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SBF looks to Anthropic investment as Judge denies cross examination of Gary Wang
In the ongoing criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, attorneys for the FTX founder filed new letter motions related to the cross-examination of two key prosecution witnesses. In a letter Monday, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers asked Judge Lewis Kaplan for permission to question Gary Wang on the involvement of attorneys in structuring loans from Bankman-Fried’s trading firm Alameda […] The post SBF looks to Anthropic investment as Judge denies cross examination of Gary Wang appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-11 09:53
SBF Trial Day 5 – How Caroline Ellison’s testimony could become the smoking gun needed for a guilty verdict
The fifth day of the SBF trial included testimony from Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, whose testimony became a pivotal point for the case as she confessed to committing fraud under SBF’s direction. дальше »
2023-10-11 02:58
U.S. grocery chain Trader Joe’s sues DeFi platform Trader Joe for IP infringement
The well-known grocery store chain Trader Joe’s has initiated a lawsuit against a cryptocurrency-based Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform, also named Trader Joe, as revealed in U. S. court filings dated Oct. дальше »
2023-10-11 00:47
Caroline Ellison’s testimony expected to dominate the second week of SBF’s trial
The ongoing fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is set to witness potentially game-changing testimonies this week as former Alameda Research CEO and one-time romantic partner of SBF, Caroline Ellison, is set to take the stand on Oct. дальше »
2023-10-10 03:34
First week of SBF’s trial paints a grim picture for the former billionaire
As the curtains lifted on the highly anticipated trial of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the week unfolded with a series of damaging claims and a visibly charged atmosphere inside the courtroom. дальше »
2023-10-7 03:49
Gary Wang faced up to 50 years in prison before plea deal and is still not guaranteed leniency
Gary Wang, co-founder and former CTO of FTX, appeared as a witness for the prosecution in the criminal trial of his fellow co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Oct. 6. One fact that emerged during testimony concerns a December 2022 plea deal in which Wang pleaded guilty. дальше »
2023-10-7 00:30
SBF Trial Day 3 – Former FTX CTO claims SBF granted Alameda Research ‘special privileges’ during witness testimony
The third day of the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) unveiled deeper insights into the company’s financial operations and its founder’s personal habits. In the morning session, testimony from Adam Yedidia, a college acquaintance of Bankman-Fried and a former Alameda and FTX staff member, provided a glimpse into the backend operations of FTX. дальше »
2023-10-6 04:07
SBF Trial: Grounded private jets worth combined $70M may be forfeit in Bankman-Fried trial
Federal prosecutors filed a forfeiture bill of particulars on Oct. 5 specifying assets subject to forfeiture in the criminal case against cryptocurrency executive Samuel Bankman-Fried. The filing in New York federal court listed two private jets prosecutors say are subject to forfeiture — a Bombardier Global 5000 and an Embraer Legacy. дальше »
2023-10-6 14:00
SBF Trial Day 2 – Prosecution’s opening statement paints SBF as a fraud mastermind, Defense claims complete innocence
The second day of Sam Bankman-Fried trial began with the continuation of the jury selection process, which was concluded within a few hours — allowing the trial to start in full with both the prosecution and the defense presenting their opening arguments. дальше »
2023-10-5 03:37
Bitcoin Cross-Border Payments More 'Substantial' Than Public Data Shows
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has shed light on the true extent of Bitcoin's impact on cross-border payments. дальше »
2023-10-5 14:55
SBF Trial: Day 1 concludes without a final jury selected
The first day of the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial ended without a final jury being selected, and the process will continue for another day. The U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York plans to choose 12 jurors and six alternates through the process, which is expected to conclude on Oct. дальше »
2023-10-4 08:56
Judge rejects SEC’s request to appeal Ripple decision
