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CZ, Binance US Pleased With SEC Deal Despite ‘Unwarranted’ Emergency Relief
19.6.2023
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) expressed his satisfaction over the agreement with the U.S. securities regulator preventing the freezing of the exchange’s assets in the United States. The crypto company’s American subsidiary also stated it’s pleased that the SEC’s request for a temporary...
Coinbase blasts SEC for ‘no straight answers’ following court order
19.6.2023
The comment from the crypto exchange came after the SEC asked for more time to respond to Coinbase's rulemaking petition
Subpoena Evasion: 3AC Asks Court to Fine Kyle Davies $10,000 Daily for Non-Compliance
18.6.2023
In February, it was reported that Kyle Davies, the co-founder of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), faced allegations of evading subpoenas related to the collapse of the defunct Singapore cryptocurrency hedge fund. The current custodians of the 3AC estate are now pursuing a daily fine of $10,000 against...
US court approves SEC-Binance.US agreement
17.6.2023
As per the approved agreement, only Binance.US employees will have access to client funds until the litigation is resolved
Binance, CZ Agree to Repatriate US Customer Assets, SEC Secures Court Order
17.6.2023
Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) struck a deal to avoid the freezing of the crypto exchange’s assets in the United States. Under an emergency relief secured by the regulator, Binance agreed to repatriate to the U.S. funds held on behalf of customers of its American...
Bittrex US Allows Fiat and Crypto Withdrawals Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
17.6.2023
Bittrex US, the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has recently introduced a plan that permits American customers to withdraw crypto and fiat from the platform, provided they satisfy the required regulatory criteria. This withdrawal arrangement was approved on Tuesday by...
US Judge Considers if Crashed Coins of Terraform Labs Were Securities
16.6.2023
A judge in the United States considered on Thursday whether the cryptocurrencies created by Terraform Labs were securities. The failed blockchain firm and its founder, Do Kwon, have asked the court to dismiss a case filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that they...
Mango Markets exploiter behind alleged $116M theft will stand trial in December
16.6.2023
Avraham Eisenberg faces civil lawsuits from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Mango Markets and criminal charges from the DoJ
FTX Founder Sam Bankman Fried's Attempt to Dismiss Charges Stumbles in Court
16.6.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder and former CEO of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, made an effort to have several charges against him dismissed in court.
Although the defense team's arguments faced skepticism from the US federal judge in New York, the judge did agree to divide the charges....
Double trouble: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces two criminal trials
16.6.2023
A District Judge ordered a separate trial for the DOJ's charges against Sam Bankman-Fried which were added following his extradition to the U.S
U.S. Court Will Rule on Terraform Labs' Push to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Within a Month
16.6.2023
Was UST a security because it was designed for practical uses rather than as an investment?
Judge will consider whether to try Sam Bankman-Fried separately for superseding charges: Report
15.6.2023
Prosecutors said they were prepared to try SBF on his original 8-count indictment starting in October, with the remaining 5 charges to be decided by Judge Lewis Kaplan
Judge Punts on FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Efforts to Dismiss Some Charges
15.6.2023
Bittrex withdrawals set to resume after bankruptcy court gives green light
15.6.2023
The court left the issue of the subordinacy of government claims open; Bittrex received multimillion-dollar credits from FinCEN and OFAC
3AC Seeks Contempt of Court Ruling on Founder Kyle Davies For Failing to Respond
15.6.2023
Ignoring a subpoena warrants a fine of $10,000 per day, the estate of his hedge fund argues
Custodian Prime Trust’s Payments Subsidiary Banq Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
15.6.2023
Shortly after the custodian Bitgo announced its acquisition of the company Prime Trust, its payments subsidiary, a firm called Banq, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. According to court documents, the filing reveals that Banq listed approximately $17.725 million...
Judge Postpones Asset Freeze as Binance US and SEC Agree to Work on Deal
14.6.2023
A judge in Washington decided to give Binance US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) time to work out a deal to avoid the freezing of the exchange’s assets. The two sides are close to an agreement that will protect customer funds without paralyzing the crypto trading platform. Crypto...
US Judge Signs Court Order Allowing Bittrex Customers To Make Withdrawals
14.6.2023
A US district judge signed a court order on Tuesday allowing Bittrex customers to make withdrawals following back and forth between the court and the US government....
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Crypto Exchange Thodex Founder Denies Fraud Charges in Turkey
14.6.2023
The founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange Thodex has denied all fraud-related allegations in a Turkish court. The crypto entrepreneur was handed over to Turkey by Albanian authorities earlier this year to face charges for his leading role in running the now defunct platform. Alleged Crypto...
Bahamas Supreme Court Allows Bankman-Fried to Challenge Extra DOJ Charges
14.6.2023
The Supreme Court of the Bahamas has granted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried the ability to challenge new charges levied against him by US prosecutors.
The charges, which include bank fraud and bribery in addition to the original charges of wire fraud and money laundering, were added after...