Ethereum Developer Consensys Scores Win Against SEC

A Texas judge has granted Consensys's request to expedite making a decision on whether or not the SEC can regulate Metamask

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Coinbase files motion to reinforce judge’s ruling on Binance case: Secondary market transactions not securities

Coinbase's filing challenges a recent court decision that allowed the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase to proceed. The post Coinbase files motion to reinforce judge’s ruling on Binance case: Secondary market transactions not securities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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How will Ripple's latest legal battle affect XRP's price?

Did Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse mislead investors? Judge sets SEC's case against Ripple for trial Market sentiment remains optimistic over XRP’s future Ripple Labs has repeatedly hit the The post How will Ripple's latest legal battle affect XRP's price? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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XRP Suffers Major Setback As Legal Expert Says Coin Set To Be Labeled A Security In California

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Ripple faces new trial over alleged misleading 2017 statements by CEO Brad Garlinghouse

Ripple is set for new legal battles after a US judge in California approved a lawsuit against the crypto company regarding alleged misleading statements by its CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. This means the case would go to trial, and a jury would decide if the Ripple boss had misled investors into investing in the digital asset […] The post Ripple faces new trial over alleged misleading 2017 statements by CEO Brad Garlinghouse appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Judge signals likely continuation of SEC lawsuit against Kraken

A federal judge in California indicated that he is inclined to let the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken proceed, casting doubt on the exchange’s efforts to have the case dismissed, according to media reports.

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California Judge Breaks With New York Counterpart, Sends Ripple Securities Lawsuit to Trial

A California judge has ruled that a civil securities lawsuit against Ripple will proceed to trial, denying in part the crypto firm’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging that Ripple’s CEO violated state securities laws in 2017.

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California Judge Dismisses Part of Civil Lawsuit Against Ripple, Sends Rest of Securities Case to Trial

A California judge has ruled that a civil securities lawsuit against Ripple will proceed to trial, denying in part the crypto firm’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging that Ripple’s CEO violated state securities laws in 2017.

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SEC to shut down Salt Lake Regional Office following DEBT Box sanctions fiasco

The SEC's Salt Lake office is set to close after a judge's order the agency to pay $1.8 million due to a lawsuit against DEBT Box. The post SEC to shut down Salt Lake Regional Office following DEBT Box sanctions fiasco appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Judge orders the U.S. SEC to pay $1.8M in Debt Box case dismissal

Judge dismisses U. S. SEC’s case against Debt Box, orders SEC to pay $1. 8 million in fees. The Ruling cites SEC’s bad faith conduct in obtaining asset freeze order. Debt Box calls the court’s decision a significant victory against regulatory overreach.

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SEC Wins Case Against Crypto Influencer Ian Balina For Securities Laws Violation

On Wednesday, a Texas federal court judge ruled in favor of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case against crypto influencer Ian Balina. The case is part of the Sparkster saga that started in 2018.

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UK High Court Exposes Craig Wright’s Fraudulent Bitcoin Inventor Claims

UK High Court Judge James Mellor delivers an approved judgment against Craig Wright, exposing his false claims of being Bitcoin's inventor. The post UK High Court Exposes Craig Wright’s Fraudulent Bitcoin Inventor Claims appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Judge rules against Craig Wright in lawsuit claiming he is Satoshi Nakamoto

In a significant legal development, Judge James Mellor issued a written judgment on Monday regarding Craig Wright’s lawsuit against the Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA). Wright had claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive founder of Bitcoin.

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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.

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Crypto community reacts to Changpeng Zhao’s 4-month sentence

On April 30, Judge Richard Jones sentenced Zhao to four months in prison, going against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s recommendation for a three-year jail sentence.  London-based financial services lawyer Rabya Anwar told crypto.news that the stories of Zhao…

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Ripple Says $10M Penalty Enough, Rejects SEC’s Ask of $1.95B Fine in Final Judgment

Ripple Labs filed its opposition on Monday against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposal to ask a New York judge to impose a nearly $2 billion fine against the company behind the XRP Ledger blockchain.

