Campaign-Finance Charges Are Back on the Menu

I didn’t really have anything prepared to write about this week but the Department of Justice is on it. Prosecutors told the judge overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial that they intend to fold campaign finance allegations into a wire fraud charge, after announcing they would have to drop the campaign finance charge itself due to treaty obligations with the Bahamas. дальше »

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Ripple Lawsuit: Here Are Three Things Not Going to Trial, CryptoLaw States

Сourt plans to schedule jury trial for second quarter of 2024 дальше »

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SEC challenges Ripple with appeal over XRP’s status

SEC files an appeal against Ripple’s recent court win, reigniting the debate on XRP’s status as a security. The US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) has filed an interlocutory appeal of the trial sentence against Ripple. The regulator aims to… дальше »

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Triumph Approaches? Ripple And SEC Prepare For Spring 2024 Jury Trial

In the ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Judge Analisa Torres has announced that the court intends to schedule a jury trial for the second quarter of 2024. дальше »

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Jury trial in SEC v. Ripple Labs to be set for Q2 2024

Two Ripple executives named in a federal securities case have been scheduled for a jury trial, according to a court filing dated Aug. 9. The upcoming proceedings concern Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. дальше »

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Ripple v. SEC: When Will Jury Trial Begin?

The Ripple vs. SEC case marches on, with a pivotal jury trial earmarked for Q2 2024 дальше »

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13 Russian Banks Will Kickstart Digital Ruble Trial

Russia's Central Bank forges ahead with its CBDC trials, aiming to gauge the feasibility of its digital currency initiative. дальше »

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South Korea arrests Bitsonic CEO for allegedly stealing $7.5M of users’ money

The vice president of the crypto exchange will also be put on trial without preliminary detention.

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Former FTX exec Ryan Salame and US prosecutors are discussing a plea deal: Report

It’s unclear whether any reported guilty plea from Ryan Salame would have the former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO testify at Sam Bankman-Fried's trial in October. дальше »

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Prosecutors will still consider Sam Bankman-Fried’s alleged campaign finance scheme at trial

Rather than reinstating a count on campaign finance violations to SBF’s indictment, the Justice Department said it will consider the evidence as part of a wire fraud charge. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Will Still Face Campaign Finance-Related Charge, Justice Department Says

The U.S. Department of Justice still plans to argue that Sam Bankman-Fried conducted an "illegal campaign finance" scheme when it goes to trial in October, prosecutors said Tuesday, two weeks after saying they couldn't bring a campaign finance charge against the FTX founder due to treaty obligations. дальше »

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Ripple and XRP Saga to Be Used as Key Ammo in Terra Luna Trial in Korea

XRP and Ripple case injected into Korean Terra Luna trial as major evidence дальше »

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DOJ pushes for jail for ex-FTX CEO for ‘improperly discrediting’ witness

The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is still insisting Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced FTX founder, be jailed pending trial after his counsels conceded that he shared Caroline Ellison’s diary with the New York Times, according to an Aug. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Jail as Justice Department Pushes for Incarceration

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's defense isn't denying that he shared former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's diary with the New York Times, and so he should be "detained pending trial," the U. дальше »

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New York Times objects to gag order on Sam Bankman-Fried leading up to trial

On Aug. 3, the New York Times raised objections against interim and potential future gag orders imposed on Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, who is charged with multiple felonies in connection with the exchange’s alleged mismanagement and ultimate collapse. дальше »

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Ripple clarifies six misconceptions about the SEC lawsuit

Ripple clarified six misconceptions about the recent ruling. After it, XRP and Bitcoin are the only digital assets that aren’t considered securities in the US. On July 13, Judge Torres ruled in the trial of Ripple v. SEC, stating that… дальше »

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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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DOJ wants SBF’s bail revoked over witness tampering, diary leak allegations

