BlockFi and DOJ settle $35M asset tranfer lawsuit

The legal dispute between BlockFi and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over $35 million in crypto assets has officially been resolved, following court approval of a settlement reached by both parties.

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SEC vs Ripple Twist: Court Rejects $50M Settlement, Upholds Penalty on XRP Sales

The long-running legal battle between the SEC and Ripple just took another twist. Today, June 26, U. S. District Judge Analisa Torres rejected a joint request from both sides to change the final judgment.

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Ripple and U.S. SEC jointly propose $125M settlement split to end XRP lawsuit

Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have jointly proposed a settlement that would split a $125 million civil penalty, potentially ending one of the longest-running legal battles in the crypto industry. According to a June 12 court filing…

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BREAKING: SEC and Ripple File for Settlement Agreement

Ripple, SEC jointly request court approval for settlement

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XRP dips as U.S. court rejects Ripple-SEC settlement bid over procedural misstep

Ripple’s attempt to finalize a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been halted after a federal judge dismissed their joint request as procedurally flawed.  The decision, issued by Judge Analisa Torres of the U.S. District Court for…

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SEC files to settle Ripple lawsuit amid internal opposition. Will XRP vs. SEC case resurface?

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a motion seeking court approval for a settlement with Ripple Labs, even as one SEC commissioner opposes the move over investor protection concerns.

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Ripple and SEC Settlement Will Need Paul Atkins’ Approval As Court Pauses Cross-Appeal

Ripple and the SEC have been given more time to negotiate a settlement, with both parties making significant progress despite lingering procedural delays. The post Ripple and SEC Settlement Will Need Paul Atkins’ Approval As Court Pauses Cross-Appeal appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Ripple and SEC file joint motion to pause XRP lawsuit appeals

Ripple Labs and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission have jointly asked the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to pause their ongoing legal dispute, suggesting a full settlement may soon be reached.

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Court approves $11m settlement in Shaquille O’Neal’s Astrals NFT lawsuit

A Florida federal court judge has approved an $11 million settlement between Shaquille O’Neal and Astrals NFT buyers, ending a class-action lawsuit over an alleged promotion of unregistered securities.

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Shaquille O’Neal gets judge’s greenlight for $11M Astrals NFT settlement

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has been granted final court approval to settle a class-action lawsuit for $11 million with Astrals non-fungible token (NFT) buyers.

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SEC drops major crypto lawsuits - So why is Ripple still in court?

Ripple may be delaying settlement to secure better terms for a future IPO or securities offering. The SEC’s withdrawal from other crypto lawsuits raises questions about the prolonged XRP caseThe post SEC drops major crypto lawsuits - So why is Ripple still in court? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Alameda’s Trabucco forfeits Yacht, $70m in claims to FTX estate

Former Alameda co-CEO Sam Trabucco will forfeit real estate and luxury assets to the FTX, according to a proposed settlement filed in court.

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FTX's $228M Settlement With Bybit Brings Conclusion of Epic Liquidation Closer

The costly meltdown of global exchange FTX is still settling big chunks of its bankruptcy drama, now securing about $228 million from Bybit to further feed the cash dispersal that was approved in court earlier this month.

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Brace For Impact: Court Orders Massive LUNC Burn As Part Of $4.5 Billion Settlement For Terraform Labs

The Terra Classic community is preparing for a supply shock that the LUNC coin could soon face. This is based on a court settlement that has mandated Terraform Labs to burn the tokens in their possession.

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Caroline Ellison to forfeit assets in FTX’s settlement proposal

FTX seeks court approval for Caroline Ellison to forfeit nearly all her assets. Ellison has agreed to cooperate with investigations into FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried. A hearing for the proposed settlement is scheduled for November 20, 2024.

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FTX and CFTC agree to $12.7B settlement, subject to court approval

The US commodities regulator didn’t seek a civil monetary penalty, meaning the entire $12.7 billion would be used to pay back FTX’s creditors.