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SEC lawyers resign after censure for ‘gross abuse of power’ — Bloomberg

Former lawyers from the SEC have resigned following a federal judge's sanctions against the agency for committing a "gross abuse of power." The post SEC lawyers resign after censure for ‘gross abuse of power’ — Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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SEC lawyers quit amid another legal blow for agency: report

A Bloomberg report says that two US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyers have resigned after the latest criticism levelled against the securities regulator. Judge sanctions SEC for “gross abuse” of power The lawyers’ resignations come after federal Judge Robert Shelby ruled that the SEC’s case against Digital Licensing Inc., or Debt Box, was replete […]

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Two SEC Lawyers Resign Following Debt Box Sanctions Fiasco: Bloomberg

Two lawyers for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) were forced to resign after a federal judge sanctioned the agency last month for committing a “gross abuse of power” while attempting to secure a temporary restraining order against Utah-based crypto company Debt Box, according to a Monday report from Bloomberg.

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What a Judge Said About the SEC's Suit Against Coinbase

Coinbase and Custodia both lost early and preliminary court fights. The Coinbase loss was more or less expected – companies rarely win much on a motion for judgment at such an early stage – but still pretty enlightening.

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Ripple Ruling By Judge Torres Could Be ‘Thrown Out’: Fox Business Reporter

Fox Business Senior Correspondent Charles Gasparino has raised the possibility that the favorable ruling received by Ripple from Judge Analisa Torres against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might not withstand higher judicial review.

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Court rules Custodia Bank not entitled to Federal Reserve master account

A Wyoming court has ruled against Caitlin Long’s Custodia Bank by determining that the lender is not entitled to a Federal Reserve master account. In a summary judgment on March 29, Judge Scott W.

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Court rules in favor of Apple in class action over crypto payment policies

A California judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Apple that accused the tech giant of imposing restrictions on third-party crypto payments on March 26. District Judge Vince Chhabria said the complaint contained “several fatal problems,” including inadequately alleged agreements between Apple and other payment services.

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Coinbase Loses Most of Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

A federal judge ruled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought enough of a case arguing that Coinbase is operating an unregistered broker, exchange and clearinghouse that its suit against the crypto trading company should move forward.

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SEC Seeks $1.95B Fine in Final Judgment Against Ripple

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a New York judge to impose a nearly $2 billion judgment against Ripple Labs, according to court filings.

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Garlinghouse Says SEC to Press Judge for $2B in Fines and Penalties in Ripple Case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly asking a New York judge to levy a $2 billion judgment against Ripple Labs, according to social media posts from the crypto company’s CEO and chief legal officer on Monday.

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US judge rules in favour of FTX users against defunct Silvergate Bank

A San Diego federal court judge has merited a class action by FTX users against the defunct Silvergate Bank for its role in aiding fraud against them before the exchange collapsed. Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro declined Silvergate’s dismissal motion, finding the class action sufficiently justified for the bank’s dealings with FTX and its trading firm, […]

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US Judge Sanctions Gary Gensler’s SEC for Abuse in Crypto Case

US District Judge Robert Shelby sanctioned the SEC for abuse of power in its case against DEBT Box, casting a shadow over the SEC’s regulatory tactics. The post US Judge Sanctions Gary Gensler’s SEC for Abuse in Crypto Case appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Federal court sanctions SEC for gross misconduct in Debt Box case

A United States district court has sanctioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for demonstrating “bad faith” in its legal actions against Debt Box, a company accused of operating a $50-million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme.

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SEC Committed 'Gross Abuse of Power' in Suit Against Crypto Company, Federal Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission must pay legal costs for Debt Box, a Utah-based crypto company the SEC brought a suit against, finding that the regulator had committed a "gross abuse of power" in its efforts to secure a temporary restraining order.

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SEC Case Against Gemini And Genesis Gains Momentum As Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss

In a recent development, US District Judge Edgardo Ramos has denied motions from cryptocurrency exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis to dismiss the case brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Judge Rules Against Gemini, Genesis Motion to Dismiss SEC Case Against Earn Product

A New York judge has ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini will be allowed to move forward, denying the two defendants’ motions to dismiss in a Wednesday court filing.

