FTX recovers over $5 billion in assets, attorney claims

FTX has managed to recover over $5 billion in cash, liquid crypto, and securities The platform has also managed to get its hands on a large sum of cryptocurrencies that are illiquid The bankThe post FTX recovers over $5 billion in assets, attorney claims appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Judge Clears Binance.US Bid to Acquire Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital

Coinspeaker Judge Clears Binance. US Bid to Acquire Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital Voyager attorney said that the Binance. US deal is in the best interest of Voyager's creditors and would help them get their crypto back much faster.

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NY Attorney General Sues Former Celsius CEO for Defrauding 26,000 New Yorkers

The Attorney General of New York State has filed a lawsuit against the co–founder and former CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network. The post NY Attorney General Sues Former Celsius CEO for Defrauding 26,000 New Yorkers appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Ripple v. SEC: Crypto Attorney Offers Perspective on Settlement in Light of Hinman Emails

Ripple lawsuit expected to conclude this year

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Companies and investors may need to return billions in funds paid by FTX

Billions of dollars paid in the months leading up to FTX’s bankruptcy may be returned to pay the crypto exchange’s creditors, according to an insolvency attorney.

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14 Crypto Law Predictions For 2023, According To Delphi Labs General Counsel

Gabriel Shapiro, the legal counsel at crypto company Delphi Labs and a US attorney with more than a decade of experience, has made his predictions for the coming year 2023. However, contrary to the crypto tradition of predicting the most lucrative altcoins, Shapiro is making his predictions in terms of US crypto law.

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2023: The Year of Regulation vs. Decentralization

Crypto regulation remains a dark forest. In the year ahead, the SEC and CFTC will likely push the boundaries of their existing authorities through novel enforcement actions, says attorney Mike Selig.

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SEC wants to ‘kill’ crypto in the US, lawyer says

A former federal prosecutor and defense lawyer James K. Filan insists that the SEC does not want to regulate crypto, but wants to kill it in the United States. On Dec. 21, defense Attorney James K. Filan tweeted that the Securities and…

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Ripple CEO’s Attorney Withdraws from Case, Charles Hoskinson Says XRP Provides No Technical Value, BabyDoge Leaves Shiba Inu Behind: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Find out the latest crypto news over the weekend with U.Today’s news digest!

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Sam Bankman-Fried Hires Mark Cohen as His Attorney: Reuters

The former head of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange, Bankman-Fried has yet to be charged with any crimes.

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Crypto scammer Nicholas Truglia sentenced to 18 months in prison

United States Attorney Damian Williams announced Thursday that Nicholas Truglia, a 25-year-old hacker, has been sentenced to prison for 18 months. Truglia was sentenced to jail by United States Federal Judge Alvin K.

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BlockFi Has $355M in Crypto Frozen on FTX, Attorney Confirms

Crypto lender BlockFi has about $355 million in cryptocurrencies currently frozen on crypto exchange FTX, attorney Joshua Sussberg told a bankruptcy court in New Jersey on Tuesday.

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Bahamas Attorney General reveals active civil and criminal investigations against FTX

Bahamian Attorney General Ryan Pinder released a statement earlier today to address the situation with bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, which was headquartered in the island nation. In his address, whThe post Bahamas Attorney General reveals active civil and criminal investigations against FTX appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bahamas' Attorney General Defends Country's Regulatory Regime Amid FTX 'Debacle'

Ryan Pinder, the Attorney General of The Bahamas, defended his country's actions through the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, but did not provide much new information about the local regulator's efforts to investigate the company.

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US DOJ Seizes 7 Seven Domain Names Used in “Pig Butchering” Crypto Schemes

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Attorney Highlights Why SEC Grades XRP As A Security

In the ongoing legal case between the SEC and Ripple Labs, the commission declared XRP as a security. However, there seem to be some twists through the unfolding events in the lawsuit. The US Securities and Exchange Commission is one of the notable regulators in the crypto space.

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Powers On… Insider trading with crypto is targeted — Finally! Part 2

"Frankly, it’s about time that the SEC and U.S. attorney’s offices focused on real crimes and fraud."

