Judge labels 2 obscure altcoins as commodities in $120M Ponzi case

An Illinois judge has sided with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in a crypto fraud case, labeling two altcoins, OHM and KLIMA, as commodities. дальше »

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XRP and Ripple Receive Six Times More Briefs in Support Than SEC

Judge in Ripple case lets in 13 amicus briefs for XRP and 6 times fewer for SEC дальше »

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Kim Kardashian Looks Set to Win Investor Lawsuit Over EthereumMax: Report

Kim Kardashian looks set to win an investor lawsuit against her and other celebrities over the cryptocurrency EthereumMax (EMAX), after a judge tentatively dismissed the case Monday, according to a Bloomberg report. дальше »

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Judge rules LBRY video platform’s token is a security in case brought by the US SEC

The court was unmoved by LBRY’s objections that the regulator’s claims were unfounded and it was not given the chance to operate in compliance with SEC requirements. дальше »

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LBRY Sold Tokens as Securities, Federal Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled for the SEC in its case against LBRY on Monday. дальше »

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Court Refuses To Dismiss “Insider Trading” Case Against Former OpenSea Employee As Case Edges On

US district judge rules that the case against former OpenSea employee Nate Chastain can proceed after refusing the defendant’s motion to dismiss the charges. Chastain relies on several arguments ranging from the meaning of securities to the exact nature of insider trading. дальше »

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Celsius Bankruptcy Judge Likely to Refer UK Crypto Consultation Paper

The principal U.S. bankruptcy judge in charge of the Celsius case urged that the Court review the UK crypto consultation paper. Judge Martin Glenn stated that there are no significant court rulings about cryptocurrencies in a document submitted on Monday. … дальше »

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Celsius judge says court may look to UK consultation paper in absence of US guidance

Judge Martin Glenn says U.K. legal principles may be “persuasive” in the absence of U.S. legal precedents in the complex case of the crypto lending platform’s bankruptcy. дальше »

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US Judge Removes Legal Firm Roche Freedman From Class Action Against Tether, Bitfinex: Report

Law firm Roche Freedman was removed even after its controversial founder Kyle Roche filed to withdraw from the case. дальше »

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Judge rules in favor of Ripple against SEC in Hinman document case

United States District Judge Analise Torres has ruled in favor of Ripple Labs after it ordered the SEC to release documents relating to a speech delivered by former SEC official William Hinman. The post Judge rules in favor of Ripple against SEC in Hinman document case appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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SEC’s Battle With Ripple Labs Nears Its End Following Parties Application For Summary Judgement

Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission have filed applications for summary judgement in the case that has lasted two years.   Both parties claim the Federal Judge has enough evidence at her disposal to make an immediate ruling. дальше »

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US Judge Orders Tether to Show The Receipts

In a case which could have significant repercussions for the wider crypto industry, U. S. Judge Katherine Polk Failla has ordered Tether (USDT) to produce accounting documentation to prove the stablecoin is backed by U. дальше »

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New York judge orders Tether to document USDT backing

The court accepted the plaintiffs’ requests to provide “undoubtedly important” documents in the alleged fraud case.

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Ripple And SEC Demand Swift Verdict On $1.3B Securities Lawsuit — Why It’s Super Bullish For XRP

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Celsius: Judge permits independent examiner's probe in bankruptcy case

A federal judge from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has allowed the U.S. Trustee's office to appoint an independent examiner to investigate the affairs at theThe post Celsius: Judge permits independent examiner's probe in bankruptcy case appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Judge Approves Use of Independent Examiner in Crypto Lender Celsius' Bankruptcy Case

The examiner will be appointed by the U.S. Trustee's office, a Department of Justice entity tasked with monitoring bankruptcies. дальше »

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Craig Wright v. Peter McCormack: Wright Put Forward 'False Evidence,' Will Receive Damages of One British pound

A judge has ruled that Dr Craig Wright, the Australian scientist who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, advanced false evidence in his defamatory case against YouTuber Peter McCormack. дальше »

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Craig Wright v. Peter McCormack: Wright Put Forward 'False Evidence,' Will Receive Damages of One British Pound

A judge has ruled that Dr Craig Wright, the Australian scientist who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, advanced false evidence in his defamatory case against YouTuber Peter McCormack. дальше »

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SEC Fails to Prevent XRP Holders from Aiding Ripple

Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn has rejected the SEC’s attempt to bar XRP holders from participating in the case дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: Judge Accused SEC of Hypocrisy, Orders Release of Hinman’s Documents

