US Court Defies SEC Interpretation Of Crypto, XRP Lawyer Weighs In

Regulators are still figuring out how to oversee crypto, but some recent judicial rulings show promise for the industry’s legal battles with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bill Morgan, an attorney representing Ripple in its protracted legal battle with the SEC, has been vocal about the evolving judicial stance on crypto. His recent comments underline […] дальше »

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Former SEC Legal Expert Reveals The SEC Could Be Going After Binance With Renewed Vigor

On August 28, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a sealed motion for leave to file documents under seal in its ongoing case against Binance. Following this, former SEC attorney John Reed Stark has revealed what this could mean for the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume. An Impending Criminal Case Against […] дальше »

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XRP Holders' Lawyer Reacts to Grayscale Win, Says Spot ETF Is Happening

Pro-crypto attorney poses crucial question on potential spot Bitcoin ETF emergence дальше »

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SEC appeal a bust? Judge’s ruling will favor XRP, crypto attorney predicts

Judge Analisa Torres will likely reject the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) interlocutory appeal, according to attorney John Deaton. Speaking at the first annual onXDC Live blockchain conference held in Texas, Deaton — founder of Crypto-Law.us and managing partner… дальше »

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Ripple v. SEC Case: Unrevealed XRP Memo Put into Spotlight by Legal Analyst

John E. Deaton, an attorney who has been closely monitoring Ripple's ongoing legal skirmish with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has raised intriguing questions about a 2018 internal memo by the SEC's enforcement lawyers дальше »

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Why XRP Holders’ Attorney Says Hinman and Clayton Should Testify In Ripple vs. SEC Case

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Tornado Cash developer granted bail in US

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm has been granted bail, as confirmed by his attorney, Brian Klein.  Storm, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, was apprehended by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on charges including money… дальше »

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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Says Bread And Peanut Butter Is His Only Sustenance In Jail

Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team has complained to a Magistrate Judge about the “outrageous” prison conditions the former FTX CEO is being held in. The attorney stated that Bankman-Fried is living on meager sustenance due to the prison’s inability to provide him with an appropriate diet. дальше »

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Tornado Cash founders charged, arrested in the US

Roman Storm and Roman Semenox, the founders of crypto mixer Tornado Cash have been charged and arrested in the US, according to details of an indictment unsealed today by the US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York. дальше »

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Nate Chastain sentenced to three months for insider trading at OpenSea

Nate Chastain, formerly an employee at OpenSea, has been sentenced to three months in prison on insider trading charges according to the U.S. DOJ on Aug. 22. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams commented: “Nathanial Chastain faced justice today for violating the trust that his employer placed in him by using OpenSea’s confidential information for his own […] The post Nate Chastain sentenced to three months for insider trading at OpenSea appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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XRP Attorney Says SEC Lawsuit Caused Inestimable Damage, Here's How

SEC filed lawsuit against Ripple and two of its executives in December 2020 дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried will get one day in court to meet with lawyers

According to a judge's order, SBF will be allowed access to one laptop and “WiFi device” for roughly seven hours while meeting with counsel in a courthouse cell block attorney room. дальше »

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Ex-SEC Attorney Dashes Hopes Of Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Here’s Why

Mentions of Spot Bitcoin ETFs have been constant in the crypto and traditional investment industries in recent months as many investors wait on the SEC’s decision. However, some players have constantly played down the possibility of Bitcoin spot ETFs taking root in the US market. дальше »

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Experts Explain Why SEC’s Interlocutory Appeal In Ripple Case Was A Mistake

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed an interlocutory appeal following Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in favor of Ripple. However, an attorney and crypto enthusiast Greg Beuke believes the SEC made a mistake in appealing the decision. дальше »

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Former SEC attorney chimes in on the Bitcoin ETF conversation

John Reed Stark suggested that SEC will not look favorably upon Bitcoin ETFs. Analysts think that the ruling may get postponed even further. Multiple large financial institutions have recentThe post Former SEC attorney chimes in on the Bitcoin ETF conversation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC partisan divide could alter Bitcoin ETF approval odds, former SEC attorney predicted

According to former SEC attorney John Reed Stark the current SEC, under the chairmanship of Gary Gensler, is unlikely to approve a Bitcoin spot ETF application centering on significant regulatory concerns, including the ability to prevent fraud and protect investors. дальше »

