CoinGecko denies fake screenshots alleging racist token listing

CoinGecko has addressed fake screenshots circulating online, clarifying that the alleged racist token has never been listed on its platform. CoinGecko, the cryptocurrency data aggregator, in an X post on Tuesday, Nov. дальше »

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Crypto Industry Cheers as 18 States Sue SEC, Alleging Regulatory Overreach

18 US states have filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair, Gary Gensler, alleging regulatory overreach. дальше »

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Investors withdraw appeal in Dogecoin case against Elon Musk

The lawsuit alleging that Elon Musk and his electric vehicle company Tesla manipulated the price of the meme coin Dogecoin is nearing its conclusion. Investors who filed the class action lawsuit have withdrawn their appeal, Reuters reported on Nov. 15.… дальше »

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Republican State AGs and DeFi Lobby Sue SEC Over Crypto Enforcement Actions

A group of state attorneys general and the DeFi Education Fund filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and its five commissioners alleging the regulatory agency was overstepping its bounds in bringing enforcement actions against crypto exchanges. дальше »

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18 US states file lawsuit against SEC for overregulating crypto

18 US states sue SEC over crypto regulation, alleging unconstitutional overreach, impacting state-level frameworks for oversight. The post 18 US states file lawsuit against SEC for overregulating crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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FBI seizes Polymarket CEO’s phone and electronics: report

The New York Post has published a news story alleging the Federa Bureau of Investigations has seized a phone and electronics from Polymarket CEO. Sources reportedly see this as political retriution after the betting market platform predicted the 2024 US election. дальше »

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Binance under fire for allegedly listing pump-and-dump memecoin schemes

Crypto community members have raised concerns over Binance’s listings of Solana-based memecoins—The AI Prophecy (ACT) and Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)—alleging a possible pump-and-dump scheme. дальше »

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AurumXchange owner charged with laundering Silk Road-linked funds

American authorities have indicted the owner of crypto trading platform AurumXchange, alleging he funneled funds linked to the infamous Silk Road marketplace. Maximiliano Pilipis, a 53-year-old Indiana resident, helped facilitate over $30 million between 2009 and 2013, a portion of… дальше »

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Tether slams WSJ report alleging US probe as ‘irresponsible reporting’

 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denied reports about the firm being under investigation in the US. Ardoino’s clarification comes after a Wall Street Journal report claimed that federal prosecutors in Manhattan are allegedly investigating the stablecoin issuer. дальше »

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Sui Foundation rebuffs allegations of insiders selling tokens worth $400 million

The Sui Foundation has firmly denied recent speculation alleging insider trading following a $400 million sale of SUI tokens during the latest price surge. The foundation emphasized that there has been no premature selling or breach of lock-up agreements in an Oct. дальше »

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Bitnomial Exchange Sues U.S. SEC, Alleging Regulatory Overreach

Bitnomial's action follows a similar suit filed by Crypto.com on Tuesday. дальше »

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FTX customer sues hedge fund over alleged stolen bankruptcy gains

FTX customer Nikolas Gierczyk accuses Olympus Peak of underpaying him after buying his FTX bankruptcy claim worth $1.59 million, alleging the hedge fund owes him much more in additional recovery. According to a Bloomberg report on Oct. 11, Californian Nikolas… дальше »

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NFT holders sue art gallery alleging it broke metaverse promise

A group of NFT holders sued the creators of the collection, claiming they made no significant steps to fulfill promised perks and had no knowledge of blockchain.  дальше »

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SEC Sues Crypto Trading Firm Cumberland; Alleges Polygon And Solana Are Securities

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a lawsuit against Chicago-based crypto maker Cumberland, alleging the company operated as an unregistered securities dealer in handling over $2 billion worth of cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Crypto mining update: Texas residents sue Marathon Digital over noise!

