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Crypto Companies paid $19B in Settlements to US Regulators in 2024
13.10.2024
Since 2019, US regulators have collected a total of $31.92 billion in settlements against 25 crypto companies.
British man sues council for $647M over lost Bitcoin in landfill
12.10.2024
James Howells continues his legal battle for 495 million British pounds ($647 million) in damages after Newport City Council blocked his landfill excavation request
SEC’s Crypto Regulation Labeled a ‘Disaster’ by Commissioner
12.10.2024
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has called the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation a “disaster,” highlighting the SEC’s reliance on enforcement without clear guidance. He criticized the lack of regulatory clarity, which has led...
SEC’s Authority Over XRP Futures Challenged in Bitnomial Lawsuit
12.10.2024
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its authority to regulate XRP futures, challenging the classification of XRP as a security. The exchange, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), contests the SEC’s...
SEC Hits Market Makers With Fraud Charges for Misleading Crypto Investors
12.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged multiple market makers and individuals with manipulating crypto asset markets, alleging they created fake trading activity to mislead retail investors. These schemes, including practices like wash trading, aimed to fabricate the illusion...
Ripple SEC Lawsuit: Lawyer Reflects on Cross-Appeal, XRP ETF, Election
11.10.2024
In a recent interview, attorney James Murphy, also known as ‘MetaLawMan’, discussed several key developments in the ongoing…
FTX user sues hedge fund over bankruptcy profits
11.10.2024
Nikolas Gierczyk alleged that the hedge fund that bought his FTX claims refused to honor their agreement, which allows additional recovery for his funds.
Crypto staking Jarretts again sue IRS over block reward taxes
11.10.2024
A previous case brought by Josh and Jessica Jarrett was dismissed in 2022 after the IRS conceded to refund some of the tax paid.
Bitnomial sues SEC over claim that XRP is a security
11.10.2024
The XRP token is already regulated as a commodity and the SEC “duplicates and compounds the regulatory burden” by saying it’s a security, Bitnomial said in a lawsuit
NFT holders sue art gallery alleging it broke metaverse promise
11.10.2024
A group of NFT holders sued the creators of the collection, claiming they made no significant steps to fulfill promised perks and had no knowledge of blockchain.
Cumberland Responds to SEC’s Lawsuit, Says “Ready To Defend”
11.10.2024
After the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Cumberland DRW, a Chicago-based crypto trading firm, with various securities…
SEC sues Cumberland DRW for unregistered crypto dealer activities
10.10.2024
Cumberland allegedly had $2 billion worth of unregistered crypto dealing since 2018
Mango Labs sues DAO members for alleged embezzlement scheme
10.10.2024
The drama around Mango Labs just never seems to stop. Its problems are with its own members, too
FTX investors end lawsuit targeting Sullivan & Cromwell
10.10.2024
The Moskowitz Law Firm, the lead plaintiffs’ counsel, said that it had dismissed Sullivan & Cromwell voluntarily and that no settlement was associated with the dismissal.
FTX investors end lawsuit targeting Sullivan & Cromwell
10.10.2024
The Moskowitz Law Firm, the lead plaintiffs’ counsel, said that it had dismissed Sullivan & Cromwell voluntarily and that no settlement was associated with the dismissal.
Bitcoin miner IREN overstated its compute ability and prospects, says lawsuit
10.10.2024
An investor in IREN, formerly Iris Energy, sued the crypto miner, accusing it of overstating its high-performance computing ability and business prospects
Bitcoin miner IREN overstated its compute ability and prospects, says lawsuit
10.10.2024
Investors in IREN, formerly Iris Energy, sued the crypto miner, accusing it of overstating its high-performance computing ability and business prospects
Crypto.com Takes Bold Stand Against SEC: Lawsuit Filed!
8.10.2024
Crypto.com, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following…
Crypto.com Files Suit Against SEC Over Expanded Jurisdiction Claims
8.10.2024
Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), challenging the regulator’s authority over the sale of digital assets on secondary markets. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleges that the...
Texas town residents sue Marathon Digital over crypto mine noise
8.10.2024
A group of residents in Granbury, Texas, sued Marathon Digital, claiming noise from its nearby Bitcoin mine is a “nuisance” that caused health issues for some locals