Crypto enters the American Presidential Election cycle

For the first time, Bitcoin and crypto is set to take center stage in an American Presidential Election cycle. President Trump is positioning himself as the first major party nominee to actively court Bitcoin and crypto holders. дальше »

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Stablecoin issuer Circle eyes US move, setting stage for rumored IPO

Stablecoin issuer Circle reportedly plans to shift its legal home to the United States from Ireland for undisclosed reasons, Bloomberg reported on May 15. The firm has begun the relocation process by filing the required paperwork with the High Court of the Republic of Ireland. дальше »

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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files to Shift Legal Home to U.S. From Ireland Ahead of Planned IPO: Bloomberg

Circle recently filed court paperwork to make the move, according to a company spokesperson. дальше »

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Developing Financial Privacy Tools Was Today Criminalized by the Dutch Court

A breakdown of today's ruling in the Alexey Pertsev, Tornado Cash developer, case in the Netherlands and the implications this will have for open source developers going forward. дальше »

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Dutch Court Sentences Tornado Cash Developer To 64 Months In Prison For Money Laundering

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Crypto community outraged as court jails Tornado Cash developer for over five years

A Dutch court has sentenced Alexey Pertsev, a developer involved with Tornado Cash, to 64 months in prison. He was convicted of laundering $1. 2 billion in crypto through the Tornado Cash mixer between July 9, 2019, and August 10, 2022. дальше »

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Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev’s court verdict is today: Here’s what we know

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev is facing a lengthy prison sentence should a panel of judges in the Netherlands find him guilty of money laundering charges. That court decision is today, May 14 and comes amid Dutch prosecutors’ recommendation that Pertsev be slapped with a 64-month prison sentence. дальше »

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Dutch court finds Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev guilty of laundering $1.2B

Dutch court convicts Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev of laundering $1.2 billion, setting the stage for a significant impact on privacy in decentralized finance. The post Dutch court finds Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev guilty of laundering $1.2B appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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BREAKING: Dutch court finds Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev guilty of money laundering.

Сообщение BREAKING: Dutch court finds Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev guilty of money laundering. появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Found Guilty, Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison by Dutch Court

Alexey Pertsev was found guilty of money laundering $1.2 billion worth of crypto. дальше »

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US court orders freezing of 279 crypto accounts tied to North Korea

A US district court in Columbia has ordered the seizure of 279 crypto accounts linked to North Korean operatives. According to a May 10 report, Justice Timothy Kelly has ruled that the accounts be frozen and handed over to the… дальше »

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SEC Rebuts Coinbase's Attempt to Get Appeals Court to Answer Key Crypto Question

Coinbase hasn't successfully argued that an appeals court needs to look at how securities regulations might apply to digital assets, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Friday. дальше »

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Kraken spotlights SEC inability to identify ‘investments contract’ in digital assets

Kraken has refuted the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) claims that its platform listed securities, pointing out that the financial regulator’s arguments attempt to restructure the US financial system beyond its regulatory scope, according to a May 9 court filing. дальше »

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Kraken Asks Court to Dismiss SEC Claims to Avoid 'Significant Reordering' of U.S. Financial Structure

Lawyers of crypto exchange Kraken have told a U. S. court that claims by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against it should be dismissed to avoid a "significant reordering" of the U. дальше »

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South Korean Court Sentences XRP Exchange Operator to 8 Years in Prison

A South Korean crypto exchange operator, identified as Mr. A, was sentenced to eight years for embezzling $3.3 million in XRP, highlighting stringent regulations against crypto fraud. The post South Korean Court Sentences XRP Exchange Operator to 8 Years in Prison appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple’s proposed stablecoin is an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ — SEC

The SEC calls Ripple's proposed stablecoin an "unregistered crypto asset" in its court battle over XRP sales, seeking almost $2 billion in fines. The post Ripple’s proposed stablecoin is an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ — SEC appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC calls Ripple’s proposed stablecoin an ‘unregistered crypto asset’

