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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

German court denies crypto owner’s attempt to claim $3.6 million as ‘data set’

The Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) announced that a private crypto investor from Cologne must pay tax on his crypto gains.

3 years ago

Legal

Former SEC chief warns against using emojis for investment advice

US court ruled that using emojis relating to rocket ships, stock charts, and money bags could be classified as investment advice.

3 years ago

Legal

Crypto should not be given official currency, legal tender status – IMF

The agency said that granting crypto official currency or legal tender status can cause monetary, sovereign and financial stability issues.

3 years ago

Featured

Voyager, FTX reach agreement on $445M loan

FTX's relationship with Voyager has been under intense scrutiny since both firms filed for bankruptcy last year.

3 years ago

NFTs

NBA Top Shot NFTs Are ‘Plausibly’ Securities, Judge Rules in Dapper Labs Lawsuit

Judge used the Supreme Court Howey Test to determine that the NBA collectibles platform ostensibly could be considered a security.

3 years ago

Crime

SBF to hire tech expert to consult on trial after breaching bail conditions – private citizens urge arrest

The move comes after Sam Bankman-Fried breached his bail conditions by using encrypted messaging apps and a VPN in January and February.

3 years ago

Bankruptcy

Genesis creditors file to restrict bankrupt’s firm intercompany transactions

Genesis creditors said the request raises various concerns for the committee as previous intercompany transactions are being investigated.

3 years ago

Legal

Yuga Labs to change Bored Ape Kennel Club logo after copyright claim

Easy Drawing Guides claims copyright infringement on Bored Ape Kennel Club logo.

3 years ago

FTX’s Nishad Singh reportedly approaches plea deal

Legal 3 years ago

Gemini will be qualified custodian under proposed SEC rules

Exchanges 3 years ago

NBA hall of famer Paul Pierce to pay SEC $1.4M for undisclosed promotion of EMAX

Legal 3 years ago

Terra-related tokens dump as SEC labels them securities

Trading 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

German court denies crypto owner’s attempt to claim $3.6 million as ‘data set’

Former SEC chief warns against using emojis for investment advice

Crypto should not be given official currency, legal tender status – IMF

Voyager, FTX reach agreement on $445M loan

NBA Top Shot NFTs Are ‘Plausibly’ Securities, Judge Rules in Dapper Labs Lawsuit

SBF to hire tech expert to consult on trial after breaching bail conditions – private citizens urge arrest

Genesis creditors file to restrict bankrupt’s firm intercompany transactions

Yuga Labs to change Bored Ape Kennel Club logo after copyright claim

FTX’s Nishad Singh reportedly approaches plea deal

Gemini will be qualified custodian under proposed SEC rules

NBA hall of famer Paul Pierce to pay SEC $1.4M for undisclosed promotion of EMAX

Terra-related tokens dump as SEC labels them securities