The filing revealed that on Jan. 15, 2023, SBF contacted the current general counsel of FTX US, who could potentially serve as a witness in the trial. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Attempts to Influence Witnesses Show He Must Be Jailed Before Trial: DOJ

Sam Bankman-Fried's repeated efforts to contact witnesses and influence their testimony shows that "no combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of the community," prosecutors said in a written filing calling for his bond to be revoked. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Maybe Hasn’t Escaped Campaign Finance Charges

Prosecutors just withdrew a campaign finance charge ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial this October. That doesn’t mean the U.S. Department of Justice is letting the FTX founder off on alleged criminal conduct, however – and campaign finance charges could still be tried later. дальше »

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U.S. DoJ to drop campaign finance charge against FTX's SBF

Since the Bahamas didn't include the said charge in its extradition treaty, DoJ has decided to drop the charge against FTX's SBF. SBF will go on trial on 2 October. According to the latest cThe post U. дальше »

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Federal prosecutors want Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail revoked

Federal prosecutors have requested that Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail be revoked as the former FTX CEO awaits trial, the Associated Press reported on July 26. Earlier, prosecutors alleged that Bankman-Fried leaked the personal writings of Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. дальше »

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FTX’s Bankman-Fried Should Be Jailed Heading Into Trial, U.S. Argues

A prosecutor said that "no set of release conditions can secure the safety of the community." 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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Pacific Island Group of Palau Starts Stablecoin Trial on XRP Ledger

The country has been distributing PSC (Palau stablecoin) for three weeks and the test will run through August. дальше »

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US prosecutors granted extension till October in Mashinsky case

The U.S. District Judge John Koeltl issued an order to give prosecutors an extension on the Alex Mashinsky case On July 25. The decision give prosecutors more time to gather evidence before the criminal trial, which would otherwise be required… дальше »

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Judge gives US prosecutors until Oct. 3 for discovery in case against Alex Mashinsky

U.S. District Judge John Koeltl granted a continuance for former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s trial start date, citing the “volume of discovery” and the “complexity of the case.” дальше »

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President Putin approves digital Ruble, as Russia prepares for crypto exchange trial run

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Digital Ruble, and creating an electronic platform for its use, local media Tass reported on July 24, citing official documents. дальше »

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Proposed gag order in SBF’s criminal case under review, citing attempt to ‘influence public opinion’

The proposal followed a complaint filed by U.S. authorities alleging Sam Bankman-Fried had leaked Caroline Ellison’s private journals in an attempt to interfere with the trial. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Want Judge to Gag FTX Witnesses

Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX, have requested a gag order on witnesses ahead of his October trial, following accusations that his comments compromised the jury pool. The post Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Want Judge to Gag FTX Witnesses appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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FTX’s Bankman-Fried seeks gag order for all witnesses in criminal case

Lawyers representing SBF have agreed to a gag order preventing him from making comments that could sway his criminal trial but says it should apply to other witnesses too. дальше »

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Banque de France releases wCBDC experiment findings

Bank de France has unveiled the outcomes of its wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) trial дальше »

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DOJ accuses SBF of leaking Caroline Ellison’s private diary to taint trial; FTX sues former executives for $1B

The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged that Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) released the private diary of Caroline Ellison to reporters from the New York Times, according to a July 20 letter to Judge Lewis Kaplan. дальше »

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Inside The Mind Of A Crypto Insider: Caroline Ellison’s Private Google Docs Expose FTX Scandal

The New York Times has reported that Caroline Ellison, the 27-year-old CEO of crypto hedge fund Alameda Research, could be a key witness in the upcoming criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. дальше »

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South Korea’s Oldest Bank Completes Stablecoin Trial On Hedera Network

Shinhan Bank, one of the oldest banks in South Korea, has announced the successful completion of a stablecoin remittance test on Hedera’s open-source public network. This trial was carried out in collaboration with Siam Commercial Bank’s technology innovation business unit (SCB TechX), Taiwan’s largest financial institution, and other financial companies. дальше »

