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13.08 / 07:13

Blockchain Law regulation SEC coinbase Support Coinbase gains legal support as scholars file amicus brief

A group of six legal scholars specializing in securities law and related domains have submitted an amicus brief in favor of crypto exchange Coinbase in its legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

11.08 / 21:53

Law regulation Court Asset management Bankruptcy 3AC co-founder avoids contempt charges following evidence of Singaporean citizenship

A judge in the bankruptcy case of defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has denied a motion that would have held co-founder Kyle Davies in contempt of court and imposed sanctions.

11.08 / 09:29

Law regulation California commission outlines campaign disclosure requirements for crypto

The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has updated its campaign disclosure manuals, with revisions including detailed rules for cryptocurrency contributions declarations.

11.08 / 09:29

Blockchain Law Ripple XRP regulation SEC Lawyers NOT ‘XRP is not a security. Period’ — Crypto lawyers on Ripple’s case amid SEC appeal

As the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks an interlocutory appeal in its case against Ripple Labs, lawyers working in the crypto space expressed confidence in Ripple’s case, with some underscoring that the XRP (XRP) token is not a security.

11.08 / 02:55

business Law Robinhood Gaming stocks Wall Street shares Robinhood beats investors’ appeal in GameStop meme stock case

A United States federal appeals court has upheld a decision to dismiss an investor class action lawsuit against online brokerage firm Robinhood Markets over its meme stock trading debacle in early 2021.

10.08 / 20:51

Law regulation Gemini Court Digital Currency Group Digital Currency Group files motion to dismiss Gemini lawsuit, claiming it’s a PR campaign

Venture capital firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by cryptocurrency exchange Gemini that alleged fraud related to its Earn program.

10.08 / 16:19

Law regulation crimes Celsius bail Alex Mashinsky faces electronic monitoring while on bail, judge signs off on protective order

A federal judge has approved a joint request from lawyers for Alex Mashinsky and the United States Department of Justice modifying the former Celsius CEO’s bail conditions to include electronic monitoring.

10.08 / 13:59

business Blockchain Law FTX FTX debtors FTX debtors and UCC clash over asset control in restructuring

FTX debtors led by chief restructuring officer John J. Ray III have expressed disapproval of traders and market makers within the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (UCC) who are aiming to gain authority over assets. They believe the UCC’s plan to invest nearly $2.6 billion in cash reserves in short-term Treasuries is a bad idea amid FTX 2.0 draft restructuring plan.

10.08 / 07:43

business Law regulation SEC coinbase Court SEC use of Terraform ruling hints Coinbase dismissal motion attack plan

A recent filing from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its lawsuit against crypto miner Green United could shed light on how it may approach the case against Coinbase.

09.08 / 22:17

business Law Ripple regulation Altcoin SEC SEC to seek interlocutory appeal in Ripple Case

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a letter of intent to request an interlocutory appeal to Judge Analisa Torres’s July 13th summary judgment in its ongoing legal battle against Ripple Labs.

09.08 / 20:55

Law Ripple regulation SEC Court 2024 Federal judge suggests Q2 2024 trial for SEC case against Ripple execs

The judge overseeing the civil case of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Ripple Labs plans to schedule a jury trial starting in the second quarter of 2024.

09.08 / 13:43

Law regulation Altcoin ICO EOS Court creditors settlement EOS Foundation urges creditors to reject $22M Block.one settlement

Amid the approaching deadline for opting out of the current $22-million settlement with Block.one (B1), the EOS Network Foundation (ENF) has called on plaintiffs to drop the lawsuit.

09.08 / 11:15

Law regulation Canadian police reported using Chainalysis Reactor to trace crypto crimes

Canadian law enforcement has started using specialized software to trace crypto while investigating cybercrimes. Police now have the ability to trace blockchain transactions, identify suspects and determine where funds have been deposited.

09.08 / 05:59

business Law regulation Altcoin Fraud FTX FTX’s former law firm hit with lawsuit alleging it set up ‘shadowy entities’

FTX’s former primary counsel Fenwick & West LLP has been hit with a class action suit claiming it aided the crypto exchange’s alleged multi-billion dollar fraud.

08.08 / 20:17

Law regulation crimes FTX Deal Former FTX exec Ryan Salame and US prosecutors are discussing a plea deal: Report

Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, is reportedly discussing a guilty plea with authorities in the United States.

07.08 / 06:05

Law CoinGecko regulation Altcoin SEC index CoinGecko now has an index for crypto tokens alleged as securities

CoinGecko launched a new index tracking the biggest crypto tokens viewed as likely securities by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

06.08 / 05:49

business Law Twitter Social Media elon X will foot legal bills of users unfairly treated by employers for posting or liking content: Elon Musk

Elon Musk stated that his social media company X (formerly Twitter) will fund the legal bills of any user that was treated unfairly by their employer for engaging with content on the platform.

04.08 / 19:11

Government Law regulation Money laundering lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers urge White House to address North Korea's use of digital assets: Report

Three members of the United States Senate have reportedly sent a letter to the White House and Treasury Department in an effort to crack down on North Korea using cryptocurrency to fund its nuclear program and evade sanctions.

04.08 / 16:33

Law regulation SEC coinbase Court 'The SEC has violated due process' — Coinbase CLO on motion to dismiss lawsuit

United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June.

03.08 / 05:49

Law regulation IRS Taxes Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders urge closure of ‘$50 billion crypto tax gap’

A number of United States’ lawmakers have urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury to speed up the closure of tax loopholes being exploited by “crypto tax evaders.”

02.08 / 18:03

Law Binance regulation crimes US DoJ US DoJ is concerned about a run on Binance should prosecutors bring fraud charges: Report

The United States Department of Justice is reportedly considering charging cryptocurrency exchange Binance with fraud, but hesitating based on costs to consumers.

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