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Blockchain and crypto have ‘infinite potential to disrupt’, Makan Delrahim says

Makan Delrahim, the former US Assistant Attorney General and a Latham & Watkins Partner, believes the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is still growing and that its potential to disrupt is probably infinite.

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New York Attorney General Urges Crypto Victims to Come Forward

New York's Attorney General issued an investor alert, imploring any New Yorker affected by the cryptocurrency crash to reach out to her office. The post New York Attorney General Urges Crypto Victims to Come Forward appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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New York urges crypto market crash victims to speak out

New York’s Attorney General Letitia James has urged victims of the recent crypto market crash to contact her office. The post New York urges crypto market crash victims to speak out appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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New York AG Seeking Info From Crypto Whistleblowers

The New York Attorney General’s office has invited crypto investors to report misconduct to the department. NYAG Solicits Wronged Investors New York is seeking complaints from crypto investors. A new...

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New York AG calls for whistleblowers 'deceived or affected' by the crypto market crash

“I encourage workers in crypto companies who may have witnessed misconduct to file a whistleblower complaint,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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US Justice Department seized $500K in fiat and crypto from hackers connected to DPRK government

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said authorities relied on victims to report attacks "as soon as those crimes occur" to help recover funds.

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US Justice Department Seizes $500K in Ransom Payments and Crypto From North Korean Hackers

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the FBI has identified a new type of ransomware used by the state-sponsored hackers.

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How Will Cynthia Lummis’s Proposed Bill Affect Bitcoin

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a rancher and Republican senator from Wyoming introduced a comprehensive and sweeping bill concerning Bitcoin and crypto regulations. The RFI (Responsible Financial Innovation) Act was released on June 7th by the Senator alongside Kristen Gillibrand, a New York securities attorney, and Democrat senator.

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Think Twice Before Putting Money Into Crypto, NY Attorney General Says

Today, New York has been causing a lot of noise in the crypto industry. The U.S. state is renowned for its hostile stance against the nascent asset class. Related Reading | What Terra’s Collapse Brought For Stablecoins In Japan, New Law Passed Some believed the election of Eric Adams as Mayor was going to push things […]

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New York AG warns against crypto investments amid state push to ban mining

New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued an investor alert against "risky cryptocurrency investments," citing the assets' volatility.

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FBI is launching team to address crypto exploitation: US Deputy Attorney General

“The currency might be virtual, but the message to companies is concrete: if you report to us, we can follow the money and not only help you, but hopefully prevent the next victim," said Lisa Monaco.

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FBI Is Forming A National Crypto Unit, Focusing On The Seizure Of Bitcoin, Cryptos

According to Reuters, the U.S. Justice Department has just appointed Eun Young Choi, an experienced computer crimes prosecutor to head its new national cryptocurrency enforcement department. This is according to an announcement on Thursday by Deputy Attorney general Lisa Monaco during the Munich Cyber Security Conference in Germany. Young is well known for his role […]

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Breaking: FBI Is Forming A National Crypto Unit, Focusing On The Seizure Of Bitcoin, Cryptos

According to Reuters, the U.S. Justice Department has just appointed Eun Young Choi, an experienced computer crimes prosecutor to head its new national cryptocurrency enforcement department. This is according to an announcement on Thursday by Deputy Attorney general Lisa Monaco during the Munich Cyber Security Conference in Germany. Young is well known for his role […]

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DoJ seizes $3.6B in crypto and arrests two in connection with 2016 Bitfinex hack

"The department once again showed how it can and will follow the money," said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.

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Nexo confirms receiving C&D order from NY Attorney General: what you need to know

Nexo Financial confirmed being one of the two crypto lending firms to receive the cease and desist order from Attorney General Letitia James’ office. Previously, it was reported Attorney General James had ordered two unnamed crypto lenders to terminate operations on Monday, October 18.

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NYAG Now Goes After Crypto Lenders, Nexo Says It Doesn’t Offer Services In New York Anyway

After settling charges with Tether and Bitfinex for $18. 5 million, the New York State Attorney General has now asked two cryptocurrency lending platforms to cease activities in New York. Three other platforms have also been directed to provide information about their business.

