XRP Lawsuit: Better Markets Backs SEC in Ripple Case, Claims XRP Is Indeed a Security

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Coinbase Asks a Court to Declare Crypto Not a Security: A Landmark Legal Battle with the SEC

Key Takeaways: Coinbase vs. SEC: the main battle that will determine if cryptocurrencies are securities. Regulatory Uncertainty: The case demonstrates the lack of clear rules. Industry Influence: The judgment will The post Coinbase Asks a Court to Declare Crypto Not a Security: A Landmark Legal Battle with the SEC appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Coinbase Asks U.S. Appeals Court to Say On-Platform Crypto Trades Aren’t Securities

In a Tuesday filing, lawyers for Coinbase argued that their case offered “the single best opportunity” to decide how to regulate secondary crypto trading. дальше »

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Citigroup must explain fraud scam management, says New York judge

The financial industry faces mounting scrutiny as Citigroup, the third-largest bank in the US, confronts a legal challenge over its handling of online fraud cases. A federal judge in Manhattan ruled on Tuesday that Citigroup’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James has been rejected. The case underscores rising […] дальше »

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“Mindless cockroaches”: Ethereum Foundation slammed for constant ETH dumps and awkward use case defense

The Ethereum Foundation’s getting roasted for dumping ETH nonstop, and things got worse after an employee’s awkward attempt to defend the move sparked a huge backlash. Ethereum’s off to a rough start in 2025 (ETH). The Ethereum Foundation keeps selling… дальше »

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Uniswap (UNI) price prediction - Here's the case for a 30% rally

An RSI finding of 56 suggested UNI was trading below the overbought zone At press time, 67.63% of top UNI traders on Binance held long positions, while 32.37% held short positions With the lThe post Uniswap (UNI) price prediction - Here's the case for a 30% rally appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Key Metric Points To Crucial Support Levels In Case Of A Pullback

With shifting market dynamics, Bitcoin has moved into positive territory as prices sights key resistance levels. However, due to the volatile nature of crypto assets, the flagship asset’s recent uptrend might experience a brief drawback before resuming its upward direction. дальше »

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Ripple v. SEC: Chief Lawyer Dismisses XRP Case Appeal as 'Noise'

Chief Ripple lawyer Stuart Alderoty hits back at new SEC attack in XRP case дальше »

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Pro-Ripple Lawyers Provide an Update on XRP vs SEC Case: ‘We Aren’t Holding Back!’

If anybody outside of crypto asks you these days what’s the hottest topic right now in that industry, the answer would be simple: XRP. The XRP price is now above $3, for the first time in 7 years. дальше »

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Ripple CEO Says SEC's Opening Brief Is 'Definition of Insanity'

Ripple's top executives slammed the SEC after the agency unveiled its opening brief in the appeal case дальше »

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Koni Stack Joins Forces with Mythical Games to Launch ‘Football Rivals’ on Telegram, Accelerating Web3 Adoption and Unveiling a New Use Case for Polkadot

Koni Stack, the platform that propels next-gen Web3 decentralized applications (dApps) with seamless, comprehensive solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Mythical Games to introduce Football Rivals, an exciting toss-up game aimed at onboarding billions of Telegram users into the Polkadot ecosystem. дальше »

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Koni Stack Partners with Mythical Games to Launch ‘Football Rivals’ on Telegram, Introducing a New Use Case for Polkadot and Accelerating Web3 Adoption

Hanoi, Vietnam, 14th January 2025, Chainwire The post Koni Stack Partners with Mythical Games to Launch ‘Football Rivals’ on Telegram, Introducing a New Use Case for Polkadot and Accelerating Web3 Adoption appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Tron Hits Key Price Levels as Revenue and Adoption Soar: What’s Next?

Despite broader bearish trends in the cryptocurrency market, Tron (TRX) has demonstrated resilience with notable growth in key metrics. Recent analysis from CryptoQuant contributors sheds light on Tron’s expanding ecosystem and revenue surge, presenting a compelling case for its role in blockchain technology’s ongoing evolution. дальше »

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Babylon’s Fisher Yu on Bitcoin staking, Bitcoin maxis, and the next native use case for BTC

The following is a guest post from Christina Comben. Fisher Yu is the co-founder and CTO of Babylon, the Bitcoin staking protocol causing a stir among forward-thinking HODLers. Polite and friendly, he asks how I’m doing and where I’ve flown in from to attend the first Bitcoin Conference in the MENA region. дальше »

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US court criticizes SEC’s crypto action in Coinbase case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has partially ruled in favor of Coinbase in its legal challenge against the Securities and Exchange Commission. The court found that the SEC’s decision to deny Coinbase’s 2022 petition for rulemaking… дальше »

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U.S. Judges Demand SEC 'Explain Itself' for Rebuffing Requests for Crypto Rules

