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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.

Dutch authorities arrest suspect in ZKasino gambling scam, seize $12.2 million in assets

Dutch authorities arrest suspect in ZKasino gambling scam, seize $12.2 million in assets

Community membes have speculated that the arrested individual was the pseudonymous founder of the platform, Derivatives Monke

Roger Ver arrested in Spain after DOJ files tax fraud charges in the US

Roger Ver arrested in Spain after DOJ files tax fraud charges in the US

Ver allegedly sold and failed to report $240 million of BTC sales in 2017.

Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao sentenced to 4 months in prison

Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao sentenced to 4 months in prison

Prosecutors were seeking a three-year sentence.

Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez under home incarceration after securing $1 million bail

Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez under home incarceration after securing $1 million bail

Rodriguez pleaded not guilty at a pre-trial bond hearing.

SEC suspected Ethereum was a security since 2018, new Consensys documents reveal

SEC suspected Ethereum was a security since 2018, new Consensys documents reveal

New information from the Consensys legal action against the SEC showed that the regulator began its probe into Ethereum's security status last year.

Binance’s defense against SEC could be aided by Mango Markets case

Binance’s defense against SEC could be aided by Mango Markets case

Government arguments that helped convict Avraham Eisenberg could benefit Binance in an unrelated securities case.

Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case

Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case

A recent court decision denied Custodia's right to a master account.

FBI warns US citizens against using ‘unregistered crypto money transmitting services’

FBI warns US citizens against using ‘unregistered crypto money transmitting services’

According to the notice, users could see financial disruptions and losses amid enforcement efforts.

Terraform Labs to restrict US access, withdraw $23 million of liquidity following SEC ruling

Legal 2 years ago

Consensys sues SEC, seeks court declaration that Ethereum is not a security

Crypto 2 years ago

Ex-Binance CEO CZ seeks forgiveness and a fresh start in pre-sentencing apology letter

Legal 2 years ago

Authorities shut down Samourai Wallet, arrest founders over money laundering charges in $2 billion DOJ case

Legal 2 years ago