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Regulation

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.

3 weeks ago

Tokenization

FBI’s token sting operation faces copyright controversy over MIT license misuse

The US FBI was accused of copying software for secret crypto market trap.

1 year ago

OpenAI files motion to dismiss Elon Musk lawsuit over ‘baseless’ claims

The motion describes Musk's narrative as speculative and unsupported by the evidence, arguing that his claims should be dismissed.

1 year ago

Exchanges

Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack

LEO token jumps 14% as road to new filing clears pathway to restitution.

1 year ago

Bankruptcy

Caroline Ellison to surrender nearly all remaining assets to FTX

FTX said the settlement is beneficial and prevents the high cost of litigation.

1 year ago

Crypto

Court greenlights FTX’s $16.5 billion bankruptcy plan to repay defrauded customers

The repayments will be in cash, with interest, and should start within 60 days after the plan comes into effect.

1 year ago

Legal

US government backs lawsuit claiming Nvidia misled investors on crypto mining revenue

The SEC and DOJ argued that crypto mining demand played a much bigger role in Nvidia's success than suggested.

2 years ago

Legal

Ripple execs slam SEC decision to appeal XRP ruling

The SEC's decision to appeal follows a mixed ruling impacting Ripple's programmatic and institutional XRP sales, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticizing the move as wasteful.

2 years ago

Legal

COPA takes on fight against ‘patent trolls’ to protect open source developers after Wright win

COPA teams with Unified Patents to fight non-practicing entities and protect open-source innovation.

2 years ago

Ohio senator introduces bill to legalize Bitcoin, crypto payments for state taxes, fees

Adoption 2 years ago

TrustToken and TrueCoin SEC settlement admits no fault or denial in TUSD case

Legal 2 years ago

Mango DAO, Blockworks Foundation settle SEC charges for $700K, agree to delist MNGO

Crypto 2 years ago

US Judge rules software code does not qualify as free speech in Tornado Cash case

Legal 2 years ago

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Legal News

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

FBI’s token sting operation faces copyright controversy over MIT license misuse

OpenAI files motion to dismiss Elon Musk lawsuit over ‘baseless’ claims

Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack

Caroline Ellison to surrender nearly all remaining assets to FTX

Court greenlights FTX’s $16.5 billion bankruptcy plan to repay defrauded customers

US government backs lawsuit claiming Nvidia misled investors on crypto mining revenue

Ripple execs slam SEC decision to appeal XRP ruling

COPA takes on fight against ‘patent trolls’ to protect open source developers after Wright win

Ohio senator introduces bill to legalize Bitcoin, crypto payments for state taxes, fees

TrustToken and TrueCoin SEC settlement admits no fault or denial in TUSD case

Mango DAO, Blockworks Foundation settle SEC charges for $700K, agree to delist MNGO

US Judge rules software code does not qualify as free speech in Tornado Cash case