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North Carolina joins Florida in passing anti-CBDC legislation
North Carolina lawmakers have passed a bill to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) payments and block the state from participating in testing — according to the co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, Dennis Porter. дальше »
2023-5-4 13:15
As Fed hikes rates to highest since 2008, Bitcoin and gold shine amid banking crisis
Quick Take The Fed’s 25bps hike was expected, with a hawkish tone: “Some additional policy firming may be warranted. ” That takes the fed funds rate to 5. 00-5. 25% — the highest level since the GFC 2008. дальше »
2023-5-4 11:15
Ex-OpenSea Exec Convicted of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering in Insider Trading Case
Nate Chastain, the former head of product at non-fungible token (NFT) platform OpenSea, was convicted of money laundering and wire fraud in a New York court on Wednesday, according to a report from Reuters. дальше »
2023-5-4 00:15
Celsius CEO Mashinsky Denies ‘Baseless’ Fraud Claims by New York State
Attorney General Letitia James said Mashinsky misled investors about the health of the now bankrupt crypto lender. дальше »
2023-5-3 15:00
Coinbase executives saved $1B by dumping stocks ahead of bad news, a lawsuit alleges
Coinbase investor Adam Grabski filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court on May 1 claiming that certain Coinbase executives and board members used inside information to avoid losses from Coinbase stock sales, Bloomberg reported. дальше »
2023-5-2 13:05
Judge approves alternate monitoring software on SBF parents’ phones
Judge Lewis Kaplan approved the alternative method employed by Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers to monitor his parents’ cell phones despite not meeting some of the conditions set by the court. дальше »
2023-4-25 22:11
North Carolina House Introduces Bill That Would Prohibit Payment To The State In Bitcoin
House Bill 690, “No Cryptocurrency Payments to State,” would stop citizens of North Carolina from paying the state using bitcoin. дальше »
2023-4-22 22:52
US judge rejects Do Kwon’s request to block SEC from accessing documents
U. S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff denied Do Kwon’s request to block the SEC from accessing documents related to Terraform Labs (TFL) and Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) on April 14, according to court filings. дальше »
2023-4-19 16:55
Tom Brady, other celebrities ask court to dismiss lawsuit over promoting FTX
Celebrities implicated in a class-action lawsuit over promoting crypto exchange FTX have asked the court to dismiss the case, according to motions filed on April 14. The celebrities include comedian actor and director Larry David, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, Stephen Curry, Udonis Haslem, Trevor Lawrence, Kevin O’Leary, Shohei Ohtani, David Ortiz, Naomi Osaka — and […] The post Tom Brady, other celebrities ask court to dismiss lawsuit over promoting FTX appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-4-18 23:34
SEC file charges against Bittrex, former CEO for operating without license
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged crypto exchange Bittrex and its co-founder Bill Shihara for failing to register as a national securities exchange. The SEC pointed out that the exchange’s foreign affiliate, Bittrex Global GmbH, was also charged because it has a single shared order book with the U. дальше »
2023-4-18 18:39
Coinbase wins $470K from insider trading case
Coinbase has won almost $470,000 in restitution as part of an ongoing insider trading case, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal on April 10. That report indicates that Nikhil Wahi, who allegedly received insider information from a brother that worked for Coinbase, will pay $469,525 to the company. дальше »
2023-4-12 00:43
Report shows FTX saved crypto wallet credentials on AWS
FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, allegedly stored the private keys to its cryptocurrency wallets on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The information was revealed in the first interim report of the current CEO, John J. дальше »
2023-4-10 13:45
Arkansas House And Senate Pass Bill Protecting Right To Mine Bitcoin, Goes To Governor For Approval
Arkansas has taken the next step to approve a bill that protects the right to mine Bitcoin, which now heads to the governor’s office. дальше »
2023-4-9 22:11
Craig Wright’s UK Contempt of Court Case Over Alleged Embargo Breach Abandoned
Judges at the High Court in London said they didn’t have the resources to explore the issue fully. дальше »
2023-4-5 14:19
AT&T wins legal battle against crypto investor who fell victim to SIM swapping
A judge has ruled in favor of AT&T, dismissing crypto investor Michael Terpin’s claim for damages against the company. Judge Otis Wright II ordered that Terpin is not entitled to recover damages from the telecoms firm, despite losing $24 million in a SIM swap attack in 2017. дальше »
2023-4-5 12:25
BitTalk #13: Noones whitepaper alpha, Privacy Wars, BTC stablecoins & a return to the 1970s
Discover intriguing insights on Bitcoin, privacy, and a new project called Noones in the latest episode of Bit Talk! Our experts discuss the current Bitcoin weather, highlighting the similarities between the 1970s and today’s financial climate. дальше »
2023-4-5 12:11
Approaching 1M Bitcoin inscriptions
Quick Take Roughly 900,000 Bitcoin inscriptions in terms of the total count so far, with one million fast approaching. This is an incredible achievement, considering inscriptions started at the beginning of 2023. дальше »
2023-4-5 11:58
Attorney claims Ripple vs SEC verdict may take 2 more months
Crypto enthusiasts, developers, and crypto firms eagerly await the Ripple vs.
