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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 »
2023-8-30 00:48
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Digital Currency Group to pay $1.4B as agreement made with Genesis for up to 90% of funds
Genesis Global and affiliates have reached a deal in principle on a bankruptcy reorganization plan supported by creditors, according to a court filing Tuesday. The cryptocurrency lender aims to emerge from Chapter 11 protection after entering mediation in May to resolve disputes over a reorganization plan. дальше »
2023-8-29 10:28
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Bitcoin wealth distribution leans toward decentralization as small investors take the lead
Quick Take The landscape of Bitcoin holders is reflecting a notable shift towards decentralization, as evidenced by the latest data analysis. Nearly a fifth of the circulating Bitcoin supply is in the possession of investors who own 10 BTC or less, indicating a broadening in the distribution of this digital asset. дальше »
2023-8-29 07:00
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U.S. government hits Bankman-Fried and attorneys with 4 million pages of discovery documents
U. S. prosecutors have just unloaded a massive amount of discovery documents, according to lawyers for former FTX CEO Sam-Bankman Fried on Aug. 25. In the relevant court filing, lawyers broadly objected to the government’s intention of opening access to discovery materials — that is, evidence and legal information — while Bankman-Fried is held at the […] The post U. дальше »
2023-8-26 03:30
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FTX wants court to allow up to $200M weekly crypto sale, restart ‘hedging’ BTC
FTX has filed a motion in bankruptcy court seeking approval to hire Galaxy Digital Capital Management LP (“Galaxy”) as an investment manager, according to a court filing uploaded to FTX’s claims agent website on Aug. дальше »
2023-8-24 10:43
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Bitcoin scarcity escalates as halving nears
Quick Take Bitcoin’s halvings, as highlighted in Pantera’s recent newsletter, play a significant role in constricting the production of new Bitcoins. The first halving led to a 17% reduction in new supply as a percentage of outstanding Bitcoin, marking the onset of a trend. дальше »
2023-8-24 07:00
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Tornado Cash co-founders charged by DOJ; one sanctioned by U.S. Treasury while the other arrested by FBI
The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against two individuals who co-founded Tornado Cash on Aug. 23. The agency unsealed an indictment charging Roman Storm and Roman Semenov with various wrongdoings related to creating, operating, and promoting Tornado Cash — a once-popular Ethereum-based coin mixer that obscured crypto transactions. дальше »
2023-8-24 22:10
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NVIDIA’s role in Nasdaq rally underscored as Q2 earnings report comes in
Quick Take The financial world is eagerly awaiting NVIDIA’s Q2 earnings report today, a reflection of the critical role this technology giant plays in influencing the broader market dynamics. дальше »
2023-8-24 21:00
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Chamber of Digital Commerce assigns lawyer to argue against SEC in court as part of Coinbase case
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a leading voice representing the trillion-dollar U. S. digital asset industry, is set to make a critical appearance in the SEC v Coinbase case, demonstrating the mounting tensions between regulatory bodies. дальше »
2023-8-23 14:30
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Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty as lawyers complain about neglected vegan diet, prescription medications
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has once again pleaded not guilty to criminal charges brought against him in connection with the collapse of the exchange. That report indicates that Bankman-Fried appeared in court for the first time since his bail was revoked in early August, as lawyers raised complaints about his holding conditions […] The post Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty as lawyers complain about neglected vegan diet, prescription medications appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-23 23:00
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Crypto market shakes as Bitcoin futures record 5th-largest single-day decline
Quick Take Last Thursday’s cryptocurrency market experienced an extreme event best described as a liquidation cascade. This phenomenon resulted in one of the most significant single-day wipeouts of open interest ever recorded. дальше »
2023-8-23 22:00
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FTX bankruptcy hearing set for Thursday outlines key agenda
FTX Trading Ltd has filed an agenda for the next bankruptcy hearing on Aug. 23 before Judge John T. Dorsey of the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Thursday, Aug. 23, FTX bankruptcy hearing. дальше »
2023-8-22 11:09
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Bitcoin’s surprising stability: A signal of a maturing market despite severe dips
Quick Take On August 17, Bitcoin experienced its 190th worst day in terms of performance, showcasing a significant drop of 7. 23%. The market exhibited signs of distress with the price tumbling from around $29,000 to below $26,000. дальше »
2023-8-22 07:00
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Sam Bankman-Fried allowed to meet with lawyers for supervised, one-time Internet access
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, will be able to meet with his lawyers on Tuesday, according to a filing dated Aug. 21. Bankman-Fried’s counsel will be allowed to bring one Internet-enabled laptop and one wifi device to the meeting, which will run from 8:30 a. дальше »
2023-8-22 02:15
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Bitcoin, Binance Coin correlation hits record 98%; speaks to wider market trends
Quick Take An intriguing observation from the crypto world highlights the significant correlation among prominent cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin and Binance Coin (BNB) have registered a striking correlation of 98% over the past year — an all-time high. дальше »
2023-8-22 01:00
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FTX revises bankruptcy court motion to expedite crypto claim settlements
FTX Trading Ltd. has filed a revised motion seeking bankruptcy court approval of streamlined procedures to settle small claims against the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange. In the filing with the U. дальше »
