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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Tether and Bitfinex yield to FOIL request amid transparency pledge

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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

Alderoty highlighted that there was no mention of "crypto securities" or the SEC in the lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Binance.

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

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

The two firms have been involved in an extensive legal battle during the past year.

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

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

CZ will pay a $50 million fine; he likely faces up to 18 months in prison.

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

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WSJ reports CZ stepping down as BNB token whipsaws with Binance near DOJ settlement deal

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US Trustee challenges $5 million claims by parties in Celsius bankruptcy case

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Kraken vows to ‘vigorously defend’ SEC lawsuit amid Congressional support

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