The post Attorney claims Ripple vs SEC verdict may take 2 more months appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2023-4-2 21:19
SBF hoarded too much data for the FBI to handle
The laptop of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried holds so much data that the FBI is struggling to analyze it, according to reports from Business Insider on March 30. The post SBF hoarded too much data for the FBI to handle appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-31 05:00
SBF pleads not guilty to all 13 federal indictments
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) pleaded not guilty to all federal indictments filed against him during a March 30 hearing, including the bribery charges unsealed last week, CNBC reported. дальше »
2023-3-31 21:52
U.S. and South Korea vying for Do Kwon trial; extradition destination uncertain
The United States and South Korea both aim to prosecute Terra founder Do Kwon, making his next destination unclear, according to a report from Bloomberg on March 29. The post U.S. and South Korea vying for Do Kwon trial; extradition destination uncertain appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-30 04:13
Texas Senate Committee Hears Testimony On Bill That Would Ban Certain Energy Arrangements With Bitcoin Miners
Pierre Rochard, VP of research at Riot Platforms testified yesterday that Bitcoin is a net positive for the state. дальше »
2023-3-30 21:51
Federal Prosecutors Charge Sam Bankman-Fried With Attempt To Bribe Chinese Officials With $40 Million
In a new indictment unsealed on Tuesday, officials charged Sam-Bankman Fried with bribing Chinese officials to release frozen assets. дальше »
2023-3-29 21:38
Law firm Cooper & Kirk accuses US regulators of weaponizing banking
Cooper & Kirk published a paper titled “Operation Choke Point 2: The Federal Bank Regulators Come For Crypto,” where the Washington D. C. -based law firm dives deep into the unlawful, unconstitutional, and arbitrary “backroom war on crypto” led by United States regulatory authorities. дальше »
2023-3-28 19:10
The extreme concentration of BUSD: 99% of supply owned by just 1% of addresses
Quick Take The top 1% of addresses hold roughly 99% of the total supply of BUSD. The post The extreme concentration of BUSD: 99% of supply owned by just 1% of addresses appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-28 18:00
SBF charged with bribing Chinese government officials with $40M
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, has been charged with bribery in the United States The latest court filing reviewed by CryptoSlate shows United States prosecutors charged SBF with violating anti-bribery laws. дальше »
2023-3-28 17:12
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao admits to using company products but says employee trading is limited
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said that he stores his own money with Binance, as seen in a statement published on the exchange website on March 27. The post Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao admits to using company products but says employee trading is limited appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-28 04:16
BlockFi will refund $100K to California users
The bankrupt crypto lending platform BlockFi will provide refunds to California-based customers, according to a report from state regulators on March 27. The post BlockFi will refund $100K to California users appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-28 00:18
The web3 gaming evolution – tokenomics, community, gambling & the future – SlateCast 57
In the latest episode of the SlateCast, Akiba was joined by Grant Haseley, Executive Director of Wagyu Games, the creator of web3 shooter Undead Blocks. The post The web3 gaming evolution – tokenomics, community, gambling & the future – SlateCast 57 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-28 00:00
Market uncertainty on Fed rate decision persists as yields rise
Quick Take The market uncertainty of what the Federal Reserve will do next is obvious, as expectations are now almost a 50/50 split between a pause or a 25bps rate hike at the upcoming FOMC on May 3. дальше »
2023-3-28 23:56
Is This Finally an Atomic Bomb From the SEC?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s notice to Coinbase (COIN) that it’s likely to be accused of breaking securities laws could foreshadow an agency effort to break the back of the crypto sector as it now operates, but it also may finally force court rulings that define how the industry can move forward. дальше »
2023-3-24 01:24
SEC sues TRON founder Justin Sun over TRX and BTT; celebrity promoters also named
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Justin Sun, founder and former CEO of TRON, and related companies as seen in a statement dated March 22. The post SEC sues TRON founder Justin Sun over TRX and BTT; celebrity promoters also named appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-23 23:04
Why Coinbase Is Asking Supreme Court for Protection from Legal Disputes
Coinbase argues in the Supreme court to put an automatic stay on its legal cases citing the Arbitration Clause in the user agreement. The post Why Coinbase Is Asking Supreme Court for Protection from Legal Disputes appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-3-22 15:00
SC justices hear Coinbase’s first arguments in favor of class action arbitration
Coinbase was met with some resistance on March 21 as it attempted to persuade Supreme Court justices that certain class action suits should go to arbitration. The post SC justices hear Coinbase’s first arguments in favor of class action arbitration appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-22 02:33
Celsius lawyers and advisors on track to gain over $140M in fees
Legal fees in the case of the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius are skyrocketing.
