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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

Legal

SEC sues Kraken over unregistered exchange operations, commingling of funds

Kraken comes under fire as SEC seeks fines and restrictions over regulatory breaches.

2 years ago

Legal

Binance faces historic penalty as DOJ settlement talks suggest over $4 billion

According to the report, the negotiation also raises the possibility of criminal charges against Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao

2 years ago

Legal

SBF granted post-trial extension indicating potential appeal strategy or reduced sentencing

Judge Kaplan approves extension for Bankman-Fried's post-trial motion filings, signaling intricate legal maneuvers ahead.

2 years ago

Legal

Tether, Bitfinex victorious as court finalizes lawsuit dismissal

Tether triumphs as a lawsuit alleging false reserve disclosures is permanently dismissed.

2 years ago

Legal

Judge denies Binance and SEC request for protective order to avoid filings under seal

Binance and SEC faced with strategic reevaluation after judge denies protective order.

2 years ago

Legal

Court greenlights settlement talks between BlockFi and FTX

A U.S. court has opened the door for BlockFi to proceed with its efforts to recover $1 billion in losses from FTX.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Crypto.com secures preliminary VASP license from Dubai digital asset regulator

Dubai has earned praise from several crypto firms operating in the region for its approach towards the emerging industry.

2 years ago

Legal

Binance and SEC negotiate confidentiality in landmark legal battle

Binance and SEC agree on joint motion for protective order amidst increasing regulatory scrutiny in crypto sector.

2 years ago

FTX lawsuit alleges Bybit used “VIP” privileges to withdraw $953M before collapse

Bankruptcy 2 years ago

SafeMoon CEO John Karony’s bail postponed while courts assess level of flight risk

Crime 2 years ago

Hodlnaut files wind up order in preparation for liquidation

Legal 2 years ago

Wintermute threatens lawsuit against Near Foundation over failed $11M stablecoin conversion

Stablecoins 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

SEC sues Kraken over unregistered exchange operations, commingling of funds

Binance faces historic penalty as DOJ settlement talks suggest over $4 billion

SBF granted post-trial extension indicating potential appeal strategy or reduced sentencing

Tether, Bitfinex victorious as court finalizes lawsuit dismissal

Judge denies Binance and SEC request for protective order to avoid filings under seal

Court greenlights settlement talks between BlockFi and FTX

Crypto.com secures preliminary VASP license from Dubai digital asset regulator

Binance and SEC negotiate confidentiality in landmark legal battle

FTX lawsuit alleges Bybit used “VIP” privileges to withdraw $953M before collapse

SafeMoon CEO John Karony’s bail postponed while courts assess level of flight risk

Hodlnaut files wind up order in preparation for liquidation

Wintermute threatens lawsuit against Near Foundation over failed $11M stablecoin conversion