'An Explosion of Election Gambling' Is Nigh, CFTC Warns Appeals Court

The regulator pleaded with the court to halt Kalshi's political prediction markets for the duration of the CFTC's appeal. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried demands new trial over FTX fraud verdict

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has challenged his 25-year sentence following his five-week trial late last year. According to the New York Times, Bankman-Fried appealed a November 2023 court ruling that found the FTX founder guilty of defrauding investors of… дальше »

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Brazil lifts freeze on Starlink, X accounts after $3M fine payment

The fines are tied to a legal dispute involving X’s failure to comply with court orders in the country. 

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Brazil’s top prosecutor defends X ban, urges Supreme Court to end disputes

For Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office, the ban on X does not violate free speech rights in the country.

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UK High Court recognizes Tether’s USDT as property in landmark ruling

In a pivotal decision, the High Court of Justice for England and Wales has officially recognized Tether’s USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, as property under English law. дальше »

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UK High Court classifies Tether USDT as 'property' in landmark ruling

UK High Court classified Tether (USDT) as property, setting a legal precedent Bill before British parliament expands the definition of 'property' to include digital assets like NFTs and cryptocThe post UK High Court classifies Tether USDT as 'property' in landmark ruling appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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U.S. Political Prediction Markets: Why Kalshi's Court Victory Matters

If it turns out that the judge's ruling preempts the CFTC’s proposed rulemaking, election event contracts may now be completely legal. дальше »

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English High Court Rules Tether's USDT Stablecoin Counts as Property

USDT attracts property rights as it can be the subject of tracing and can constitute trust property in the same way as other property, a judge in England declared. дальше »

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Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments

Crypto exchange Kraken has demanded a jury trial in the case brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a court filing Thursday showed. дальше »

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Kalshi's New Political Prediction Markets Halted as CFTC Appeals Loss

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission appealed its loss against prediction markets platform Kalshi to the D.C. Appeals Court late Thursday. дальше »

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Kalshi Lists Long-Sought Election Contracts After Beating CFTC in Court

The agency plans to appeal the case brought by the trading platform, and could still ask the higher court to stop the firm from listing the contracts. дальше »

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U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown

Here's how to listen to Thursday's hearing in the closely watched federal court case over political prediction markets, and why it matters. дальше »

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Caroline Ellison seeks no jail for role in FTX collapse due to cooperation

Caroline Ellison, former co-CEO of Alameda Research, has requested no jail time for her role in the FTX collapse, according to a Sept. 10 court filing. Her legal team argued that her sentence should be limited to time served, followed by supervised release, because of her extensive cooperation with the authorities during Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial. дальше »

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US federal judge dismisses class action suit against Atomic Wallet

US judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Atomic Wallet due to no jurisdiction. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence and that there was no deliberate Colorado targeting. Plaintiffs have 21 days to justify claims against shareholder Ilia Brusov. дальше »

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Atomic Wallet wins dismissal of class suit over $100M hack

A US judge found a Colorado court lacked jurisdiction over the Estonian-based Atomic Wallet, its CEO and a sister software development firm. дальше »

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Ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison’s Sentencing Hearing Scheduled For Sept. 24

As disclosed in a recent court filing, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is preparing for her sentencing hearing two years after the collapse of the FTX exchange, once run by her former partner, Sam Bankman-Fried. дальше »

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Tough times for prediction markets: Kalshi wins case against CFTC, still faces shutdown

A U.S. District Court has ruled in favor of the Kalshi prediction market, effectively approving betting on the presidential election’s outcome. Kalshi has won a lawsuit against the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) after the regulator banned betting on… дальше »

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Judge issues temporary stay in Kalshi v. CFTC election betting case

Judge Jia Cobb said the court would hold a hearing on Sept. 12 to address competing motions filed by the CFTC and Kalshi over betting on US elections. дальше »

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Kraken slams Australia’s regulatory uncertainty following court ruling on fiat margin trading

