Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Conviction, Says Trial Was Unfair and Biased

SBF legal team claims the judge and others involved presumed his guilt from the start, while key defense arguments were unfairly restricted. . The post Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Conviction, Says Trial Was Unfair and Biased appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SBF files appeal seeking to reverse conviction over allegations of judicial bias

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), co-founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has filed an appeal challenging his fraud conviction on Sept. 13, arguing that the trial was tainted by judicial bias and procedural errors. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried demands new trial over FTX fraud verdict

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has challenged his 25-year sentence following his five-week trial late last year. According to the New York Times, Bankman-Fried appealed a November 2023 court ruling that found the FTX founder guilty of defrauding investors of… дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried files appeal for felony conviction

Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial and was convicted of seven felony counts and sentenced to 25 years in prison. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Requests New Trial

The FTX founder is six months into a 25-year prison sentence. дальше »

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Kraken seeks jury trial to challenge SEC’s securities charges

Crypto exchange Kraken has requested a jury trial to contest the SEC’s allegations that it operated as an unregistered securities exchange. Crypto exchange Kraken has requested a jury trial in response to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and… дальше »

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Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments

Crypto exchange Kraken has demanded a jury trial in the case brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a court filing Thursday showed. дальше »

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Caroline Ellison seeks no jail for role in FTX collapse due to cooperation

Caroline Ellison, former co-CEO of Alameda Research, has requested no jail time for her role in the FTX collapse, according to a Sept. 10 court filing. Her legal team argued that her sentence should be limited to time served, followed by supervised release, because of her extensive cooperation with the authorities during Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial. дальше »

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Bail for detained Binance exec opposed in Nigeria

A Nigerian high court heard arguments for and against the release of an imprisoned Binance employee days after CEO Richard Teng encouraged U.S. intervention. The trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan resumed in Abuja on Sept. 2 as Nigerian prosecutors… дальше »

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Binance exec’s trial brought forward despite no access to legal counsel 

Amid multiple alleged money laundering charges, the Nigerian government claims that Binance was responsible for the decline of its naira currency. дальше »

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Salame withdraws dismissal request, clears way for Bond’s campaign finance trial

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame has withdrawn his petition to dismiss the indictment against Michelle Bond just days before a critical court hearing. In a letter dated Aug. 29, Salame’s legal team informed Judge Lewis A. дальше »

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CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters

The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening. дальше »

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov formally indicted but can avoid detention before trial

Official charges have been brought against the Telegram founder and CEO - Durov The French judge allow Durov to avoid detention before trial but he is not allowed to leave the country The crThe post Telegram CEO Pavel Durov formally indicted but can avoid detention before trial appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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CEO of Haru Invest stabbed during his trial in a Korean courtroom

The courtroom attack highlights the severe repercussions and heightened tensions surrounding high-profile financial fraud cases. The post CEO of Haru Invest stabbed during his trial in a Korean courtroom appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Haru Invest CEO stabbed during fraud trial: report

The head of troubled South Korean crypto lender Haru Invest was reportedly attacked with a knife in the courtroom during a fraud trial. The chief executive of South Korean crypto yield platform Haru Invest Hugo Hyungsoo Lee was attacked with… дальше »

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Jailed Binance Exec's Nigeria Case to Be Heard a Month Early

The trial was expected to resume on Oct. 11 but is now set to resume next week after defence lawyers requested that the case be heard sooner. дальше »

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SEC’s Case Against Kraken Will Proceed to Trial, California Judge Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken will proceed to trial, a California judge ruled Friday. дальше »

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Lawsuit accuses CZ, Binance of being 'getaway drivers' for 'bad actors'

Binance under scrutiny again after a class action lawsuit against it was filed in Washington If the case goes ahead, blockchain analytics could be on trial Binance and its former CEO, ChangpThe post Lawsuit accuses CZ, Binance of being 'getaway drivers' for 'bad actors' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit

Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case. дальше »

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Accidental $6.8m transfer lands Crypto.com user in prison

