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New York Times objects to gag order on Sam Bankman-Fried leading up to trial
On Aug. 3, the New York Times raised objections against interim and potential future gag orders imposed on Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, who is charged with multiple felonies in connection with the exchange’s alleged mismanagement and ultimate collapse. дальше »
2023-8-4 04:00
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Australia ASIC sues eToro alleging lax oversight of crypto derivatives, causing consumer losses
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against the online trading platform eToro for allegedly violating financial regulations related to cryptocurrency derivative products, leading to two-thirds of CFD traders reportedly losing funds. дальше »
2023-8-3 11:05
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U.S. Department of Justice weighing Binance criminal charges against risk of market panic: Report
Semafor reports today that U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials are deliberating potential fraud charges against the cryptocurrency exchange giant, Binance, but have concerns over protecting American investors already participating in crypto markets, citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »
2023-8-2 20:34
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Sam Bankman-Fried denies witness tampering allegations in letter to judge
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has firmly rejected allegations of witness tampering after sharing extracts from his ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison’s private diary with a reporter from the New York Times. дальше »
2023-8-2 16:55
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Video of Richard Heart publicly disparaging SEC resurfaces as securities fraud case moves forward
An old video clip of HEX founder Richard Heart directly addressing the SEC has resurfaced on social media after the regulator filed suit against him on July 31, alleging fraud and unregistered sales of crypto asset securities. дальше »
2023-8-2 23:15
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German privacy watchdog has been investigating Worldcoin since November 2022
One of Germany’s top privacy regulators began investigating Worldcoin’s data collection practices in November 2022, and the probe is still ongoing, Reuters reported on July 31. The Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision President Michael Will told the newswire that the regulator had concerns over the project’s aim to process “sensitive data at a […] The post German privacy watchdog has been investigating Worldcoin since November 2022 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-1 02:00
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SEC sues HEX founder Richard Heart for alleged fraud and unregistered securities sales
On July 31, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against Richard Heart, the founder of blockchain projects PulseChain and HEX, for allegedly defrauding investors and selling unregistered crypto securities. дальше »
2023-8-1 23:15
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DoJ says SBF has tried to ‘corruptly influence witnesses’ multiple times; urges bail revocation
The U. S. Department of Justice (DoJ) urged federal judge Lewis Kaplan to revoke FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail in a filing on July 28. The DoJ argued that SBF has “flouted even the increasingly strict conditions” placed on him multiple times. дальше »
2023-7-29 17:15
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Future Predictions: Will Bitcoin continue to see diminishing returns?
Quick Take The intriguing question of whether Bitcoin will continue to experience diminishing returns is a topic of extensive discussion among cryptocurrency analysts. A trend of diminishing percentage returns in year-over-year (YOY) price appreciation can be observed from Bitcoin’s historical performance. дальше »
2023-7-29 16:00
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Sam Bankman-Fried surrenders Caroline Ellison’s personal writings to court
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team has provided the court with documents previously shown to news reporters, according to a July 27 filing. Bankman-Fried, who served as the CEO of FTX until its collapse, recently communicated with The New York Times. дальше »
2023-7-29 10:00
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French authorities launch probe into Worldcoin over data collection practices
French privacy regulator CNIL has initiated a probe into Worldcoin over concerns that its data collection and storage practices may not be entirely legal, Reuters reported on July 28. The watchdog is collaborating with its German counterpart as the latter directly oversees the project as its primary European regulator. дальше »
2023-7-29 06:00
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Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried
U.S. prosecutors have withdrawn political campaign financing charges against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a July 27 court filing. The decision to drop the charges stems from the terms of the United States extradition treaty with the Bahamas, which stipulate that the government would not prosecute Bankman-Fried on charges for which the Bahamanian […] The post Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-7-28 04:00
