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Binance’s defense against SEC could be aided by Mango Markets case
Binance could strengthen its defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by drawing on an unrelated case. On April 26, Binance and related parties filed a government document from an unrelated case against Mango Markets exploiter Abraham Eisenberg, who was convicted by a jury on April 18. дальше »
2024-4-27 03:03
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Consensys sues SEC, seeks court declaration that Ethereum is not a security
Consensys filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 25 over allegations that the watchdog has overstepped in its authority in trying to regulate Ethereum (ETH). дальше »
2024-4-26 23:28
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Ex-Binance CEO CZ seeks forgiveness and a fresh start in pre-sentencing apology letter
Binance‘s co-founder and former CEO, Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, submitted a letter of apology to the court on April 24. Zhao, who pleaded guilty to criminal charges earlier this year, expressed regret in advance of his upcoming sentencing date. дальше »
2024-4-25 03:03
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The State Of Things: Open Source Developers Arrested For Writing Code
It is crucial for Bitcoiners to evaluate the state of things today in light of the accusations made against Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill by the US Department of Justice from Samourai Wallet. дальше »
2024-4-25 00:05
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The Patriot Act 2.0
A quick breakdown of the recent renewal of FISA 702, and the implications it has on the civil rights of American citizens. дальше »
2024-4-25 18:45
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SEC seeking $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants nearly $5. 3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon for violations of the US securities laws and charges of fraud. The agency detailed its requested fines in an April 19 legal filing. дальше »
2024-4-24 00:20
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Top five stablecoins near all-time high with $150 billion market cap
Quick Take The aggregate supply of the top five stablecoins has reached $150 billion in market capitalization, with USDT (Tether) and USDC (USD Coin) leading the pack at $110 billion and $34 billion, respectively. дальше »
2024-4-24 23:46
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FTX investors agree to drop civil lawsuit against SBF if he snitches on celebrity promoters
FTX investors may drop claims against the company’s co-founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, in return for his support. Bloomberg reported on April 19 that, under a proposed settlement, Bankman-Fried would cooperate against celebrity promoters named as defendants in a $1. дальше »
2024-4-20 04:23
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Former Ethereum Adviser Intends to Sue U.S. Government for $9.6B Over Dropped Extortion Charges
The former Ethereum adviser has retained well-known civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz to serve as a consultant on constitutional issues in the case. дальше »
2024-4-11 23:15
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in landmark fraud case
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in jail today in a packed courtroom, marking a significant moment in the legal scrutiny of the crypto industry. He will be 57 years old when he is released. дальше »
2024-3-28 18:47
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Ripple execs reveal SEC seeking $2 billion in fines, say regulator has ‘become unhinged’
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and CLO Stuart Alderoty have revealed that the SEC is seeking a staggering $2 billion in fines and penalties. According to the company’s executives, the fines have been proposed in a court filing that will be unsealed on March 26. дальше »
2024-3-26 02:11
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF achieves legendary status after hitting second-largest inflows for 2024
Quick Take VettaFI’s data showcases the impressive traction of BlackRock’s IBIT, marking it as the US ETF with the second-largest inflows year to date. IBIT only trails behind the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, which has garnered inflows of $21. дальше »
2024-3-26 01:30
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SEC begins multi-billion dollar fraud trial against Terraform Labs, Do Kwon
In a dramatic opening to a much-anticipated trial, the US SEC cast Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon, as central figures in a vast financial deception that left investors nearly destitute following its collapse, Reuters reported on March 26. дальше »
2024-3-26 00:13
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Celsius looks to recover $2 billion withdrawn by 2% of accounts during its collapse
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network is seeking the return of over $2 billion withdrawn by major customers shortly before its bankruptcy declaration in July 2022, according to a release shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-3-21 22:02
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Court sanctions SEC, orders it to cover legal fees in DEBT Box case
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been sanctioned over its disputed restraining order against the crypto firm DEBT Box, according to a March 18 court filing. As a result of the SEC’s misconduct, the court has mandated the commission to cover the legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by DEBT Box. дальше »
2024-3-19 04:14
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US prosecutors want SBF to serve at least four decades in prison
Federal prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of 40 to 50 years for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) following his conviction for conducting one of the most significant financial frauds in recent times through the misappropriation of over $8 billion of customer funds. дальше »
2024-3-16 23:14
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Court rules Craig Wright is Not Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
In a landmark ruling, the UK High Court has declared that Dr. Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist, and businessman, is not the author of the Bitcoin whitepaper, did not create the Bitcoin system, and did not operate under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto from 2008 to 2011. дальше »
