U.S. DOJ Has 'Extremely Thin' Basis for Jailing FTX's Bankman-Fried Ahead of Trial: Defense

Attorneys for Sam Bankman-Fried pushed back against the U.S. Department of Justice's motion to remand the FTX founder in a court filing Tuesday. дальше »

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3AC co-founder rejects jurisdiction of bankruptcy court, claiming he renounced US citizenship

As Singapore does not allow dual nationality, 3AC co-founder Kyle Davies said he chose to renounce his U.S. citizenship after getting married and receiving permanent residency. дальше »

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XRP Doomed? SEC Veteran Convinced Historic Ripple Ruling In ‘Big Trouble’ After Rejection By Federal Judge

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Celsius Network’s Bankruptcy Woes Ebb Away After Settlement Deal

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network may finally see an end to its prolonged court battle with disgruntled customers after the company entered into a settlement agreement to address pending claims related to fraud allegations.  дальше »

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Terraform Labs receives approval to subpoena FTX files

Judge John Dorsey from the U. S. Bankruptcy Court has sanctioned Terraform Labs’ request to subpoena vital documents, potentially aiding its defense against fraud charges made by the SEC in the ongoing FTX bankruptcy case. дальше »

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1 Billion XRP Released From Escrow as New Nuances of Ripple Court Ruling Emerge

Ripple giant continues its programmed releases of XRP from escrow no matter what turns situation in court against SEC is taking дальше »

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FTT holders left hanging in proposed FTX restart plan

Bankrupt FTX has submitted a proposal to restart its international exchange if it can get the offshore customers to agree, according to a July 31 court filing. FTX restart plan According to the filing, FTX classified its creditors into different categories, including one that called its international users the “dotcom customers. дальше »

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Ripple Decision in "Big Trouble," Former SEC Official Says

A former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official, John Reed Stark, warns that the legal situation for Ripple Labs may be worsening following a recent court decision дальше »

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Bitfinex Ramps Up PR Efforts as Couple Accused of $4.5 Billion Hack Are Due in Court

Bitfinex puts on a smiling face as two reputed hackers are due to appear in court this week for a 2016 theft from the exchange. The post Bitfinex Ramps Up PR Efforts as Couple Accused of $4. дальше »

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SEC asked Coinbase to delist altcoins, trade only Bitcoin before lawsuit: report

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly asked Coinbase to only list Bitcoin. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the pressure left it no choice but to fight it out in court. SEC chair Gary Gensler has previously noted that almost every other cryptocurrency was a security. дальше »

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Ripple v. SEC: Ex-CFTC Lawyer Reveals True Meaning of XRP Ruling

Ex-CFTC lawyer explains real meaning of XRP court ruling дальше »

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XRP Struggles In Its Journey To $1: Market Observers Share Contrasting Views

XRP has developed significantly since the recent court ruling in the high-profile case between Ripple and the US Securities Exchange Commission. The court declared that XRP is not a security, leading to a significant rally in its value. дальше »

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UK Court Slaps Crypto Scammers With Over 6-Year Prison Sentence

A United Kingdom court has handed down sentences to two crypto fraudsters who were found guilty of luring potential investors with attractive promises of high returns and subsequently defrauding them of their funds. дальше »

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Court reverses SEC ruling on SPIKES futures, calls it “arbitrary and capricious”

The decision relates to an SEC order from 2020 exempting the SPIKES Index from the definition of securities futures.

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Court Filing Suggests FTX’s $2 Billion Lawsuit Against Genesis Is Coming To An End

The legal tussle between bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and crypto lender Genesis seems to be coming to a resolution, a recent court filing reveals. According to the letter filed yesterday at the US bankruptcy court for the Southern District of New York, both firms – who happened to have filed for bankruptcy – have agreed to settle their ongoing billion-dollar dispute. дальше »

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Indian Supreme Court Presses For Concrete Crypto Regulation: Is The Government Ready?

