Legal News

Updated April 27, 2026 · 6:15 PM UTC

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Jump Crypto allowed to submit certain info confidentially in SEC’s case against Terraform Labs

Though it has not alleged any wrongdoing, the SEC believes that the firm's involvement was instrumental in the collapse of Terra's UST stablecoin in May 2022.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Coinbase users informed of subpoena by CFTC in suspected connection with Bybit inquiry

Coinbase said it was requested to provide information about its users' account and their transaction activity.

2 years ago

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Judge rules CZ must remain in the U.S. for now

A federal judge has reversed a previous decision that would have allowed Zhao to travel back to his home in the UAE before sentencing.

2 years ago

Bankruptcy

BlockFi secures key $21M agreement with Vrai Nom amid turbulent bankruptcy

BlockFi hearings have been adjourned until Dec. 19 after a key agreement was struck, paving the way for strategic bankruptcy resolutions.

2 years ago

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U.S. prosecutors argue CZ may face up to 10 years and should be detained in the U.S.

The prosecutors argued that their decision to allow CZ to remain free until his sentencing does not mean that he poses no flight risk.

2 years ago

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Binance’s CZ seeks to avoid jail time, refutes DOJ’s flight risk claim

CZ's lawyers argue that he is ready to accept responsibility for his actions.

2 years ago

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Tether and Bitfinex yield to FOIL request amid transparency pledge

The companies said their concession does not equate to a wholesale release of their documents.

2 years ago

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Montenegro court clears path for Do Kwon’s extradition to US or South Korea

Montenegro court update: Do Kwon closer to facing charges in US/South Korea after UST debacle.

2 years ago

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US DOJ files motion to block CZ’s return to UAE over flight risk concerns

The DOJ believes that CZ should be forced to stay in the U.S. stating he may not come back for sentencing if allowed to leave.

2 years ago

Ripple CLO optimistic following Binance settlement, lambasts SEC’s ‘juvenile behavior’

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Bankrupt Genesis alleges Gemini contributed to ‘run on the bank’ with $689M withdrawals

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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to violating money laundering rules, comments on resignation

Crime 2 years ago

Apple entered anti-crypto agreements with competitors, class action suit claims

Legal 2 years ago

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Jump Crypto allowed to submit certain info confidentially in SEC’s case against Terraform Labs

Coinbase users informed of subpoena by CFTC in suspected connection with Bybit inquiry

Judge rules CZ must remain in the U.S. for now

BlockFi secures key $21M agreement with Vrai Nom amid turbulent bankruptcy

U.S. prosecutors argue CZ may face up to 10 years and should be detained in the U.S.

Binance’s CZ seeks to avoid jail time, refutes DOJ’s flight risk claim

Tether and Bitfinex yield to FOIL request amid transparency pledge

Montenegro court clears path for Do Kwon’s extradition to US or South Korea

US DOJ files motion to block CZ’s return to UAE over flight risk concerns

Ripple CLO optimistic following Binance settlement, lambasts SEC’s ‘juvenile behavior’

Bankrupt Genesis alleges Gemini contributed to ‘run on the bank’ with $689M withdrawals

Binance’s Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to violating money laundering rules, comments on resignation

Apple entered anti-crypto agreements with competitors, class action suit claims

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