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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

Crime

Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao seeks to seal travel documents citing child’s medical privacy

Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao seeks to privatize details of his travel plans in court amid legal battle over anti-money laundering practices.

2 years ago

Legal

New York Times sues Microsoft, OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement

The Times could set precedent on AI and copyright law through a new lawsuit filed against Microsoft and OpenAI over training data misuse.

2 years ago

Legal

Bitzlato suspends ‘special balance withdrawals’ while assets still under seizure

Bitzlato claims partial recovery of funds despite asset seizure and money laundering allegations; nevertheless, withdrawals are still suspended.

2 years ago

Legal

Bulgarian authorities drop money laundering investigation into Nexo executives

Sofia City Prosecutor's Office dismisses high-profile charges against Nexo executives as their actions are deemed lawful.

2 years ago

Legal

SEC admits to misstatement of facts in case against crypto firm Debt BOX

The SEC admitted to and apologized to the court for to erroneous statements in fraud case against cryptocurrency project Debt BOX.

2 years ago

Legal

BarnBridge DAO reaches $1.7M settlement with SEC over unregistered crypto bonds

The settlement includes a cease and desist clause preventing further sales of the crypto securities.

2 years ago

Legal

Ripple CEO slams SEC chair for ‘stunning hypocrisy’

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

2 years ago

Legal

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

Montenegrin appeals court overturns Do Kwon extradition decision

Legal 2 years ago

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

Legal 2 years ago

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

Hacks 2 years ago

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

Crime 2 years ago

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

Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao seeks to seal travel documents citing child’s medical privacy

New York Times sues Microsoft, OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement

Bitzlato suspends ‘special balance withdrawals’ while assets still under seizure

Bulgarian authorities drop money laundering investigation into Nexo executives

SEC admits to misstatement of facts in case against crypto firm Debt BOX

BarnBridge DAO reaches $1.7M settlement with SEC over unregistered crypto bonds

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