As crypto-assets continue to rise in global relevance, the focus on effective regulatory frameworks becomes increasingly important. In a bold development, India’s Supreme Court is taking an active role in seeking solutions in this sphere. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried surrenders Caroline Ellison’s personal writings to court

Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team has provided the court with documents previously shown to news reporters, according to a July 27 filing. Bankman-Fried, who served as the CEO of FTX until its collapse, recently communicated with The New York Times. дальше »

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SEC, Binance unite against Eeon’s lawsuit intervention

The U.S. SEC claims that Eeon has a history of repeatedly unsuccessfully representing itself in court cases.

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UK Court Sentences Crypto Fraudsters to More Than Six Years in Prison

London police announce tough sentences for a pair who lured investors with promises of big returns on a nonexistent cryptocurrency. The post UK Court Sentences Crypto Fraudsters to More Than Six Years in Prison appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple Attorney Withdraws From SEC Lawsuit, Will It Affect XRP?

A recent development in the ongoing showdown between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has seen the withdrawal of another Ripple attorney from the lawsuit, recent court filings reveal. дальше »

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Indian Supreme Court raps Union government on crypto rules delay: Report

The Supreme Court bench asked the union government to file a report on whether the latter is capable of setting up a federal agency to investigate crypto-related crimes. дальше »

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FTX and Genesis reach settlement in bankruptcy case

FTX and Genesis representatives informed the US court that they are ready to settle the bankruptcy case. In a filing to Judge Lane of the United States Bankruptcy Court, FTX and Genesis lawyers state that they agreed on a potential… дальше »

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FTX and Genesis agree to resolve claims in the bankruptcy case

FTX and Genesis are bankrupt and have been trying to collect funds for creditors under court supervision. The agreement will resolve FTX’s claims against Genesis debtors and vice versa. Genesis is the largest unsecured creditor of FTX. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Wants to Seal Caroline Ellison's Diary, Inner City Press Opposes

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has asked the court to seal the contents of the private diary of his sometimes girlfriend and ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison. дальше »

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Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried

U.S. prosecutors have withdrawn political campaign financing charges against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a July 27 court filing. The decision to drop the charges stems from the terms of the United States extradition treaty with the Bahamas, which stipulate that the government would not prosecute Bankman-Fried on charges for which the Bahamanian […] The post Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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CLO Asserts: SEC Appeal May Actually Amplify Ripple’s Victory in XRP Case

Ripple Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has stated that despite the recent federal court ruling that determined XRP as not a security when sold to the general public, Ripple’s battle for regulatory clarity is far from over. дальше »

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Anti-Crypto Congressman Brad Sherman Takes Aim At ‘Ridiculous’ Ripple Ruling, Claims XRP Is A Security

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US Authorities Drop Charges Against SBF Involving Campaign Finance Funds

In the latest court filing, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) announced its decision to withdraw the campaign finance charge against Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX. дальше »

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SBF will not face illegal campaign financing charges

Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried will not be facing a charge of illegal campaign financing due to an extradition treaty between the US and the Bahamas.  A court filing was published on July 26 by US Attorney for the Southern… дальше »

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Ripple CTO Reacts to 'Fake Satoshi' Craig Wright's Court Loss

David Schwartz doesn't hold back words for Craig Wright after court verdict reveals truth дальше »

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Singapore High Court Recognizes Crypto As Personal Property, Equates It To Fiat Money

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Pro-SEC Congressman Calls Ripple Court Ruling Ridiculous, Says XRP Is Security

Some US officials still can't believe that Ripple formally won against SEC дальше »

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Binance Vs. CFTC Showdown: Court Sets Next Deadlines

The legal clash between Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reaching a critical juncture. A recent court document has shed light on the next steps in this high-stakes confrontation, setting crucial deadlines that could significantly impact the outcome of the case. Binance Vs. CFTC: Here’s […] дальше »

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Are Chainalysis’ Tools Scientifically Sound? Executive’s Statement Casts Doubt

An executive for on-chain analytics firm Chainalysis was the source of controversy following a recent statement. According to a court filing, the company’s Director of Investigation Solutions for government applications, Elizabeth Bisbee, provided testimony in the case against Roman Sterlingov. дальше »

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Stellar, Ripple and Solana-Based Investment Funds See AUM Spike in July