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Federal prosecutors want Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail revoked
Federal prosecutors have requested that Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail be revoked as the former FTX CEO awaits trial, the Associated Press reported on July 26. Earlier, prosecutors alleged that Bankman-Fried leaked the personal writings of Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. дальше »
2023-7-27 04:00
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Craig Wright unable to provide sufficient evidence of funds in latest Satoshi court case
In the latest legal chapter of the ongoing Satoshi Nakamoto identity saga, self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright has been unable to satisfy a U. K. High Court judge that he has sufficient funds to cover potential legal costs in his lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Kraken. дальше »
2023-7-26 13:55
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Bitcoin derivatives market trends
Quick Take The derivatives market for Bitcoin has been instrumental in driving recent price movements, and a key metric to consider is open interest. ‘Open interest’ represents the total amount of capital committed in open futures contracts. дальше »
2023-7-26 12:57
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SBF agrees to gag order after New York Times article raises tampering concerns
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) will agree to a potential gag order and refrain from making any public statements related to FTX and the people involved in the lawsuit, Reuters reported. дальше »
2023-7-25 00:00
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Key dates set for SEC vs Coinbase lawsuit, initial arguments in August
In the ongoing legal case between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency giant Coinbase, a significant milestone has been reached by setting a legal pleadings schedule. This development was publicized on Twitter by Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, who commended the court for its “prompt attention” to the matter. дальше »
2023-7-24 14:37
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Bitcoin performance review: holding strong at roughly $30,000
Quick Take In the month of June, we observed the most profit-taking from Short-Term Holders (STHs) when Bitcoin’s value touched $30,000. This trend persisted throughout July due to the buying frenzy triggered by the FTX and SVB collapse. дальше »
2023-7-24 12:38
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SEC says part of the Ripple ruling was ‘wrongly decided,’ hints at filing appeal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said that a portion of the Ripple ruling was “wrongly decided,” according to documents filed in court on July 21. The part of the ruling referred to — the part that went against the SEC — stated that the sale of XRP on exchanges did not constitute a […] The post SEC says part of the Ripple ruling was ‘wrongly decided,’ hints at filing appeal appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-7-23 22:34
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Celsius reaches settlement that will enable users to receive assets by year-end
Celsius has reached settlements that will allow it to return user assets by the end of 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported. Celsius’ reorganization plan involves returning only part of the crypto users deposited on the platform. дальше »
2023-7-22 16:38
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Shifting sands: Japan and China’s decreasing holdings in U.S. treasury securities
Quick Take The U. S. Department of the Treasury publishes a monthly report known as the Treasury International Capital (TIC) report, which provides information on the holdings of U. S. Treasury securities by foreign countries. дальше »
2023-7-22 16:00
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FTX planned to buy island of Nauru and build bunker in case of mass human extinction
FTX members allegedly planned to purchase a small island nation in case of disaster, according to a July 20 filing in the company’s bankruptcy case. Case text shows that an unidentified FTX officer communicated with Gabriel Bankman-Fried — the brother of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried — the possibility of buying an 8. дальше »
2023-7-22 08:00
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American couple accused of laundering stolen Bitfinex funds arrange plea deal
A couple accused of money laundering in connection to a 2016 hack of the crypto exchange Bitfinex have reached a plea deal, Reuters said on July 21. Senior Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has reportedly ordered prosecutors to file a copy of the plea deal from the accused, Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein, by July 27. дальше »
2023-7-22 04:45
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Caroline Ellison’s private writings from the months leading up to Alameda, FTX collapse uncovered in legal discovery process
New reporting from The New York Times has revealed that Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, kept private diaries before the collapse of Alameda Research and FTX, the crypto empire spearheaded by Sam Bankman-Fried. дальше »
2023-7-21 20:52
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Alex Mashinsky out on $40M bail; ‘vehemently’ denies fraud charges
