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Judge signs off on expedited schedule for Consensys suit against SEC
2.7.2024
While Judge Reed O’Connor granted the SEC an extension to respond to Consensys’ lawsuit, he also approved a timeline for considering the case’s merits proposed by the firm
Cryptos, secondary BNB sales not securities: Federal court rules in Binance vs SEC case
2.7.2024
In a major win for the crypto industry, a federal court ruled that crypto tokens are not securities
U.S. Judge Lets Most of SEC Case Against Binance Proceed, Dismisses Secondary Sales Charge
29.6.2024
A federal judge ruled the SEC had plausibly alleged Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao violated federal securities laws
California judge sends Ripple case to trial, contradicts NY judge
21.6.2024
A judge in California has ordered Ripple to go to trial under the civil law on securities. This decision is significant within the realm of digital currencies. Judge Phyllis Hamilton of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California partially granted Ripple’s request for...
Ripple faces securities suit in California over CEO's ‘misleading statement’
21.6.2024
Judge Phyllis Hamilton found XRP could be a security when sold to retail and gave the go-ahead to a class-action lawsuit over statements from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Judge in SEC v. Kraken case suggests he will deny motion to dismiss
21.6.2024
In their motion to dismiss, Kraken’s lawyers disputed the legal theory that the exchange was an “ecosystem” for crypto asset securities
California Judge Breaks With New York Counterpart, Sends Ripple Securities Lawsuit to Trial
20.6.2024
A California judge has ruled that a civil securities lawsuit against Ripple will proceed to trial, denying in part the crypto firm’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging that Ripple’s CEO violated state securities laws in 2017
US judge approves Terraform’s $4.5B settlement with SEC
14.6.2024
A New York district court judge has rubber-stamped Terraform Labs and Do Kwon’s nearly $4.5 billion settlement with the SEC
U.S. Judge Signs Off on $4.5B Terraform-Do Kwon Settlement With SEC
13.6.2024
The settlement bans Kwon and Terraform Labs from buying and selling crypto asset securities while agreeing to pay $4.5 billion in disgorgement, prejudgement interest, and civil penalties
Judge okays early approval of $2.4M deal with sports stars over Voyager
11.6.2024
After months of proceedings, Robert Gronkowski, Victor Oladipo and Landon Cassill may see the light at the end of the tunnel for a lawsuit involving promoting Voyager Digital
Top promoter in Forcount ‘Ponzi’ pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
6.6.2024
Part of the plea deal involved Juan Tacuri forfeiting nearly $4 million and real estate which were purchased with victim funds
SEC to close regional office after judge dismisses DEBT box case
4.6.2024
A judge ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to pay $1.8 million following “bad faith conduct” over a temporary restraining order to freeze DEBT Box’s assets
Genesis Returns $2.2B in Crypto Assets to Lending Program Participants
30.5.2024
Defunct crypto lender Genesis distributed $2.18b worth of crypto to 232,000 users enrolled in Gemini Earn, an interest-accruing lending program. The distribution followed a New York bankruptcy judge approving the Chapter 11 plan last week.
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Judge Throws Out DEBT Box Case, Orders SEC to Pay $1.8M
29.5.2024
The US District Court for the District of Utah on Tuesday threw out the SEC's case against DEBT Box and imposed fines exceeding $1.8m on the regulatory body for its bad faith actions.
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Judge dismisses Debt Box case, orders SEC to pay $1.8M in fees
28.5.2024
The civil lawsuit initially filed by the commission in 2023 ended on May 28, with a judge ordering the SEC to pay attorney and receivership fees
Ex-FTX CEO ends up in Oklahoma prison despite request from judge
23.5.2024
Records show Sam Bankman-Fried was in the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, suggesting authorities may still transfer him to a prison in California
Craig Wright Lied To Court: UK Judge Reveals
20.5.2024
An Australian computer scientist named Craig Wright, who has frequently claimed to be the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, was found not guilty by a UK High Court judge on May 20.
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Judge Rules Craig Wright Lied ‘Extensively,’ Committed Forgery in Bid to Claim Satoshi Identity
20.5.2024
On May 20, 2024, a ruling was delivered by Justice James Mellor in the COPA vs. Craig Wright case. Mellor determined that Wright lied “extensively and repeatedly” in his efforts to prove he was Satoshi Nakamoto. Mellor emphasized that Wright’s evidence was “at best...
Craig Wright Lied to UK Court 'Extensively and Repeatedly,' Judge Writes
20.5.2024
Judge James Mellor released his written judgement on the Crypto Open Patent Alliance vs Craig Wright case on Monday
Failed Crypto Lender Genesis to Disburse $3B to Creditors in Bankruptcy Case
20.5.2024
Judge Sean Lane greenlit Genesis Global's Chapter 11 plan on Friday, allowing the defunct crypto lender to repay creditors roughly $3b in crypto and cash.
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