Legal News

Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

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Senate bill could target crypto protocols due to broad language on digital assets

Section 423 of the Intelligence Authorization Act could limit transactions for major DeFi protocols and stablecoins if they facilitate prohibited transactions.

2 years ago

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Binance moves to dismiss most of UK Bitcoin SV case

Binance and other companies do not oppose certification of the case under the UK's collective proceedings regime, which will bring the case to trial.

2 years ago

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Spain extends Worldcoin ban until 2024-end

The Bavarian authority, where Worldcoin's main European office is located, is expected to conclude its investigation in the coming weeks.

2 years ago

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FTX settles $24 billion IRS claim for fraction to prioritize customer repayments

According to the terms of the settlement, the IRS will receive a $200 million priority claim to be paid within 60 days after FTX's proposed restructuring plan is implemented.

2 years ago

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Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy settle $40 million tax fraud case without admission of guilt

The attorney general's office said the settlement is the largest income tax fraud recovery in its history.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Coinbase slams SEC in closing brief over refusal to provide clear regulation

Coinbase filed its closing brief on May 31, slamming the SEC for its refusal to provide regulatory clarity for the digital asset industry.

2 years ago

Politics

Trump’s guilty verdict unlikely to derail pro-crypto Presidential campaign

The sentencing is set for July 11, but legal experts affirm that Trump can still run for president despite the conviction.

2 years ago

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Matter Labs faces backlash over ‘zero-knowledge’ trademark attempt

Matter Labs' CEO Alex Gluchowski said he is opposed to the "very idea of “Intellectual Property."

2 years ago

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Terraform Labs, Do Kwon reach tentative settlement with SEC to end civil lawsuit

The details of the settlement have not been made public as of press time.

2 years ago

Vitalik Buterin donates over $100,000 to Tornado Cash developers’ legal defense

Crypto 2 years ago

Court dismisses DEBT Box case without prejudice, imposes over $1.8 million in fines on SEC

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Coinbase claims SEC is trying to ‘side-step’ Howey test in latest appeal attempt

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Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

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Senate bill could target crypto protocols due to broad language on digital assets

Binance moves to dismiss most of UK Bitcoin SV case

Spain extends Worldcoin ban until 2024-end

FTX settles $24 billion IRS claim for fraction to prioritize customer repayments

Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy settle $40 million tax fraud case without admission of guilt

Coinbase slams SEC in closing brief over refusal to provide clear regulation

Trump’s guilty verdict unlikely to derail pro-crypto Presidential campaign

Matter Labs faces backlash over ‘zero-knowledge’ trademark attempt

Terraform Labs, Do Kwon reach tentative settlement with SEC to end civil lawsuit

Vitalik Buterin donates over $100,000 to Tornado Cash developers’ legal defense

Court dismisses DEBT Box case without prejudice, imposes over $1.8 million in fines on SEC

Coinbase claims SEC is trying to ‘side-step’ Howey test in latest appeal attempt

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

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