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Crypto lender Nexo confirms NYAG order, calls it a ‘mix up’

Nexo Financial confirms to be one of the two crypto lending firms to receive the cease and desist order from Attorney General James’ office.

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New York’s AG Stays Busy, Two Crypto Platforms Shutdown Others Under Investigation

Per a press release, the office of the New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed actions against two crypto platforms. The companies have been ordered to stop their operations to “protect New York investors from exploitation by high-risk virtual currency schemes”.

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DOJ Establishes National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team

US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced new enforcement initiatives targeting crypto contractors who fail to report cyber breaches ‘because cryptocurrency is used in a wide variety of criminal activity.

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New York Judge Axes Crypto Trading Platform Coinseed Over Dogecoin Malpractice

The Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, on Tuesday ordered the shut down of the crypto exchange platform, Coinseed over several reports of fraud and investors’ rights abuse. Specifically, Coinseed engaged in the unlawful conversion of crypto assets deposited on its exchange platform to Dogecoin without the permission of the owners.  Coinseed first came […]

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Tether asks New York court not to give journalists access to materials filed by NYAG

Crypto exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin operator Tether applied to a New York court to order the state attorney general to reject a request for information provided by Coindesk about the companies' financial reserves.

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FTX.US Hires Former CFTC Attorney, Who Served as SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s General Counsel

This new addition is to help the growing crypto exchange expand in the US, where it aims to become the “market-leading” platform by volume “over the next two years.” The post FTX.US Hires Former CFTC Attorney, Who Served as SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s General Counsel first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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BlockFi CEO Comments on Cease And Desist Order from New Jersey Attorney General

Crypto lender BlockFi has appeared in the crosshairs of the New Jersey Bureau of Securities

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DOJ Seeks Trial Attorney With Extensive Blockchain and Crypto Knowledge

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a trial attorney to help with the federal executive agency’s Digital Currency Initiative. The DOJ posted a job listing on the justice.gov web portal and the hired individual is expected to serve as an “expert on digital currency and blockchain technologies for the criminal division.” DOJ’s Money […]

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John McAfee Speaks: The US Thinks I’m Hiding Crypto

John McAfee, a software developer, and entrepreneur was indicted with fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering conspiracy. According to the indictment filed by the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York, McAfee and other accomplices allegedly obtained over $10 million with illicit activities related to cryptocurrencies. McAfee was accused of using his […]

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NYAG Court Order to Shut Down Coinseed Succeeds, CEO Creates Profanity Token for Attorney General

The crypto trading platform Coinseed is shutting down operations according to a written statement from the company’s CEO Delgerdalai Davaasambuu. A court order secured by New York Attorney General Letitia James told Coinseed to halt all of its operations.

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Crypto Trading Platform Coinseed Forced to Shut Down

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a court order halting the operation of crypto trading platform Coinseed. The post Crypto Trading Platform Coinseed Forced to Shut Down appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Crypto investment platform Coinseed shuts down amid NYAG lawsuit

Coinseed also created an ERC-20 token whose message is targeted at New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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FBI Agent Recovers Private Key to $2.3M in Bitcoin Paid to Colonial Pipeline Hackers

U.S. law enforcement officials from the Justice Department on Monday announced the seizure of $2.3 million dollars worth of crypto assets that were paid to the Colonial Pipeline hackers. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco explained during a news conference that federal agents “recaptured the majority of the ransom Colonial paid to the Darkside network.” FBI […]

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Billionaire Mark Cuban Joins XRP Army in Criticizing SEC

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took former SEC attorney to task for failing to understand crypto

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US Authorities Seek Court Order to Shut Down Crypto Trading Platform Allegedly Duping Thousands of Investors

New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking a court order to immediately shut down the operations of cryptocurrency exchange Coinseed. The attorney general previously filed a lawsuit against the crypto exchange but the platform allegedly continued to operate and dupe investors.

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IRS Authorized to Get Records from Kraken for US Taxpayers Transacting at least $20k In Crypto

This summon approval is an “important step” to ensure crypto owners follow the tax laws, says Acting Assistant Attorney General. The post IRS Authorized to Get Records from Kraken for US Taxpayers Transacting at least k In Crypto first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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