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be targeting Ripple’s proposed stablecoin in its latest court filing against the crypto company. In its May 7 redacted remedies reply brief, the regulator described the proposed stablecoin as an “unregistered crypto asset” and further evidence that the company will continue to engage in unregulated activities […] The post SEC calls Ripple’s proposed stablecoin an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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FTX’s bankruptcy plan offers over 100% recovery for creditors, faces mixed reactions

The bankrupt FTX estate has unveiled a new reorganization plan that promises substantial returns to its creditors. FTX creditors with claims below $50,000 would be eligible for a 118% recovery within 60 days of its approval by the Delaware bankruptcy court. дальше »

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The Crypto Lawsuit State of Play

Last month, Ethereum incubator ConsenSys sued the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an injunction asking a federal court to block the regulator from investigating its MetaMask offering or from declaring Ether (ETH) a security. дальше »

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Nearly All FTX Creditors Will Get 118% of Their Funds Back in Cash, Estate Says in New Plan

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has proposed a new reorganization plan that would see a whopping 98% of its creditors get back 118% of their claims – in cash – within 60 days of court approval, according to new documents filed Tuesday evening. дальше »

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Robinhood Would Likely Win Crypto Court Case With the SEC: KBW

The platform being issued a Wells Notice by the SEC is surprising given the company’s conservative approach to digital assets listings, the report said. дальше »

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Australian Court Hands Win to Market Regulator in Case Against Qoin Blockchain, But There is a Catch

An Australian Federal Court mostly ruled in favor of Australia's markets regulator in its case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over its Qoin scheme, on Friday. дальше »

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Former Cred execs face wire fraud and money laundering charges

After their initial court appearances on May 2, the former CEO and chief financial officer of Cred must enter their plea by May 8. дальше »

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Australian court rules against Qoin issuer BPS Financial on 4 charges

Qoin still has a class-action suit pending against it in addition to the case brought by regulator ASIC.

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Why Ripple May Never Deliver Substantial Profit Despite a Win Against SEC: XRP Bulls Eye This 30% Short-Term Move

The legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been a long and arduous one, with both sides presenting their arguments in court. As the case nears its conclusion, many in the XRP community are speculating about the potential impact a favorable ruling for Ripple could have on the price […] The post Why Ripple May Never Deliver Substantial Profit Despite a Win Against SEC: XRP Bulls Eye This 30% Short-Term Move appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Ripple Counters SEC’s Opposition Brief With New Filing, What Does It Say?

Ripple has filed a new court document supporting its motion to strike new evidence in its long-running legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The crypto firm filed the initial motion on April 22, seeking to strike Andrea Fox, an accountant at the Commission, as one of the claimant’s witnesses.  Ripple Makes A […] дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyers Predict Ripple Will Lose Its Latest Motion

In the ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), pro-XRP community lawyers have offered a pessimistic outlook for Ripple’s latest court motion. дальше »

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Australia court sets precedent for crypto in non-cash payments

Australia’s securities regulator has marked its first court victory, setting a precedent regarding a non-cash payment facility involving crypto. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has set a legal precedent in the local crypto market after the Federal Court… дальше »

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Nigeria postpones Binance exec trial to May 17

A Nigerian court has postponed a trial against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and two of its executives. дальше »

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Nigerian court postpones money laundering trial of Binance and execs

A judge in Nigeria reportedly adjourned proceedings in a case against Binance and two executives until May 17 to allow lawyers to review certain documents. дальше »

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Slap On The Wrist? DOJ Faces Backlash For Letting Binance Founder Off Easy For AML Failures

Changpeng Zhao, the ousted CEO of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, walked away from court this week with a sentence many see as a slap on the wrist. Zhao, better known in the crypto world as “CZ,” received four months in prison for failing to implement sufficient anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards at Binance. Related Reading: Stagflation […] дальше »

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U.S Court Jails Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao For Four Months

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Binance Founder CZ’s Trial Begins Today: Lawyers Discuss Potential Prison Time

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, the founder and former CEO of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is awaiting sentencing in a highly-anticipated court hearing in Seattle set to begin on Tuesday. дальше »

