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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.

Ripple and SEC settle, sparking XRP’s 10% rally and BlackRock ETF speculation

Ripple and SEC settle, sparking XRP’s 10% rally and BlackRock ETF speculation

The legal certainty from Ripple's SEC settlement sparks speculation of a potential BlackRock XRP ETF project.

Trump opens $12.5 trillion 401(k) market to crypto and private equity access

Trump opens $12.5 trillion 401(k) market to crypto and private equity access

Trump rewrites 401(k) rules unlocking private markets for 90 million savers.

Jury convicts Roman Storm on unlicensed money transmission; hung on laundering, not guilty on sanctions

Jury convicts Roman Storm on unlicensed money transmission; hung on laundering, not guilty on sanctions

Following a brief deadlock, the jury found Storm guilty of conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.

Jurors deadlocked in Roman Storm trial over Tornado Cash allegations

Jurors deadlocked in Roman Storm trial over Tornado Cash allegations

Court considers partial verdict as Tornado Cash case stirs debate on software development risks.

Birthday plans clash with Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm trial deliberations

Birthday plans clash with Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm trial deliberations

The Juror's request has added an unusual twist to Tornado Cash trial timetable adjustments.

Samourai Wallet founders plead guilty to unlicensed money transmission; DOJ drops laundering, conspiracy charges

Samourai Wallet founders plead guilty to unlicensed money transmission; DOJ drops laundering, conspiracy charges

Judge sets Nov. 6 sentencing as Samourai devs admit § 1960 conspiracy.

DOJ clarifies Dragonfly is not a target as Tornado Cash co-founder trial nears conclusion

DOJ clarifies Dragonfly is not a target as Tornado Cash co-founder trial nears conclusion

Unprecedented DOJ disclosure relieves Dragonfly as Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm's trial enters final phase.

Chinese crypto enforcement leads to $20 million Bitcoin laundering bust

Chinese crypto enforcement leads to $20 million Bitcoin laundering bust

Chinese authorities seize more than 90 BTC, handing down lengthy prison sentences in crackdown on crypto crimes in China.

Venture investor Dragonfly faces potential charges over Tornado Cash involvement

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FTX creditors to receive next round of payouts by Sept 30

Legal 9 months ago

Solana Labs, Jito Labs hit with RICO charges in amended Pump Fun fraud lawsuit

Legal 9 months ago

FBI drops probe into Kraken founder Jesse Powell, returns seized devices

Legal 9 months ago