Legal News

Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

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French prosecutors charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking

Telegram has officially denied the charges against the Telegram founder Pavel Durov and the platform.

2 years ago

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Thailand authorities raid illegal mining operation west of Bangkok

The authorities conducted the raid, in which no arrests were made, after receiving several complaints of frequent power outages in the area.

2 years ago

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Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France, TON price drops 16%

TON cryptocurrency sees a sharp 16% decline following Telegram founder's arrest.

2 years ago

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Blockchain industry pushes back against SEC’s sweeping audit trail regulations

The brief argues that the CAT poses unique privacy and security related risks for digital asset transactions.

2 years ago

Regulation

Kraken hit with dual legal, regulatory setbacks in US and Australia

Judge William H. Orrick ruled in favor of the SEC and rejected Kraken's motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the regulator.

2 years ago

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SEC pushes back against Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss $1 billion fraud case

The SEC argued Richard Heart's promotions and engagements with US investors justify jurisdiction in the billion-dollar fraud case.

2 years ago

Crime

China extradites mastermind behind $14 billion crypto pyramid scheme

The authorities said the move reflects their efforts to safeguard Chinese citizens from illegal investment schemes.

2 years ago

Regulation

Worldcoin under fire in Colombia over potential data protection lapses

The SIC's investigation centers on whether the organizations breached Colombian laws governing the collection and processing of sensitive personal data.

2 years ago

DAOs

MangoDAO’s proposed SEC settlement faces scrutiny over potential impact on investors

The MangoDAO submitted a proposal to destroy MNGO tokens and also pay a $223,000 fine to the SEC.

2 years ago

Greenidge Generation battles New York agency over Dresden power plant permit

Crypto 2 years ago

Bitcoin Fog founder argues 30-year sentence ‘vastly exceeds’ similar cases

Crypto 2 years ago

Dubai approves crypto salaries in landmark court ruling

Adoption 2 years ago

Australian watchdog files lawsuit against ASX over misrepresenting $165 million blockchain project

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Legal News

French prosecutors charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking

Thailand authorities raid illegal mining operation west of Bangkok

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France, TON price drops 16%

Blockchain industry pushes back against SEC’s sweeping audit trail regulations

Kraken hit with dual legal, regulatory setbacks in US and Australia

SEC pushes back against Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss $1 billion fraud case

China extradites mastermind behind $14 billion crypto pyramid scheme

Worldcoin under fire in Colombia over potential data protection lapses

MangoDAO’s proposed SEC settlement faces scrutiny over potential impact on investors

Greenidge Generation battles New York agency over Dresden power plant permit

Bitcoin Fog founder argues 30-year sentence ‘vastly exceeds’ similar cases

Dubai approves crypto salaries in landmark court ruling

Australian watchdog files lawsuit against ASX over misrepresenting $165 million blockchain project

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