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple Labs lingers, and the most recent of events has seen the U.S. regulatory body hit hard by an unfavorable ruling. A judge presiding over the suit has repudiated the SEC’s attorney-client protection claim as a reason not to release documents pertaining to the Hinman speech. Judge Netburn […] дальше »

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UK Lawsuit Delivered via NFT after High Court Ruling

In a recent case brought before the High Court in London England, the judge ruled that the plaintiff could serve the defendant, by airdropping the notice as an NFT, into the plaintiff’s stolen digital wallet. дальше »

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Judge denies SEC’s motion to withhold key documents in Ripple case

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The post Judge denies SEC’s motion to withhold key documents in Ripple case appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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‘Hypocrisy’: Judge denies SEC motion to keep Hinman docs secret in Ripple case

The SEC has argued that the documents should be protected because Hinman wrote the speech as a “personal errand,” but the judge didn’t buy it. дальше »

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U.S. Department of Justice Lays First Criminal Crypto Sanctions Charge

The U.S. Justice Department has opened its first criminal case of sanctions evasion using cryptocurrencies, according to a federal judge. The post U.S. Department of Justice Lays First Criminal Crypto Sanctions Charge appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitmex’s Arthur Hayes Requests Leniency, No Jail Time for Violating the US Bank Secrecy Act

Quick take: Bitmex’s founder and former CEO, Arthur Hayes, has requested leniency from the judge handling his court case Mr. Hayes is requesting no jail time and permission to live abroad and travel freely His lawyers have also asked for probation with no home detention or community confinement Arthur Hayes had struck a plea deal that would result in a prison sentence of 6 to 12 months The founder of Bitmex and former CEO, Arthur Hayes, is requesting leniency from […] дальше »

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SEC vs Ripple: Decoding SEC's latest attempt to avoid submitting evidence in court

Judge Analisa Torres brought forward the SEC v Ripple calendar to expedite proceedings. The SEC has made several extensions to address one key issue that continues to weaken its case against Ripple. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: Judge In Ripple Case Modifies Calendar, Raising Prospects of Suit Concluding Before Year-End

Judge Analisa Torres has modified a proposed calendar on the SEC v. Ripple case in a bid to end proceedings before the end of this year. дальше »

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Ripple claims ‘a very big win’ in SEC case

Ripple Labs was able to gain a victory against the SEC in its ongoing securities fraud case. The judge on the case denied the SEC’s motion to review certain documents that may not be material to the prosecution. дальше »

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Judge dismisses securities lawsuit on a technicality, did Binance pull a fast one?

U.S District Judge Andrew Carter dismissed a lawsuit against Binance as the claimants have waited too long to bring their case. The post Judge dismisses securities lawsuit on a technicality, did Binance pull a fast one? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Binance wins dismissal of class action over 2018 tokens that tanked

The judge ruled domestic law doesn’t apply to Binance as it is not an exchange domestic to the United States and that the case was filed “too late.” дальше »

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Bosnian court sides with Bitcoin miner in frozen bank account case

The second-largest Italian bank would have to pay $144 million in compensation to the mining farm, the judge rules.

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Ripple Consider Big Triumph Against SEC As Judge Declined Key Motion

Brad Garlinghouse working as CEO of Ripple, called the recent moves made by the New York Judge regarding the particular case of Ripple Vs. US Stock Exchange Commission (SEC) is a significant triumph for the well-established United States-based technology company. дальше »

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Florida Judge Strikes Out The Request For New Trial Against Craig Wright

From the situation surrounding the estate case of David Kleiman and Craig Wright, there is no possibility for a new trial. Though an Australian computer programmer, Craig Wright is reputable for his disputed claims as Bitcoin’s inventor. дальше »

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Ripple (XRP) coin rises over 6% today after a small win in its case against the SEC

The price of Ripple (XRP) has risen by more than 6% today after a micro win in its case against the US SEC. Ripple seems to be slowly amassing the odds in its favor in the case. In a hearing on Friday, March 11, 2022, the judge presiding over the case rejected a motion by […] The post Ripple (XRP) coin rises over 6% today after a small win in its case against the SEC appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

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Accused Bitfinex Launderer Heather Morgan Might Be Offered a Plea Deal

At Morgan’s arraignment on Monday, prosecutors told a D.C. judge that they’re in talks with the defense to find a “resolution” to the criminal case that would see Morgan avoid trial. дальше »