Kraken, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has raised concerns about the lack of regulatory clarity in Australia following a Federal Court ruling against its fiat margin trading product. The ruling, which sided with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), underscores the need for tailored regulation in the country’s rapidly growing crypto sector. In […] дальше »

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Kraken criticizes Australia’s ‘uncertain’ crypto rules after court ruling

Kraken is calling for clearer crypto regulations in Australia after a Federal Court ruled that part of its margin extension product violated local laws. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is advocating for clearer crypto regulations in Australia after a Federal Court ruled… дальше »

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One week later: X’s future in Brazil on the line as Supreme Court reviews ban

With Lula supporting Moraes and the Bar Association challenging the decision, Brazil’s Supreme Court must decide X’s fate amid free speech concerns. дальше »

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Coinbase shareholder lawsuit against exchange to proceed

A New Jersey court judge deemed a lawsuit against Coinbase over its portrayal of an eventual regulatory crackdown acceptable. Late on Sept. 5, U.S. District Judge Brian Martinotti ruled that Coinbase shareholders had the right to sue the crypto exchange… дальше »

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Prosecutors Tell NY Court They Didn’t Renege on FTX Exec Ryan Salame’s Plea Deal

Federal prosecutors have fired back against Ryan Salame’s allegations that they reneged on agreements made in the former FTX executive’s plea deal – namely, that they would cease criminal investigations into Michelle Bond, Salame’s longtime partner and the mother of his child. дальше »

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SEC Appeal Odds Against Ripple Increase After Recent Development

Community believes that now SEC is more likely to file appeal against Ripple in court дальше »

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Ripple vs SEC Legal Battle Takes a Surprising Turn – What’s Next for XRP Price?

Ripple has requested that the court delay enforcing the $125 million judgment amount from their lawsuit with the SEC until 2026. They have proposed placing 111% of the judgment into an escrow account to ensure funds are available if needed after all appeal options are exhausted. дальше »

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Nigerian court defers bail for ailing Binance executive to October

A Nigerian court has postponed the decision on the bail application for detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan until Oct. 9. Judge Emeka Nwite issued the ruling on Sept. 4 after hearing arguments from both Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, and the prosecuting counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, who opposed the bail request. дальше »

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Nigerian Court Postpones Decision on Gambaryan Bail Application

The next bail hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 9. дальше »

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Starlink confirms it will block access to X in Brazil

The SpaceX subsidiary claimed the Brazilian Supreme Court decision was “illegal,” but it would comply by suspending access to the social media platform. дальше »

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Elon Musk Hints At Bringing Back Dogecoin Payments For Tesla Merch After Latest Court Victory

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Brazil Blocks Access To Elon Musk’s X – Will Dogecoin Price Take A Hit?

The Supreme Court in Brazil has upheld a ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in a shockwave being sent throughout the tech world. Related Reading: Blockchain Titans Unite: $100K Fundraiser For Kamala Harris In The Works Five justices have rendered their judgment unanimously in relation to Musk refusing to […] дальше »

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‘Why Are You Doing This To Me?’: Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage

“I’m not okay, this is f*cked up,” Gambaryan said in the video, as he clutched the guard’s wrist for support. When the guard stepped away, leaving Gambaryan with only a single crutch to lean on, Gambaryan turned to a small crowd of onlookers and said дальше »

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'Why Are You Doing This to Me?': Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage

“I’m not okay, this is f*cked up,” Gambaryan said in the video, as he clutched the guard’s wrist for support. When the guard stepped away, leaving Gambaryan with only a single crutch to lean on, Gambaryan turned to a small crowd of onlookers and said дальше »

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Binance exec seeks bail in Nigeria amid deteriorating health issues

Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, facing money laundering charges in Nigeria, made a fresh bail request on medical grounds during his court appearance on Sept. 2, according to a family statement shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bail for detained Binance exec opposed in Nigeria

