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IRS crypto tax reporting rules threat to industry — Coinbase legal chief
19.10.2023
The IRS proposed the new crypto tax reporting rules in August, and if approved, the new crypto tax regime will come into effect from January 2026
Salvadoran Vice President Felix Ulloa: Bitcoin Adoption Fueled El Salvador’s ‘Rebirth’
17.10.2023
The Salvadoran vice president, Felix Ulloa, has given his opinion about the relationship between the “rebirth” of the country and the adoption of bitcoin as legal tender in a recent interview. For Ulloa, bitcoin has been an important factor, alongside others, in this revamp of...
Why Binance, Coinbase, Ripple and Other Crypto Firms Cite the ‘Major Questions’ Doctrine During Legal Imbroglios
17.10.2023
Binance, Coinbase and Ripple are just some of the firms that have tried to apply an ill-defined legal doctrine meant to curb overzealous regulators
Ripple’s Legal Chief Calls for ‘Rational’ Crypto Regulation — Urges US to Stop Elevating Politics Over Sound Policy
15.10.2023
Ripple’s chief legal officer says the U.S. needs to ”stop elevating politics over sound policy.” Noting that countries and regions outside of the U.S., such as Singapore, the U.K., the EU, and Japan, welcome crypto businesses, he emphasized: “I think we need a rational...
SEC Suffers Another Setback Against Ripple — What Next?
14.10.2023
On October 3, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) interlocutory appeal of her July 13 decision. Judge Torres’ decision marked another public defeat for the SEC, and if you haven’t read about the case, check out our earlier...
CFTC Sues Former CEO of Crypto Lender Voyager for Fraud
14.10.2023
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) charged the former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Voyager Digital with fraud. The regulator accused Stephen Ehrlich and the company of luring investors with promises of high-yield returns while breaking derivatives rules. Ehrlich was also...
Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team moves to pursue theory on FTX terms of service
13.10.2023
Lawyers petitioned the court to allow them to question witnesses for the prosecution based on FTX’s terms of service, as well as preclude testimony from “lay fact witnesses”
Nigerian Court Convicts P2P Crypto Trader Accused of Operating a Pig Butchering Scam
13.10.2023
A Nigerian court recently convicted and fined a peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trader accused of running a pig butchering scam. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the crypto trader’s activities were “contrary to and punishable under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition etc.)...
Coinbase Executive Urges Congress to Pass ‘Sensible’ Crypto Legislation Swiftly as Middle East Conflict Escalates
13.10.2023
Coinbase’s chief legal officer has called on U.S. Congress to pass sensible crypto legislation following reports that Hamas has amassed millions in cryptocurrency amid the escalating Middle East conflict. “We need this industry flourishing in nations committed to the rule of law, not driven...
Brazil Committee Recommends Indicting Binance Officials, CZ
12.10.2023
A congressional committee in Brazil has concluded that four Binance officials, among them company CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), should be indicted. The suggestion follows a probe targeting crypto platforms suspected of operating pyramid schemes and can potentially affect the global crypto company’s...
Kraken Co-Founder Criticizes Venture Capitalists for Enabling Fraud at FTX
12.10.2023
In an X social media post on Wednesday, Jesse Powell, the co-founder of Kraken, criticized venture capital firms for their role in what he described as "obvious fraud" at FTX, led by Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF).
Powell's comments come amid ongoing legal proceedings against SBF in New York....
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State Securities Regulators Support SEC in Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Coinbase
11.10.2023
A group uniting regional securities regulators in North America has backed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its Coinbase lawsuit. The move goes against arguments in favor of adopting dedicated rules for crypto assets in the United States as opposed to implementing existing...
Rebuilding Reputation: Crypto Industry Seeks Legal and Compliance Experts
11.10.2023
The cryptocurrency industry has been grappling with major challenges, including the collapse of FTX, fraud allegations, and the fall of some other high-profile companies.
This has created a need for legal and compliance professionals in the crypto sector, particularly due to the growing...
US Supermarket Trader Joe’s Takes Legal Action Against Crypto Project Over Name Resemblance
11.10.2023
Popular US supermarket chain Trader Joe’s has sued decentralized exchange (DEX) Trader Joe for federal trademark infringement.
According to the filing, the DEX’s branding is designed to allow it to profit from the supermarket’s reputation by “causing confusion as to the source, sponsorship...
SBF's Legal Time Seeks to Cross Examine Caroline Ellison Over FTX's Anthropic Investment
11.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense team is preparing to question Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, over FTX’s investment in AnthropicAI.
The line of questioning would also center around the extent to which Ellison relied on legal counsel when making pivotal decisions during her tenure...
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Battle Expands to Lawyers' Involvement
10.10.2023
As the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried enters its second week, his lawyers are seeking to question FTX co-founder Gary Wang about his reliance on legal advice regarding loans from Alameda Research.
In a legal filing made late Monday night, Bankman-Fried's defense team requested permission from...
JOE Sinks as Retailer Trader Joe’s Sues Namesake DEX
10.10.2023
Grocery chain Trader Joe’s alleged the Trader Joe exchange chose a similar name to benefit from the former’s popularity
SBF seeks to probe FTX lawyers’ roles in $200M Alameda loans
10.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team is seeking permission to cross-examine Gary Wang over FTX lawyers' involvement in Alameda loan approvals
Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Battle: Lawyers May Already Be Eyeing an Appeal
10.10.2023
Daniel C. Silva, former assistant US attorney and shareholder at law firm Buchalter, believes that Sam Bankman-Fried's defense might be setting the stage for a potential appeal if the disgraced crypto boss is found guilty.
By focusing on minutiae, the defense could argue that they were deprived...
Binance's Spot Market Share Dips to 34.3% – What's Behind the Decline?
6.10.2023
According to yesterday's report by cryptocurrency data provider CCData, Binance's spot market share has seen a notable decline, falling from 38.5% in August to 34.3% in September. This marks the seventh consecutive month of decreasing spot market share for the world's leading cryptocurrency...