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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ripple requests deadline extension, citing voluminous SEC document demands
Ripple and SEC legal saga drags on with new document production twist.
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Genesis’ bankruptcy plan faces pushback from parent company DCG over creditor payouts
Digital Currency Group claimed that some 'influential creditors controlling the UCC and Ad Hoc Group' pressured Genesis into its bankruptcy plan.
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Craig Wright shown fake evidence, claims knows more than expert witnesses – Satoshi Trial Day 2
Wright was grilled all day with constant accusations of forgery to which he replied 'I disagree.'
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