The post Celsius lawyers and advisors on track to gain over $140M in fees appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2023-3-21 15:00
U.S. government appeals Voyager-Binance.US deal
The United States government has appealed a judicial decision that approved the sale of Voyager Digital’s assets to Binance US, according to a filing on March 9. The post U.S. government appeals Voyager-Binance.US deal appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-11 23:34
Bitcoin long-term holders capitulate at levels seen during FTX collapse
Quick Take Bitcoin long-term holders (LTHs) are defined as investors who have held Bitcoin for longer than six months and are considered the smart money of the ecosystem. The post Bitcoin long-term holders capitulate at levels seen during FTX collapse appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-11 21:20
Banks halted on exchanges, Silicon Valley Bank now closed by California regulators
Quick Take Signature bank halted after dropping a record 22%, while 30% down in the past five days. The post Banks halted on exchanges, Silicon Valley Bank now closed by California regulators appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-11 19:21
Voyager can sell assets to Binance.US, judge rules
A bankruptcy judge has ruled that Voyager Digital is allowed to sell its assets to Binance US, Bloomberg News reported March 7. The post Voyager can sell assets to Binance.US, judge rules appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-8 01:37
Judges question SEC’s logic during Grayscale’s first Bitcoin spot ETF appeal hearing
Federal appellate court judges questioned the SEC’s arguments during the first appeals hearing on March 7 and asked the regulator’s lawyer what more Grayscale Investments needs to offer to satisfy its requirements regarding a spot Bitcoin ETF. дальше »
2023-3-8 20:59
FTX Bankruptcy Special Counsel, Advisers Bill $38M for January
FTX’s bankruptcy proceeding has teams of lawyers, investment bankers, consultants, and financial advisers working on the case. дальше »
2023-3-7 09:30
Alameda seeks to ‘maximize recoveries’ in suing Grayscale over devalued BTC trust; alleges ‘exorbitant’ management fees
FTX said that its affiliate Alameda Research has sued Grayscale, as indicated in a press release published by the former company on March 6. The post Alameda seeks to ‘maximize recoveries’ in suing Grayscale over devalued BTC trust; alleges ‘exorbitant’ management fees appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-7 01:16
Dapper Labs Ruling Dunks on Private Networks
A landmark ruling is bringing the NBA Top Shots creator back to court, and potentially opening up securities concerns for other NFTs. дальше »
2023-3-1 00:41
Sam Bankman-Fried Charged With New Crimes As Prosecutors Detail Illegal Political Deals
Bankman-Fried’s charges have been expanded in the latest indictment brought forth by federal prosecutors. дальше »
2023-2-24 02:22
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Move to Quash Voyager Subpoena
Counsel for the former exchange executive says the subpoena from Voyager is procedurally deficient, presents an undue burden, and potentially violates his fifth amendment rights. дальше »
2023-2-22 08:23
Gemini will be qualified custodian under proposed SEC rules
Crypto exchange Gemini would be considered a qualified custodian if the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed expansion becomes official, according to Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss. дальше »
2023-2-18 22:32
Accused Mango Markets Exploiter Wants to Keep $47M in Disputed Funds: Court Filings
Avraham Eisenberg claims that he need not return any more than the $67 million of the $114 million worth of tokens he gained using a complicated trading system. дальше »
2023-2-17 14:24
3AC liquidators files against Kyle Davies for ignoring Subpoena order
Three Arrows Capital (3AC) liquidators alleged that 3AC co-founder Kyle Davis has openly ignored the court’s subpoena order, however, a motion was filed to extend the deadline till March 16. дальше »
2023-2-9 20:26
Voyager Digital deal under increased scrutiny as law firm subpoenas SBF and FTX, Alameda execs
New court documents filed on February 6 by a law firm representing high-ranking executives from Voyager Digital seek to subpoena records from top Alameda and FTX executives in a legal tit-for-tat over Voyager’s bankruptcy in July 2022. дальше »
2023-2-8 02:16
US prosecutors seek postponement of fraud charges by CFTC, SEC against SBF
United States prosecutors have asked that the fraud cases against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried not proceed until the conclusion of the government’s criminal case against him, according to court documents. дальше »