Former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky was released on a $40 million bail on July 13, the same day he was arrested after being charged with multiple counts of fraud, according to a CNN report. Mashinsky’s lawyer Jonathan Ohring told CNN that the former CEO “vehemently” denies all charges and intends to “vigorously” fight them […] The post Alex Mashinsky out on $40M bail; ‘vehemently’ denies fraud charges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-7-14 21:00
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Judge rules Ripple’s XRP programmatic sales ‘not securities’; XRP up 28%
Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Ripple’s sale of XRP to the general public and its distributions of the token do not constitute an offer and sale of an investment contract. These include “Programmatic sales,” where XRP was offered to public buyers, and “Other Distributions,” where people were given XRP for free. дальше »
2023-7-14 19:00
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Understanding divergence in Bitcoin prices across platforms
Quick Take The Bitcoin market is presently exhibiting intriguing disparities across different trading platforms. On Binance US, Bitcoin is currently changing hands at an unusually low rate of $26,601. дальше »
2023-7-14 17:58
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SEC Inspector General Urged To Investigate Prometheum SPBD Approval Amidst Crypto Regulatory Scrutiny
The Blockchain Association has sent a letter requesting an investigation into the seemingly non-conforming approval. дальше »
2023-7-13 21:59
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Former FTX exec Ryan Salame under investigation for suspected campaign finance violations: WSJ
U. S. prosecutors have launched an investigation into Ryan Salame, formerly an executive with the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, to ascertain if he potentially violated campaign-financing laws in favor of his girlfriend, Michelle Bond, the Wall Street Journal reported July 11, citing people familiar with the matter. дальше »
2023-7-12 22:30
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Georgian billionaire’s legal team denounces charges as unsubstantiated and politically motivated
Following last week’s charges against George Bachiashvili, the Georgian billionaire’s legal defense team has denounced the allegations of misappropriation of funds and money laundering against him as “absurd. дальше »
2023-7-11 20:10
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Perpetual futures market sees Bitcoin reclaim dominance over Ethereum
Quick Take Perpetual Futures have traditionally attracted significant open interest and trading volumes for both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This trend underscores their widespread popularity as the futures products of choice within the crypto investment milieu. дальше »
2023-7-11 20:03
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Crypto.com seeks to recover $76K related to transaction error
Crypto. com has recently submitted legal documents, dated July 7, in a bid to recover from an erroneous $50,000 transaction and over $26,000 in additional funds generated as a consequence The case revolves around an incident involving Georgia resident James Deutero McJunkins Jr. дальше »
2023-7-8 01:20
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Gemini sues Digital Currency Group and CEO Barry Silbert over Genesis Capital insolvency
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss twins, has filed a civil lawsuit against Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its CEO Barry Silbert. The lawsuit is rooted in a dispute over the insolvency of Genesis Capital, a firm with which Gemini had a significant business partnership. дальше »
2023-7-7 20:40
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CFTC to find Celsius and Former CEO Mashinsky violated US rules, Bloomberg reports
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) investigators have reportedly found that crypto lending platform Celsius Network violated US regulations before bankruptcy. These violations also implicated the firm’s former CEO, Alex Mashinsky, as reported by Bloomberg. дальше »
2023-7-6 10:54
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Court decision on Grayscale v. SEC lawsuit could prove crucial for spot Bitcoin ETF applicants
Investors and applicants interested in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are keeping a close eye on the ongoing court case between Grayscale and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC On June 29, 2022, the U. дальше »
2023-7-4 18:00
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SEC vs Coinbase Case Set for July 13 After Exchange’s ‘Creative' Opening Response
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will present its response to Coinbase's first legal defense, filed Thursday, on July 13, the court has ordered. дальше »
2023-6-30 09:38
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FTX invites investors to register interest to restart rebranded exchange – report
Investors eager to help FTX reboot its global exchange must register their initial interest this week, the Wall Street Journal reported on June 28, citing sources familiar with the matter. FTX CEO John J. дальше »
2023-6-28 15:01
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SBF trial locked in for October after court rejects pre-trial motion to dismiss
