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Regulation

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.

3 weeks ago

Bankruptcy

Grayscale, DCG stand against Genesis plan to liquidate $1.6 billion in trust shares

DCG, the parent company of the bankrupt lender, contended that Genesis's motives for selling the assets lacked merit.

2 years ago

Legal

Court orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC inquiry over Twitter acquisition

The SEC is investigating whether Musk violated federal securities law during his 2022 Twitter purchase.

2 years ago

Bankruptcy

Former SEC chief criticizes NBA handling of controversial crypto partnerships

The NBA is being sued for its marketing partnerships with the defunct crypto lender Voyager Digital.

2 years ago

Legal

Montenegro appellate court blocks Do Kwon’s extradition

The appellate court identified "significant violations of the provisions of criminal procedure," specifically citing issues with the clarity, reasoning, and comprehensiveness of the High Court's decision.

2 years ago

Legal

Prosecutors raise concerns over lawyers defending SBF, Mashinsky

At the heart of the concern are attorneys Marc Mukasey and Torrey Young, who have registered their appearances in both cases, raising questions about the potential for conflicting interests.

2 years ago

Legal

COPA lawyers struggle to keep Wright on topic as courtroom heats up – Satoshi Trial Day 3

The third day sees COPA lawyers struggle to keep Wright from using inadmissible evidence in response to forgeries.

2 years ago

Crime

Korean FSC mandates crypto exchanges keep 80% in cold storage, criminals face up to life in prison

Criminal gains over $40 million could lead to life imprisonment under new laws set for July.

2 years ago

Legal

Ripple requests deadline extension, citing voluminous SEC document demands

Ripple and SEC legal saga drags on with new document production twist.

2 years ago

Genesis’ bankruptcy plan faces pushback from parent company DCG over creditor payouts

Bankruptcy 2 years ago

Craig Wright shown fake evidence, claims knows more than expert witnesses – Satoshi Trial Day 2

Legal 2 years ago

Under oath Craig Wright says he never forged documents in Bitcoin creation claim – Satoshi Trial Day 1

Legal 2 years ago

Ripple must provide financial statements at SEC’s request, judge rules

Legal 2 years ago

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Legal News

The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

Grayscale, DCG stand against Genesis plan to liquidate $1.6 billion in trust shares

Court orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC inquiry over Twitter acquisition

Former SEC chief criticizes NBA handling of controversial crypto partnerships

Montenegro appellate court blocks Do Kwon’s extradition

Prosecutors raise concerns over lawyers defending SBF, Mashinsky

COPA lawyers struggle to keep Wright on topic as courtroom heats up – Satoshi Trial Day 3

Korean FSC mandates crypto exchanges keep 80% in cold storage, criminals face up to life in prison

Ripple requests deadline extension, citing voluminous SEC document demands

Genesis’ bankruptcy plan faces pushback from parent company DCG over creditor payouts

Craig Wright shown fake evidence, claims knows more than expert witnesses – Satoshi Trial Day 2

Under oath Craig Wright says he never forged documents in Bitcoin creation claim – Satoshi Trial Day 1

Ripple must provide financial statements at SEC’s request, judge rules