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Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Claims He’s Autistic, Judge Tosses Out Sanctions Against Craig Wright

The Kleiman v. Wright case is seemingly headed to trial on July 6, 2020, after Judge Beth Bloom ruled against the Kleiman’s attempt to levy sanctions against Craig Wright, the man who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »

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Kleiman Bitcoin Case Heads to Trial as Motion for Sanctions Against Craig Wright Is Denied

A Florida judge threw out a motion for sanctions against Wright saying the lawsuit over 1.1 million BTC would be better decided by a jury. дальше »

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Federal Judge Merges Two Cases Against Ripple

Earlier this week, a federal judge ordered a case against Ripple and its CEO Bradley Garlinghouse be consolidated with a class action led by Bradley Sostack. In civil law, consolidation involves the merger of two or more cases that are similar in nature in order to optimize the judicial resources. дальше »

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Jury Trial Scheduled for Billion Dollar Bitcoin Lawsuit Against Craig Wright

Florida’s Southern District Court has been dealing with the Kleiman v. Wright case for well over two years and now the lawsuit is finally going to trial. A jury trial is set for July 6, 2020, in the Miami Division courthouse before Judge Beth Bloom. дальше »

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OneCoin Plaintiffs Succeed in Reopening the Class-Action Against the Ponzi Scam

Victims of the fraudulent cryptocurrency, OneCoin, have recently persuaded the Judge to reopen the case reports BehindMLM. As per the claims made, a letter expressed the viewpoints of both plaintiffs and defendants. дальше »

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Onecoin Lawsuit Continues: Judge Lifts Stay Order, Investigators Search for ‘Crypto Queen’

In mid-April, news. Bitcoin. com reported on the unsealed indictment tied to the Onecoin cofounder Sebastian Greenwood. At the same time, U. S. Judge Valerie Caproni had placed a stay order on the case against Greenwood, Konstantin Ignatov, Mark Scott and David Pike. дальше »

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Judge Rules Lawsuit Targeting Multi-Billion OneCoin Ponzi Can Proceed

The judge presiding over a class-action lawsuit targeting the executives behind the OneCoin Ponzi scheme has allowed the case to proceed.

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NY Judge Grants Blockchain Association ‘Amicus Curiae’ Despite SEC’s Opposition in Kik Case

New York court judge accepts Washington D. C blockchain advocacy group, Blockchain Association filing “amicus curiae”, a friend of the court, in the case between Kik and U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Judge Approved Blockchain Association’s Brief in Kik Case Despite SEC Objections

U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein allowed the Blockchain Association to file a brief in the SEC v. Kik case a day after the regulator filed an objection to letting the group comment. дальше »

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Craig Wright Challenges Court Order Criticizing His Evidence in $4B Kleiman Case

Wright objected after a judge dismissed his attorney-client privilege over weak evidence. дальше »

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Judge Calls Out Kleiman Attorneys Over ‘Excessive’ Fees in Craig Wright Case

The Florida judge has now approved fees and expenses amounting to about a quarter of the amount claimed. дальше »

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Former CIA Software Dev Who Allegedly Leaked Hacking Tools Gets a Mistrial

A U. S. federal judge declared a mistrial in a case involving an ex CIA software engineer who supposedly leaked secret hacking tools to WikiLeaks. This Monday, a U. S. federal judge in a Manhattan court ruled the case against a former CIA software developer a mistrial. дальше »

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Craig Wright Forced to Produce Tulip Trust Documents By March 12

The US judge presiding over the Craig S Wright vs Kleiman case has ordered Wright to produce a list of requested documents by March 12. The latest filing on March 9 relates to Wright’s refusal to give details of how he obtained the list of Bitcoin addresses purportedly holding Satoshi’s estimated 1. дальше »

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France Court Declares Bitcoin a Fungible Asset Like Money in a Crypto Ownership Dispute

Bitcoin has been declared a fungible intangible asset, which is an interchangeable good, in the Commercial Court of Nanterre, reported local media Les Echos. First, in France, the court decision allowed the legal nature of bitcoin, which was recently also declared a “Recognised Form of Investment,” by an Australian Judge in a Court Case Judgment. […] дальше »

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Crypto Gets Nod From Aussie Court in Precedent-Setting Case

In a score for Aussies, a judge has green-lighted the use of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin to secure legal expenses. The case could set a precedent for courts in other jurisdictions to similarly approve cryptocurrency as collateral. дальше »

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