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Elon Musk’s Lawyer Files Second Motion To Dismiss Dogecoin Class Action Lawsuit

In a continued legal battle over a class action lawsuit alleging Dogecoin insider trading, attorney Alex Shapiro, representing Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has once again requested the dismissal of the case. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Says He Is Willing To Bet That Ripple Will Win SEC Appeal

Popular XRP advocate and notable attorney John Deaton recently predicted a comfortable appeal victory by Ripple against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Managing Partner of ‘The Deaton Law Firm’ says he is willing to bet big on the exchange emerging victorious on appeal. дальше »

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Ripple Case: Deaton Willing to Bet Big on SEC Appeal Failure

XRP advocate and noted attorney, John Deaton, confidently predicts a Ripple victory against the SEC’s appeal дальше »

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Ex-Celsius CEO must respond to NY lawsuit

Former CEO of Celsius Network, Alex Mashinsky, must respond to a lawsuit by NY Attorney General Letitia James дальше »

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Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky loses motion to dismiss civil fraud lawsuit

Alex Mashinsky failed to get the civil lawsuit brought against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James thrown out in court on August 4. A Manhattan state court judge gave the green light for James’ suit to proceed, denying Mashinsky’s motion to dismiss the suit that accuses him of committing civil fraud, Bloomberg reported. дальше »

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Report: New York’s Attorney General investigating DCG’s subsidiary

Digital Currency Group's subsidiary, Genesis Global Capital, is reportedly being investigated by the New York State Attorney General's Office дальше »

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New York Attorney General probing Digital Currency Group in relation to Genesis Global Capital : Report

The New York Attorney General (NYAG) is currently probing Digital Currency Group (DCG), according to reports from Bloomberg on Aug. 4. In recent months, the regulator has reportedly been investigating the DCG over its dealings with its subsidiary Genesis Global Capital. дальше »

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BREAKING: Digital Currency Group Faces Investigation By New York Attorney General’s Office

New York Attorney General Letitia James has reportedly launched an investigation into Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of Genesis, a cryptocurrency firm that has been facing financial troubles. дальше »

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Final Countdown: Genesis’ Bankruptcy Mediation Faces Make-Or-Break Deadline

As the digital financial landscape navigates through both success stories and cautionary tales, the ongoing mediation of bankrupt crypto lender Genesis Global Holdco LLC has garnered attention. The latest development in the crypto lender’s bankruptcy saga emerged on Wednesday when a company attorney revealed they were approaching the end of their ongoing mediation. To clarify, […] дальше »

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Hard-Hitting New York Attorney Files To Join Ripple Lawsuit Against SEC

High-powered attorney Douglas Samuel Zolkind has officially filed a motion to intervene in the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple Labs. As Ripple Labs continues in its legal battle against the SEC, the New York-based attorney has indicated his intention to appear on behalf of the blockchain payments company. дальше »

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Ripple Lands New Attorney to Make up for Exits: Details

After exodus of some of its defense attorneys, Ripple has started filling in gap дальше »

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Ripple Attorney Withdraws From SEC Lawsuit, Will It Affect XRP?

A recent development in the ongoing showdown between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has seen the withdrawal of another Ripple attorney from the lawsuit, recent court filings reveal. дальше »

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SBF will not face illegal campaign financing charges

Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried will not be facing a charge of illegal campaign financing due to an extradition treaty between the US and the Bahamas.  A court filing was published on July 26 by US Attorney for the Southern… дальше »

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Judge warns Sam Bankman-Fried to ‘take it seriously’ as prosecutors push to revoke bail: Report

Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon reportedly said SBF made roughly 100 calls to a reporter behind The New York Times story that revealed Caroline Ellison’s private journals. дальше »

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Trademark attorney predicts legal fights ahead with Twitter’s rebrand to X

According to Josh Gerben, the social media platform could be embroiled in lawsuits over its “X” branding for years, costing upward of millions of dollars. дальше »

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Twitter May Face Legal Complications Following Rebranding to X

Coinspeaker Twitter May Face Legal Complications Following Rebranding to X Trademark attorney Douglas Masters emphasized that protecting a single letter like “X” can be particularly challenging, especially when it is widely used commercially and lacks distinctive characteristics. дальше »

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Pro-XRP attorney’s Twitter hacked to promote fake giveaways 

