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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.

Liquidations surpass $200M in 1 hour after SEC’s Binance lawsuit

Liquidations surpass $200M in 1 hour after SEC’s Binance lawsuit

SEC's lawsuit against Binance led to steep losses for traders who had long positions on the crypto market.

Republican lawmakers distinguish crypto commodities and securities in draft bill

Republican lawmakers distinguish crypto commodities and securities in draft bill

The proposal attempts to set out clear roles for the U.S. SEC and CFTC.

Elon Musk’s Twitter-to-Doge logo switch raised as evidence in lawsuit

New facts and evidence could counter Musk's previous attempts to dismiss the case.

NFL players union unable to collect $41.8M in NFT-related revenue

NFL players union unable to collect $41.8M in NFT-related revenue

Sources familiar with the dealings said the missing revenue is linked to the NFTs launched in collaboration with the NFL throughout 2021 and 2022.

US court says IRS has legal authority to access Coinbase users’ trading data

US court says IRS has legal authority to access Coinbase users’ trading data

The court stated trading records at Coinbase are akin to financial records at a bank and cannot be protected under constitutional rights.

SEC settles Coinbase insider trading scheme charges with Wahi brothers

SEC settles Coinbase insider trading scheme charges with Wahi brothers

Ishan and Nikhil Wahi have settled with U.S. securities regulators.

Gemini and Genesis seek to dismiss SEC lawsuit over defunct Earn product

Gemini and Genesis seek to dismiss SEC lawsuit over defunct Earn product

Gemini's legal counsel insists that the product was not a security.

Lawsuit against US Treasury argues the government overreached by sanctioning Tornado Cash

Lawsuit against US Treasury argues the government overreached by sanctioning Tornado Cash

The lawsuit backed by Coinbase claims the Treasury overstepped legal requirements and violated the First Amendment by banning Tornado Cash.

Ripple CEO expects court ruling on SEC’s case in ‘weeks’

Legal 3 years ago

North Korean crypto wallets sanctioned; Binance says it helped Treasury seize $4.4M

Crime 3 years ago

BTC-e founder accused of money laundering seeks to be freed in prisoner swap

Crime 3 years ago

Montenegrin court revokes Do Kwon’s bail

Legal 3 years ago