After a two-year trial, Jatinder Singh has been sentenced to three years in prison following a case in which Crypto.com accidentally sent him over $6.5 million. In a high-profile case involving one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, an Australian… дальше »

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German State-Owned Development Bank Prepares for Tokenized Bond Issuance with Boerse Stuttgart Digital in ECB Trial

Traditional finance institutions are increasingly exploring ways of putting assets like bonds, credit and funds on blockchain rails, known as RWA tokenization, to pursue operational benefits. дальше »

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Height matters: The rug pull that funded a tall tale

Can a scam have a surprising motive? This crypto story will leave you in disbelief. One of the funniest things about crypto is how people and companies have tried to make sense of it. There’s been a lot of trial… дальше »

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Polygon ranks second to Ethereum for tokenized assets - Will it help MATIC?

Polygon network has seen a surge in RWA interest, including a recent ECB trial.  MATIC traction on the price charts has slowed slightly, with $0.51 as a key price level.  Polygon [MATIC] fThe post Polygon ranks second to Ethereum for tokenized assets - Will it help MATIC? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Are the Tornado Cash developers guilty?

Judge Katherine Polk Failla postponed the trial of Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash. What is happening in this controversial case, and is the crypto mixer responsible for its users? Due to the case’s complexity, the co-founder of the notorious… дальше »

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Cambodia’s CBDC developer to construct bond market for Palau on blockchain: report

A Japanese fintech developer will create a blockchain-based bond market gateway for Palau, aiming to launch a trial in 2024 and a full roll-out the following year. Japanese fintech developer Soramitsu, best known for developing a central bank digital currency… дальше »

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Solana’s Firedancer client hits testnet milestone: Will it boost SOL?

Solana’s Firedancer client inched closer to a mainnet debut after a successful testnet trial.  SOL climbed above 200-day SMA, but buying pressure wasn’t strong enough.  Solana’s [SOLThe post Solana’s Firedancer client hits testnet milestone: Will it boost SOL? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ex-FTX execs Nishad and Gary to be sentenced in October and November

Nishad Singh and Gary Wang to be sentenced for FTX fraud on Oct. 30 and Nov. 20. Their cooperation in Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial may lead to reduced sentences. Ryan Salame got 90 months for non-cooperation; Bankman-Fried got 25 years. дальше »

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DraftKings NFTs Securities Trial Advances As Judge Rejects Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit

A US Judge has rejected DraftKings’ motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit filed by the company’s Non-Fungible Token (NFT) buyers. The lawsuit accuses DraftKings, its CEO, CFO, and president of allegedly violating federal securities laws with its NFTs. дальше »

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Binance exec trial will resume July 5 as family reports health problems

Though Nigeria's tax authority dropped charges against two Binance executives in June, the pair will still face a trial for allegations of money laundering. дальше »

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United Nations, ICP launch digital credentials pilot in Cambodia

The UNDP’s Universal Trusted Credentials will get its second trial in Cambodia. The plan is to create a 10-country ecosystem.

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U.S. Judge Sets Stage for NFT Securities Trial as DraftKings Lawsuit Moves Forward

The class action suit from DraftKings buyers alleges that NFTs are investment contracts. дальше »

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Binance Executive's Health Deteriorates in Jail as Nigeria Money-Laundering Trial Proceeds

On Tuesday the cross-examination of the first witness from Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission was completed. дальше »

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Bitcoin wobbles on sell fears as US moves $240M worth of Bitcoin to Coinbase address

The US government seized 3,940 Bitcoin (worth $240 million) from a Silk Road vendor after a trial in January 2024. The wallet tagged to the US government just moved all the Bitcoin to a Coinbase account, sparking fears of a major sell-off. дальше »

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U.S. government sends 3,940 Bitcoin to Coinbase exchange

Data from Arkham Intelligence indicates the Bitcoin was seized from Banmeet Singh, a convicted drug dealer, during his January 2024 trial. дальше »

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How will Ripple's latest legal battle affect XRP's price?

