Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit: Latest Filing Marks Beginning Of The End Of Historic Battle

The long-running legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is one step closer to an end with the Commission’s latest filing. The court is expected to give its judgment soon enough, as both parties have filed all necessary briefs. дальше »

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Cboe submits 5 amended ETH ETF filings amid renewed chance of approval

Cboe BZX filed 19-b4 amendments related to five spot Ethereum ETFs on May 21, significantly increasing the odds of each fund’s approval. The news coincided with a sudden spike in odds on Polymarket, which reports 70% odds of approval by May 31, up from just 10% hours before. дальше »

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Fidelity Drops Staking Plans From Ethereum ETF Filing, Boosting Approval Odds Amidst SEC’s Sudden U-Turn

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Where billionaires invest: why 13F report matters for the crypto industry

A new quarterly 13F report has revealed that the world’s largest companies are investing considerable sums in Bitcoin ETFs. What does this mean for the crypto industry? A few hundred U.S. firms have filed Form 13F with the Securities and… дальше »

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Fidelity ‘will not participate’ in proof-of-stake, amends staking language in Ethereum ETF filing

Fidelity has filed an amended S-1 registration statement for its Ethereum ETF, removing language about staking rewards amid SEC concerns over the classification of staked Ether as a security. The post Fidelity ‘will not participate’ in proof-of-stake, amends staking language in Ethereum ETF filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Dolce & Gabbana Sued for Messing Up Delivery of Its NFTs: Bloomberg

A lawsuit filed on Thursday alleges Dolce & Gabbana USA messed up their delivery resulting in NFTs bought by a customer for $6,000 losing 97% of their value, Bloomberg reports. дальше »

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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files to Shift Legal Home to U.S. From Ireland Ahead of Planned IPO: Bloomberg

Circle recently filed court paperwork to make the move, according to a company spokesperson. дальше »

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Ripple Seeks Confidentiality in SEC Case, as Top Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Peak by September

Ripple Labs has filed a motion to seal documents related to the remedies phase of its ongoing legal battle with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Submitted on May 13, 2024, the motion aims to protect sensitive information that Ripple argues could harm its competitive standing and business operations if disclosed publicly. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitfarms Axes CEO Amidst $27 Million Lawsuit

Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced the termination of its interim president and chief executive officer (CEO), Geoffrey Morphy after he filed a $27 million lawsuit against the company. дальше »

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Geoffrey Morphy’s $27M lawsuit leads to Bitfarms ouster

In a dramatic turn of events, Bitfarms has terminated Morphy as CEO and president of the mining firm following the filing of a lawsuit against the company. Morphy’s filed a lawsuit against Bitfarms seeking a staggering $27 million in damages, prompting Bitfarms to terminate his role despite prior announcement of plans to have him remain […] дальше »

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SEC Counters Coinbase’s Petition For New Crypto Regulations

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a countermotion against Coinbase’s rulemaking petition for the crypto industry. In a brief submitted on May 10, the US regulator argues against Coinbase’s request stating there is no need for creating a regulatory framework for crypto assets in place of existing US securities laws. Related Reading: […] дальше »

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JP Morgan, Wells Fargo latest major banks to disclose Bitcoin exposure via ETFs

JP Morgan and Wells Fargo are the latest major global banks to disclose exposure to Bitcoin via some of the spot BTC exchange-traded funds launched in January. The two lenders filed their 13F disclosures on May 10, revealing a modest investment in the Bitcoin ETFs. дальше »

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SEC files final response in XRP lawsuit, rejects Ripple’s claims

The United States States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  has filed its final response to its ongoing lawsuit against Ripple. According to the filing, the commission has refuted Ripple’s claims that it acted without recklessness in handling the XRP cryptocurrency.… дальше »

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Nearly All FTX Creditors Will Get 118% of Their Funds Back in Cash, Estate Says in New Plan

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has proposed a new reorganization plan that would see a whopping 98% of its creditors get back 118% of their claims – in cash – within 60 days of court approval, according to new documents filed Tuesday evening. дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC: Sealed Remedies Reply Brief Filed, What To Expect Now

In the latest from the XRP lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the agency has filed its remedies reply brief under seal, signaling a significant advance in the case’s remedies phase. дальше »

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Ripple vs. SEC: Lawyer Sheds Light on XRP Endgame

James K. Filan, the experienced lawyer, took to X today to share insights into the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and SEC. In today’s tweet, Filan revealed that the SEC had filed its remedies reply brief and supporting exhibits under seal. дальше »

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Six Coinbase customers claim the exchange is violating securities laws in new lawsuit

Six Coinbase customers filed a new class-action lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Global, two subsidiaries — Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Asset Management, LLC. — and its CEO, Brian Armstrong, on May 5. дальше »

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Ripple Counters SEC’s Opposition Brief With New Filing, What Does It Say?

