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Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

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Regulation

Gemini settles CFTC Bitcoin futures case for $5 million

Under the settlement terms, Gemini did not admit or deny any wrongdoing.

1 year ago

Legal

Coinbase shares unredacted FDIC letters urging banks to avoid offering basic Bitcoin services

The documents are unredacted versions of letters shared by Paul Grewal last month.

1 year ago

Legal

Do Kwon pleads not guilty in US court over Terra ecosystem collapse

Kwon is under US custody after a lengthy extradition battle.

1 year ago

Legal

Celsius Network appeals $2B disparagement claim rejection against FTX

Celsius has filed an appeal challenging procedural shortcomings in pursuit of $444 million claim against FTX.

1 year ago

People

Vitalik Buterin helps Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm with $170k New Year donation

Community rallies for open-source advocate as Buterin's donation aids Storm's defense against money laundering allegations.

1 year ago

Legal

US authorities take custody of Do Kwon, ending months-long extradition process

Montenegrin police transferred Kwon to US authorities at Podgorica International Airport on Dec. 31.

1 year ago

Regulation

A16z is suing IRS over new DeFi rules

A16z believes the lawsuit is essential for safeguarding DeFi innovation against "midnight" broker rules.

1 year ago

A digital gavel with glowing circuitry symbolizes Eliza Labs’ antitrust lawsuit against X over alleged AI agent monopolization - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Crypto

Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge accused of misappropriating ex-wife’s crypto gains

Although the amount is not specified in the lawsuit, Stephen Akridge's ex-wife claims it is "millions of dollars."

1 year ago

Legal

Montenegro’s Justice Minister signs order to extradite Do Kwon to US

Nearly two years after Kwon's apprehension, the extradition battle between the US and South Korea comes to an end.

1 year ago

Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s extradition appeal

Crypto 1 year ago

SEC charges Jump Crypto subsidiary $123 million for manipulating Terra Luna UST peg

Crime 1 year ago

Tornado Cash’s legal win prompts co-founder Roman Storm to fight charges

Legal 1 year ago

Investors sue ‘Hawk Tuah’ memecoin creators, promoters over alleged securities law violations

Crypto 1 year ago

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Gemini settles CFTC Bitcoin futures case for $5 million

Coinbase shares unredacted FDIC letters urging banks to avoid offering basic Bitcoin services

Do Kwon pleads not guilty in US court over Terra ecosystem collapse

Celsius Network appeals $2B disparagement claim rejection against FTX

Vitalik Buterin helps Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm with $170k New Year donation

US authorities take custody of Do Kwon, ending months-long extradition process

A16z is suing IRS over new DeFi rules

Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge accused of misappropriating ex-wife’s crypto gains

Montenegro’s Justice Minister signs order to extradite Do Kwon to US

Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s extradition appeal

SEC charges Jump Crypto subsidiary $123 million for manipulating Terra Luna UST peg

Tornado Cash’s legal win prompts co-founder Roman Storm to fight charges

Investors sue ‘Hawk Tuah’ memecoin creators, promoters over alleged securities law violations

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