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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

First week of SBF’s trial paints a grim picture for the former billionaire

The first week of the SBF trial has not gone very well for the former billionaire as former colleagues and friends have become key witnesses against him.

2 years ago

Legal

Gary Wang faced up to 50 years in prison before plea deal and is still not guaranteed leniency

The FTX co-founder admitted to several instances of criminal activity in the exchange's dealings with Alameda Research and is fully cooperating with prosecutors.

2 years ago

Regulation

Elon Musk calls for overhaul of SEC after agency issues order against him

Musk expressed confidence that regulatory changes were inevitable, 'estimating' a 100% probability of reform.

2 years ago

Legal

SBF Trial Day 3 – Former FTX CTO claims SBF granted Alameda Research ‘special privileges’ during witness testimony

Day three of the SBF trial entailed further witness testimony from people closely involved with SBF and FTX.

2 years ago

Legal

SEC initiates legal action against Elon Musk over Twitter stock disclosures

The regulator said the billionare failed to honor a subpoena that has been served since May.

2 years ago

Crime

SBF Trial: Grounded private jets worth combined $70M may be forfeit in Bankman-Fried trial

High-flying crypto executive's expensive toys on the line in legal proceeding.

2 years ago

Legal

SBF Trial Day 2 – Prosecution’s opening statement paints SBF as a fraud mastermind, Defense claims complete innocence

With jury selection complete, the second day of SBF's trial encompassed both sides' opening statements and testimony from two witnesses.

2 years ago

Regulation

SEC hits back at Coinbase’s request to dismiss case

The agency said that Coinbase should not be surprised that it is the target of a lawsuit.

2 years ago

SBF Trial: Jury selection concludes despite impartiality challenges, with one potential juror having already ‘reached verdict’

Legal 2 years ago

SBF Trial: Bankman-Fried cannot rely on US unclear crypto regulatory regime in trial, DOJ says

Legal 2 years ago

SBF Trial: Day 1 concludes without a final jury selected

Legal 2 years ago

Judge rejects SEC’s request to appeal Ripple decision

Legal 3 years ago

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Legal News

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

First week of SBF’s trial paints a grim picture for the former billionaire

Gary Wang faced up to 50 years in prison before plea deal and is still not guaranteed leniency

Elon Musk calls for overhaul of SEC after agency issues order against him

SBF Trial Day 3 – Former FTX CTO claims SBF granted Alameda Research ‘special privileges’ during witness testimony

SEC initiates legal action against Elon Musk over Twitter stock disclosures

SBF Trial: Grounded private jets worth combined $70M may be forfeit in Bankman-Fried trial

SBF Trial Day 2 – Prosecution’s opening statement paints SBF as a fraud mastermind, Defense claims complete innocence

SEC hits back at Coinbase’s request to dismiss case

SBF Trial: Jury selection concludes despite impartiality challenges, with one potential juror having already ‘reached verdict’

SBF Trial: Bankman-Fried cannot rely on US unclear crypto regulatory regime in trial, DOJ says

SBF Trial: Day 1 concludes without a final jury selected

Judge rejects SEC’s request to appeal Ripple decision