In another 11th-hour court loss for Chair Gary Gensler's tenure, judges in a Coinbase case again call the SEC's crypto position "arbitrary and capricious." дальше »

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Wolf Capital CEO pleads guilty in $9.4m crypto fraud case

An Oklahoma man admitted to orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that duped nearly 2,800 investors out of $9.4 million. Travis Ford, 35, of Glenpool, pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with… дальше »

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Bitcoin Bearish Case: Continued Rejection At $100,000 Increases Likelihood Of Breakdown

Bitcoin has been faced with a challenging start to 2025 with a rejection at the $100,000 mark. Notably, Bitcoin has been unable to hold substantially above the $100,000 price level since it first broke through in early December, and multiple breakouts have been followed by rejections. дальше »

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XRP price eyes 60% gain ahead of Gary Gensler’s SEC exit

XRP broke out of a bullish continuation pattern following Ripple's court win to seal documents in the SEC case.

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XRP's breakout odds - Here's what must happen first for a rally

At press time, XRP was approaching the critical $2.60 resistance with bullish momentum building among traders Whale activity and rising network engagement strengthen XRP's case for a breakout rThe post XRP's breakout odds - Here's what must happen first for a rally appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Is The Bitcoin Bull Market Still On? STH Cost Basis Suggests So

The Bitcoin price has been somewhat quiet since hitting its all-time high of $108,135, struggling to hold a six-figure valuation for long. Case in point — the premier cryptocurrency barely lasted a day above $100,000 before crashing to under $92,000 in the past week. дальше »

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US regulator proposes rule to hold crypto wallets accountable in hacks

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a new interpretive rule on Jan. 10 that could extend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) protections to crypto wallets, potentially holding them accountable in case of hacks. дальше »

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Russian trio charged in crypto mixer money laundering case

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian nationals for operating sanctioned crypto mixers allegedly tapped by North Korean criminals. дальше »

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Cybercrime Damages Highlight Need for Scalable Decentralized Infrastructure

Blockchain technology’s inherent data security is an underappreciated use case, says Jessie Dai, Cofounder of CESS Network. дальше »

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Taiwanese man arrested for illicit USDT use, first case under new AML laws

Taiwanese authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old man, identified as Chen, for operating as an unregistered virtual currency dealer under newly enforced anti-money laundering regulations. Chen, based in Kaohsiung, had been using Facebook groups to solicit cryptocurrency trades and arrange in-person… дальше »

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Russia to Sell $95 Million Worth of Bitcoin Amid Infraud Hacker Group Fallout

Russia’s $95 million Bitcoin liquidation, linked to a crypto bribery case, highlights legal hurdles and potential market volatility. The post Russia to Sell $95 Million Worth of Bitcoin Amid Infraud Hacker Group Fallout appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Russia confiscates $10M Bitcoin from former law enforcement official

Russia seizes 2,718 Bitcoin worth $10M from ex-ICRF official. The ex-official was involved in what has been termed the largest bribery case in Russia. The confiscated bitcoins will be added to the state revenue. дальше »

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Russia seizes $10M in Bitcoin from ex-official in bribery case

The Bitcoin seized from former ICRF employee Marat Tambiev will be turned into Russian state revenue.

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UK Judge Dismisses $770M Bitcoin Landfill Hard Drive Case: A Lesson for Crypto Investors

A UK judge has dismissed the long-standing legal case of James Howells, who sought access to a landfill containing a hard drive with Bitcoin worth more than $770 million. This ends the 12-year saga for the IT engineer from Newport, Wales that captivated the cryptocurrency community all these years. дальше »

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CFTC запросила у Coinbase данные клиентов в рамках расследования Polymarket

Биржа Coinbase предупредила пользователей о получении запроса от CFTC на выдачу клиентских данных. Об этом сообщает Ethereum-обозреватель Эрик Коннер. Biden's CFTC is subpoenaing customer info from @coinbase in their case against @Polymarket pic. дальше »

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UK judge says there’s no “reasonable grounds” for success with Bitcoin landfill hard drive case

Upon hearing the judge’s decision, Howells said “it’s the great British justice system striking again” Howells lost his hard drive in 2013 when it was accidentally thrown away at the tip He has been trying to engage with Newport City Council for 12 years to recover his hard drive, but says he’s been “largely ignored” […] The post UK judge says there’s no “reasonable grounds” for success with Bitcoin landfill hard drive case appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Russia reportedly starts selling 1,032 BTC from crypto corruption case

Russia has begun liquidating a significant Bitcoin haul seized during its investigation into the Infraud hacker group, a move that could mark a turning point in how the country manages confiscated crypto assets. дальше »

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Russian authorities begin liquidating 1 billion rubles in Bitcoin in landmark bribery case

The liquidation of seized Bitcoin in this case highlights the increasing intersection of cryptocurrency and legal systems, impacting future asset recovery. The post Russian authorities begin liquidating 1 billion rubles in Bitcoin in landmark bribery case appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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The Lightning Network Privacy Big Picture: Don't Forget the NSA