2023-8-21 17:00
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Celsius set to vote on asset sale plan after court approves disclosures
Celsius Network is set to vote on its plan to offload assets to the Fahrenheit consortium after securing court approval for its disclosure statement and voting plan on Aug. 17. The court approval highlights the climax of Celsius’ year-long journey from bankruptcy, navigating through tumultuous crypto market shifts and the arrest of its former CEO, […] The post Celsius set to vote on asset sale plan after court approves disclosures appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-21 03:35
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Gemini lawyer says the ‘SEC is floundering’ in proving its case against the exchange
Jack Baughman, the lawyer representing Gemini, claimed in a post on Aug. 19 that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is struggling to prove its case against the exchange. According to the SEC lawsuit, Gemini’s crypto lending product Gemini Earn violated the securities laws by offering unregistered securities. дальше »
2023-8-20 20:06
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SBF pleads to be let out 5 days a week for legal defense work
Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) requested Judge Lewis Kaplan release SBF 5 days a week, according to a letter reviewed by Bloomberg. The lawyers argued that SBF needs the time to work on his defense with his lawyers, which is difficult with his current imprisonment. дальше »
2023-8-20 20:46
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Trove of evidence against Sam Bankman-Fried includes Caroline Ellison-authored document, ‘Things Sam is Freaking Out About’
U. S. government prosecutors have moved to admit and exclude specific evidence in the case of former FTX CEO Sam-Bankman Fried in an Aug. 14 filing. Caroline Ellison’s statements could become evidence In the relevant filing, prosecutors asserted that communications from Bankman-Fried’s associates should not be excluded as hearsay. дальше »
2023-8-16 01:30
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Bitcoin emerges as alternative store of value amid Argentina’s surging economic volatility
Quick Take Argentina’s economy is experiencing intense fluctuations, as demonstrated by the country’s history of nine monetary defaults. According to Bloomberg, the recent overnight devaluation of its currency by nearly 20% has introduced severe economic pressures on consumers and citizens. дальше »
2023-8-16 01:00
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Sam Bankman-Fried charged with fraudulent campaign donations exceeding $100M
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, is now facing charges of illegal campaign financing activity, per superseding indictment filed Aug. 14. The prosecutor’s filing alleges that Bankman-Fried contributed more than $100 million to Democratic and Republican campaigns with the intention of influencing cryptocurrency regulation. дальше »
2023-8-15 01:20
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Law expert says the amicus brief filed by 6 law scholars ‘absolutely shreds’ the SEC’s theory
Crypto lawyer James Murphy called the amicus brief filed by 6 law scholars to support Coinbase ‘devastating’ for the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a post on August 12, Murphy noted that the amicus brief “Absolutely Shreds the SEC’s “investment contract” theory. дальше »
2023-8-14 02:42
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Sam Bankman-Fried arrested as bail is revoked
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, has had his bail revoked and will now be held in prison, Reuters said on Aug. 11. That report indicates that U. S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan revoked Bankman-Fried’s bail following earlier concerns about witness tampering. дальше »
2023-8-12 01:41
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Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss slams DCG for denying involvement in failed Earn program
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss criticized Digital Currency Group (DCG) on Aug. 11 as part of an ongoing dispute between the two firms. On Twitter, Winklevoss said: “[DCG’s] response [to Gemini’s lawsuit] … is filled with carefully crafted statements that are incredibly revealing … It completely ignores the reality of the situation in a comical way. дальше »
2023-8-12 00:08
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VCs firms face class action amid allegations of abetting FTX fraud
A class action complaint, recently filed on Aug. 7, implicates several venture capital firms, painting a grim picture of alleged gross financial mismanagement and deceptive practices. The plaintiffs, representing a class of impacted investors, allege that the group assured customers that their assets belonged solely to them and would not be transferred to FTX. дальше »
2023-8-9 14:38
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FTX lawfirm hit with class action over alleged role in FTX cover up
A new class action lawsuit makes severe allegations that high-profile Silicon Valley law firm Fenwick & West actively helped conceal and enable fraud by the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried. дальше »
2023-8-9 11:33
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Kenyan authorities raid Worldcoin warehouse in Nairobi under search warrant
Kenyan authorities raided a Worldcoin warehouse in Nairobi on Aug. 5 under a search warrant over concerns that the company’s data collection practices may not adhere to privacy laws in the country, according to local media reports. дальше »
2023-8-7 22:30
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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 »
2023-8-5 15:49
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Tether declares victory in class action lawsuit as judge dismisses case
Tether declared a legal victory on Aug. 4 as it reported that a class action suit concerning its USDT stablecoin had been dismissed in court. The case began in December 2021 when plaintiffs Matthew Anderson and Shawn Dolifka made allegations about USDT’s backing. дальше »
2023-8-5 08:00
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Coinbase files motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit in its ‘entirety’
UPDATE: Aug. 4, 14:15 GMT Coinbase’s Chief Legal Council, Paul Grewal, announced on X that Coinbase has now submitted a brief to the court, asking for the dismissal of the SEC’s case against them. дальше »
2023-8-4 11:34
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