2024-3-14 17:11
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Bitcoin volatility becoming more focused at start of Wall Street trading week
Bitcoin prices appear to have exhibited an intriguing pattern of higher volatility on Tuesdays and Wednesdays since the launch of Bitcoin ETFs on January 11, 2024, per CryptoSlate analysis. While prices have tended to rise on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, there have been wilder intraday swings, with several V-shaped recoveries. дальше »
2024-3-14 16:24
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Court approves Terraforms Labs’ request to hire Dentons despite regulatory concerns
A US bankruptcy court has approved Terraform Labs’ request to retain law firm Dentons despite concerns raised by the company’s creditors and the SEC. This approval comes on the heels of Dentons’ commitment to return $48 million to Terraform, a substantial part of the retainer fee initially paid to the firm for legal services, marking […] The post Court approves Terraforms Labs’ request to hire Dentons despite regulatory concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-3-14 01:18
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Court upholds SEC’s unregistered securities claims against Gemini, Genesis’ Earn program
A federal court denied crypto exchange Gemini and Genesis Global Capital’s joint motion to dismiss the SEC’s case regarding their defunct Gemini Earn program, according to a March 13 filing. дальше »
2024-3-14 23:31
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DCG, Silbert deny NYAG allegations, move to dismiss $3 billion lawsuit
Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its CEO Barry Silbert have filed motions to dismiss the $3 billion fraud lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG), arguing that the allegations levied against them are “baseless innuendo. дальше »
2024-3-7 01:26
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Terra’s Do Kwon Wins Extradition Appeal in Montenegro as Case Heads for Retrial
Kwon is facing fraud charges in the U.S. around his role in Terra's collapse. дальше »
2024-3-5 15:52
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Craig Wright claims coincidence in timing of spoofed emails as DNS records altered yesterday
The highly contentious COPA vs. Wright trial took a dramatic turn today as Craig Wright faced accusations of manipulating key evidence to support his claim of being Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2024-3-3 17:47
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Gemini agrees to return $1.1 billion to Earn customers as part of NYDFS settlement
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) reached a settlement agreement with Winklevoss-owned crypto exchange Gemini. The NYDFS announced the settlement in a press release published on Feb. дальше »
2024-2-29 01:49
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Coinbase Made an Arbitration Case to the U.S. Supreme Court – Again
Crypto exchange Coinbase again led a legal charge on the ins and outs of arbitration in the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday. The latest case isn't about digital assets, directly, but it may be important for every modern consumer who buys, registers or contracts for a product or service – and for the businesses trying to stay out of court. дальше »
2024-2-29 23:54
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Never-before-seen Satoshi Nakamoto emails add several details to Bitcoin’s origin lore
Private email correspondence between the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and an early contributor to the project, Martii Malmi, has shed further light on the origin story of the flagship crypto and its creator’s earliest thoughts about the future. дальше »
2024-2-24 02:14
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Adam Back files previously unseen Satoshi Nakamoto emails in Craig Wright trial
Adam Back has submitted his early correspondence with Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto to a UK court as part of his testimony in the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) vs. Craig Wright trial on Feb. дальше »
2024-2-23 04:32
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DCG files objection to Genesis, NYAG settlement
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has filed an objection to a recent settlement agreement between its bankrupt subsidiary, Genesis, and the New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG). The objection, submitted on Feb. дальше »
2024-2-23 01:27
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Alex Mashinsky wants to continue retaining SBF’s defense lawyers for his trial
Celsius co-founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky intends to rely on the same lawyers used by former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to defend him against the criminal charges filed by the Department of Justice’s Southern District of New York (SDNY) in July 2023, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. дальше »
2024-2-21 02:47
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Swiss Crypto Hedge Fund Tyr Capital Clashes With Client Over FTX Exposure: FT
Tyr investor TGT has brought claims against the hedge fund that it ignored several warnings over its ties with FTX. дальше »
2024-2-21 10:02
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FTX secretly used Deltec Bank to create and sell Tether for profit, lawsuit alleges
FTX companies created and profited from Tether through an arrangement with a partner bank, according to a court case described by Bloomberg on Feb. 17. The case quoted Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, as stating: “Alameda could create USDT on credit through the unofficial Deltec Line of Credit and sell that USDT for […] The post FTX secretly used Deltec Bank to create and sell Tether for profit, lawsuit alleges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-2-18 04:06
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Forgery, plagiarism, and ninja costumes: The bizarre battle over Bitcoin’s origins
The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) versus Dr. Craig Wright trial has been going on for ten days, with both sides refuting the other’s claims. The trial seeks to disprove Wright’s claim that he is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin — Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2024-2-18 01:30
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US prosecutors ask judge to approve Binance plea deal