Prominent XRP advocate Attorney Jeremy Hogan's Twitter account hacked! Scammers used it to promote fake XRP giveaways. XRP community rallies to spread awareness and support. дальше »

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Ripple: Crypto lawyer rules out near-term impacts from SEC appeal

The attorney said that the ruling will be legally binding for at least two years. The application of the third requirement of the Howey test has been debated. The watershed verdict in the hiThe post Ripple: Crypto lawyer rules out near-term impacts from SEC appeal appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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This is how much Celsius Network agreed to pay FTC to settle the case

Celsius Network agreed to settle the case with US FTC Alex Mashinsky was arrested by the SDNY Attorney's Office on 13 July for defrauding investors Celsius Network, formerly known as one of The post This is how much Celsius Network agreed to pay FTC to settle the case appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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US Attorney’s Office announces criminal fraud charges against Alex Mashinsky

Authorities said they had reached a “non-prosecution agreement” with Celsius, but former CEO Alex Mashinsky will face criminal charges related to fraud and misleading users. дальше »

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Ripple Attorney Withdraws in Case Against SEC

Ripple Labs has seen another from its defense network withdraw from SEC suit дальше »

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TD Bank registers logo with USPTO for crypto payment services

Mike Kondoudis, a licensed trademark attorney, has confirmed that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) officially registered the TD Logo for crypto purposes дальше »

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Hacker behind $9 million crypto exploit charged in New York

The crypto hack took place over a Solana-based liquidity protocol in July 2022. The hacker was allowed to keep $1.6 million as a white hat bounty. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern DistrictThe post Hacker behind $9 million crypto exploit charged in New York appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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New York District Attorney Presses Charges Against Hacker For Exploiting Solana DEX

A hacker has been charged by a New York prosecutor for exploiting a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Solana blockchain. The individual in question is currently facing legal consequences for allegedly taking undue advantage of vulnerabilities in the DEX’s smart contracts, causing significant financial losses. дальше »

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U.S. charges Solana attacker with money laundering in first enforcement action of its kind

The U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) announced in a July 11 press release that it is pressing charges against Shakeeb Ahmed, a senior security engineer at an unidentified company, for money laundering in connection with the exploit of an unnamed Solana-based protocol in July 2022. дальше »

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US lawmakers call on DOJ, SEC to investigate Prometheum, citing suspicions of “false testimony” and securities law violations

U. S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of (R-AL) and Members of Congress Ralph Norman (R-SC), Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), Byron Donalds (R-FL), and Mark Alford (R-MO) Blaine Luetkemeyer have co-signed a letter calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to investigate Prometheum, Inc. дальше »

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U.S. Senator Tuberville Asks DOJ, SEC to Investigate Crypto Broker Prometheum

U.S. Senator Thomas Tuberville (R-Ala.) wrote an open letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler asking them to investigate Prometheum, a special-purpose broker that recently secured federal permissions to offer crypto trading services. дальше »

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Pro-Ripple Attorney Calls out Coinbase's Double Standards on XRP

Attorney Bill Morgan accuses major US crypto exchange of hypocrisy for its handling of XRP дальше »

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Federal Prosecutors And Agencies Charge Fund Founder Over Misappropriating $25M For Digital Asset Trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California filed charges against the investment fund founder of Ichioka Ventures, William K. дальше »

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Ripple v. SEC: Another Attorney Calls It Quits

These recent departures are unlikely to have any bearing on the high-profile case дальше »

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XRP as Security Debate: Attorney John Deaton Sheds New Light

Attorney John Deaton has once again backed his thesis regarding XRP дальше »

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Binance engages former DOJ prosecutor to counter SEC allegations

Binance has enlisted the expertise of a former attorney from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mount a defense against the lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) дальше »

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Elon Musk’s $258B Dogecoin Lawsuit Alleging Insider Trading At Risk As Key Attorney Quits

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HSBC plans to launch seamless banking services in the metaverse

Renowned companies continue to explore opportunities in the crypto market despite ongoing regulatory challenges. The latest developments show HSBC filed trademark applications to join the metaverse and non-fungible token (NFT) sectors HSBC files new metaverse and NFT patents Property attorney Mike Kondoudis tweeted that HSBC filed two trademark applications with the US Patents & Trademark […] The post HSBC plans to launch seamless banking services in the metaverse appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

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