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SEC Denies Ripple’s Terraform Labs Comparison in Court

The SEC has countered Ripple's attempt to use the Terraform Labs settlement to argue against a proposed $2 billion fine, stating that the comparison is invalid. The post SEC Denies Ripple’s Terraform Labs Comparison in Court appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Ripple rejects SEC’s $2 billion fine for ‘unreasonableness’ citing Terraform settlement

Ripple's lawyers have asked a court to consider an "appropriate" civil penalty in its ongoing case against the SEC, citing the recent settlement between the regulator and Terraform Labs as evidence that the SEC's requested $2 billion penalty is unreasonable.

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US judge approves Terraform’s $4.5B settlement with SEC

A New York district court judge has rubber-stamped Terraform Labs and Do Kwon’s nearly $4.5 billion settlement with the SEC.

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FTX reaches $200M settlement with IRS on tax bill

The agreement, which is subject to court approval, resolves a major hurdle for the FTX bankruptcy process.

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Dapper Labs settlement affirms NBA NFTs are not securities

Dapper Labs’ $4 million settlement deal to conclude a class-action lawsuit against the company maintains that NBA Top Shot nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are not securities, according to CEO Roham Gharegozlou.

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Terraform Labs, Do Kwon reach tentative settlement with SEC to end civil lawsuit

Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, have reached a settlement agreement with the SEC to end the civil lawsuit filed in the US over allegations of defrauding crypto investors. The development comes after a jury in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York found the company and Kwon liable […] The post Terraform Labs, Do Kwon reach tentative settlement with SEC to end civil lawsuit appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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LUNA price skyrockets as Terraform Labs, Do Kwon agree to settle SEC fraud case

Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon have agreed to a tentative settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to court documents filed on Thursday, the Singapore-based crypto entity and Do Kwon had reached the agreement with the US regulator to settle the fraud case on May 29. The development follows a […]

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Terraform, Do Kwon to reach fraud settlement with SEC

Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon are finalizing a settlement with the SEC. Both parties are expected to submit the final terms for court approval by mid-June.

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Bankruptcy court approves NYAG, Genesis $2 billion settlement

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved the $2 billion settlement between Genesis Global and the New York Attorney General and confirmed the Amended Plan of Reorganization for the defunct company and its subsidiaries.

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Ripple challenges SEC’s $2 billion fine, proposes $10 million settlement instead

Crypto company Ripple has responded to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) pursuit of nearly $2 billion in fines by advocating for a different approach. In a court filing dated April 22, Ripple proposed that the Court reject the SEC’s demands and instead impose a civil penalty not exceeding $10 million.

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XRP Lawsuit Battle Heats Up: Ripple And SEC Agree To Seal Details In Settlement Negotiations

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BlockFi hails ‘excellent outcome’ in $875 million settlement with FTX

Bankrupt crypto firms FTX and BlockFi have reached an in-principle agreement to settle all litigation and disputes for nearly $900 million, according to a Mar. 6 court filing. Under the terms, BlockFi will receive $185.

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FTX, Alameda reach settlement with crypto lender BlockFi, will pay up to $874m

FTX and Alameda have settled their disputes with BlockFi, agreeing to pay the firm up to $874 million, subject to court approval. Bankrupt crypto companies FTX and BlockFi have reportedly settled their disputes arising from their collapses in 2022 after…

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DCG files objection in bankruptcy court, calls out Genesis’ settlement subversive

Digital Currency Group (DCG) opposes the settlement between the New York Attorney General and Genesis. DCG filed a new application following an agreement with the prosecutor and Genesis, a bankrupt crypto lender that was one of DCG’s companies. Company executives…

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Judge approves sealed settlement between BlockFi and 3AC

In a pivotal development for BlockFi and Three Arrows Capital (3AC), a United States judge, Michael Kaplan, in a court hearing on Tuesday provided the legal nod to a settlement that puts an end to the financial disputes between the crypto lender and the defunct crypto hedge fund. BlockFi had asserted a claim of $129 […]

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XRP lawsuit update: SEC claims Ripple's 'fair notice' defense fails 'as matter of law'

