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Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

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Binance and SEC both criticized by judge during latest court hearing

Crypto exchange Binance attempted to argue for dismissal of charges today.

2 years ago

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Prominent crypto lawyer criticizes SEC overreach in Ripple lawsuit, advocates for financial freedom

Crypto lawyer John Deaton deems SEC's lawsuit against Ripple an attack on personal liberties, highlighting the broader fight for financial freedom in America.

2 years ago

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SEC v. Binance hearing delayed until Monday

Binance is expected to argue for dismissal following today's weather cancellation.

2 years ago

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Coinbase has 70% chance of winning against SEC: Bloomberg analyst

The analyst cited several reasons why the exchange could win, including SEC's broad definition of securities.

2 years ago

Regulation

Judge in Coinbase case says SEC’s securities definition may be too broad

The judge nevertheless declined to rule on or dismiss the case today.

2 years ago

Crime

Offbeat letter suggests SBF should teach high school math as punishment for crimes

Yet a reduced sentence for the convicted FTX executive is not unthinkable.

2 years ago

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Timeline set for upcoming Craig Wright trial on Satoshi Nakamoto identity claim

COPA's legal challenge against Craig Wright sets to define Bitcoin's destiny and development freedom.

2 years ago

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SEC agrees to delay Terra trial so that Do Kwon can attend proceedings

Despite the regulator's consent, the judge has not agreed to postpone the trial.

2 years ago

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Genesis forfeits BitLicense, pays $8 million to settle NYDFS lawsuit

The NYDFS investigation into Genesis found major deficiencies in its compliance with financial regulations related to illicit financial activity.

2 years ago

Do Kwon seeks SEC trial delay while awaiting extradition from Montenegro

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SEC wants Ripple to share financial statements and contracts to determine remedies

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OpenAI claims New York Times was in partnership talks prior to lawsuit

AI 2 years ago

OpenAI, Microsoft face fresh lawsuit over copyright infringement filed by authors

AI 2 years ago

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Legal News

Binance and SEC both criticized by judge during latest court hearing

Prominent crypto lawyer criticizes SEC overreach in Ripple lawsuit, advocates for financial freedom

SEC v. Binance hearing delayed until Monday

Coinbase has 70% chance of winning against SEC: Bloomberg analyst

Judge in Coinbase case says SEC’s securities definition may be too broad

Offbeat letter suggests SBF should teach high school math as punishment for crimes

Timeline set for upcoming Craig Wright trial on Satoshi Nakamoto identity claim

SEC agrees to delay Terra trial so that Do Kwon can attend proceedings

Genesis forfeits BitLicense, pays $8 million to settle NYDFS lawsuit

Do Kwon seeks SEC trial delay while awaiting extradition from Montenegro

SEC wants Ripple to share financial statements and contracts to determine remedies

OpenAI claims New York Times was in partnership talks prior to lawsuit

OpenAI, Microsoft face fresh lawsuit over copyright infringement filed by authors

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