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Samourai Wallet co-founder released on $1M bond after pleading not guilty

Samourai Wallet founders have been charged with money laundering and operating an unlicensed business. Keonne Rodriguez, one of the co-founders, was released on a $1M bond after pleading not guilty in NYC court. дальше »

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Ethereum Regulatory Saga: Court Filings Expose SEC Chair Gensler’s Stand

Newly disclosed court filings have shed light on the belief of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, that Ethereum (ETH) is an “unregistered security” under the Howey Test, which is considered by the vast majority of crypto advocates to be an outdated legal framework for regulating crypto assets.   According […] дальше »

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Samourai Wallet co-founder pleads not guilty, released on $1M bond

The terms of Keonne Rodriguez’s bail prevent him from engaging in “any cryptocurrency transactions, directly or indirectly,” without prior approval from the court. дальше »

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SEC suspected Ethereum was a security since 2018, new Consensys documents reveal

The Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began investigating Ethereum’s security status last year, according to an April 29 court filing by Consensys. The filing disclosed that Gurbir Grewal, the Director of the Division of Enforcement, sanctioned the Formal Order of Investigation concerning ‘Ethereum 2. дальше »

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Mango Markets’ Eisenberg charged with possession of child porn

Court documents allege that Eisenberg possessed sexually explicit images of minors on his electronic devices, including images of prepubescent minors and minors under 12 years of age. дальше »

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DOJ Counters Tornado Cash Developer’s Motion To Dismiss – Details

The US Department of Justice has released a rebuttal to Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss the criminal charges levied against him by the government. In a filing submitted on Friday, the DOJ rebuffed several arguments made by the defendant’s lawyers while nudging the court to ensure the case undergoes a proper trial. […] дальше »

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Custodia Bank claps back against court ruling, wants Fed master account

Custodia Bank has filed a notice of appeal on April 26, challenging a lower court's decision from March denying its attempt to officially join the U.S. banking system. дальше »

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Custodia To File Appeal Over Denied Access To Fed Master Account

Custodia Bank has officially expressed its desire to appeal the US District Court ruling in Wyoming, which supported the decision of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (FRBKC) to deny the crypto bank a master account. дальше »

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Custodia Bank takes case to higher court after March setback

Custodia Bank is challenging a lower court’s ruling in its battle for a Federal Reserve master account.

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Binance wants the court to know US government’s position on USDC

The U.S. government’s arguments on stablecoins in an unrelated criminal case could bolster Binance’s position in its civil case with the SEC. дальше »

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Custodia Bank Appeals Court Loss in Fed Master Account Lawsuit

Custodia, a Wyoming-based aspiring crypto bank, filed a notice of appeal against a court ruling that affirmed the Federal Reserve's rejection of its bid for a master account and membership. дальше »

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Coinbase Lawyer: Ethereum (ETH) Is Commodity

Ethereum is commodity, and some people are ready to defend that statement in court дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit: Court Gives Regulator Tight Deadline To Strike Back

In the latest updates on the court case between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, has ordered strict deadlines for the regulatory agency to respond to the crypto firm’s motion. дальше »

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Terra vs. SEC: Terraform Labs to block US-based users amid ongoing legal developments  

Crypto firm Terraform Labs (LUNA) confirmed plans to block United States-based users after the recent SEC ruling. The decision comes as the blockchain company anticipates a looming court order (a conduct injunction) in the legal fight with the US SEC. дальше »

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Consensys Takes SEC To Court Over Efforts To Regulate Ethereum As Security

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Ripple's Top Lawyer Reacts to Consensys's Lawsuit Against SEC

Ripple's top lawyer claims that his take from 2022 "aged well" after Consesys took the SEC to court дальше »

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Terraform Labs to restrict US access, withdraw $23 million of liquidity following SEC ruling

Terraform Labs (TFL) announced changes to its operations on April 25 in light of a recent court ruling related to the SEC’s case against the company. TFL said it expects to receive a conduct injunction soon that will bar it from certain activities in the US. дальше »

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