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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.

Court allows bankrupt crypto exchange Bittrex to resume customer withdrawals

Court allows bankrupt crypto exchange Bittrex to resume customer withdrawals

A Delaware bankruptcy court ruled in favor of the company's plan and rejected the Department of Justice's (DOJ) motion to block it on June 14.

Prime Trust subsidiary Banq declares bankruptcy

Prime Trust subsidiary Banq declares bankruptcy

The bankruptcy comes less than a week after custodian BitGo agreed to acquire Prime Trust's parent company.

Bahamian court orders review of US charges filed after SBF’s extradition

Bahamian court orders review of US charges filed after SBF’s extradition

SBF's defense argues that the charges of bribery and illegal political donations should be dropped as they weren't part of his extradition agreement.

SEC snubs Coinbase’s seven-day rulemaking request but could act by October

SEC snubs Coinbase’s seven-day rulemaking request but could act by October

The regulator insists it is considering Coinbase's requests for regulatory clarity.

Binance.US and SEC told to reach compromise on restraining order

Binance.US and SEC told to reach compromise on restraining order

Binance.US and BAM could escape an asset freeze and partial retain control over funds.

Genesis Trading files updated reorganization plan

Genesis Trading files updated reorganization plan

Under the new plan, DCG and Three Arrows Capital claimants will be treated as unsecured creditors.

Hong Kong seeks fast regulatory action on stablecoins

Hong Kong seeks fast regulatory action on stablecoins

Hong Kong is emerging as a potential progressive hub for crypto regulation and Web3 innovation.

Binance lawyers say SEC’s restraining order will do the damage it aims to prevent

Binance lawyers say SEC’s restraining order will do the damage it aims to prevent

The SEC's request could potentially lead to the breakdown of U.S. banking relationships and restrict access to funds.

Galaxy Digital wins dismissal of BitGo lawsuit, looks to non-US markets amid ‘legislative stalemate’

Legal 3 years ago

Ex-SEC executive says U.S. DOJ likely to bring criminal charges against Binance

Crime 3 years ago

Ooki DAO to pay $643K fine after CFTC’s court victory

DAOs 3 years ago

Robinhood pulls the plug on MATIC, SOL, ADA amid SEC crackdown

Legal 3 years ago