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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 HEX founder Richard Heart for alleged fraud and unregistered securities sales

Heart is accused of selling unregistered securities over a period of at least three years and misappropriating some of the funds raised on lavish spending.

3 years ago

Legal

DoJ says SBF has tried to ‘corruptly influence witnesses’ multiple times; urges bail revocation

By leaking Caroline Ellison's diary, SBF has not only attempted to tamper with a witness, but also interfered with a fair trial by trying to influence prospective jurors.

3 years ago

Regulation

A suite of crypto legislation passed the House Financial Services Committee this week

The Republican-sponsored package is one of the most concerted efforts to pass federal crypto legislation to date.

3 years ago

Crime

Sam Bankman-Fried surrenders Caroline Ellison’s personal writings to court

The ex-CEO's lawyer requested that the documents remain under seal.

3 years ago

Legal

French authorities launch probe into Worldcoin over data collection practices

The controversial project has drawn intense criticism over its iris scan technology.

3 years ago

Legal

Alameda Research wants GBTC shareholders to join lawsuit against Grayscale

Alameda had filed a lawsuit against Grayscale in March, alleging that the firm was unjustly enriching itself at the expense of shareholders.

3 years ago

Bankruptcy

Bankrupt crypto giants FTX and Genesis reach agreement to resolve billion-dollar claims

The two bankrupt firms note that the agreement was still subject to a court approval.

3 years ago

Regulation

Grayscale challenges SEC on Blackrock filing to ensure fair approval of Bitcoin ETPs

Grayscale challenges SEC's consistency in approving Bitcoin ETPs and demands equal consideration for all issuers.

3 years ago

Binance calls for dismissal of CFTC charges citing lack of jurisdiction

Exchanges 3 years ago

Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried

Crime 3 years ago

Landmark crypto legislation defines SEC, CFTC jurisdiction on digital assets, commodities

Regulation 3 years ago

Federal prosecutors want Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail revoked

Crime 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

SEC sues HEX founder Richard Heart for alleged fraud and unregistered securities sales

DoJ says SBF has tried to ‘corruptly influence witnesses’ multiple times; urges bail revocation

A suite of crypto legislation passed the House Financial Services Committee this week

Sam Bankman-Fried surrenders Caroline Ellison’s personal writings to court

French authorities launch probe into Worldcoin over data collection practices

Alameda Research wants GBTC shareholders to join lawsuit against Grayscale

Bankrupt crypto giants FTX and Genesis reach agreement to resolve billion-dollar claims

Grayscale challenges SEC on Blackrock filing to ensure fair approval of Bitcoin ETPs

Binance calls for dismissal of CFTC charges citing lack of jurisdiction

Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried

Landmark crypto legislation defines SEC, CFTC jurisdiction on digital assets, commodities

Federal prosecutors want Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail revoked