lawyer claims SEC prioritizes corporate capitalism over investors
30.7.2023
John E. Deaton believes the unequal treatment raises concerns about the regulatory body's effectiveness and fairness, as well as the overall framework for digital assets
Pro-XRP lawyer Jeremy Hogan’s scam tweet bonanza finally falls silent
28.7.2023
For the better part of the last four days, hackers used Hogan's account to promote fraudulent XRP giveaway scams
Lawyer Outlines 4 Options SEC Could Proceed in Ripple Case Over XRP
27.7.2023
A lawyer has outlined four potential next steps that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could take following the ruling on the Ripple case regarding XRP. “I expect the SEC to file a request for interlocutory appeal within the next 2 weeks,” he opined, asserting that...
Lawyer Discusses SEC Appeal of Ripple-XRP Ruling — Says It Could Take 2 Years
24.7.2023
A lawyer has provided insights into the potential outcomes if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decides to appeal the Ripple ruling regarding XRP. Despite the securities regulator’s indication to appeal the ruling, the lawyer emphasized that “There isn’t...
SEC's appeal won't be a setback for XRP holders – Pro XRP lawyer
23.7.2023
Attorney Deaton elaborated on the possible scenarios and intricacies of how the summary judgment would be enforced
Kim Dotcom-Backed Crypto Startup Bitcache Liquidated in New Zealand
15.7.2023
Bitcache, a crypto startup backed by Kim Dotcom, has been liquidated, reportedly over unpaid legal fees. Phil Creagh, an Auckland lawyer who acted as Bitcache’s director until Sept. 2020, is reported to have applied for the startup’s liquidation on May 24. Bitcache’s Unpaid Legal Fees A...