Ripple has filed a new court document supporting its motion to strike new evidence in its long-running legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The crypto firm filed the initial motion on April 22, seeking to strike Andrea Fox, an accountant at the Commission, as one of the claimant’s witnesses.  Ripple Makes A […] дальше »

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Former FTX executive Ryan Salame forfeits $5.9m Bahamas mansion

Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has agreed to transfer his multimillion-dollar Bahamas home as part of a plea agreement in a criminal prosecution. According to a request filed by FTX Trading Ltd and connected debtors with… дальше »

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Ripple (XRP) Aims to Dismiss SEC Accountant’s Testimony in Ongoing Lawsuit: Here’s What to Expect

In the latest development of the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the regulatory agency has filed a motion opposing Ripple’s request to strike the declaration of Andrea Fox, a top SEC accountant. дальше »

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OpenAI hit with privacy complaint in Austria, potential EU law breach

Austrian data rights group Noyb filed a privacy complaint against OpenAI, accusing its ChatGPT of providing false information and potentially breaching EU privacy regulations. дальше »

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Custodia Bank claps back against court ruling, wants Fed master account

Custodia Bank has filed a notice of appeal on April 26, challenging a lower court's decision from March denying its attempt to officially join the U.S. banking system. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Backs Coinbase In SEC Case With Amicus Brief

Pro-XRP lawyer and crypto advocate John Deaton has filed an amicus brief supporting Coinbase’s motion to certify an interlocutory appeal in the exchange’s ongoing case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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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 »

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Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case

Custodia Bank filed a notice of appeal in its ongoing case against the US Federal Reserve on April 26. The bank intends to appeal an earlier judgment that denied its entitlement to a Federal Reserve master account, a service that allows access to the central bank’s system without relying on intermediary banks. дальше »

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John Deaton files amicus brief in support of Coinbase appeal against SEC

The lawyer said he had filed a brief on behalf of 4,701 Coinbase customers for no charge as part of his advocacy work in the crypto space. дальше »

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Custodia Bank Appeals Court Loss in Fed Master Account Lawsuit

Custodia, a Wyoming-based aspiring crypto bank, filed a notice of appeal against a court ruling that affirmed the Federal Reserve's rejection of its bid for a master account and membership. дальше »

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Consensys Takes SEC To Court Over Efforts To Regulate Ethereum As Security

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Consensys подала в суд на SEC

Компания Consensys, разработчик кошелька MetaMask, подала иск против Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC). Организация объяснила это стремлением «защитить сообщество Ethereum в США».   Today, Consensys filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »

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SEC sues Bitcoin mining firm Geosyn over unregistered $5.6m securities offering

The SEC is suing a Bitcoin mining company Geosyn, alleging that the firm engaged in an unregistered securities offering, raising over $5.6 million through deceptive practices. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Geosyn Mining,… дальше »

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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 »

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Consensys sues the SEC, wants court to declare Ethereum not a security

Consensys, a blockchain software technology company backing the Ethereum blockchain, has sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Consensys sues the SEC The lawsuit, filed in the District Court for the Northern District of Texas, concerns Consensys’ complaint against the SEC’s impending enforcement action against the company. Also key to the lawsuit is Consensys’ […] дальше »

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Consensys sues SEC over Ethereum classification, claims regulatory overreach

Consensys filed a lawsuit against the SEC seeking a court ruling that Ethereum's ether token is not a security amid the agency's crackdown on crypto firms The post Consensys sues SEC over Ethereum classification, claims regulatory overreach appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Consensys Sues SEC Over ‘Unlawful Seizure Of Authority’ Over Ethereum

Ethereum developer Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, striking back against what the company calls an “unlawful seizure of authority” over Ethereum by the federal regulator. дальше »

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Authorities shut down Samourai Wallet, arrest founders over money laundering charges in $2 billion DOJ case