US prosecutors filed a sentencing memo on Feb. 16 asking a federal judge to sign off on the Binance plea deal, Bloomberg News reported. In November 2023, Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) pled guilty to charges of money laundering and sanctions violations. дальше »
2024-2-18 20:00
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Changing Regulatory Dynamics For Bitcoin ATMs
Shifting regulatory landscapes are starting to produce regulation models that present an increasing burden for small scale Bitcoin ATM operators. дальше »
2024-2-16 17:00
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ENS considering $300k settlement over eth.link litigation
ENS Labs has shared a $300,000 settlement offer from Manifold Finance to resolve a contentious dispute over the eth. link domain name with the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) governing the platform. дальше »
2024-2-14 23:35
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Bitcoin ETF inflows in US mark largest price boost since approval
Quick Take An in-depth analysis of Bitcoin price variations across different regions, based on a 30-day metric, reveals intriguing patterns. The data from 8 am to 8 pm in Eastern, Central European, and China Standard Time provides insights into regional influences on Bitcoin price changes during typical work hours. дальше »
2024-2-14 21:25
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Resisting the EIA: One Possible Playbook
A dissection of the potential legal avenues available for mining industry participants to challenge the EIA emergency survey. дальше »
2024-2-14 20:10
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The EIA Emergency Information Collection Is Alarming
An analysis of the Energy Information Administration's invasive survey into mining operations in the United States. дальше »
2024-2-14 19:33
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Game Theory Of Financial Crime: Policy Takeaways From Bitcoin
Bitcoin is no longer the dominant cryptocurrency for black market activity. Policy makers need to adapt to this new reality. дальше »
2024-2-14 17:32
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U.S. Judge Warns SEC Over 'False and Misleading' Request in Crypto Case
A federal judge threatened to sanction the SEC's lawyers after their "false" arguments prompted a court to impose a temporary restraining order on crypto firm Debt Box. дальше »
2023-12-2 02:06
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U.S. prosecutors argue CZ may face up to 10 years and should be detained in the U.S.
In a filing on Nov. 24, U. S. prosecutors noted that they may go beyond the guidelines and seek the statutory maximum prison sentence of 10 years for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The prosecution’s filing was submitted in response to CZ’s opposition to the government’s motion to detain him in the U. дальше »
2023-11-26 19:06
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Bitcoin sees sixth straight difficulty increase amid record-breaking hash rate surge
Quick Take Bitcoin’s network dynamics are currently going through an exciting phase, with the upcoming difficulty adjustment exceeding 5%. The difficulty adjustment continues to put in all-time highs and is now above 68T. дальше »
2023-11-26 17:01
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Crypto’s crucial year: Overcoming 2024’s regulatory and economic challenges
The post Crypto’s crucial year: Overcoming 2024’s regulatory and economic challenges appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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US DOJ files motion to block CZ’s return to UAE over flight risk concerns
The U. S. Department of Justice (US DOJ) has filed a motion to prevent former Binance CEO and founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao from leaving the continental United States before sentencing. дальше »
2023-11-23 21:02
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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering, comments on resignation
Now-former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges, according to reports from The New York Times on Nov. 21. Zhao reportedly entered his guilty plea in federal court in Seattle today and agreed to pay a $50 million fine as part of the plea deal. дальше »
2023-11-22 00:59
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Apple entered anti-crypto agreements with competitors, class action suit claims
A class action suit filed on Nov. 17 in California alleged that Apple entered anti-competitive agreements that partially restricted the use of cryptocurrency. Specifically, plaintiffs said that agreements between Apple and its competitors prevent iOS Peer-to-Peer Payment Market apps from offering decentralized crypto features. дальше »
2023-11-22 23:50
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US Trustee challenges $5 million claims by parties in Celsius bankruptcy case
The United States Trustee in the Celsius bankruptcy case has raised objections against claims made by several parties asserting their “substantial contributions” to the bankruptcy proceedings of Celsius Network and its affiliates. дальше »
2023-11-21 13:45
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Binance faces historic penalty as DOJ settlement talks suggest over $4 billion
Binance Holdings is in talks with the U. S. Justice Department (DOJ) to resolve allegations of criminal activities, including money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations, via a settlement that could exceed $4 billion, Bloomberg News reported Nov. дальше »
2023-11-20 21:28
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SBF granted post-trial extension indicating potential appeal strategy or reduced sentencing
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, has granted a request for an extension for filing post-trial motions in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a court order dated Nov. дальше »
2023-11-20 15:30
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Court greenlights settlement talks between BlockFi and FTX
On Nov. 14, U.S. Federal Judge Michael Kaplan gave a green light to cryptocurrency firms FTX and BlockFi to begin settlement discussions over a $1 billion dispute. The permission comes in the aftermath of BlockFi’s bankruptcy filing in November 2022, as it seeks to recover funds owed by FTX and its sister hedge fund, Alameda […] The post Court greenlights settlement talks between BlockFi and FTX appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-11-15 00:50
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