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UK Treasury Starts Consultation on Five-Year Digital Securities Trial

The pilot will relax regulations for digital bonds and equities – but not unbacked crypto, like bitcoin or ether. дальше »

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Legal proceedings start for Terraform Labs co-founder in South Korea: Report

Terra co-founder Do Kwon is currently in custody in Montenegro, while Daniel Shin's trial preparations in South Korea are reportedly underway. дальше »

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The Other Terra Co-Founder Starts His Trial in Seoul

Daniel Shin, co-founder of Terraform Labs, had his firsthearing held by Seoul’s Southern District Court on July 10, as reported by local Korean media. Prosecutors addressed several charges, including fraud... дальше »

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FTX To Relaunch International Arm As Court Confirms Trial Date For Bankman-Fried

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has begun talks to relaunch its international arm, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report on Wednesday. The report stated that the exchange’s Chief Executive Officer, John J. дальше »

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Bank Of England Goes A Step Closer To Launch Britcoin Following Project Rosalind’s Positive Trial Study

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SBF trial locked in for October after court rejects pre-trial motion to dismiss

The U. S. Southern District Court of New York rejected all pre-trial motions filed by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) — including a motion to dismiss the case or “sever” certain charges. дальше »

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U.S. Judge Rejects Binance.US Complaint Over SEC Press Release

A federal judge has rebuffed Binance’s request to curtail the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) use of language pertaining to Binance.US’ management of customer funds in press releases, arguing the statements could hurt the company at trial. дальше »

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Exciting Adventure Awaits as My Neighbor Alice Unveils Alpha Season 3: ELLE, Crafting, and a Free Trial

Summary: My Neighbor Alice unveils crafting features, Elle Collaboration, and free trials in the upcoming ALPHA Season 3. STOCKHOLM / JUNE 21, 2023 – My Neighbor Alice, the innovative fully-decentralized open-world game, is thrilled to announce its latest crafting features in its immersive gameplay in Alpha Season 3, launching on June 27, 2023. The Alpha […] дальше »

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Mango Markets’ Alleged Exploiter Set to Face Trial in December for $116M Theft Accusation

Crypto User Avraham Eisenberg to Face Trial in December for Alleged $116M Theft from Mango Markets Avraham Eisenberg, the individual accused of orchestrating a significant exploit on decentralized exchange Mango Markets, is set to stand trial in the United States on December 4th. дальше »

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Crypto On Trial: U.S. Judge Examines Whether Terraform Labs’ Coins Are Securities

According to a Reuters report, a U. S. judge is considering whether the digital assets created by Terraform Labs were securities in a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the company and its founder, Do Kwon. дальше »

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Mango Markets exploiter behind alleged $116M theft will stand trial in December

Avraham Eisenberg faces civil lawsuits from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Mango Markets and criminal charges from the DOJ. дальше »

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Do Kwon’s detention extended six months by Montenegrin court

A Montenegro court has extended Do Kwon’s detention by six months as he awaits trial for potential extradition, Agence France Presse reported Thursday. The former Terraform Labs CEO has been in custody in Montenegro since late March following his arrest at Podgorica Airport in the nation’s capital for allegedly carrying forged travel documents. дальше »

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Prosecutors withdraw 5 charges against Sam Bankman-Fried to ensure trial proceeds on schedule

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s attempt to strike some of the accusations from his charge sheet may have backfired after prosecutors requested the court “sever” five of the newer charges from the case. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Original 8 Charges Remain; Will the Bahamas Follow?

Sam Bankman-Fried, the infamous cryptocurrency entrepreneur and former CEO of FTX, will stand trial on the original eight criminal charges, according to U.S. prosecutors. The move opens up the possibility... дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried to face trial only on 8 initial charges

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to move forward with the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO and founder of FTX. However, the trial will only involve the original eight charges filed in December 2022, which include wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. дальше »

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