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Sam Bankman-Fried is paying for legal defense using previously gifted funds from Alameda: Report
29.3.2023
The former FTX CEO reportedly gave Joseph Bankman roughly $10 million funded by a loan from Alameda Research as a part of a lifetime estate and gift tax exemption
US and South Korea request extradition of Terra co-founder Do Kwon
29.3.2023
Do Kwon may have to serve time in Montenegro if convicted of charges related to forged identification documents before any extradition to the U.S. or South Korea is granted
SEC files lawsuit against Tron’s Justin Sun and celebrities over crypto securities offering
22.3.2023
Among the celebrities who settled with the SEC for their alleged role in promoting TRX and BTT were actress Lindsay Lohan, YouTuber Jake Paul, and singer Akon
Celsius custody account holders can receive 72.5% of their crypto, says bankruptcy judge
21.3.2023
Should they opt in to the deal, Celsius customers cannot “pursue any litigation, including seeking relief from the automatic stay, turnover, or other claims or causes of action.”
Texas lawmaker introduces resolution to protect Bitcoin miners and HODLers
21.3.2023
The Lone Star State is already home to many crypto and blockchain firms as well as miners taking advantage of the regulatory-friendly environment
FTX debtors file lawsuit against exchange's Bahamian arm on ownership of property
20.3.2023
The lawsuit claimed FTX Digital Markets was an "economic nullity" within the FTX Group "created as a front to facilitate a conspiracy to defraud the Debtors’ customers"
‘If a government bans drugs, it should also ban crypto’ — Belgium’s former finance minister
17.3.2023
Members of the European Parliament have been discussing the impact of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Silvergate Bank on markets in their jurisdictions
Shareholders file lawsuit against Silicon Valley Bank, alleging fraud: Report
13.3.2023
The class action suit was filed against Silicon Valley Bank, chief executive officer Greg Becker, and chief financial officer Daniel Beck
Crypto bill draft will be released in April, says Senator Gillibrand
8.3.2023
The Lummis-Gillibrand bill is expected to offer regulatory clarity for many crypto projects and determine whether they fall under the purview of the SEC or CFTC
Michael Saylor is still on the hook for alleged tax evasion, says MicroStrategy filing
2.3.2023
A D.C. court denied a motion to dismiss claims that Michael Saylor failed to pay personal income taxes, with a status conference on the matter scheduled for March
Change lies ahead for haphazard crypto regulation
24.2.2023
Regulators have been slow to act on cryptocurrency, according to Dr. Jonathan Reichental, and they’ve often missed the mark. Hopefully, their approach will evolve in the years ahead
Unsealed superseding indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried includes 12 criminal charges
23.2.2023
The original indictment against the former FTX CEO included eight criminal charges without breaking down separate counts involving his alleged actions at both FTX and Alameda
Rep. Maxine Waters says all US regulators 'better get together on crypto'
22.2.2023
According to Representative Maxine Waters, the crypto market crash and bankruptcies gave U.S. lawmakers an opportunity of “getting accountability” in the space through legislation
Federal judge hints at denying Sam Bankman-Fried any internet access as condition of bail: Report
16.2.2023
The judge reportedly did not expand SBF’s bail conditions to include restrictions on the internet or VPNs, but asked his lawyers to pay for a consultant to explore the matter
Sam Bankman-Fried's use of a VPN on Super Bowl Sunday 'raised concerns', say prosecutors
14.2.2023
Lawyers representing the former FTX CEO and U.S. prosecutors requested until Feb. 17 to discuss the impact using a VPN could have on Bankman-Fried's bail conditions
Proposed EU parliament rule could have banks apply 1,250% risk weight to crypto exposure
13.2.2023
The proposed rule change, putting crypto at one of the highest risk ratings at financial institutions, could go into effect until December 2024
Celsius‘ motion to extend timeline for restructuring plan faces objection from creditors
9.2.2023
“It is time to allow the Debtors’ customers to propose their own plan for the assets that they were defrauded into investing with Celsius,” said a Withhold account holders’ filing
Judge extends Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail restrictions on messaging apps: Report
9.2.2023
The former FTX CEO’s bail restrictions will remain in place until Feb. 21 following the judge’s ruling to extend a ban on using certain messaging apps
FTX debtors can issue subpoenas to company 'insiders', says court
8.2.2023
The list of FTX insiders included former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, FTX co-founder Gary Wang, and members of SBF’s immediate family
3AC founder has 'chosen to ignore his duties' by not responding to subpoena, say bankruptcy lawyers
8.2.2023
According to the filing, Kyle Davies was “without question” aware of the subpoena posted to Twitter, citing the 3AC founder's online activity and attempts to raise funds for GTX