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Bitcoin landfill man loses appeal, says he has one ‘last legal option’
17.3.2025
A UK man’s bid to obtain a permit to search a landfill for his hard drive — holding private keys to 8,000 Bitcoin — has been rejected by the UK Court of Appeals.“Appeal request to the Royal Court of Appeal: refused,” Howells said in a March 14 X post.“The Great...
SEC vs Ripple: How Lawsuit Over XRP Could Wrap up in Days
17.3.2025
A legal expert has outlined how the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple over XRP could end within days, but a major hurdle—navigating the court’s injunction—may complicate the resolution. Ripple’s Legal Battle With SEC Over XRP Could Be Over in Days—If This...
Crypto CEO Falls: AML Bitcoin’s Founder Faces 30 Years for Fraud and Laundering
16.3.2025
A cryptocurrency CEO has been convicted of wire fraud and money laundering after deceiving investors, raising millions through false claims, and laundering funds for personal luxury purchases. AML Bitcoin Founder Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Case A federal jury in San Francisco...
UK FCA’s Finprom Rules 1 Year Later: How to Kill an Industry in One Easy Step
16.3.2025
As a lawyer (not yours), I spend a good chunk of my time explaining to businesses why they need to pour half their budget into compliance instead of, you know, actually building something useful. But even in the bureaucratic maze I call my profession, few things have been as spectacularly...
US Extradites Russia-Israel Citizen Linked to Lockbit Attacks
15.3.2025
A Lockbit ransomware developer has been extradited to the U.S., admitting to coding and consulting for the cybercriminal group, which paid him in cryptocurrency. Lockbit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US in Global Crackdown The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 14 that...
Get Rich Quick In Avowed With Our Totally Legal Scheme
14.3.2025
Crashing on the shores of Avowed’s Living Lands, I didn’t have two gold pieces to rub together. But with one quick scheme—okay, it was actually multiple methods in a concerted effort—I managed to fill my coin purse and farm money fast in Avowed.Read more
Vermont follows SEC’s lead, drops staking legal action against Coinbase
14.3.2025
US state Vermont has dropped its “show cause order” against crypto exchange Coinbase for allegedly offering unregistered securities to users through a staking service.Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation said in a March 13 order that in light of the US Securities...
Vermont follows SEC’s lead, drops staking legal action against Coinbase
14.3.2025
US state Vermont has dropped its “show cause order” against crypto exchange Coinbase for allegedly offering unregistered securities to users through a staking service.Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation said in a March 13 order that in light of the US Securities...
Crypto's DeFi Education Fund Swaps Directors as Miller Whitehouse-Levine Moves On
13.3.2025
The advocacy group's chief legal officer, Amanda Tuminelli, will be the new executive director as her predecessor take a board role
XRP Short Bias Lingers Amid Ripple Legal Hopes, DOGE Nears Death Cross as BTC Dominance Hits 4-Year High
13.3.2025
XRP, Dogecoin, Bitcoin News: XRP Short Bias Lingers Amid Ripple Legal Hopes, DOGE Nears Death Cross as BTC Dominance Hits 4-Year high
Puerto Rico Court Fines Man $10K Daily for Refusing to Surrender 119 Bitcoin
11.3.2025
A federal court in Puerto Rico has held Juan Carlos Reynoso in contempt for refusing to surrender 119.65 BTC worth approximately $9.7 million, imposing a $10,000 daily fine until he complies with a seizure order. Defendant Faces Mounting Fines After Transferring Seized Bitcoin to Other Wallets...
Coinbase Switches Gears in Probe of FDIC’s Involvement in Operation Chokepoint 2.0
9.3.2025
Due to the limited disclosure of the FDIC’s participation in Operation Chokepoint 2.0, an organized de-banking movement against the crypto industry, Coinbase is intensifying its investigation, calling for official sworn statements instead of a more detailed document release. Coinbase Gearing...
Argentine Prosecutor Orders Mass Freezing of Cryptocurrency in Libra Case
7.3.2025
Eduardo Taiano, the Argentine prosecutor currently probing Milei and the Libra cooperators, has ordered the freezing of all LIBRA tokens involved in the case. Furthermore, the attorney is scrutinizing the activities of the addresses holding LIBRA that have also purchased other currencies. Argentine...
FBI Races to Get $8.2M in Seized Crypto Back Into Victims’ Hands
7.3.2025
Federal authorities move to return $8.2 million in seized cryptocurrency to victims of a widespread crypto fraud scheme that tricked investors through deceptive messages and fake platforms. FBI Seized $8.2M in Crypto—Now They’re Taking Action to Reimburse Victims Federal authorities...
Ripple-Funded Non-Profit Aimed at Crypto Education Goes Live
5.3.2025
The National Cryptocurrency Association is headed by Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty
America’s Crypto Hostages: President Trump’s Moral Imperative to Pardon Innovators
4.3.2025
Though the Trump administration has softened regulatory oversight targeting select cryptocurrency firms and absolved Ross Ulbricht via a full pardon, many believe that systemic inequities demand further redress. Since Ulbricht’s release, a vocal contingent now highlights the plight of those...
Coinbase Launches Inquiry Into Costs of SEC’s War on Crypto
4.3.2025
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal revealed that the company has submitted a FOIA request to gain a complete understanding of the costs and the individuals involved in the SEC’s actions against crypto, focusing on its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. Coinbase Submits FOIA Request to Estimate Costs of...
SEC Dismisses Legal Case Against Kraken, Exchange Confirms
3.3.2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, the company confirmed Monday, ending a high-profile regulatory battle over allegations of operating as an unregistered securities platform. Kraken Confirms Closure of SEC Enforcement...
Vietnam to Draft Legal Framework for Digital Assets by March
3.3.2025
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Vietnam to draft regulations for digital assets and currencies, with a proposal expected in March. This directive, part of Directive No. 05, aims to drive economic growth to at least 8% in 2025....
Why SEC Hasn’t Closed Ripple Case —Crypto Lawyer Offers Bold Theory
3.3.2025
Why is the SEC delaying its dismissal of the Ripple case? A legal expert suggests a surprising reason that could impact XRP holders and Ripple’s future. Ripple vs SEC: The Mystery Behind the Delay Lawyer James Murphy, also known as Metalawman, has put forward a theory about the delay in...