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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.

EOS Network Foundation preparing to sue Block.one over unfulfilled $1B investment promise

EOS Network Foundation preparing to sue Block.one over unfulfilled $1B investment promise

The Foundation accused Block.one of failing to keep its promises to the network.

Singapore High Court declares cryptocurrency as property, rules in favor of ByBit in trust case

Singapore High Court declares cryptocurrency as property, rules in favor of ByBit in trust case

Judge Jeyaretnam ruled that crypto is a property recognized by the common law as a thing in action.

Craig Wright unable to provide sufficient evidence of funds in latest Satoshi court case

Craig Wright unable to provide sufficient evidence of funds in latest Satoshi court case

Craig Wright's claim to Satoshi's identity under scrutiny as U.K. High Court doubts his ability to cover lawsuit costs.

Binance wants to seek dismissal of CFTC charges in complex legal battle

Binance wants to seek dismissal of CFTC charges in complex legal battle

Binance has revealed its intention to to file motions to dismiss a lawsuit from the CFTC.

SBF agrees to gag order after New York Times article raises tampering concerns

SBF agrees to gag order after New York Times article raises tampering concerns

SBF has come under fire for sharing information related to Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison during an interview with the New York Times, which prosecutors claim was an act of witness tampering.

Key dates set for SEC vs Coinbase lawsuit, initial arguments in August

Key dates set for SEC vs Coinbase lawsuit, initial arguments in August

Unveiling the crucial stages of Coinbase's legal battle with the SEC

Even if the SEC appealed, Ripple could win again, says pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton

Even if the SEC appealed, Ripple could win again, says pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton

Deaton believes that the decision on an appeal by the SEC will take at least two years and the judge could rule the "exact same way."

SEC says part of the Ripple ruling was ‘wrongly decided,’ hints at filing appeal

SEC says part of the Ripple ruling was ‘wrongly decided,’ hints at filing appeal

The SEC believes the Ripple ruling on retail sales "conflicts" with the Howey Test and is contrary to the principles of securities laws.

Celsius reaches settlement that will enable users to receive assets by year-end

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FTX planned to buy island of Nauru and build bunker in case of mass human extinction

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American couple accused of laundering stolen Bitfinex funds arrange plea deal

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DOJ accuses SBF of leaking Caroline Ellison’s private diary to taint trial; FTX sues former executives for $1B

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