Legal News

Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

Read crypto legal news on court cases, enforcement actions, lawsuits, and legal disputes affecting digital asset markets.

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Bankruptcy

FTX sues KuCoin to recover $50 million in withheld assets

FTX said ever efforts to recover the funds from KuCoin was futile.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Coinbase CEO urges next SEC chief to apologize for crypto crackdown

Armstrong highlights inconsistencies in SEC's stance on cryptocurrencies, urging for regulatory clarity and accountability.

2 years ago

Bankruptcy

FTX reaches $228 million settlement with Bybit amid bankruptcy efforts

FTX and Bybit settlement resolves $327 million withdrawal dispute amid ongoing bankruptcy.

2 years ago

Legal

US prosecutors recommend leniency for former FTX executive Nishad Singh following ‘substantial assistance’

US prosecutors said Nishad Singh helped them to uncover FTX's hidden financial misconduct.

2 years ago

Adoption

Critical US swing state passes ‘Bitcoin Rights’ bill to protect BTC holders

The Pennsylvania bill advances digital asset rights and taxation strategies, setting potential precedent amidst federal uncertainty.

2 years ago

Legal

US attorneys general ask Biden to declare Binance exec a hostage of Nigeria

U.S. attorneys general claim that Nigerian authorities are unlawfully holding Tigran Gambaryan as leverage to extort Binance.

2 years ago

Crypto

Craig Wright files lawsuit against Bitcoin core devs seeking over $1B in damages

Wright alleges that recent upgrades to Bitcoin's (BTC) protocol have deviated from its original design and caused financial harm.

2 years ago

Legal

Ripple resolute as SEC does not appeal verdict XRP is not a security, focuses on exchange sales

The legal clash continues as SEC challenges Ripple's executive actions on XRP token.

2 years ago

Legal

Montenegro to finalize Do Kwon’s extradition fate by week’s end

Justice Minister Bojan Božović confirmed that a decision has been made but did not reveal further details about the case or where Kwon will be extradited.

2 years ago

Ex-FTX exec Nishad Singh seeks leniency for minor role in collapse

Legal 2 years ago

SEC faces Ripple appeal deadline uncertainty, XRP community speculates

Community 2 years ago

Jump Trading accused of pump-and-dump scheme in DIO token lawsuit

Crypto 2 years ago

Coinbase files motion for partial summary judgment against SEC over internal document delays

Regulation 2 years ago

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FTX sues KuCoin to recover $50 million in withheld assets

Coinbase CEO urges next SEC chief to apologize for crypto crackdown

FTX reaches $228 million settlement with Bybit amid bankruptcy efforts

US prosecutors recommend leniency for former FTX executive Nishad Singh following ‘substantial assistance’

Critical US swing state passes ‘Bitcoin Rights’ bill to protect BTC holders

US attorneys general ask Biden to declare Binance exec a hostage of Nigeria

Craig Wright files lawsuit against Bitcoin core devs seeking over $1B in damages

Ripple resolute as SEC does not appeal verdict XRP is not a security, focuses on exchange sales

Montenegro to finalize Do Kwon’s extradition fate by week’s end

Ex-FTX exec Nishad Singh seeks leniency for minor role in collapse

SEC faces Ripple appeal deadline uncertainty, XRP community speculates

Jump Trading accused of pump-and-dump scheme in DIO token lawsuit

Coinbase files motion for partial summary judgment against SEC over internal document delays

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