Texas residents have sued Marathon Digital, alleging that noise from its Bitcoin mining facility has caused health issues. The lawsuit underscores concerns about Bitcoin mining's environmental The post Crypto mining update: Texas residents sue Marathon Digital over noise! appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Swan Bitcoin Claims Ex-Employees 'Stole' Its Mining Business at Tether’s Direction

Swan Bitcoin has filed suit against a group of former employees and consultants, alleging that they “hatched and executed a ‘rain and hellfire’ plan” to steal its lucrative bitcoin mining business with the help of Tether, Swan Bitcoin’s one-time ally and fundraising partner. дальше »

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SEC charges TrustToken and TrueCoin over stablecoin fraud

Two crypto companies related to the TUSD stablecoin were charged with securities violations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission TrueCoin and TrustToken settled charges filed by the SEC, alleging unregistered offering and investment contract sales between November 2020 and… дальше »

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CFTC wins $36m victory in California crypto fraud case

New York resident William Koo Ichioka agreed to pay $36 million in a CFTC case alleging cryptocurrency and forex fraud. According to a Sept. 20 notice, Judge Vince Chhabria of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California… дальше »

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FTX auditor fined $2 million by SEC to settle negligence allegations

Prager Metis CPAs has agreed to pay $1. 95 million to settle two U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) actions alleging misconduct in its audits of FTX and violations of auditor independence rules, according to a Sept. дальше »

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Brian Armstrong, ETF Experts Shoot Down 'Paper Bitcoin' Rumors

Rumors alleging Coinbase (COIN) of issuing bitcoin IOUs to BlackRock were quickly shut down by industry experts as well as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Monday. дальше »

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Dogecoin flashes bullish signal as Elon Musk, Tesla wins manipulation case

In a significant legal victory for Elon Musk and Tesla, a US district court judge has dismissed a $258 billion lawsuit alleging that the tech mogul and his company manipulated Dogecoin (DOGE) price. The ruling, which came on August 30, 2024, signals a shift in the dynamics surrounding the popular meme coin, impacting its market […] дальше »

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Elon Musk, Tesla Win Dismissal of Lawsuit Alleging Dogecoin Market Manipulation

In 2022, a group of investors alleged that Elon Musk and his company had manipulated the price of dogecoin using their X (then Twitter) accounts. дальше »

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested By French Police – Will It Impact The TON Ecosystem?

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, has been detained by authorities in France. The detention is connected to a search warrant alleging violations of the encrypted messaging platform. French media, including Le Monde, reported that Durov was arrested upon arriving from Azerbaijan in his private jet at Le Bourget airport, situated north of […] дальше »

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DraftKings Dumps NFT Business, Citing Legal Developments

The sports gambling company faces a class action lawsuit alleging its NFTs are securities. дальше »

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Sacked Northern Data Execs File Suit Against Tether-Backed Company, Alleging Fraud

Two former executives of Tether-backed German tech company Northern Data have filed suit against the firm, alleging that they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about the company’s financial health and alleging tax evasion. дальше »

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SEC files lawsuit against FTX-linked bank, alleging fraud

Enforcement director Gurbir Grewal said Silvergate allegedly “failed to detect nearly $9 billion in suspicious transfers among FTX and its related entities.” дальше »

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Roaring Kitty hit with new lawsuit over alleged GameStop pump-and-dump scheme

Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, faces a lawsuit alleging he manipulated GameStop's stock price for personal gain. The post Roaring Kitty hit with new lawsuit over alleged GameStop pump-and-dump scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC files lawsuit against Consensys

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Consensys. SEC filed its lawsuit against the company on Friday, alleging unregistered broker dealer and offer of unregistered securities. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Consensys, the Ethereum developer and software provider. дальше »

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SEC Sues Consensys Over MetaMask Staking, Broker Allegations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Ethereum software provider Consensys over its MetaMask service Friday, alleging the wallet tool was an unregistered broker that "engaged in the offer and sale of securities" and that its staking service violated federal securities laws. дальше »

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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Sues SEC, FDIC, Alleging Regulatory Overreach

Coinbase sued the SEC and FDIC, accusing the agencies of denying information requests and coordinating efforts to restrict the crypto industry's access to banking services. дальше »

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Coinbase Files Lawsuit Against the SEC to Fight Against Crypto Crackdown

Coinbase has filed lawsuits against the SEC and FDIC, alleging overregulation and seeking clarity on crypto oversight under FOIA. The post Coinbase Files Lawsuit Against the SEC to Fight Against Crypto Crackdown appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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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. дальше »

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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. дальше »

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Korean court gets new evidence alleging Terra’s Kwon deceived investors with fake transfers

South Korean prosecutors have found new evidence alleging that Terra founder Do Kwon conspired with former Chai CEO Shin Hyun-Sung to deceive investors with fake transactions. Terraform Labs co-founder Kwon Do-Hyeong, a central figure in the collapse of the Terra… дальше »

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New York Atty. General Goes After Crypto Crooks In $1 Billion Scam Bust

