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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NFTs

Industry leaders a16z, OpenSea pledge $6 million to shield NFT artists from legal threats

Coinbase-backed nonprofit Stand With Crypto Alliance is leading efforts to set up a legal fund for creators impacted by enforcement actions.

2 years ago

Legal

The SEC ‘regrets confusion’ it may have invited stating some tokens are securities

Chief legal officer at Coinbase questions SEC's historical stance on tokens as securities.

2 years ago

Legal

Kraken challenges SEC’s authority, demands jury trial over crypto asset disputes

Kraken unequivocally denied that it was involved in any illicit activity.

2 years ago

Legal

FTX’s Ryan Salame faces sanctions after perjury admission

Salame retracted earlier testimony, admitting to being promised leniency for his partner in exchange for guilty plea.

2 years ago

Regulation

eToro limits crypto trading to only 3 assets, including Bitcoin, after $1.5M SEC settlement

eToro said it looks forward to a clear crypto regulatory regime in the US.

2 years ago

Legal

Caroline Ellison seeks no jail for role in FTX collapse due to cooperation

Caroline Ellison asks for leniency in FTX trial, points to her extensive cooperation with the authorities.

2 years ago

Legal

State regulators secure full refunds for investors in $1 billion settlement with GSB Group

The coordinated efforts of 12 participating states will address the full repayment of over 800,000 investors.

2 years ago

Legal

Coinbase scores partial victory in legal battle against the SEC

The federal order could lead to Coinbase getting its hands on crucial documents related to the application of the Howey Test to crypto tokens by the SEC.

2 years ago

Opinion

Telegram might be an unencrypted treasure trove of data and Pavel Durov might just be a geopolitical pawn

Pavel Durov's arrest and media portrayals mislead public about Telegram's security and privacy.

2 years ago

Coinbase to face shareholder lawsuit over SEC risks, judge rules

Exchanges 2 years ago

Robinhood to pay $3.9 million to settle California crypto investigation

Regulation 2 years ago

Ripple seeks stay on $125 million SEC payout, signals potential appeal

Legal 2 years ago

Nigerian court defers bail for ailing Binance executive to October

Exchanges 2 years ago

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Legal News

Industry leaders a16z, OpenSea pledge $6 million to shield NFT artists from legal threats

The SEC ‘regrets confusion’ it may have invited stating some tokens are securities

Kraken challenges SEC’s authority, demands jury trial over crypto asset disputes

FTX’s Ryan Salame faces sanctions after perjury admission

eToro limits crypto trading to only 3 assets, including Bitcoin, after $1.5M SEC settlement

Caroline Ellison seeks no jail for role in FTX collapse due to cooperation

State regulators secure full refunds for investors in $1 billion settlement with GSB Group

Coinbase scores partial victory in legal battle against the SEC

Telegram might be an unencrypted treasure trove of data and Pavel Durov might just be a geopolitical pawn

Coinbase to face shareholder lawsuit over SEC risks, judge rules

Robinhood to pay $3.9 million to settle California crypto investigation

Ripple seeks stay on $125 million SEC payout, signals potential appeal

Nigerian court defers bail for ailing Binance executive to October

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