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NFT app Rebase co-founder accused of going ‘rogue’ in suit by partner
19.4.2023
An apparent business partner of Rebase's co-founder claims he was pushed out of the firm and funds he owned were moved from a joint crypto wallet
Zipmex requests 2-month extension from Singapore court for restructuring plan
18.4.2023
A ruling from Singapore’s High Court originally allowed Zipmex a moratorium until December 2022 to handle debt relief amid reported liquidity issues
Crypto Companies May Use a Supreme Court Doctrine to Push Back Against SEC: Lawyer
18.4.2023
Crypto firms are using the major questions doctrine as a way to fend off regulators, Jason Gottlieb, a partner at Morrison Cohen LLP, said
Coinbase may face years-long court battle with SEC, CEO warns: Report
18.4.2023
At a London fintech conference, CEO Brian Armstrong disclosed that Coinbase might consider leaving the U.S. due to the lack of regulatory clarity in the country
Today in Crypto: Luno Leaving Singapore, Wirex Launching Private ‘Luxury Service’, Court Extends Creditor Protection for Babel Finance
18.4.2023
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NBA Hall of Famer Shaq Served in FTX Investor Suit
18.4.2023
A law firm representing FTX investors has served former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal in a class-action case against celebrities who endorsed the failed crypto exchange. The lawsuit accuses Shaq, along with other public figures and the platform’s founder, of defrauding people who put money into FTX....
Crypto lender Babel gets extended creditor protection in Singapore
18.4.2023
Hong Kong-based Babel Finance will have more than a year to repay debts to its creditors after suspending withdrawals in June 2022
SEC Charges Crypto Exchange Bittrex With Operating Unregistered Exchange, Broker, and Clearing Agency
17.4.2023
After the report revealing that the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex had received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the securities regulator charged Bittrex and the company’s CEO on April 17 for “operating an unregistered exchange, broker,...
FTX Victims' Lawyers Face Challenge in Serving NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal – What's Going On?
17.4.2023
Legendary basketballer Shaquille O'Neal has been served in a class-action lawsuit against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried - but it wasn't easy, the plaintiffs' lawyers have claimed.
On April 17, the class action litigation law firm The Moskowitz Law Firm said that the plaintiffs in...
Silk Road Hacker Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Wire Fraud
16.4.2023
On April 14, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Southern District of New York revealed that the hacker responsible for the Silk Road marketplace breach had been sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud charges. James Zhong stole more than 50,000 bitcoin from the darknet marketplace...
Tron Founder Justin Sun, Soulja Boy, and Austin Mahone Summoned by SEC in Crypto Asset Case
14.4.2023
Court documents reveal that Justin Sun, Tron’s founder, has been sent a summons from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the civil complaint filed against him last month. Youtuber Austin Mahone and rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, have also...
US court issues summons to Tron's Justin Sun, threatens default judgment if no response
13.4.2023
The summons was related to a civil lawsuit filed by the SEC against Justin Sun and others over allegedly offering and selling TRX tokens as unregistered crypto asset securities
SEC argues recent court case weakens Ripple Labs’ ‘fair notice’ defense
13.4.2023
The SEC filed a letter to further support its motion for summary judgment against Ripple Labs, citing a separate court case it had recently won
Swiss court gives green light for FTX to sell its European arm
12.4.2023
The approval of a petition in Switzerland allowing FTX Europe AG's sale would be in accordance with U.S. bankruptcy court, where FTX's global business filed for Chapter 11
Alameda to Be Repaid $53M Deltec Loan, Delaware Bankruptcy Court Says
12.4.2023
The 2021 payment to Deltec International was originally approved by FTX's Ryan Salame
FTX Free to Explore Sale of Europe Arm, Swiss Court Decides
12.4.2023
The firm said FTX Europe AG, the holding company of its European business, filed a petition for a Swiss moratorium proceeding, which was granted on Tuesday
Core Scientific debtors petition bankruptcy court to approve new president
11.4.2023
The debtors appointed Adam Sullivan, a managing director at investment banking firm XMS Capital Partners, to assume the role of president amid the firm’s bankruptcy proceedings
US share of global crypto developers fell 26% in 5 years — a16z
11.4.2023
In 2018, nearly 40% of all crypto developers were based in the United States, whereas in 2022, this figure had fallen to less than 30%
FTX financial controls were a ‘hodgepodge’ of apps, says court filings
10.4.2023
A court filing alleged apps such as Excel spreadsheets and Slack messages were used to manage the assets and liabilities of FTX and its entities
Celsius Network to make April 12 filing, including info on voting for restructuring plan
7.4.2023
"Our Disclosure Statement will provide a summary of the Plan, account-holder recovery percentages, FAQs, and additional information on certain risk factors," said Celsius