The ongoing legal skirmish between the SEC and Ripple Labs added another chapter as Judge Analisa Torres denied the SEC’s request for an interlocutory appeal on Oct. 3. With the appeal motion off the table, both parties gear up for a trial set for April 23, 2024. дальше »
2023-10-4 02:50
Prosecutors say plea deal was never considered for Sam Bankman-Fried
On the opening day of Sam Bankman-Fried‘s criminal trial in New York, U. S. government prosecutors told the court that that no plea deals had ever been under consideration for the accused former CEO. дальше »
2023-10-4 00:50
Alex Mashinsky’s criminal trial set for September 2024
Alex Mashinsky, the co-founder and former CEO of Celsius, will stand trial in September 2024, according to a report from Bloomberg on Oct. 3. That report indicates that Mashinsky’s trial has been scheduled for Sept. дальше »
2023-10-4 22:30
Court denies Sam Bankman-Fried’s motion for pre-trial release yet again
In a familiar refrain, Sam Bankman-Fried has been denied release on bail ahead of his criminal trial scheduled to begin next week. Judge Lewis Kaplan explained that the former CEO may face a “very long sentence” if convicted at his fraud trial set to commence next week. дальше »
2023-9-28 20:30
WATCH: National Press Club Event to Debate Bitcoin's Geopolitical Implications
An event at the National Press Club today will find the topic of Bitcoin and its geo-political impacts taking center stage. дальше »
2023-9-27 16:55
Court rules on admissibility of evidence in Sam Bankman-Fried’s upcoming criminal trial
In a Sept. 26 filing, Judge Lewis Kaplan, presiding over the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, issued rulings on the admissibility of certain types of evidence in his forthcoming criminal trial. дальше »
2023-9-27 00:30
FTX’s one-time law firm denies awareness of fraud, moves to dismiss lawsuit
A law firm that once provided services to FTX defended itself and attempted to dismiss a class action suit through a legal filing on Sept. 22. The relevant lawsuit began in August. There, customers attempted to argue that Fenwick & West was in part liable for alleged fraudulent activity at FTX. дальше »
2023-9-25 01:42
Appeals court denies Sam Bankman-Fried’s second attempt at bail
Three judges in an appeals court have denied former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail request, according to a court filing on Sept. 21. Those judges, all on the 2nd U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, found no error in an earlier decision by U. дальше »
2023-9-23 22:50
SEC Lawsuit ‘A Year Too Late’ Binance Claims As It Seeks To Dismiss
Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), have filed a motion seeking to dismiss the lawsuit brought against them by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC filed suit in August, claiming Binance sold cryptocurrencies that should have been registered as securities. дальше »
2023-9-22 09:40
Court rejects testimony from seven expert witnesses put forward by Sam Bankman-Fried
Seven expert witnesses expected to testify on behalf of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have been rejected, according to a ruling dated Sept. 21. Bankman-Fried’s list of now-excluded witnesses featured experts in multiple areas, including consultant Thomas Bishop, data analyst Brian Kim, law professor Bradley Smith, British barrister Lawrence Akka, consultant Joseph Pimbley, financial consultant […] The post Court rejects testimony from seven expert witnesses put forward by Sam Bankman-Fried appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-9-22 02:00
Celsius bankruptcy plan faces backlash from retail crypto borrowers claiming institutional bias
Retail crypto borrowers are filing objections to Celsius Network’s bankruptcy reorganization plan, arguing it unfairly favors institutional lenders over retail clients like himself. Johan Bronge, an angel investor who took out several bitcoin-backed loans from Celsius before its bankruptcy, said in a letter to the court that the plan allows institutional lenders to repay their […] The post Celsius bankruptcy plan faces backlash from retail crypto borrowers claiming institutional bias appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-9-21 09:42
Judge rejects SEC’s request to inspect Binance.US’ software, technical infrastructure
Courts have rejected the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s request to inspect Binance. US’ systems, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 19. The SEC did not succeed in convincing Federal Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui to immediately permit an inspection of the Binance. дальше »
2023-9-20 22:50
