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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.

DOJ pushes for jail for ex-FTX CEO for ‘improperly discrediting’ witness

DOJ pushes for jail for ex-FTX CEO for ‘improperly discrediting’ witness

The DOJ argued that Sam Bankman-Fried actions were enough grounds to send him to jail.

Coinbase files motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit in its ‘entirety’

Coinbase files motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit in its ‘entirety’

Against SEC headwinds, Coinbase dares to dismiss lawsuit amidst industry uncertainty.

New York Times objects to gag order on Sam Bankman-Fried leading up to trial

New York Times objects to gag order on Sam Bankman-Fried leading up to trial

The newspaper says that the public has a right to have access to reporting on the scandal that hurt millions.

Elizabeth Warren pressures Treasury, IRS for swift action on $50B crypto tax loophole

Elizabeth Warren pressures Treasury, IRS for swift action on $50B crypto tax loophole

Warren's urgent call for safeguarding billions in tax revenue hinges on immediate crypto tax regulation.

Australia ASIC sues eToro alleging lax oversight of crypto derivatives, causing consumer losses

Australia ASIC sues eToro alleging lax oversight of crypto derivatives, causing consumer losses

Financial watchdog ASIC clamps down on eToro over broad CFD target markets

Ripple accuses SEC of weaponizing the company’s quarterly reports in court

Ripple accuses SEC of weaponizing the company’s quarterly reports in court

Ripple stated that its total XRP holdings increased by about 45 million during the second quarter.

U.S. Department of Justice weighing Binance criminal charges against risk of market panic: Report

U.S. Department of Justice weighing Binance criminal charges against risk of market panic: Report

The DOJ is deliberating criminal charges against the exchange but officials worry over sparking panic in the markets.

Sam Bankman-Fried denies witness tampering allegations in letter to judge

Sam Bankman-Fried denies witness tampering allegations in letter to judge

SBF battles prosecutors' allegations and fights to keep his bail amid FTX fraud case drama.

Video of Richard Heart publicly disparaging SEC resurfaces as securities fraud case moves forward

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BALD token surge sparks rumors of ties to Alameda Research

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Ripple legal chief says Terra ruling does not change XRP’s status

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German privacy watchdog has been investigating Worldcoin since November 2022

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