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US Recovers $2.5M in Crypto From Schemes Preying on Market FOMO
24.5.2025
Federal agents recovered $2.5 million in crypto from fraudulent investment schemes, underscoring an aggressive push to restore trust and integrity across digital asset markets. Federal Agents Just Froze Millions in Crypto—Here’s What They Found The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on...
Australian Regulator Appeals Ruling on Block Earner Crypto Offering
22.5.2025
An Australian regulator announced plans to seek special leave from the High Court to appeal a recent ruling that determined cryptocurrency firm Block Earner’s offering was not a financial product. ASIC Seeks Definitive Ruling on What Constitutes a Financial Product The Australian Securities...
Microsoft takes legal action against infostealer Lumma
22.5.2025
Tech giant Microsoft says it has taken legal action against the information-stealing malware Lumma Stealer and has blocked thousands of websites related to the software.Microsoft said in a May 21 blog post that a federal court in Georgia allowed the firm’s digital crimes unit to take down...
Safemoon CEO Found Guilty in Major Crypto Fraud, Could Serve 45 Years
22.5.2025
Safemoon’s explosive rise was fueled by a massive fraud scheme, as its CEO was convicted for looting investor funds, lying about locked liquidity, and laundering millions. Safemoon CEO Faces 45 Years as Liquidity Pool Lies Lead to Federal Conviction The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced...
India Supreme Court Asks Government Why Crypto Still Isn’t Regulated
21.5.2025
India’s Supreme Court has intensified pressure on the government to regulate crypto, slamming bitcoin trading as hawala-like and warning of its unchecked impact on the economy. Supreme Court Urges Central Policy With Crypto Labeled as Hawala-Like Activity The Supreme Court of India urged...
DCG, Barry Silbert Face $3.3 Billion in New Lawsuits From Genesis Creditors
20.5.2025
The Genesis Litigation Oversight Committee has filed two lawsuits against Digital Currency Group in an effort to recover billions of dollars owed to Genesis Global Capital. Claims of Mismanagement and Fraud The Genesis Litigation Oversight Committee (LOC) has filed two lawsuits against Digital...
Binance Moves to Dismiss FTX’s $1.76B Claim, Citing Legal Deficiencies
20.5.2025
Binance has filed a motion to dismiss the $1.76 billion lawsuit brought by the FTX bankruptcy estate, stating…
Fortnite In Legal Trouble After Adding AI Darth Vader
19.5.2025
SAG-AFTRA, the massive actors and media union with over 160,000 members, has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against Epic Games over its inclusion of an AI-powered Darth Vader in a recent Fortnite update. Read more
Strategy Hit With Class Action Over Bitcoin—Saylor Named in Lawsuit
19.5.2025
Strategy is facing a purported class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading investors on the risks and profitability of its aggressive bitcoin strategy during a critical growth phase. Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Strategy Misled Investors on Saylor’s Bitcoin Push Software intelligence firm...
Australian Police Seize Hacker’s Bitcoin, Mansion and Luxury Car
19.5.2025
The Australian police recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion in Beachmere from a man previously convicted of hacking an American gaming company. AFP Targets Illegal Profits of Hacker The Australian Federal Police (AFP) recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion...
Hacker Jailed for Posting Fake Bitcoin ETF News on SEC’s X Account
17.5.2025
The DOJ handed down a prison sentence after the SEC’s social media was hacked to falsely announce bitcoin ETF approval, briefly sending crypto markets into overdrive. DOJ Sentences Hacker for SEC X Breach and Bitcoin ETF Hoax The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 16 that a resident...
Ripple says latest ruling does not affect its legal victory
16.5.2025
Ripple’s legal chief said a US court’s rejection of a proposed XRP settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not pose a threat to Ripple’s win.Judge Analisa Torres of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected a joint Ripple-SEC...
Ripple-SEC Bid for XRP Settlement Rejected by Judge Citing 'Procedural Flaws'
16.5.2025
Judge Analisa Torres rejected the proposed $50 million settlement, saying the joint request was filed improperly and lacked required legal justification
Sonic Labs Wins Court Order to Liquidate Multichain Foundation
16.5.2025
Sonic Labs CEO Michael Kong announced that the Singapore High Court has approved the liquidation of Multichain Foundation, appointing KPMG’s Singapore branch as liquidators. Multichain’s Refusal to Cooperate Forced Sonic Labs’ Hand Sonic Labs CEO Michael Kong said the Singapore High Court...
Ripple Confirms XRP Victory Stands as SEC Deal Collapses in Court
16.5.2025
XRP’s regulatory clarity remains rock-solid as Ripple’s legal chief confirms its non-security status is untouched, even after a court setback stalls a proposed SEC deal. Ripple Legal Chief Defuses Panic After Court Rejects SEC Deal Over XRP Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, addressed...
Cyber Gang Spent $4M on Nightclubs, $9M on Exotic Cars in $263M Crypto Fraud, DOJ Says
16.5.2025
U.S. authorities have charged 12 additional defendants in a sprawling RICO conspiracy involving over $263 million in cryptocurrency thefts, money laundering, and coordinated home invasions, according to a superseding indictment unsealed this week. DOJ: Crypto Crime Ring Laundered $263M via Mixers...
Judge Denies Ripple–SEC Motion Over XRP, Leaving Case in Legal Limbo
15.5.2025
A federal judge has blocked the SEC and Ripple’s joint settlement agreement in the case over XRP, escalating the legal drama and rattling momentum across the crypto landscape. Ripple-SEC Settlement Blocked as Court Denies Motion to Alter Final Judgment Judge Analisa Torres of the U.S. District...
SEC Commissioner Urges Legal Clarity to Unlock Tokenization’s Full Potential
14.5.2025
Wall Street’s future is barreling toward the blockchain as a top SEC insider champions tokenization, signaling a transformative leap that could revolutionize financial markets forever. Tokenized Wall Street? SEC Insider Signals Massive Blockchain Shakeup Is Coming U.S. Securities and Exchange...
Craig Wright sent enemies to legal ‘hell,’ says judge in restraining order
13.5.2025
A British High Court has issued a restraining order against computer scientist Craig Wright, preventing him from filing further defamation suits. In a May 12 judgment, High Court Judge Edward Mellor said Wright’s repeated false claims and aggressive legal actions created legal...
German Authorities Shut Down Exch Crypto Service, Seize €34M in Laundered Funds
9.5.2025
German authorities seized €34 million in cryptocurrency and shut down the crypto swapping service Exch linked to money laundering, including funds stolen in the 2025 Bybit hack. Crypto Swapping Service Exch Closed; €34M Seized in Third-Largest BKA Crypto Bust The Public Prosecutor General’s Office...