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The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

U.S. crypto companies were being regulated twice — now regulators say they’ll try to fix it.

FTX bankruptcy managers accused of spending funds on luxury hotels, travel as creditors file legal action

FTX bankruptcy managers accused of spending funds on luxury hotels, travel as creditors file legal action

FTX creditor calls for tighter review of extravagant $2,600 taxi spending by bankruptcy managers.

Coinbase secures important win in legal dispute against the SEC, crypto community cheers

Coinbase secures important win in legal dispute against the SEC, crypto community cheers

The lawsuit proceedings will stay halted while Coinbase appeals to the Second Circuit.

Gemini settles CFTC Bitcoin futures case for $5 million

Gemini settles CFTC Bitcoin futures case for $5 million

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

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

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.

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

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

Kwon is under US custody after a lengthy extradition battle.

Celsius Network appeals $2B disparagement claim rejection against FTX

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.

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

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.

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

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.

A16z is suing IRS over new DeFi rules

Regulation 1 year ago

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

Crypto 1 year ago

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

Legal 1 year ago

Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s extradition appeal

Crypto 1 year ago