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Ripple Must Share Financial Statements Requested by SEC, Court Rules
6.2.2024
The statements will help a judge determine if institutional sales of XRP after the SEC lawsuit was filed in 2020 broke securities law, the SEC said in its request
Court rules in favor of the SEC against Ripple in XRP lawsuit
6.2.2024
Judge Sarah Netburns has ruled in favor of the US Securities & Exchange Commission, allowing them to access crucial documents from Ripple. This is part of the ongoing lawsuit, which has been running for over a year. Both parties are in the remedy phase. Ripple did mark a partial win when Judge...
Shareholder Sues Crypto Mining Firm Over Unrealistic Pre-IPO Claims
6.2.2024
A shareholder sued crypto mining firm Stronghold’s senior officials, claiming that they made impractical pre-IPO pledges. Glenn Bruno’s Friday complaint targets Stronghold’s officers and directors for alleged legal violations between July 2021 to March 2022. The violations include breaches...
NFT Artist Ryder Ripps Must Dish Out $9M to Yuga Labs
5.2.2024
NFT artist Ryder Ripps and associate Jeremy Cahen must pay Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) developer Yuga Labs nearly $9m in profit disgorgement. Both have been permanently banned from using the BAYC identifier in any logos or trademarks, a final court judgment on Friday showed. Additionally,...
Genesis Settles SEC Lawsuit for $21 Million Over Unregistered Securities
2.2.2024
Facing charges from the SEC over its crypto lending practices, Genesis has agreed to a $21 million settlement. This move aims to close a chapter of legal challenges following the company’s bankruptcy filing last year amid a wider crypto market collapse. Genesis Strikes $21 Million Deal With SEC...
Singapore High Court Denies 3AC’s Bid to Dismiss Suit by Defiance Capital Founder
2.2.2024
The High Court of Singapore has denied Three Arrows Capital’s (3AC) attempt to dismiss a lawsuit by Defiance Capital founder Cheong Jun Yoong, affirming the legal standing of digital assets in trust disputes. Singapore Court Upholds Defiance Capital’s Suit Against 3AC in Crypto Case...
Genesis Settles SEC Lawsuit, Agrees to $21 Million Civil Penalty for Earn Product
2.2.2024
Genesis Global and its affiliated entities have reached a settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), agreeing to pay a civil penalty of $21 million. The settlement, which resolves the SEC’s civil lawsuit against Genesis over the “unregistered offer...
DeFiance Capital Wins in Lawsuit Against Defunct Crypto Fund 3AC in Singapore
2.2.2024
The High Court of Singapore turned down plea from the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) to dismiss DeFiance Capital’s lawsuit filed against the fund. In a recent hearing, Judge Chua Lee Ming gave greenlight to Defiance Capital in its $140 million dispute with 3AC. Further...
Families of Hamas-Attack Victims Sue Binance Over Alleged Role in Terror Financing
1.2.2024
Families of victims of the Oct 7 Hamas attack on Israel have filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance over its alleged role in facilitating the transfer of funds utilized by terrorist groups. Court Filings Submitted Against Binance, Iran, and Syria A Jan 31 court filing shows...
Binance Sued by Families of Hamas Victims, Hostages
1.2.2024
The plaintiffs, who are also suing Iran and Syria, say the crypto exchange facilitated the financing of Hamas and other terrorist groups between 2017 and 2023
SEC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Crypto Company Debt Box, Citing Inaccuracies in Court
31.1.2024
The SEC has decided to abandon its lawsuit against Debt Box, a crypto company previously accused of defrauding investors of millions. This decision follows the SEC’s acknowledgment of presenting misleading information in court, a revelation that undermines the agency’s case...
Disney Loses Lawsuit Against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
31.1.2024
On January 31, a district court in Florida dismissed The Walt Disney Company’s lawsuit against state governor Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit was filed against DeStantis after he and the Florida government took control over a special district last year that contained Disney World.Read more
SEC to Withdraw Case Against Crypto Startup DEBT Box Following Admission of Inaccuracy
31.1.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to withdraw its lawsuit against crypto startup DEBT Box after admitting to making inaccurate statements in court. The agency filed a lawsuit against Digital Licensing Inc., operating as DEBT Box, in July last year. However, it has now informed...
Terraform Labs Says Bankruptcy Protection Would Allow it Appeal against SEC’s Securities Fraud Lawsuit
31.1.2024
Terraform Labs has said that its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing would enable the pursuit of an appeal against the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) securities fraud lawsuit. In a recent filing, Terraform Labs CEO Chris Amani emphasized the importance of bankruptcy...
PUBG Publisher Sued For Sexual Assault, Wrongful Termination
26.1.2024
PUBG publisher Krafton Inc. has been named in a wrongful termination and sexual assault lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles on December 7, 2023 by a 31-year-old unnamed former employee who alleges she was fired shortly after reporting the incident to upper management at the company.Read more
Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo Plays Football with Binance NFT Holders Amid Lawsuit
26.1.2024
Cristiano Ronaldo trained with holders of his non-fungible token (NFT) in a Binance event amid several investors seeking damages from the sports star in a United States lawsuit. On Jan 25, Ronaldo played football with selected NFT holders in a training drill in Lisbon alongside Binance ambassador...
Crypto Lender Abra Settles Lawsuit, Will Reopen Customer Withdrawals
24.1.2024
Crypto lender Abra has reached a tentative settlement with the Texas State Securities Board. According to a document published January 22nd, Abra has agreed to reimburse the assets invested by the state’s residents. The document highlights that Abra has begun winding down its U.S. retail...
Alameda Research Drops Lawsuit Against Grayscale Amid GBTC Outflows
22.1.2024
Alameda Research Ltd., the hedge fund associated with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has voluntarily dropped its lawsuit against Grayscale Investments amid GBTC outflows. According to court filings from January 22, Alameda opted out of suing Grayscale, its CEO Michael Sonnenshein,...
FTX Affiliate Alameda Research Drops Grayscale Lawsuit
22.1.2024
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Terraform Labs Files for Bankruptcy in US Amid SEC Lawsuit
22.1.2024
Terraform Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. amid ongoing litigation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company stated in its bankruptcy filing that “funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.” Meanwhile, Terraform Labs...