Legal News

Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

Read crypto legal news on court cases, enforcement actions, lawsuits, and legal disputes affecting digital asset markets.

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Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s appeal, clears way for extradition to South Korea

The Montenegro Court said its decision was final and could not be appealed by any party.

2 years ago

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Ethereum Foundation facing inquiry by unknown ‘state authority’

The event has raised several questions about the implications for the pending approvals of Ethereum ETFs.

2 years ago

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SBF lawyers slam ‘death-in-prison’ sentence proposal citing lack of losses

SBF defense argued that no tangible losses occurred. So, they are seeking a reduced 78 month sentence instead.

2 years ago

Bankruptcy

Genesis and Gemini’s Earn program closure leads to $2 billion settlement offer for affected users

Genesis asked a bankruptcy court to approve a settlement in principle, while Gemini submitted a statement in support of the plan.

2 years ago

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Court sanctions SEC, orders it to cover legal fees in DEBT Box case

Additionally, the agency can no longer refile the case to pursue it further.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Nigeria intensifies probe into Binance with court-ordered data disclosure

Binance's privacy terms show that it could share users' data with authorities for legal and regulatory compliance reasons.

2 years ago

Legal

Worldcoin clarifies legality issues following Spain’s 3-month ban on its operations

Facing regulatory challenges in various nations, Worldcoin has publicly emphasized its dedication to complying with local laws and regulations.

2 years ago

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US prosecutors want SBF to serve at least four decades in prison

The prosecution argued that SBF's punishment should match the severity of his crime, which was the biggest financial fraud in US history.

2 years ago

Legal

Court rules Craig Wright is not Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto

In a bench ruling the judge also affirmed that Wright did not write the Bitcoin whitepaper

2 years ago

Court approves Terraforms Labs’ request to hire Dentons despite regulatory concerns

Legal 2 years ago

Court upholds SEC’s unregistered securities claims against Gemini, Genesis’ Earn program

Legal 2 years ago

US court tightens grip on Changpeng Zhao with travel and passport restrictions

Exchanges 2 years ago

COPA to seek criminal charges for Craig Wright’s Satoshi ‘lies’

Legal 2 years ago

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Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s appeal, clears way for extradition to South Korea

Ethereum Foundation facing inquiry by unknown ‘state authority’

SBF lawyers slam ‘death-in-prison’ sentence proposal citing lack of losses

Genesis and Gemini’s Earn program closure leads to $2 billion settlement offer for affected users

Court sanctions SEC, orders it to cover legal fees in DEBT Box case

Nigeria intensifies probe into Binance with court-ordered data disclosure

Worldcoin clarifies legality issues following Spain’s 3-month ban on its operations

US prosecutors want SBF to serve at least four decades in prison

Court rules Craig Wright is not Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto

Court approves Terraforms Labs’ request to hire Dentons despite regulatory concerns

Court upholds SEC’s unregistered securities claims against Gemini, Genesis’ Earn program

US court tightens grip on Changpeng Zhao with travel and passport restrictions

COPA to seek criminal charges for Craig Wright’s Satoshi ‘lies’

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