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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.

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

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.

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

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

The Tornado Cash developers have enjoyed strong backing from the crypto community over their issues with the authorities.

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

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

The SEC succeeded in obtaining a voluntary dismissal without prejudice.

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

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

The appeal aims to challenge a recent court order concerning a critical legal question in its ongoing case with the SEC.

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

Tigran Gambaryan has been held in Nigeria since February 26.

US court rules crypto influencer conducted unregistered offering of crypto asset securities

US court rules crypto influencer conducted unregistered offering of crypto asset securities

The court ruled that crypto influencer Ian Balina violated securities laws by offering and selling the SPRK token, which was deemed a security under the Howey test.

Florida court overturns Binance.US suspension order

Florida court overturns Binance.US suspension order

The Judges ruled that Binance.US license suspension might cause financial harm to the exchange's Florida users.

SEC: Ripple’s bid to hide financial data in remedies briefing ‘unlawful’

SEC: Ripple’s bid to hide financial data in remedies briefing ‘unlawful’

The SEC argued that the information Ripple is looking to conceal ought to be made public.

Bankruptcy court approves NYAG, Genesis $2 billion settlement

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Dr Wright’s explanations are ‘absurd’ and ‘plainly forged’ Judge states in written judgment

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Nigerian court denies bail to Binance executive, intensifying crypto industry tensions

Legal 2 years ago

Tornado Cash developer challenges conviction in Dutch court

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