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

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.

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

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

The Appellate Court upheld the Higher Court's June decision to prioritize South Korea's extradition request over that of the US.

SEC charges BitClout/Decentralized Social founder with civil securities, wire fraud

SEC charges BitClout/Decentralized Social founder with civil securities, wire fraud

Al-Naji is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving the unregistered offering and sale of crypto asset securities, amassing over $257 million from investors under false pretenses.

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SEC seeks to amend Binance lawsuit to avoid ruling on SOL’s security status

SEC's proposed amendments could leave regulatory status of Solana's SOL and other tokens unresolved.

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Federal Reserve ends enforcement action against Silvergate Bank after successful liquidation

The action, effective since May 2023, required the bank to liquidate and wind down its operations in a manner that protected its depositors.

Binance executive Gambaryan faces 8 months in Nigeria custody with latest trial delay

Binance executive Gambaryan faces 8 months in Nigeria custody with latest trial delay

The wheelchair-bound Binance executive's trial was delayed again in Nigeria.

Craig Wright ordered to pin COPA loss on social media amid pending perjury charges

Craig Wright ordered to pin COPA loss on social media amid pending perjury charges

COPA secures partial injunctions against Wright in Bitcoin identity case.

Coinbase’s attempt to subpoena SEC chair Gary Gensler criticized by judge

Coinbase’s attempt to subpoena SEC chair Gary Gensler criticized by judge

The company seeks to obtain Gensler's communications for its fair notice defense.

US Congress says Nigeria ‘wrongfully detaining’ Binance exec to ‘extort’ exchange, initiates legislation to free him

US Congress says Nigeria ‘wrongfully detaining’ Binance exec to ‘extort’ exchange, initiates legislation to free him

The resolution calls on the US government to take immediate action to secure Gambaryan's release.

FTX estate disputes Jump Trading’s $264 million claim over unmaterialized Alameda loan

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BitMEX pleads guilty to AML compliance failures under Bank Secrecy Act

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Uniswap cites Supreme Court ruling to push back against SEC’s DeFi oversight

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Former FTX executives Gary Wang, Nishad Singh face sentencing later this year

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