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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

Regulation

Terraform Labs cites SEC’s alleged misrepresentations in DEBT box case in its own bid for summary judgment

A judge has threatened to sanction the SEC over its actions toward DEBT Box. Terra says that this development supports its request for summary judgment.

2 years ago

Legal

Judge threatens to sanction SEC over ‘misleading’ statements in crypto case

The development follows the SEC's temporary restraining order against the firm, which was later challenged for its legitimacy.

2 years ago

Legal

Binance representatives tipped off VIP traders about impending DOJ settlement in advance: Bloomberg

Market makers were purportedly alerted to the company's readiness to pay a multi-billion-dollar fine at a VIP event in Singapore in September.

2 years ago

Legal

Kraken legal chief dismisses SEC charges as ‘hollow,’ citing Ripple victory

Marco Santori said the SEC's allegations were "made up by the agency," signaling confidence going into the legal battle ahead.

2 years ago

Bankruptcy

FTX seeks court approval to slash US IRS’s $24B claim to zero

FTX said the IRS claims are far from reality after it previously reduced the claim by $20B.

2 years ago

Legal

Genesis, Digital Currency Group reach agreement on new settlement plan

Court filings showed that both companies were in favor of implementing the amended settlement plan so they can shift their focus to the NYDAG lawsuit.

2 years ago

Legal

Lawyers file $1B class action against Ronaldo 3 months after similarly templated $1B CZ suit

Famed footballer Cristiano Ronaldo embroiled in crypto class-action suit mirroring prior Binance CEO lawsuit.

2 years ago

Taxes

UK investors may be liable for up to 20 years of ‘unpaid tax on cryptoassets’

UK Treasury tightens grip on crypto taxes with new compliance mandates for unpaid taxes.

2 years ago

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

Legal 2 years ago

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

Exchanges 2 years ago

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

Legal 2 years ago

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

Bankruptcy 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

Terraform Labs cites SEC’s alleged misrepresentations in DEBT box case in its own bid for summary judgment

Judge threatens to sanction SEC over ‘misleading’ statements in crypto case

Binance representatives tipped off VIP traders about impending DOJ settlement in advance: Bloomberg

Kraken legal chief dismisses SEC charges as ‘hollow,’ citing Ripple victory

FTX seeks court approval to slash US IRS’s $24B claim to zero

Genesis, Digital Currency Group reach agreement on new settlement plan

Lawyers file $1B class action against Ronaldo 3 months after similarly templated $1B CZ suit

UK investors may be liable for up to 20 years of ‘unpaid tax on cryptoassets’

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