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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Judge signals likely continuation of SEC lawsuit against Kraken

The judge presiding over the case has not made a final decision on the matter but hinted that he is likely to side with the SEC.

2 years ago

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Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Tigran Gambaryan is still held at the Kuje Prison by the Nigerian authorities.

2 years ago

Crypto

Ethereum gets huge win as SEC closes investigation into securities sale allegations

Consensys calls SEC investigation closure a pivotal moment for Ethereum and blockchain innovation

2 years ago

Bankruptcy

FTX debtors seeking SBF’s seized assets, customers file counterclaim

The assets include airplanes, funds held at various banks, shares of Robinhood stock once owned by SBF, and even political contributions linked to FTX executives.

2 years ago

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NYAG completes settlement with Gemini over Earn program, recovers remaining $50 million for impacted users

Gemini will make the final distribution of customer assets available within seven days.

2 years ago

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Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

Gambaryan continues to face money laundering charges from the Nigerian authorities.

2 years ago

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Ripple calls SEC penalty disproportionate compared to Terraform Labs

Ripple says SEC's proposed $2 billion fine were unreasonable.

2 years ago

Tesla investors sue Elon Musk for allegedly moving talent, resources to xAI

According to the filing, Musk's actions have created hundreds of billions of dollars of value for xAI at a substantial cost for Tesla.

2 years ago

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Terra community to own chain after TFL wind-down; Coinbase exec slams SEC settlement

Amani said that certain teams and developers want to takeover the network and will announce their intent on the governance forums.

2 years ago

US court issues final judgement against Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, imposes $4.5 billion in fines

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Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI

Legal 2 years ago

New probe sought into Sullivan&Cromwell’s role in FTX collapse

Bankruptcy 2 years ago

Judge may impose ‘extraordinary’ response, recommend over 7 years for perjury for Craig Wright

Legal 2 years ago

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Legal News

Judge signals likely continuation of SEC lawsuit against Kraken

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Ethereum gets huge win as SEC closes investigation into securities sale allegations

FTX debtors seeking SBF’s seized assets, customers file counterclaim

NYAG completes settlement with Gemini over Earn program, recovers remaining $50 million for impacted users

Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

Ripple calls SEC penalty disproportionate compared to Terraform Labs

Tesla investors sue Elon Musk for allegedly moving talent, resources to xAI

Terra community to own chain after TFL wind-down; Coinbase exec slams SEC settlement

US court issues final judgement against Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, imposes $4.5 billion in fines

Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI

New probe sought into Sullivan&Cromwell’s role in FTX collapse

Judge may impose ‘extraordinary’ response, recommend over 7 years for perjury for Craig Wright

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