The large gains began following Ripple’s partial court victory over the SEC in the middle of the month. дальше »

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Judge suggests IRS issued $4K refund over tax lawsuit based on quality of lawyers: Report

A couple who filed a lawsuit over how staked Tezos tokens were taxed has gone to appellate court after refusing to accept a refund check from the IRS. дальше »

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Craig Wright loses appeal in Peter McCormack defamation case

Craig Wright has maintained he’s the creator of Bitcoin. UK’s Court of Appeal has dismissed his appeal over judgement given by the trial judge in a libel case against Peter McCormack. дальше »

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Singaporean Judge Declares Crypto Is Personal Property In ByBit Case

In a recent development, a judge of the Singapore High Court has declared that cryptocurrencies are personal properties. The court likened crypto to fiat money, and since fiat passes as personal property, crypto should pass as one, too, the court reasoned. дальше »

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'Crypto is property,' rules Singapore court

Bybit claimed that a contractor abused their position to transfer crypto assets to personal accounts. "Like any other thing in action, USDT is capable of being held on trust," ruled the court. дальше »

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Singapore High Court declares cryptocurrency as property, rules in favor of ByBit in trust case

A Singaporean High Court has ruled that cryptocurrency is a property capable of being held in trust, according to a July 25 ruling. ByBit vs. Miss Ho The court reached this decision in a case involving Seychelles-based crypto exchange ByBit which alleged that a contractor Miss Ho Kai Xin, breached the terms of her employment […] The post Singapore High Court declares cryptocurrency as property, rules in favor of ByBit in trust case appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ripple Labs Exec Dismisses Concerns around Potential SEC Appeal of Court Judgment

Coinspeaker Ripple Labs Exec Dismisses Concerns around Potential SEC Appeal of Court Judgment According to Alderoty, Ripple will handle any appeal the SEC decides to initiate even though he is confident in the judge's previous ruling. дальше »

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Singapore’s High Court Classifies Cryptocurrency as Personal Property

The High Court of Singapore declared cryptocurrency as a type of property on July 25, marking a significant step in the legal understanding of digital assets in Singapore. The case,... дальше »

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Singapore сourt defines crypto as property in Bybit case

Singapore High Court is making headlines amid a recent ruling that recognized Crypto assets as property in the Bybit case involving contractor Ho Kai Xin. дальше »

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Singapore High Court rules crypto not different from fiat money or shells

Cryptocurrencies will now be viewed as property in Singapore. The high court also demystified the notion that cryptocurrencies do not hold any value. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will implement segregation and custody requirements for digital payment tokens. дальше »

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Kleros prediction: PNK surges amid fresh look at decentralised arbitration

Kleros price soared on Tuesday after new cryptocurrency project Worldcoin (WLD) went live, with the native Kleros token PNK rising to $0.024. While most cryptocurrencies traded lower or flat on the day, PNK jumped more than 9%, partly after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin mentioned Proof of Humanity and Kleros decentralised court system in his post […] The post Kleros prediction: PNK surges amid fresh look at decentralised arbitration appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

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Craig Wright unable to provide sufficient evidence of funds in latest Satoshi court case

In the latest legal chapter of the ongoing Satoshi Nakamoto identity saga, self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright has been unable to satisfy a U. K. High Court judge that he has sufficient funds to cover potential legal costs in his lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Kraken. дальше »

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Singapore High Court rules crypto personal property, compares it to fiat money

The judge didn’t see any difference between crypto, fiat money or shells as long as all those objects, physical or not, share value created by mutual faith in them. дальше »

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Singapore High Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Bybit

The ruling held that a crypto asset is a “thing in action” enforceable via court orders. дальше »

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US Judge Sentences Woman Who Used Bitcoin To Hire Hitman To Prison

A Nevada woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to murder her husband. According to court documents, Kristy Lynn Felkins confessed to paying Bitcoin on the dark web to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband. дальше »

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Ripple's Legal Victory Prompts House Members to Reconsider Crypto Regulation

In response to the controversial Ripple court case, Congressmen Dusty Johnson and French Hill have penned an op-ed calling for a comprehensive revision of the U.S. digital asset legislation дальше »

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