Did Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse mislead investors? Judge sets SEC's case against Ripple for trial Market sentiment remains optimistic over XRP’s future Ripple Labs has repeatedly hit the The post How will Ripple's latest legal battle affect XRP's price? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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XRP Suffers Major Setback As Legal Expert Says Coin Set To Be Labeled A Security In California

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Ripple faces new trial over alleged misleading 2017 statements by CEO Brad Garlinghouse

Ripple is set for new legal battles after a US judge in California approved a lawsuit against the crypto company regarding alleged misleading statements by its CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. This means the case would go to trial, and a jury would decide if the Ripple boss had misled investors into investing in the digital asset […] The post Ripple faces new trial over alleged misleading 2017 statements by CEO Brad Garlinghouse appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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California Judge Breaks With New York Counterpart, Sends Ripple Securities Lawsuit to Trial

A California judge has ruled that a civil securities lawsuit against Ripple will proceed to trial, denying in part the crypto firm’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging that Ripple’s CEO violated state securities laws in 2017. дальше »

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California Judge Dismisses Part of Civil Lawsuit Against Ripple, Sends Rest of Securities Case to Trial

A California judge has ruled that a civil securities lawsuit against Ripple will proceed to trial, denying in part the crypto firm’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging that Ripple’s CEO violated state securities laws in 2017. дальше »

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Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will begin a trial of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rial, in Kish Island starting in July. The central bank said on June 19 that banking network customers and tourists can use the digital rial wallet to make purchases and transfers between wallets via barcode without […] The post Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Craig Wright Should Pay Plaintiffs' Legal Bill After Found Posing as Satoshi, COPA Says

The COPA vs Craig Wright trial made a resurgence on Friday to determine what costs and penalties Wright might suffer. дальше »

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Nigerian minister defends trial of detained Binance exec amid US lawmakers’ outcry

Following calls from U.S. lawmakers urging President Joe Biden to bring detained Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan back home, Nigerian Minister of Information Mohammed Idris has responded. According to Idris’s statement, Gambaryan’s trial has adhered to all due processes at all… дальше »

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Trump meme coins react as NY jury finds former president guilty of felony charges

Donald Trump becomes the first ex-president convicted of crimes in a hush-money trial, while his recent shift to support cryptocurrencies adds a new dimension to the 2024 presidential race. The post Trump meme coins react as NY jury finds former president guilty of felony charges appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Trump meme coins down as NY jury finds former president guilty of felony charges

Donald Trump becomes the first ex-president convicted of crimes in a hush-money trial, while his recent shift to support cryptocurrencies adds a new dimension to the 2024 presidential race. The post Trump meme coins down as NY jury finds former president guilty of felony charges appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Binance official’s wife demands medical care for detained husband

Mark Mordi, Gambaryan’s legal representative, notified the court on May 22 that his client had been unwell since the previous trial date and was still experiencing health problems. дальше »

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Bitcoin Privacy On Trial: Samourai Developers' First Court Hearing Recap

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) says it plans to bring "substantial" evidence against the developers while US senators argue that they did nothing wrong. дальше »

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Hong Kong to reportedly test retail digital currency for mortgage pricing

Hong Kong is set to start another trial with retail e-HKD, this time for pricing and distributing mortgages. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is gearing up to initiate another round of testing of its digital currency dubbed e-HKD, the… дальше »

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Binance Money Laundering Trial in Nigeria Pushed to June 20 Due to Executive’s Illness

Binance's head of financial crimes compliance Tigran Gambaryan is seriously ill, his lawyers said. дальше »

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Nigerian court delays Binance executives’ tax evasion trial

Citing failure to bring Tigran Gambaryan to court, Nigerian court postpones a court hearing in the Binance tax evasion case until June. A Nigerian court has delayed proceedings in the tax evasion case against the Binance crypto exchange, rescheduling the… дальше »

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UK Judge: Craig Wright lied “extensively and repeatedly” about creating Bitcoin

A U.K. High Court judge has ruled that American computer scientist Craig Wright lied and committed forgery during his trial. дальше »

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