SBF’s parents accused of masterminding parts of FTX deception, appropriating over $30M
The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is suing the parents of founder Sam Bankman-Fried for allegedly manipulating their relationships to divert millions of dollars out of the company improperly. дальше »
2023-9-19 09:55
Bitcoin Marks 8th Year of US Commodity Status
Today marks the 8th anniversary of a significant milestone in Bitcoin's journey as a financial asset – its classification as a commodity by U.S. regulators. дальше »
2023-9-18 14:15
NFL star Trevor Lawrence and 2 YouTube influencers settled the FTX endorsement class-action: Report
NFL quarterback Trevor Lawrence, alongside YouTube influencers Kevin Paffrath and Tom Nash, has agreed to settle a lawsuit related to their endorsement of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange, Bloomberg reported on Sept. дальше »
2023-9-18 23:00
Hong Kong police received over 80 complaints against JPEX crypto exchange
JPEX crypto exchange has been named in at least 83 complaints to the Hong Kong police as of Friday, the South China Morning Post reported on Sept. 16. The complaints involve cryptocurrencies worth $4. дальше »
2023-9-17 00:00
Celsius to purchase $45M Core Scientific mining facility as part of bankruptcy settlement
Celsius has filed a motion in its bankruptcy case to resolve ongoing litigation and disputed contracts and claims, seeking court approval of a settlement agreement and purchase agreement with Core Scientific. дальше »
2023-9-15 14:30
Bitcoin’s pivot around $26.6k: key price level shapes trading behavior
Quick Take A detailed examination of Bitcoin’s trading behavior reveals a pivotal price level around $26. 6k. Over the last three years, cohorts from 2020, 2022, and 2023 have recorded realized prices closely aligning with this benchmark. дальше »
2023-9-15 14:00
AI tool 86% accurate in predicting judge verdicts without evidence, only bias in past judgments
According to Axios, Pre/Dicta, an AI-powered database, is reshaping the traditional dynamics of civil litigation by predicting judges’ decisions, thereby assisting lawyers and plaintiffs in efficiently investing their resources. дальше »
2023-9-15 10:05
Two more Binance.US executives leave the company as mass exodus continues
Two more Binance. US executives have left the company amidst other departures and layoffs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sept. 14. The report indicates that Binance. US’ Head of Legal, Krishna Juvvadi, and its chief risk officer, Sidney Majalya, are leaving the firm. дальше »
2023-9-15 00:25
Oil prices have surged 55% during Jerome Powell’s tenure as Fed Chair
Quick Take WTI Crude oil is currently hovering around the $90 a barrel mark, with Brent crude oil reaching as high as $93 a barrel. This escalation, if sustained, is likely to exert additional inflationary pressure on global central banks. дальше »
2023-9-15 00:00
Bankrupt FTX reveals $100M weekly crypto liquidation plan in court filing
FTX submitted a revised order to the bankruptcy court early on Sept. 13 outlining proposed guidelines for selling and transferring its substantial digital asset holdings as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 proceedings. дальше »
2023-9-13 10:39
UK skates toward stagflation as unemployment, inflation rise and economic growth falters
Quick Take The United Kingdom’s economy is on a concerning trajectory toward stagflation, a condition characterized by high unemployment, elevated inflation, and stagnant economic growth. Based on recent data, the unemployment rate has risen to 4. дальше »
2023-9-13 10:37
OneCoin co-founder Karl Sebastian Greenwood receives 20-year prison sentence
Karl Sebastian Greenwood, one of the co-founders behind the notorious crypto scheme OneCoin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York on Sept. дальше »
2023-9-13 00:20
Energy Deregulation in Nigeria Could Lead to Bitcoin Mining Gold Rush
Nigeria partially de-regulating energy production to incentivize renewable energy offers Bitcoin miners big opportunity. дальше »
2023-9-13 18:49
Class action case against Bitfinex gets dismissed, marking another legal win
Crypto exchange Bitfinex has secured another significant legal victory, as a class action lawsuit against it was dismissed by Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to a statement from the Bitfinex blog on Sept 12. дальше »
2023-9-12 16:00
File-sharing protocol LBRY, once vanquished by the SEC, files to appeal previous rulings