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against two crypto companies, NovaTech Ltd and AWS Mining Pty Ltd, alleging a staggering $1 billion scam. The lawsuit, targeting not just the companies but also their associates, paints a disturbing picture of religious manipulation and exploited trust within immigrant communities. Related Reading: Germans In […] дальше »

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Tether (USDT) CEO Defends Compliance Measures Amid Ripple (XRP) CEO’s Criticism

Amid criticism from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse alleging “The US Government is going after Tether (USDT issuer),” Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether Operations Limited, has comprehensively outlined the leading stablecoin issuer’s robust anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance measures. дальше »

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Binance Fined $4.3M by Canadian Financial Regulator for ‘Administrative Violations’

Canadian regulators hit Binance with a C$6 million ($4.3 million) fine on Tuesday, alleging the crypto exchange committed two separate “administrative violations” of the country’s financial regulations. дальше »

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Binance accused of firing whistleblower for internal market manipulation report

The Wall Street Journal published an exclusive report on May 9 alleging that Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, fired the head of its market surveillance team after he raised concerns about potential market manipulation by a high-profile client. дальше »

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SEC goes after Robinhood; KangaMoon steady as market reacts

SEC issued a Wells Notice againast Robinhood, alleging securities violations. Crypto prices reacted lower, with Bitcoin (BTC) retreating to under $64,000. KangaMoon (KANG), a new crypto project for play-to-earn and SocialFi, continued to attract investors. дальше »

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Investors File Lawsuit, Claim Coinbase Sold Unregistered Securities

Investors sue Coinbase, alleging the platform sold unregistered securities.

The post Investors File Lawsuit, Claim Coinbase Sold Unregistered Securities appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SEC sues Bitcoin mining firm Geosyn over unregistered $5.6m securities offering

The SEC is suing a Bitcoin mining company Geosyn, alleging that the firm engaged in an unregistered securities offering, raising over $5.6 million through deceptive practices. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Geosyn Mining,… дальше »

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Google files lawsuit against crypto scammers allegedly defrauding thousands

Tech giant Google has taken legal action against a group of crypto scammers, alleging their involvement in defrauding more than 100,000 people worldwide. Filed on Thursday, the lawsuit accuses the scammers of uploading fraudulent investment and cryptocurrency exchange apps to Google Play, Google’s official app store for Android devices. дальше »

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Apple’s legal woes mount as vulnerability threatening crypto security comes to light

Academic researchers have unearthed a significant vulnerability within Apple’s M-series computing chips, potentially jeopardizing the security of private crypto keys. On the same day, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an antitrust case against the iPhone maker, alleging monopoly practices detrimental to consumers, developers, and competitors. дальше »

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Genesis agrees to pay $21m penalty to settle SEC charges

Genesis Global Capital will pay a $21 million fine and enter a permanent injunction to resolve the SEC’s allegations. Genesis will seek an injunction alleging that it offered and sold securities without proper registration, according to a March 19 SEC… дальше »

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Gemini, Genesis motions to dismiss SEC Earn complaint denied

A U.S. judge found that a lawsuit alleging securities violation by crypto companies Gemini and Genesis was plausible.  дальше »

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Ripple to Face Another Lawsuit: Details

Ripple is set to face a new class action lawsuit alleging violations of federal and California securities laws by offering and selling XRP without registration дальше »

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Crypto exchange BitForex left customers without $55.6m in alleged exit scam

Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alarmed the crypto community about suspicious activity with the BitForex crypto exchange. In an X post on Feb. 26, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT flagged concerning activity on the BitForex crypto exchange, alleging that the platform might have exit… дальше »

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Kraken joins crypto exchanges battling SEC lawsuit, denies wrongdoing

Crypto exchange Kraken has filed a motion to dismiss the SEC’s lawsuit alleging an unregistered exchange operation and mishandling of customer assets. In a blog post on Feb. 22, crypto exchange Kraken said it had filed a motion to dismiss… дальше »

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Legal Clash: Texas Crypto Firm Files Lawsuit Against US SEC Over Digital Asset Regulation

A Texas-based crypto company, Lejilex, along with the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT), has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alleging ‘regulatory overreach’ and seeking ‘clarity on the classification of digital assets. дальше »

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FTX, Alameda allegedly schemed to cash in on Tether: lawsuit

FTX's legal drama continues with a new lawsuit, alleging how the firm secretly created and sold Tether stablecoins as part of a profit-making scam. дальше »

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