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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Greenidge Generation battles New York agency over Dresden power plant permit
The Bitcoin miner highlighted the important role the facility plays in the state to prevent its shut down.
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Bitcoin Fog founder argues 30-year sentence ‘vastly exceeds’ similar cases
The defense argued that sentence is disproportionately high due to the "cumulative effect" of various enhancements that punish different aspects of the same conduct.
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Dubai approves crypto salaries in landmark court ruling
The decision contrasts sharply with a similar case in 2023, in which the same court dismissed a claim involving EcoWatt tokens.
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