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New SDNY US Attorney to Cool Down Crypto Crackdowns after Bankman-Fried Conviction
The SDNY plans to wind down crypto fraud prosecutions, coinciding with Trump's nomination of crypto ally Jay Clayton for US Attorney. However, ongoing cases like Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal and the leadership of Letitia James pose challenges to an immediate shift. дальше »
2024-11-16 22:46 | |
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Pro-bitcoin Matt Gaetz nominated as U.S. Attorney General
Matt Gaetz, a Florida Representatives and American lawyer, has been nominated as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump. Gaetz was assigned due to his educational and career experience in law. дальше »
2024-11-16 13:56 | |
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Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to DOJ Office, the Same Office That Prosecuted SBF
President-elect Donald Trump said former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton would be his U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, heading up the state's Department of Justice branch. дальше »
2024-11-18 07:29 | |
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Who is Dan Gallagher, the Robinhood attorney Trump may pick to replace SEC head Gary Gensler?
Officials from Donald Trump’s transition team are reportedly preparing a shortlist of candidates for major financial agency leadership positions, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »
2024-11-9 16:02 | |
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Kraken lawyer slams SEC legal strategy, draws parallels to Ripple case misstep
Kraken’s legal team, led by attorney Michael O’Connor, has criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its latest attempt to dismiss critical defenses raised by the exchange in their ongoing legal battle. дальше »
2024-11-8 19:45 | |
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Tether In The Hot Seat: US Federal Inquiry Into Potential Sanctions And AML Violations
Cryptocurrency company Tether is currently under federal investigation for possible sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) violations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The criminal inquiry, led by prosecutors from the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office, is examining whether Tether’s stablecoin USDT has been utilized by third parties to fund illicit activities, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and […] дальше »
2024-10-26 22:03 | |
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Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse joins crypto leaders in backing John Deaton over Elizabeth Warren
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has publicly endorsed pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton‘s campaign to unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren and become the next senator from Massachusetts. On Oct. 22, Garlinghouse stated that he supports Deaton “enthusiastically and wholeheartedly ” and praised the attorney for being a tireless advocate for XRP and the broader cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2024-10-24 17:05 | |
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Elon Musk and Brian Armstrong boost John Deaton’s bid to dethrone Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and billionaire Elon Musk have joined a growing list of notable figures endorsing pro-crypto attorney John Deaton in his bid to unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren as Massachusetts’s representative. дальше »
2024-10-21 15:30 | |
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US Attorney Generals Ask Biden To Act On Binance Exec’s Detention In Nigeria
The US attorney generals for several states have requested US President Joe Biden to intervene in the detention of Binance executive Tigran Gimbrayan by Nigerian authorities. This development comes months after a similar approach by certain US lawmakers who cited concerns over the reported deteriorating health status of the former IRS officer. Related Reading: Nigerian […] дальше »
2024-10-21 15:00 | |
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US attorneys general ask Biden to declare Binance exec a hostage of Nigeria
A total of 18 state attorneys general, including New York Attorney General Leticia James, urged President Joe Biden to declare Binance compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan a hostage of the Nigerian government in a letter on Friday. дальше »
2024-10-20 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin cuts out predatory banking, says pro-crypto attorney John Deaton
Bitcoin's potential to bypass traditional banking could democratize financial access, challenging existing regulatory frameworks and economic norms. The post Bitcoin cuts out predatory banking, says pro-crypto attorney John Deaton appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-10-18 06:34 | |
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Fidelity reports data breach of 77k customers to Maine Attorney General
American Financial Services firm Fidelity Investments filed a data breach report involving access to 77,000 customers’ personal information. On Oct. 9, Fidelity Investments filed a data breach notification to the Maine Attorney General’s office. дальше »
2024-10-11 10:38 | |
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86-year-old former attorney to pay $14m for role in crypto Ponzi scheme
Disbarred California attorney David Kagel has agreed to pay nearly $14 million in restitution as part of his sentencing for operating a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors over several years. дальше »
2024-10-9 12:51 | |
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Robinhood CLO has shot at SEC chair: report