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Gemini and Genesis Can Be Sued by SEC Over Defunct Earn Product, Judge Rules

A New York judge has ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini will be allowed to move forward, denying the two defendants’ motions to dismiss in a Wednesday court filing.

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U.S. court decides against former Coinbase employee, calls some crypto assets securities

A federal judge in a landmark ruling supports the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) position that certain crypto assets are securities even when traded on secondary markets. A March 1 judgment in the SEC case against a former Coinbase staffer…

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U.S. Judge Enters Default Ruling Against Ex-Coinbase Insider, Says Secondary Market Sales Are Securities Transactions

In an insider trading case involving Coinbase's former product manager Ishan Wahi, his brother Nikhil Wahi and their friend Sameer Ramani, a U.S. court ruled on March 1, 2023, that the trading of certain crypto assets on a secondary market, which Coinbase is, are securities transactions.

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Judge ruling favors Riot in case against energy officials

Riot and the Texas Blockchain Council successfully convinced a U.S. district judge that immediate harm would occur without a temporary restraining order to halt further data collection.

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Australian Judge Hands Split Decision in Market’s Regulator vs Block Earner

An Australian court has given a split decision in a case brought by Australia's markets regulator against Sydney-based crypto start-up Block Earner.

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SEC leverages Terraform Labs ruling in Binance proceedings

The SEC's motion against Binance aims Terraform case, where a judge sided with the regulator in determining specific tokens were securities.

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SEC Scores Victory in Terra Case

A New York judge rules in favor of the SEC against Terraform Labs, finding UST and other digital assets to be unregistered securities

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SEC says court, not jury, should determine security status of Terra’s crypto assets

The U. S. SEC has submitted a letter to Judge Jed Rakoff in the ongoing case against Terraform Labs, presenting the argument that the crypto assets should be classified as securities under legal definitions.

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Terraform Labs highlights SEC’s potential sanction in Do Kwon’s case

The legal team of Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, has drawn attention to a potential sanction threat against the SEC by a Utah federal judge.

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Analisa Torres: The Judge Who Gave Ripple and XRP Hope

The U.S. District judge's partial ruling against SEC and in favor of Ripple and XRP could create a precedent the crypto industry can come back to over and over.

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Judge threatens to sanction SEC over ‘misleading’ statements in crypto case

U. S. District Judge Robert Shelby issued a stern warning to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) attorneys regarding possible sanctions for “misleading” court proceedings in a lawsuit against the cryptocurrency firm Debt Box, according to court filings.

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SBF granted post-trial extension indicating potential appeal strategy or reduced sentencing

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, has granted a request for an extension for filing post-trial motions in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a court order dated Nov.

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‘Billions in user funds were lost’ – crypto community reacts to SBF guilty verdict

Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) trial in New York under Judge Kaplan has ended with the jury finding him guilty of all charges brought against him. The news has created a buzz within the crypto community, generating several reactions from major stakeholders within the industry.

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As Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Trial Nears Close, a Terse Judge Sets Jury Instructions

Bankman-Fried completed his testimony Tuesday, concluding the presentation of evidence from both sides in the Justice Department's case against the FTX founder.

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US Judge Dismisses Artists’ Class-Action Copyright Case Against Generative AI Companies

A US District Judge dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by artists against AI companies Midjourney and DeviantArt, asking for more clarity in their claims. The post US Judge Dismisses Artists’ Class-Action Copyright Case Against Generative AI Companies appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Terraform Labs, Do Kwon file motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit

Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon filed a motion for summary judgment with a federal court, asking the judge to dismiss the SEC’s securities fraud lawsuit against it. Terraform Labs collapsed in May 2022 after its native token LUNA lost 99% of its value when the linked algorithmic stablecoin UST lost its peg to […] The post Terraform Labs, Do Kwon file motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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SBF trial day 14: FTX’s Bankman-Fried blames Alameda’s Ellison for absent hedging

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried testified before Judge Kaplan and a jury in a New York federal court claiming his team sometimes made decisions out of his purview and against his instructions.

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