While Lightning might provide good privacy for direct participants in the network from each other, it is not the case for more powerful adversaries. дальше »

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Crypto Prices Under Pressure From Global Rise in Yields

A sharp gain in interest rates didn't dent crypto's price rally through late 2024, but that may not be the case anymore. дальше »

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US court grants Coinbase interlocutory appeal in case against the SEC

Coinbase can now seek guidance from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to determine if the SEC’s complaints against it are valid The SEC first filed a complaint against Coinbase in 2023, arguing that it operated as an unregistered brokerage in violation of federal securities laws Coinbase has been granted an interlocutory appeal, temporarily pausing […] The post US court grants Coinbase interlocutory appeal in case against the SEC appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Coinbase scores rare legal victory as court grants interlocutory appeal in SEC case

Coinbase achieves a legal victory as court grants interlocutory appeal, temporarily halting SEC proceedings and advancing case resolution. The post Coinbase scores rare legal victory as court grants interlocutory appeal in SEC case appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Do Kwon Criminal Case Exposes Staggering Victim Count Of Over 1 Million

Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs, is currently under intensive investigation by US officials who allege that he committed fraud that affected over a million people worldwide. During Kwon’s trial in a New York court, prosecutors provided a detailed account of the far-reaching consequences of his alleged financial misconduct. Related Reading: Crypto Survival […] дальше »

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Gemini Agrees to Pay $5M Settlement in CFTC Case

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Gemini in 2022 for making misleading statements. дальше »

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U.S. Government says Do Kwon’s criminal case has over 1M victims

U.S. prosecutors estimate that Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, could potentially have one million victims all around the globe following the downfall of the Terra ecosystem. дальше »

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Gemini settles CFTC Bitcoin futures case for $5 million

Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss agreed to pay a $5 million fine to resolve the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) allegations that it misled regulators during its bid to launch the first US-regulated Bitcoin (BTC) futures contract. дальше »

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X Effect: PCHAIN, Dogecoin, and Shiba Could Accelerate by End of January 2025

Dogecoin, PCHAIN, and Shiba Inu are three trio altcoins creating a buzz to skyrocket in the crypto market after Elon Musk confirmed the X payment feature in his recent tweet.  With these three tokens offering a meme-centric appeal to their respective communities, expert analysts believe the PCHAIN real-world utility use case and focus on AI […] дальше »

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XRP vs SEC Case ‘Likely’ to Stretch Beyond February, Pro-Ripple Legal Expert Reveals New Timeline

Jeremy Hogan, Partner at Hogan & Hogan, has shared his insights on the potential timeline for the XRP vs SEC case resolution. As the Trump administration prepares to take charge in two weeks, with Paul Atkins expected to assume the role of SEC Chair, the cryptocurrency community eagerly anticipates the conclusion of this prolonged legal […] The post XRP vs SEC Case ‘Likely’ to Stretch Beyond February, Pro-Ripple Legal Expert Reveals New Timeline appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Two South Koreans arrested for alleged price manipulation on Bithumb

Two South Korean men have been implicated in a case of price manipulation on the crypto exchange Bithumb. The two men allegedly gained nearly $5 million from manipulating the price of the Fusionist token, ACE. According to a Jan. 3… дальше »

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Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in Expanding TerraUSD Fraud Case

South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Hyeong Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs pleaded not guilty on Thursday to multiple fraud charges in Manhattan federal court. дальше »

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Do Kwon pleads not guilty to US fraud charges at Manhattan hearing

The case highlights the growing scrutiny and legal challenges facing cryptocurrency leaders, potentially impacting future regulatory frameworks. The post Do Kwon pleads not guilty to US fraud charges at Manhattan hearing appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Is there a crypto thaw in Russia and why?

Throughout the years, Russia has been sending conflicting signals over its relationships with cryptocurrencies. Lately, the Kremlin seemingly started to embrace crypto. Is this actually the case? Early crypto regulations in Russia  Until the 2020s, cryptocurrency in Russia had effectively… дальше »

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Crypto’s identity crisis: Fed’s Daly says it’s no gold, needs its own definition

The debate surrounding the true nature of cryptocurrency continues to evolve, with San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly weighing in on the matter. In a recent interview, Daly argued that crypto should be considered its own distinct asset class, rather than being grouped alongside gold as is often the case. Defining crypto: more than […] дальше »

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Judge pushes CFTC trial with Gemini to Jan. 21

The civil case between the US financial regulator and Gemini Trust Company was initially scheduled to go to trial before Donald Trump’s inauguration. дальше »

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A Progressive Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Strengthening America’s Social Safety Net

Primarily endorsed by Bitcoin proponents, GOP politicians, and Trump, here’s how a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could actually appeal to progressives. дальше »

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