Robinhood’s chief attorney, who once served at the SEC, could lead the regulator if President Donald Trump is re-elected next month. Robinhood Markets’ chief legal officer Dan Gallagher has been mentioned as a leading chair candidate at the U.S. Securities… дальше »
2024-10-7 19:03 | |
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7 Days Left: Pro-XRP Lawyer Predicts Likelihood Of SEC Appeal Against Ripple
Pro-XRP attorney Fred Rispoli, founder of HODL Law, continues to assess the likelihood of an SEC appeal as higher than the probability of the agency letting the case conclude without further action. Following the US District Court for the Southern District of New York’s final judgment on August 7, 2024, the SEC now has less […] дальше »
2024-9-30 09:15 | |
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German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’
The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering. дальше »
2024-9-20 23:46 | |
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Robinhood to pay $3.9 million to settle California crypto investigation
Robinhood’s crypto division has agreed to pay a $3. 9 million fine, settling a California investigation into its past practices, according to a Sept. 5 statement. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the settlement was secured after Robinhood Crypto prevented users from withdrawing their digital assets from 2018 to 2022. дальше »
2024-9-5 13:25 | |
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Pro-XRP Lawyer Deaton Clinches Republican Nomination For US Senate
Pro-XRP attorney John Deaton has secured the Republican nomination for the United States Senate after a convincing win in the primary election. Deaton, who is a former Marine and has represented 75,000 holders in the Ripple vs. дальше »
2024-9-5 03:00 | |
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New Jersey investors urged to redeem funds from Abra amid crypto company’s shutdown
The New Jersey Attorney General has urged state investors to withdraw funds from the crypto lending and trading platform Abra as the company winds down its U.S. operations following a multistate investigation into the sale of unregistered securities. In an… дальше »
2024-8-13 10:41 | |
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Crypto scam: New York authorities charge Michael Lauchlan
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced criminal charges against Michael Lauchlan for his involvement in a fake crypto asset recovery business. Lauchlan, operating under the alias Max Handler, allegedly defrauded customers through the company Coin Dispute Network (CDN) by falsely… дальше »
2024-8-2 21:01 | |
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State-led amicus brief criticizes SEC’s power regulating cryptocurrencies
An amicus brief filed by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird claims the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is overstepping its authority in regulating the cryptocurrency sector. The brief, backed by Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, claims… дальше »
2024-7-23 12:29 | |
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US seeking to forfeit $2.5m for pig-butchering scam victims: ‘we will find them’
U.S. attorneys are attempting to seize $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from an international “pig butchering” scam targeting American victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover 2,546,415.01 USDT seized by… дальше »
2024-7-18 16:58 | |
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Ripple donates $1 million to PAC backing pro-crypto challenger against Elizabeth Warren
Ripple has contributed $1 million to the Commonwealth Unity Fund, a new super PAC established by attorney James Murphy. The PAC aims to support John Deaton, a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency, in his bid to unseat Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, known for her anti-crypto stance. дальше »
2024-7-17 16:19 | |
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BitMEX pleads guilty to violating the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX has pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act. According to Attorney Damian Williams, BitMEX intentionally failed to “establish, implement, and maintain an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program. дальше »
2024-7-12 17:36 | |
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DCG, Top Executives Renew Push to Get New York AG’s Civil Fraud Suit Dropped
Lawyers for cryptocurrency firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) and two of its top executives – CEO and founder Barry Silbert and Soichiro “Michael” Moro, the former CEO of DCG’s wholly-owned trading arm Genesis – have made a final effort to convince a judge to toss out New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James’ civil fraud suit against them. дальше »
2024-7-3 22:24 | |
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Attorney Sheds Light On Possible SEC Judgement As Ripple Enters Final Days Of Legal Battle
An attorney has provided insights on the impending court judgment from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning its lawsuit against Ripple. As the legal battle finally appears to be approaching its end, the attorney has outlined how the potential judgements could impact Ripple’s reputation and digital asset operations in the United States […] дальше »
2024-6-28 02:00 | |
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Gemini Agrees To $50 Million Settlement With New York AG
The New York State Attorney General’s Office has secured a settlement of approximately $50 million with the crypto exchange Gemini Trust Company, LLC (Gemini). This marks the latest development in a high-stakes lawsuit involving the New York AG, Gemini, its former business partner Genesis Global Capital, and several other defendants. дальше »
2024-6-16 23:00 | |
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NYAG completes settlement with Gemini over Earn program, recovers remaining $50 million for impacted users
