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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.

US DOJ seeks 36-month sentence and $50 million fine for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

US DOJ seeks 36-month sentence and $50 million fine for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

Zhao argued that he is a first-time offender and has cooperated acting in good faith regarding the matter.

SEC seeking $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon

SEC seeking $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon

The agency also seeks conduct-based and "obey-the-law" injunctions.

Crypto groups sue SEC, claiming overreach in new dealer rule definition

Crypto groups sue SEC, claiming overreach in new dealer rule definition

The group claimed the the broad definition of a dealer could ensnare individuals engaged in digital asset trading

Could Esienberg commodities conviction be smoking gun for Coinbase against SEC?

Could Esienberg commodities conviction be smoking gun for Coinbase against SEC?

The Mango Markets manipulator was sentenced for commodities fraud not securities fraud adding complexity to US regulatory landscape.

Ripple challenges SEC’s $2 billion fine, proposes $10 million settlement instead

Ripple challenges SEC’s $2 billion fine, proposes $10 million settlement instead

Ripple described the SEC's fine proposal as a "draconian remedial request."

SEC lawyers resign following controversial DEBT Box case

SEC lawyers resign following controversial DEBT Box case

Lawyers Michael Welsh and Joseph Watkins have reportedly stepped down.

FTX investors agree to drop civil lawsuit against SBF if he snitches on celebrity promoters

FTX investors agree to drop civil lawsuit against SBF if he snitches on celebrity promoters

A settlement could see Sam Bankman-Fried assist plaintiffs in court.

SEC claims Justin Sun’s alleged visits to US grant it personal jurisdiction to pursue legal action

SEC claims Justin Sun’s alleged visits to US grant it personal jurisdiction to pursue legal action

According to the watchdog, Sun spent over 380 days in the US between 2017 and 2019 and made business trips to major cities, including New York City, Boston, Massachusetts, and San Francisco.

Montenegro court clears Do Kwon’s extradition, fate in justice minister’s hands

Legal 2 years ago

SEC issues Wells notice against Uniswap over securities laws issues

Regulation 2 years ago

Nigerian court orders Binance executive to remain in prison despite not guilty plea

Exchanges 2 years ago

Tornado Cash developer gets help in court from blockchain advocacy groups

Legal 2 years ago