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Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

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Nigeria’s $37 million USDT freeze connected to MEXC and KuCoin hot wallets

The Nigerian authorities claimed the funds were involved in money laundering and terrorism financing.

2 years ago

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3AC liquidators file lawsuit against Terraform Labs seeking $1.3 billion in damages

3AC liquidators have been aggressively pursuing avenues to recover funds for creditors since the firm's collapse.

2 years ago

DAOs

Hong Kong court orders financial disclosures in multi-million dollar MANTRA DAO case

The decision by Hong Kong High Court Judge David Lok comes in a legal battle for the ownership of Mantra DAO.

2 years ago

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Binance US and CoinMarketCap face renewed class-action in alleged Hex token manipulation

The plaintiff claimed Binance.US and CoinMarketCap suppressed HEX's price for its own financial gains.

2 years ago

Scams

SEC charges NovaTech founders, promoters with $650 million crypto fraud

The charges filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida include violations of federal securities laws' antifraud and registration provisions.

2 years ago

People

Family fears for detained Binance exec’s declining health in Nigeria

Gambaryan's wife appealed to the Nigerian government to release her husband for proper medical care.

2 years ago

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Tether calls Celsius’ lawsuit “baseless” in response to Bitcoin liquidation dispute

The lawsuit seeks to recover $2.4 billion worth of BTC collateral that was, according to Tether, liquidated with Celsius’ consent.

2 years ago

Crypto

Nigerian Bitcoin advocate challenges government restrictions in landmark lawsuit

Otudor demands that the Nigerian government recognizes and regulates Bitcoin as a commodity within its financial system.

2 years ago

Bankruptcy

Defunct FTX and Alameda banned from crypto trading in $12.7 billion CFTC settlement

The CFTC settlement with the bankrupt firm prioritizes creditor's repayment.

2 years ago

SEC files motion pushing back against Coinbase’s discovery requests

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Elon Musk files new lawsuit accusing OpenAI co-founders of profit-driven betrayal

AI 2 years ago

Coinbase denies violating campaign finance laws with $25M donation

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Do Kwon set for extradition to South Korea after appeals court rejects US request

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Nigeria’s $37 million USDT freeze connected to MEXC and KuCoin hot wallets

3AC liquidators file lawsuit against Terraform Labs seeking $1.3 billion in damages

Hong Kong court orders financial disclosures in multi-million dollar MANTRA DAO case

Binance US and CoinMarketCap face renewed class-action in alleged Hex token manipulation

SEC charges NovaTech founders, promoters with $650 million crypto fraud

Family fears for detained Binance exec’s declining health in Nigeria

Tether calls Celsius’ lawsuit “baseless” in response to Bitcoin liquidation dispute

Nigerian Bitcoin advocate challenges government restrictions in landmark lawsuit

Defunct FTX and Alameda banned from crypto trading in $12.7 billion CFTC settlement

SEC files motion pushing back against Coinbase’s discovery requests

Elon Musk files new lawsuit accusing OpenAI co-founders of profit-driven betrayal

Coinbase denies violating campaign finance laws with $25M donation

Do Kwon set for extradition to South Korea after appeals court rejects US request

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