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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

Gemini Earn users launch class arbitration against Genesis, DCG

The claimants allege that Genesis breached its agreement with Gemini Earn users and engaged in the unregistered sale of securities.

3 years ago

Legal

Silvergate Capital hit with class action lawsuit for Securities Law violations

Pomerantz LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Silvergate Capital Corporation for alleged securities law violations.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Bahamas Security Commission told SBF to surrender $300 million

FTX says former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried had no right to transfer the funds.

3 years ago

Bankruptcy

Celsius case ‘administrative expenses’ add up to $53M

Lawyers, bankers and other advisers in the case earned $53 million for four months of work.

3 years ago

Legal

Gemini faces lawsuit for violating the U.S. Exchange Act

The exchange allegedly didn't register its interest-bearing accounts as securities.

3 years ago

Culture

Ryder Ripps responds to denial of motion to dismiss BAYC trademark lawsuit

A judge has granted approval for Yuga Labs to proceed with its lawsuit against Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, the defendants have counterclaimed.

3 years ago

Legal

FTX ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried likely to enter a plea on January 3, 2022

A plea is expected from SBF in Manhattan federal court next week, before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan.

3 years ago

Crime

US to investigate $372 million stolen in FTX exploit post bankruptcy

The DOJ is working with the Manhattan prosecution team handling the criminal case against SBF to investigate the missing funds.

3 years ago

FTX ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal case assigned to Bill Clinton-appointed judge, Lewis Kaplan

Legal 3 years ago

SBF criminal trial judge recused as husband’s firm advised FTX

Legal 3 years ago

Craig Wright vs Hodlonaut trial goes scheduled for round 2

Legal 3 years ago

SBF granted highest ever pre-trial bail of $250M, released to parents’ home in Palo Alto

Featured 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

Gemini Earn users launch class arbitration against Genesis, DCG

Silvergate Capital hit with class action lawsuit for Securities Law violations

Bahamas Security Commission told SBF to surrender $300 million

Celsius case ‘administrative expenses’ add up to $53M

Gemini faces lawsuit for violating the U.S. Exchange Act

Ryder Ripps responds to denial of motion to dismiss BAYC trademark lawsuit

FTX ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried likely to enter a plea on January 3, 2022

US to investigate $372 million stolen in FTX exploit post bankruptcy

FTX ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal case assigned to Bill Clinton-appointed judge, Lewis Kaplan

SBF criminal trial judge recused as husband’s firm advised FTX

Craig Wright vs Hodlonaut trial goes scheduled for round 2

SBF granted highest ever pre-trial bail of $250M, released to parents’ home in Palo Alto