A Nigerian high court heard arguments for and against the release of an imprisoned Binance employee days after CEO Richard Teng encouraged U.S. intervention. The trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan resumed in Abuja on Sept. 2 as Nigerian prosecutors… дальше »

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SEC Might Challenge FTX Bankruptcy Estate From Paying Back Customers With Stablecoins

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have thrown a spanner in the wheels of the confirmation of the FTX bankruptcy plan, according to a court filing Friday. дальше »

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Canadian court orders $1.2M Bitcoin loan repayment

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered $1.2 million in damages to be paid in a Bitcoin-related loan dispute, reflecting the growing legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Elon Musk Hints at Dogecoin’s Return as Tesla Merchandise Payment After Court Win

Despite Musk's support, it's unclear if Tesla will reinstate Dogecoin payments, as the option was previously removed without explanation. The post Elon Musk Hints at Dogecoin’s Return as Tesla Merchandise Payment After Court Win appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Holders Disproportionately Favor Trump for U.S. President, New Academic Poll Shows

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to court the cryptocurrency industry this election cycle seem to be paying off, according to the results of a new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University. дальше »

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Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Remains Steady Despite Elon Musk’s Court Win

Dogecoin (DOGE) stays steady after a lawsuit dismissal. Bearish indicators hint at a further decline to $0.08 unless market trends shift. The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Remains Steady Despite Elon Musk’s Court Win appeared first on BeInCrypto. 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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Court drops $258b Dogecoin manipulation case against Elon Musk

A United States court dismissed a $258 billion class action lawsuit claiming that Elon Musk and his companies, SpaceX and Tesla, orchestrated a “crypto pyramid scheme.” Almost two years after the filing, Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the US District  Court… дальше »

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Elon Musk Defeats $258 Billion Dogecoin (DOGE) Lawsuit

Elon Musk's legal team has successfully persuaded the court do dismiss the Dogecoin lawsuit дальше »

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Elon Musk, Tesla beat Dogecoin manipulation lawsuit

A US district court judge dismissed the lawsuit, saying that “no reasonable investor” could rely on Musk’s Dogecoin tweets for investment decisions.  дальше »

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Salame withdraws dismissal request, clears way for Bond’s campaign finance trial

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame has withdrawn his petition to dismiss the indictment against Michelle Bond just days before a critical court hearing. In a letter dated Aug. 29, Salame’s legal team informed Judge Lewis A. дальше »

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Jailed FTX Exec Withdraws His Request to Compel Government to Abide by Plea Deal

Ryan Salame, the former FTX executive sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in May, has withdrawn a legal request to a New York court asking that the conditions of his plea deal with prosecutors be enforced or that his plea be thrown out and his sentence vacated. дальше »

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Brazil’s Supreme Court threatens to suspend X by Aug. 29

The proposed suspension of services came amid an ongoing feud between Elon Musk and Judge Alexandre de Moraes.

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Indian Court Orders Scam Websites Using Crypto Exchange Mudrex's Name to Be Taken Down

Indian cryptocurrency exchange Mudrex won a court order telling the country's Ministry of Communication to take down as many as 38 websites that were exploiting the company's name to carry out scams. дальше »

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov indicted, placed under judicial supervision in France

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been indicted and placed under supervised release by a Paris court on Aug. 28 following his recent arrest on charges including terrorism and child abuse content. Durov has been indicted and placed under judicial supervision.… дальше »

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The Protocol: The Impact of Telegram CEO's Arrest on TON Blockchain

Blockchain analysts are reminding investors how closely the messaging app Telegram, whose just-arrested CEO Pavel Durov awaits a hearing in a French court, is intertwined with the fate of TON blockchain and its native cryptocurrency, toncoin. ALSO: What's up with Vitalik's DeFi diss? дальше »

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WazirX embarks on 30-day moratorium as rival seeks to recover around $10 million in stuck funds

Embattled crypto platform WazirX has entered an initial 30-day moratorium following a $234 million hack in July, pending a decision by Singapore’s High Court on whether to grant an extension, according to an Aug. дальше »

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