The New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) office announced the completion of its settlement with Gemini and the recovery of $50 million for users of the defunct Gemini Earn program on June 14. Users will receive the crypto in their accounts without having to take any further action. дальше »
2024-6-16 23:19 | |
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Gemini to pay $50 million to defrauded investors
Gemini will make this payment as a settlement for a crypto fraud claim in New York. Gemini is also banned from operating lending programs in New York. Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, announced that her office has successfully… дальше »
2024-6-15 21:20 | |
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New York recovers $50 million from Gemini for defrauded investors
New York Attorney General Letitia James has recovered $50 million from Gemini Trust, with this being money defrauded from Gemini Earn users. The recovered money will be used to repay the more than 230,000 investors, 29,000 of whom are New Yorkers, James said in a press release. дальше »
2024-6-15 20:29 | |
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NY Court Charges Three Individuals Linked To $3 Million NFT Scam
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the indictment of three UK nationals for the $3 million ‘Evolved Apes’ NFT (non-fungible tokens) scam. The suspects face charges of wire fraud and money laundering. дальше »
2024-6-8 05:00 | |
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New York AG Pushes Back Against DCG, Silbert’s Motion to Dismiss Fraud Case
New York Attorney General Letitia James is not backing down from her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group, its founder and CEO Barry Silbert, and Soichiro “Michael” Moro, the former CEO of DCG’s wholly-owned crypto trading arm, Genesis. дальше »
2024-6-8 22:26 | |
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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 »
2024-6-7 11:00 | |
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NYAG sues crypto firms NovaTechFx and AWS Mining for alleged $1b fraud
New York AG Letitia James has sued crypto firms NovaTechFx and AWS Mining for allegedly defrauding over 11,000 individuals out of more than $1 billion in a pyramid scheme. New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James filed a lawsuit on… дальше »
2024-6-7 10:49 | |
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NYAG Sues 2 Crypto Pyramid Schemes, Promoters Targeting Haitian-Americans in $1B Scam
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against two purported crypto companies and their top promoters, a married couple, for allegedly operating two consecutive pyramid schemes that predominantly targeted Haitian immigrants to the U.S. дальше »
2024-6-7 23:37 | |
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Bitcoin Advocate Michael Saylor Settles DC Tax Evasion Case for $40 Million
Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, and his software company, MicroStrategy, have agreed to a $40 million settlement to resolve tax evasion charges levied by the District of Columbia (DC) attorney general. дальше »
2024-6-4 07:01 | |
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Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor To Pay $40M And Settle Tax Fraud Lawsuit – Details
According to Bloomberg, Michael Saylor, the chairman of business intelligence software company MicroStrategy and a Bitcoin (BTC) bull, has agreed to pay $40 million to settle a tax fraud lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by the attorney general’s office in Washington, D. дальше »
2024-6-4 06:00 | |
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Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy settle $40 million tax fraud case without admission of guilt
Washington, D. C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced a historic $40 million tax fraud recovery settlement with Michael Saylor and his company, MicroStrategy, according to a June 3 press release. дальше »
2024-6-3 20:15 | |
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Disbarred California attorney pleads guilty to crypto Ponzi scheme
David Kagel has pled guilty to conspiring to operate a crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of more than $9.5 million. Disbarred 85-year old former attorney Kagel confessed to participating in a fraudulent crypto Ponzi scheme in which he and… дальше »
2024-5-30 22:10 | |
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Ex-FTX Executive Ryan Salame Gets 7.5 Years In Prison For His Role In FTX Implosion
The US Attorney Damian postulated that Salame, as one of the top officials at Alameda Research and co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, colluded with others to illegally transmit customer funds and make confidential political donations. дальше »
2024-5-29 15:34 | |
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Pro-XRP Lawyer Insists ‘ETH Gate’ Not Just Conspiracy As CPAC Takes Action
In a post on social media, Bill Morgan, a leading pro-XRP attorney, reiterated allegations of biased regulatory practices by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing them of showing undue favoritism towards Ethereum at the expense of XRP. дальше »
2024-5-29 10:00 | |
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Former FTX exec Ryan Salame sentenced to 90 months in prison
Ryan Salame sentenced to 90 months in prison. Former FTX executive’s sentencing comes two months after former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Former FTX executive Ryan Salame has been sentenced to 90 months in prison, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams has announced. дальше »
2024-5-29 19:44 | |
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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. дальше »
2024-5-21 22:06 | |
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