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Ripple challenges SEC’s decentralization focus, proposes network maturity standard
Ripple argued that the US Congress, rather than the SEC, should address gaps in crypto regulation.
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Kidnappers arrested for 2 week torture of tourist in NY luxury mansion to get Bitcoin keys
Security analysts warn SoHo case exemplifies pivot from digital theft to "wrench attacks," with crypto investors facing real-world coercion for wallet credentials.
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Former SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony convicted on all charges in $200M crypto fraud scheme
SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony built a pipeline for theft, funneling investor funds through a web of pseudonymous wallets and laundering proceeds.
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UK Court of Appeals dismisses BSV lawsuit against Binance, others over 2019 delisting
The UK Court of Appeals affirms that BSV holders should have mitigated losses post-delisting, dismissing £9 billion damage claims.
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SEC files $100 million complaint against tokenized asset firm for crypto securities fraud
SEC says Unicoin's alleged asset claims were wildly exaggerated, raising investor alarm.
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Milei shuts down LIBRA task force probing ties to his administration
According to a federal decree, the task force served its purpose and the information gathered was sent to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
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Binance moves to quash FTX’s $1.8 billion lawsuit, dismisses allegations as speculative
Binance highlighted Changpeng Zhao’s tweets as justified defense against FTX alleged bank run claims.
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India’s Supreme Court calls for clear crypto guidelines, not outright ban
The demanded regulatory clarity poised to unlock $1.1 trillion potential in India's Web3 economy.
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DOJ launches probe into Coinbase’s insider-driven data leak
The DOJ probe marks an escalation in the response to what is now one of the most costly insider-related breaches in the crypto sector.
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Jan 2024 SEC’s X account hacker got 14 months in prison for cyber fraud
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Judge targets central figures in LIBRA scandal with asset freeze; Milei’s financial ties under review
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