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Celsius Network files 'adversary complaint' against EquitiesFirst
7.9.2023
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network is attempting to recover assets from a private lender called EquitiesFirst Holdings, which reportedly owes $439 million in cash and crypto
FTX Founder’s Expert Witnesses Face Exclusion in Fraud Trial
29.8.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion on Monday seeking to bar all seven of Sam Bankman-Fried’s proposed expert witnesses from testifying in the former FTX CEO’s upcoming fraud trial. Federal prosecutors cited issues with the witnesses’ reliability and accused them...
SEC Files Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal of Ripple-XRP Ruling
21.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a motion to certify an interlocutory appeal of two rulings in the Ripple case regarding XRP. According to the securities regulator, “Immediate appeal of these rulings is warranted … because they involve controlling questions...
‘XRP is not a security. Period’ — Crypto lawyers on Ripple’s case amid SEC appeal
11.8.2023
Lawyer Oscar Franklin Tan believes that if the appeal is allowed, whoever wins will build momentum in the main case
SEC Isn’t Appealing Whether XRP Is a Security, Lawyer Clarifies
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not appealing District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling that XRP is not a security, a lawyer has explained. The securities regulator is appealing “programmatic and individual sales issues,” he clarified, adding that “If...
SEC Seeks to Appeal Ripple-XRP Ruling — Requests Stay of Proceedings
10.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent a letter to District Judge Analisa Torres seeking permission to file an interlocutory appeal in the SEC v. Ripple case over XRP. In addition, the securities regulator’s motion will “seek to stay the district court...
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried to Face Campaign Finance Charge, Prosecutors Say
9.8.2023
Founder of failed crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, will be held accountable for alleged campaign finance violations, U.S. prosecutors indicated on Tuesday. The charge was dropped earlier because the extradition treaty with the Bahamas prevents adding further charges without prior permission...
Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks to Avoid Jail, Denies Witness Tampering in FTX Case
3.8.2023
Founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), has sought to avoid being jailed, denying prosecutors’ accusations of witness tampering that followed an interview he gave for the New York Times. The indicted crypto mogul also argued that revoking his bond would violate his right...
Fitch Downgrades US Government’s Debt Rating – Does This Boost Crypto’s Use-case?
2.8.2023
In a surprise move, global rating agency Fitch downgraded the US government’s credit rating from AAA to AA+ on Tuesday.
In a report released on its website, the ratings agency cited expected fiscal deterioration over the coming three years, a high and growing government debt burden and “erosion...
Prosecutors Want Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Ahead of Trial
27.7.2023
U.S. prosecutors have asked a federal judge to put crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in jail over alleged witness tampering before his trial starts in October. While requiring the prosecution to formalize the request and giving the defense enough time to make its case, the judge issued...
SEC appeal could amplify Ripple win, says Ripple Labs legal chief
26.7.2023
Stuart Alderoty said that an appeal on behalf of the SEC could see Ripple consolidate its victory over the regulator even further
Binance, CZ to Seek Dismissal of CFTC Complaint
26.7.2023
Crypto exchange Binance and its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) plan to seek the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On July 27, the trading platform is due to submit its response to the CFTC complaint alleging that it broke derivatives laws...
Ripple vs. SEC — Respite for a Beleaguered Industry
25.7.2023
On July 13, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) finally issued an order in the infamous case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the payment settlement system and currency exchange, Ripple Labs, Inc. (Ripple). District Judge Analisa...
Lawyer Discusses SEC Appeal of Ripple-XRP Ruling — Says It Could Take 2 Years
24.7.2023
A lawyer has provided insights into the potential outcomes if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decides to appeal the Ripple ruling regarding XRP. Despite the securities regulator’s indication to appeal the ruling, the lawyer emphasized that “There isn’t...
Ark Invest Now More Confident in Bitcoin Reaching $1.5 Million, CEO Says
20.7.2023
The CEO of investment management firm Ark Invest, Cathie Wood, has explained why her firm’s confidence in bitcoin’s price reaching $1.5 million has increased. Citing the crypto’s performance during the regional bank crisis earlier this year, she stressed, “That was...
SEC ‘Disappointed’ With XRP Ruling on Retail Investors — Chair Gensler Hints at More Crypto Industry Enforcement
18.7.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has stated that the regulator is “disappointed” with the SEC v. Ripple ruling on XRP regarding retail investors. “We are still looking at it and assessing that opinion,” he affirmed. Gensler also reiterated...
XRP becomes 4th largest crypto after Ripple's partial win over SEC
14.7.2023
XRP’s market capitalization surged by more than $21 billion in just three hours
US Judge Orders Kraken to Release Customer Data to IRS in Cryptocurrency Tax Probe
1.7.2023
Kraken, the San Francisco-headquartered digital currency exchange, has received a court order from a U.S. judge requiring the release of customer data to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The court filing, submitted on Friday, states that the IRS is seeking details pertaining to accounts that...
CBDCs aren't about solving today's problems — Australia's CBDC lead
30.6.2023
Dilip Rao, a former Ripple executive who's now leading Australia’s CBDC pilot has been examining 14 possible use cases of central bank digital currencies
Romanian Prosecutors Pursue Confiscation of $563K Bitcoin Stash Owned by Andrew Tate
20.6.2023
Romanian prosecutors have officially submitted documents to the court, seeking the seizure of 21 bitcoin valued at $563,000 from Andrew Tate, a controversial social media influencer. The British-American ex-kickboxer, who gained a significant online presence, was charged with grave offenses...