The decentralized file-sharing platform LBRY announced on Sept. 7 that it will continue to contest the results of a legal case initiated by securities regulators. The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initially filed charges against LBRY in 2021, alleging that it offered its LBC token as an unregistered security. дальше »
2023-9-9 02:00
SEC Counters Ripple in Effort to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling
Whether or not Ripple violated securities law in making XRP available to retail investors by putting it on crypto exchanges is absolutely a question that needs appeals court intervention, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) argued Friday. дальше »
2023-9-9 00:46
Tornado Cash developer pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy, money laundering
Roman Storm, a key developer behind cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, pleaded not guilty to several criminal charges, Inner City Press said on Sept. 6. That report indicates that Storm pleaded not guilty to charges contained within an earlier indictment. дальше »
2023-9-7 23:10
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy, money laundering; released on $2M bond
Roman Storm, a key developer behind cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, pleaded not guilty to several criminal charges, Inner City Press said on Sept. 6. That report indicates that Storm pleaded not guilty to charges contained within an earlier indictment. дальше »
2023-9-6 23:10
SBF lawyers continue to argue jail conditions ‘not workable’ hindering court preparation
Lawyers for Samuel Bankman-Fried told a judge on Monday, Sept. 5, that the accused FTX founder is still having issues reviewing evidence ahead of his fraud trial next month. In a letter to U. S. дальше »
2023-9-6 10:30
Gala Games co-founders clash in opposing lawsuits seeking $130M, $600M in damages
The co-founders behind the blockchain firm Gala Games have initiated legal proceedings against each other, according to recent court filings. First case concerns alleged $130M theft The first case, which Gala co-founder Eric Schiermeyer filed on Aug. дальше »
2023-9-5 01:30
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried fights against prosecutors’ evidence in upcoming fraud trial
Lawyers for FTX founder Samuel Bankman-Fried filed court papers Friday, Sept. 1, opposing several motions by federal prosecutors to admit specific evidence at his upcoming trial on fraud and conspiracy charges. дальше »
2023-9-4 12:30
Chinese court contradicts government’s stance on virtual currencies, declares them to be legal property
A Chinese court has reportedly ruled that virtual currency should not be immediately treated as illegal under the nation’s legal framework, in apparent contravention to prevailing CCP policy. дальше »
2023-9-2 22:00
Robinhood strikes deal with U.S. Marshal Service to buy back shares seized from Sam Bankman-Fried
Robinhood‘s proposed deal to repurchase shares seized from Sam Bankman-Fried by the U. S. Marshal Service (USMS) has been approved by a federal court in the Southern District of New York. As a result, Robinhood will be allowed to buy back shares seized from Bankman-Fried’s Emergent Fidelity Technologies for $605. дальше »
2023-9-2 18:00
U.S. court dismisses SBF’s defense motion complicating pretrial strategy
A United States District Court has denied one of Sam Bankman-Fried’s pretrial defense motions. According to the court filing, U. S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan dismissed SBF’s Motion in Limine No. дальше »
2023-9-1 11:32
SBF lawyers claim Sixth Amendment rights have been violated, request release
In an Aug. 30 letter, attorneys for FTX founder Samuel Bankman-Fried told a federal judge that their client still lacks adequate access to evidence against him, violating his constitutional rights and underscoring the need for his temporary release before trial. дальше »
2023-8-30 11:02
Prosecutors rebuff complaints from Bankman-Fried’s lawyers regarding excessive evidence
U. S. prosecutors responded to complaints from accused former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and his legal team in a filing on Aug. 29. Bankman-Fried and his team previously objected to the government’s decision to provide large amounts of discovery materials in the weeks leading up to trial. дальше »
2023-8-30 00:50
SEC’s Grayscale Court Rout Puts Agency in Will-They, Won’t-They Role Starring Gensler
The crypto industry’s campaign to set up exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has now pushed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against a wall with Grayscale Investments’ consequential court win, but it’s still up to the agency to decide whether to retreat or keep fighting. дальше »