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Poloniex, Bittrex Want Kyle Roche’s Law Firm Removed From Class-Action Against the Exchanges
3.9.2022
Following the controversy surrounding Kyle Roche, the attorney and founding partner of the litigation firm Roche Freedman LLP, the two crypto exchange firms Bittrex and Poloniex want the law firm removed from the class-action lawsuit against them. Similar to the attorney representing Tether,...
Binance identifies KyberSwap hack suspects, involves law enforcement
3.9.2022
Based on an independent investigation, Binance’s security team identified two suspects that may be responsible for orchestrating the virtual heist of $265,000 on KyberSwap
Tether Asks Court to Remove Crypto Boutique Law Firm Roche Freedman From Class-Action Lawsuit
2.9.2022
Kyle Roche, an attorney and founding partner of the crypto boutique litigation firm Roche Freedman LLP, recently withdrew from a number of class-action lawsuits initiated by the law firm. The attorney’s withdrawal follows videos that circulated showing the lawyer discussing associations with...
Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino States Salvadoran Bitcoin Bonds to Be Further Delayed
1.9.2022
The launch of El Salvador’s bitcoin bonds, issued to finance part of the construction of the Bitcoin City in the country, will be delayed again. In a recent interview Paolo Ardoino, CTO at Bitfinex, the exchange in which these bonds will be offered, stated that the law framework needed...
EU's MiCA Crypto Law Text Ready Within 6 Weeks, Lead Lawmaker Says
1.9.2022
A political deal struck in June left many still scratching heads about whether licensing rules will apply to non-fungible tokens
Georgia to Update Crypto Regulations to Incorporate EU Rules, Legalize Industry
1.9.2022
The government of Georgia has approved amendments to the legal framework for the Caucasian nation’s financial sector, including additional regulations for crypto and fintech activities. The move aims to align Georgian law with relevant EU provisions. Parliament of Georgia to Vote on Crypto...
5 Top Crypto Lawyers Join Law Firm Brown Rudnick’s Digital Commerce Practice
1.9.2022
Brown Rudnick, the international law firm best known for successfully representing actor Johnny Depp in his recent defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard, could be on its way to a new reason for notoriety – having one of the top crypto practices in the country
Tens of Celsius clients ask US court to recover $22.5M in crypto
1.9.2022
Suspension of withdrawals on Celsius custody contradicts the plain language of the firm's terms of use, a group of disgruntled creditors argued
California State Assembly passes bill for licensing and regulating crypto firms
1.9.2022
The bill requires digital asset exchanges and crypto companies to have a license of operation in the state of California
Iranian Government Approves ‘Comprehensive and Detailed’ Crypto Regulations
1.9.2022
The government of Iran has finalized a set of cryptocurrency regulations. A “comprehensive and detailed” law ratified by the administration provides a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, including their authorized usage and crypto mining, a government official reportedly said....
South Korean authorities arrest 16 individuals connected to $2B crypto forex transactions: Report
31.8.2022
More than $283 million of the $2 billion in crypto transactions were reportedly facilitated through illegal remittance agencies
DC Attorney General sues Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy for tax evasion
31.8.2022
"If you enjoy all the benefits of living in our great city while refusing to pay your fair share in taxes, we will hold you accountable,” said DC Attorney General Karl Racine
Accomplice of 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova faces extradition to US: Report
31.8.2022
The British national facing extradition was allegedly involved in laundering $105 million through the crypto Ponzi scheme OneCoin starting in 2014
President of Paraguay vetoes crypto regulation law
31.8.2022
The bill was approved by the nation's Senate in July as low-energy costs continue to boost mining activities in the country
Crypto 'cannot be partisan,' says US lawmaker who scored negative on bipartisanship index: Report
30.8.2022
"This is literally about looking at America and opportunities for Americans," according to Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer
Lawyer Roche alleges statements he made about Ava Labs are false, the result of intoxication
29.8.2022
He claims that the recordings were a setup by a third party to discredit the lawyer and his firm, but the “whistleblowing” website is standing by its story
Australian regulators rattle their saber as adoption takes a major leap: Law Decoded, Aug. 22-29
29.8.2022
ASIC prepares to put crypto and DeFi firmly in its sights. Australia’s Northern Territory Racing Commission is preparing to adopt cryptocurrencies in gambling
Where in the world are the 3AC founders? Speculations abound
29.8.2022
Rumor has it that they are heading to or already in Dubai, says a lawyer with 30 years of experience. But can they stay there forever?
What the Taliban crackdown means for crypto's future in Afghanistan
29.8.2022
The Taliban have finally banned crypto in Afghanistan, but many users and traders call it one of the “worst” decisions taken by the government so far
Ripple CEO comments on Crypto Leaks, denies funding law firm to target others
29.8.2022
Kyle Roche allegedly approached Ripple's CEO with an idea to invest in a law firm that would target competitor firms with similar lawsuits that Ripple was facing in the U.S