The U. S. Southern District Court of New York rejected all pre-trial motions filed by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) — including a motion to dismiss the case or “sever” certain charges. дальше »
2023-6-28 21:59
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FTX restructurers allege SBF, other execs knowingly commingled, misappropriated customer funds since inception
Court documents filed concerning the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX allege that its executives, including founder Sam Bankman-Fried, knowingly commingled and misused customer funds since the exchange’s inception. дальше »
2023-6-27 22:54
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Media giants appeal to overturn court decision to keep FTX user names redacted
A cohort of media houses filed an appeal on June 23 to overturn a bankruptcy court’s decision to redact the names of FTX users permanently. The publishing giants include Dow Jones & Company, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and the Financial Times. дальше »
2023-6-25 01:18
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Celsius investors allege Wintermute took part in wash trading, price manipulation
Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit have accused one of Celsius’s market makers of market manipulation, Bloomberg reported on June 23. Wintermute accused of wash trading Former Celsius investors said that Wintermute engaged in wash trading to make it appear that Celsius had higher trading volumes than it did in reality. дальше »
2023-6-24 03:59
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Supreme court rules in favor of Coinbase, issues order to move user lawsuit into arbitration
The U. S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase in a dispute involving the enforcement of arbitration clauses on June 23, Reuters reported. The court issued an order to halt proceedings in one of the pending customer lawsuits — Bielski vs. дальше »
2023-6-23 19:14
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Binance asks court to make SEC comply with rules of conduct after ‘misleading’ press release
Binance-related companies asked courts on June 21 to prevent the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from making misleading statements. Binance’s filing notes that, on June 17, the companies reached an agreement with the SEC regarding a consent order that dictates how Binance. дальше »
2023-6-22 23:08
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Court rejects SEC request to freeze Binance.US assets, approves agreement to expedite case
The U. S. SEC and Binance have signed an unprecedented agreement to expedite the case and ensure that U. S. customers’ assets remain in the country, according to June 16 court filings. Judge Amy Jackson approved the agreement but rejected the SEC’s request to freeze Binance. дальше »
2023-6-17 21:06
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OKCoin Accused by FDIC of Making False Claims About Customer Protections
OKCoin must scrub misleading statements that suggest its customers’ accounts are protected by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the U.S. banking regulator ordered late Thursday, complaining the company is making false claims. дальше »
2023-6-16 05:58
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Prosecutors withdraw 5 charges against Sam Bankman-Fried to ensure trial proceeds on schedule
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s attempt to strike some of the accusations from his charge sheet may have backfired after prosecutors requested the court “sever” five of the newer charges from the case. дальше »
2023-6-16 22:46
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Court allows bankrupt crypto exchange Bittrex to resume customer withdrawals
The U. S. arm of Bittrex will reopen withdrawals on June 15 after securing court approval for its plan to repay customers ahead of credited fines. A Delaware bankruptcy court ruled in favor of the company’s plan and rejected the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) motion to block it on June 14, according to court filings. дальше »
2023-6-15 22:13
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Short term technical headwinds for Bitcoin heading into FOMC
Quick Take Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $26,000, but there are a few short-term resistance levels that it is currently facing. The short-term cost holder basis is around $26,400, the average cost basis of investors who hold Bitcoin for 155 days or less. дальше »
2023-6-15 21:39
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Prime Trust subsidiary Banq declares bankruptcy
Banq, a subsidiary of crypto custodian Prime Trust, filed for bankruptcy in the U. S. District Court of Nevada on June 13. Banq specializes in payment processing for cryptocurrency businesses. In the bankruptcy filing, the firm listed assets of $17. дальше »
2023-6-14 12:28
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Bahamian court orders review of US charges filed after SBF’s extradition
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) won a small victory in a Bahamian court on June 13. The court temporarily blocked the Bahamas attorney general from consenting to charges added to SBF’s U. S. indictment after his extradition in December 2022, Bloomberg reported. дальше »
2023-6-14 11:00
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