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Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

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Ripple CEO slams SEC chair for ‘stunning hypocrisy’

SEC Chair Gary Gensler claims there is widespread noncompliance in the crypto space.

2 years ago

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s request to postpone sentencing until May 2024 denied

Judge Lewis Kaplan denied Sam Bankman-Fried's plea for sentencing adjournment, pointing out that the current date was set without objection.

2 years ago

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Montenegrin appeals court overturns Do Kwon extradition decision

The appeals court struck down the previous extradition order, citing violations of the court's procedural codes.

2 years ago

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Coinbase plans new lawsuit, two SEC commissioners dissent in wake of SEC’s petition denial

Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, said the Commission's refusal amounted to an 'abdication of its duty.'

2 years ago

Hacks

Hacker pleads guilty to $12M Solana DeFi hacks in first smart contract fraud conviction

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a first-of-its-kind conviction that will see the accused pay $5 million in restitution to victims.

2 years ago

Crime

DOJ targets cryptocurrency scammers in $80 million ‘pig butchering’ scheme

The DOJ indictment targets four individuals behind an $80 million crypto investment scam, with over $20 million laundered through shell companies.

2 years ago

Regulation

Binance says that DOJ settlement lacks relevance in SEC case as it moves for dismissal

The exchange submitted two key filings in an ongoing securities case on Tuesday.

2 years ago

Regulation

OFAC and CoinList reach $1.2M settlement over Russian sanctions violations

The crypto exchange company avoided a maximum penalty of $327 million for moving funds in violations of U.S. sanctions.

2 years ago

Legal

Three Arrows Capital’s Su Zhu reportedly near release following good behavior in custody

3AC lqiuidators Teneo's lawyers reportedly questioned Zhu about the collapse of the crypto hedge fund.

2 years ago

SEC informs the court that Richard Heart has been served

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KuCoin settles NYAG charges for $22M

Legal 2 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense counsel found case ‘almost impossible to win’

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Do Kwon’s custody in Montenegro reportedly extended by 2 months

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Legal News

Ripple CEO slams SEC chair for ‘stunning hypocrisy’

Sam Bankman-Fried’s request to postpone sentencing until May 2024 denied

Montenegrin appeals court overturns Do Kwon extradition decision

Coinbase plans new lawsuit, two SEC commissioners dissent in wake of SEC’s petition denial

Hacker pleads guilty to $12M Solana DeFi hacks in first smart contract fraud conviction

DOJ targets cryptocurrency scammers in $80 million ‘pig butchering’ scheme

Binance says that DOJ settlement lacks relevance in SEC case as it moves for dismissal

OFAC and CoinList reach $1.2M settlement over Russian sanctions violations

Three Arrows Capital’s Su Zhu reportedly near release following good behavior in custody

SEC informs the court that Richard Heart has been served

KuCoin settles NYAG charges for $22M

Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense counsel found case ‘almost impossible to win’

Do Kwon’s custody in Montenegro reportedly extended by 2 months

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