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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.

Alex Mashinsky’s criminal trial set for September 2024

Alex Mashinsky’s criminal trial set for September 2024

The government has charged Mashinsky on multiple counts, including wire fraud, securities fraud and more.

Ex-SEC official predicts downfall of FTX’s former CEO SBF in high-stakes trial

Ex-SEC official predicts downfall of FTX’s former CEO SBF in high-stakes trial

Sam Bankman-Fried's trial will begin today, Oct. 3, with jury selections.

Lawsuit accuses Binance and CEO of unfairly triggering collapse of competitor FTX

Lawsuit accuses Binance and CEO of unfairly triggering collapse of competitor FTX

Class action lawsuit filed by FTX customer alleging market manipulation by Binance.

SBF Trial: Lawyers file last ditch requests to judge including barring Ukrainian testimony

SBF Trial: Lawyers file last ditch requests to judge including barring Ukrainian testimony

Defense of crypto tycoon makes final plea before trial, challenging legal rulings and evidence.

SBF Trial: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried Begins – Key Points to Understand

SBF Trial: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried Begins – Key Points to Understand

Once an industry poster boy, Sam Bankman-Fried is accused by government prosecutors of orchestrating one of the biggest scams in modern history.

SBF Trial: Judge says Sam Bankman-Fried cant blame FTX lawyers in opening remarks

SBF Trial: Judge says Sam Bankman-Fried cant blame FTX lawyers in opening remarks

The US government witness list include former FTX customers and key figures from SBF's past.

Former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried considered $5B offer to prevent Donald Trump presidential run

Former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried considered $5B offer to prevent Donald Trump presidential run

Michael Lewis described SBF as a gambler who struck a goldmine by creating his cryptocurrency exchange.

SEC files charges against former FTX auditor Prager Metis over independence violations

SEC files charges against former FTX auditor Prager Metis over independence violations

The violations reportedly spanned from December 2017 to October 2020.

Kenyan authorities claim Worldcoin’s activities amount to ‘espionage’

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Terra’s Do Kwon and Daniel Shin conspired to falsify transactions, chat logs show

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Su Zhu arrested in Singapore; Kyle Davies wanted by authorities

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Circle steps in with amicus brief in Binance SEC battle over stablecoin classification

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