International authorities collaborated to shut down Samourai Wallet and arrested its two founders on April 24 after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed criminal charges against the privacy wallet over allegations of facilitating money laundering. дальше »

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Legal Clash Erupts: 2 Crypto Companies Sue US SEC Over Controversial ‘Dealer’ Rule

Two prominent crypto industry groups, the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance (CFAT) of Texas, have filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to contest a newly implemented rule expanding the definition of a “dealer” in securities. дальше »

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SEC seeks $5.3 billion from Terraform Labs and Do Kwon

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks a $5. 3 billion judgement against Terraform Labs and co-founder & CEO Do Kwon. Terraform Labs filed a motion for settlement at $3. 5 million; dO Kwon offered $800,000. дальше »

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Binance slapped with a new class-action lawsuit in Canada

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is embroiled in a legal battle in Canada as it faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly breaching local securities laws. The lawsuit, filed in Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice, accuses Binance of selling crypto derivative products to retail investors without proper registration, contravening the Ontario Securities Act (OSA) and federal law. The […] дальше »

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Ripple Says $10M Penalty Enough, Rejects SEC’s Ask of $1.95B Fine in Final Judgment

Ripple Labs filed its opposition on Monday against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposal to ask a New York judge to impose a nearly $2 billion fine against the company behind the XRP Ledger blockchain. дальше »

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SEC Vs Justin Sun Case Update: Regulator Provides Additional Information In Lawsuit Against Tron Founder

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed new court documents in its ongoing lawsuit against Justin Sun, the founder of the TRON blockchain, and the companies allegedly owned and controlled by him. дальше »

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SEC claims Justin Sun’s alleged visits to US grant it personal jurisdiction to pursue legal action

The US SEC filed an amended complaint in its case against Justin Sun and other defendants on April 18, arguing that Justin Sun’s alleged visits to the US should grant it the jurisdiction required to pursue legal action. дальше »

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Looking at Sam Bankman-Fried's Appeals Process

As expected, Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team filed a notice of his intent to appeal his conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges. So far all we have is just the notice – the actual brief won't come for some time yet. дальше »

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Binance exec on the run: Nigeria government pursues extradition from Kenya

Nigeria’s tax agency filed charges against two Binance execs, who were later detained. But one of them has escaped. Government officials say they found him. дальше »

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Coinbase seeks interim appeal in SEC case over crypto classification

Coinbase has filed a motion seeking Judge Failla’s permission to seek an interlocutory appeal on her recent order involving investment contracts. дальше »

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried filed to appeal his conviction and sentence for fraud and conspiracy charges on Thursday, hours before his deadline to do so. дальше »

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Google files lawsuit against crypto scammers allegedly defrauding thousands

Tech giant Google has taken legal action against a group of crypto scammers, alleging their involvement in defrauding more than 100,000 people worldwide. Filed on Thursday, the lawsuit accuses the scammers of uploading fraudulent investment and cryptocurrency exchange apps to Google Play, Google’s official app store for Android devices. дальше »

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Nigeria Court Adjourns Hearings for Binance, Execs' Tax Evasion Cases: Reports

The local tax watchdog last month filed charges in an Abuja court against Binance and the two executives who were detained in the country. дальше »

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Crypto Exchange KuCoin Sees Massive Outflows After DOJ Lawsuit – Report

For the past week, crypto exchange KuCoin has been at the center of a regulatory tornado. The charges filed last Tuesday include breaking several regulations and violating anti-money laundering (AML) laws in the United States. дальше »

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TRON Foundation and Justin Sun claim SEC lack jurisdiction over foreign defendants

TRON Foundation and Justin Sun lead other co-accused to challenge SEC’s jurisdiction in lawsuit. The defendants argue SEC lacks authority over foreign conduct and they seek dismissal. The defendants have filed a motion invoking the major questions doctrine. дальше »

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US government moves $130 million in Bitcoin confiscated from Silk Road to Coinbase

The US government transferred 2,223 Bitcoin (BTC), approximately worth $130 million, to a wallet linked to crypto exchange Coinbase on April 2 as part of a sale announced in January. The US previously filed to sell roughly $130 million worth of the seized BTC in January and the transfer amount lines up with the announced […] The post US government moves $130 million in Bitcoin confiscated from Silk Road to Coinbase appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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