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Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

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SEC and Ripple file joint motion to pause appeals to pursue settlement terms

The suspension of proceedings happens as the parties finalize the settlement terms on the XRP case.

1 year ago

Legal

OpenAI countersues Elon Musk over alleged sabotage campaign

OpenAI argues Musk's disruptive tactics threaten its growth and nonprofit roots.

1 year ago

Regulation

US DOJ disbands crypto enforcement team amid policy shift under Trump

DOJ to now focus on prosecuting crypto-related crimes rather than industry-wide scrutiny.

1 year ago

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Nigerian court postpones Binance tax evasion trial to April 30

The court granted the adjournment to enable the Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service to respond a Binance motion on the case.

1 year ago

Bankruptcy

FTX bankruptcy team rejects claims from non-compliant creditors amid KYC crackdown

The KYC failures may reportedly lead to the disqualification of nearly $2.5 billion in creditor claims by FTX.

1 year ago

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Kentucky drops Coinbase’s staking lawsuit amid growing regulatory shift

Kentucky joins Vermont and South Carolina in dismissing Coinbase lawsuit amidst calls for unified crypto regulation.

1 year ago

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Brazilian judge allows NFT subpoenas to Bitcoin wallets in high-profile fraud case

The court will send NFT to addresses tied to the alleged pyramid scheme BWA Brazil, which hold 11,200 BTC.

1 year ago

Crypto

Trump exonerates BitMEX co-founder in landmark anti-money laundering case

Trump administration wipes slate clean for BitMEX executives following substantial fines and penalties.

1 year ago

Legal

Ripple agrees to pay $50M fine and drop cross-appeal to settle SEC lawsuit

The settlement is now pending the SEC's vote, and will end the XRP lawsuit if approved.

1 year ago

Tornado Cash token soars 71% after removal from US sanctions list

Legal 1 year ago

South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry

Exchanges 1 year ago

Bitnomial set to launch CFTC-approved XRP futures on March 20, withdraws SEC lawsuit

Derivatives 1 year ago

XRP surges 10% as Ripple claims decisive win over SEC regulations

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Legal News

SEC and Ripple file joint motion to pause appeals to pursue settlement terms

OpenAI countersues Elon Musk over alleged sabotage campaign

US DOJ disbands crypto enforcement team amid policy shift under Trump

Nigerian court postpones Binance tax evasion trial to April 30

FTX bankruptcy team rejects claims from non-compliant creditors amid KYC crackdown

Kentucky drops Coinbase’s staking lawsuit amid growing regulatory shift

Brazilian judge allows NFT subpoenas to Bitcoin wallets in high-profile fraud case

Trump exonerates BitMEX co-founder in landmark anti-money laundering case

Ripple agrees to pay $50M fine and drop cross-appeal to settle SEC lawsuit

Tornado Cash token soars 71% after removal from US sanctions list

South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry

Bitnomial set to launch CFTC-approved XRP futures on March 20, withdraws SEC lawsuit

XRP surges 10% as Ripple claims decisive win over SEC regulations

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