After the SEC requested the court for "additional discovery" a couple of days back, many in the community are expecting Ripple Labs and the regulatory body to come to a settlement soon. In what is theThe post XRP lawsuit update: SEC claims Ripple's 'fair notice' defense fails 'as matter of law' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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How Ripple’s big win in court correlates with XRP’s 113% rally

The bulls ride again on XRP’s side, as the token breaks about $1. On the legal subject, things seem to be going well for Ripple’s corner as rumors of an SEC settlement grow louder. Back in December, the Commission hit Ripple Labs, executive Brad Garlinghouse, and Chris Larsen with a lawsuit for the alleged illegal […]

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SEC and Ripple rule out settlement ahead of landmark securities violations trial

Blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs and the U. S Securities and Exchange Commission are unlikely to settle before the trial. In a new filing with a New York court, the two outlined why they believe they each stand a great chance of winning the landmark legal tussle.

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Ripple and SEC Pretrial Settlement Prospects are Running Dry

On Feb. 15 the SEC and Ripple filed a joint letter to the U. S. Southern District of New York federal court. It mentions there is currently no “prospect for settlement at this time. ” According to the SEC, settlement discussions have already taken place.

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SEC Proposes $5 Million Settlement in Kik’s $100 Million Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for KIN

Kik Interactive, the embattled Canadian messaging startup, seems to have finally reached a settlement deal with the SEC regarding its illegal ICO back in 2017. Since the summer of 2019, the two parties in court have gone back and forth, with the latest ruling by a New York judge, favoring the SEC.

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Tezos Agrees To Pay $25 Million To End Class Action Lawsuit Over Securities Laws Violation

Tezos has reached a settlement with the court to end approximately three years of litigation between Tezos and a group of plaintiffs. The said plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit that concerned whether the Tezos (XTZ) cryptocurrency is a security and whether the company conducted its 2017 ICO inappropriately.

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Tezos Investors Win $25M Settlement in Court Case Over $230M ICO

A U.S. lawsuit that alleged the Tezos ICO was an unregistered securities sale has been settled for $25 million.

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OneCoin Co-Founder Escapes 90-Year Jail Term Following Court Settlement

Konstantin Ignatov is probably breathing a sigh of relief today.

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Telegram Agrees to Pay $18.5M Penalty in SEC Settlement Over Failed TON Offering

Telegram has settled its six-month court case with the SEC, agreeing to pay $18.5 million in penalties and to notify the agency if it plans to issue another digital asset in the next three years.

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Elon Musk’s Deal with Wall Street Watchdog Could Mean Less Tweeting

By CCN: Nobody puts Elon Musk in a corner. Well, maybe the SEC. The Tesla CEO has reached a settlement with the U. S. securities watchdog. According to the court filing, which still requires a judge’s John Hancock, Musk will be tweeting a whole lot less than he’d probably like, certainly less than his 26.

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Judge Dismisses Winklevoss Lawsuit Against Charlie Shrem

Judge Jed Rakoff of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed the Winklevoss case against Charlie Shrem in which the twins allege Shrem stole $26 million worth of cryptocurrency.

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Winklevoss Twins Reach Settlement With Charlie Shrem

The Winklevoss twins reached a settlement with Charlie Shrem on April 16, 2019, declaring that their case against him has been dismissed with prejudice and will not be reopened.

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Founder of Mt. Gox Creditors Cooperative Resigns, Says Settlement Could Take Years

Four days ago, news. Bitcoin. com reported on the April 3 notice to Mt. Gox creditors from the court’s civil rehabilitation trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi. Now a disclosure stemming from the founder of Mt.

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Alibaba Finally Persuades Name-Squatting Crypto to Stop Mooching its $467 Billion Brand

The genie is now out of the bottle, and one of the crypto industry’s most bizarre trademark disputes is now over. The ABBC Foundation, which is behind the Alibabacoin cryptocurrency, has conceded the coveted Alibaba brand name to the China-based e-commerce giant of the same name.

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