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Terraform proposes $1M penalty for SEC case, no relief or disgorgement
29.4.2024
Lawyers for Terraform claimed that seeking disgorgement from the platform would involve the Luna Foundation Guard, a “non-party” in the SEC’s civil case
John Deaton files amicus brief in support of Coinbase appeal against SEC
26.4.2024
The lawyer said he had filed a brief on behalf of 4,701 Coinbase customers for no charge as part of his advocacy work in the crypto space
US authorities arrest and charge new figure in OneCoin scheme — who is William Morro?
24.4.2024
Reports suggested that the latest individual to be charged in connection to the crypto scheme was associated with Gilbert Armenta, the boyfriend of OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova
US Deputy Treasury Secretary calls for additional tools to sanction crypto firms
29.11.2023
Wally Adeyemo cited a recent settlement with crypto exchange Binance and sanctions against crypto mixer Sinbad in calling for an expansion of the U.S. Treasury’s authority
Tether freezes $225M USDT linked to romance scammers amid DOJ investigation
20.11.2023
The stablecoin issuer reported the illicit funds had been used by a Southeast Asia-based crime syndicate responsible for a “pig butchering” romance scam
Jury hears Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony: ‘A lot of people got hurt’
27.10.2023
The former FTX CEO returned to the witness to present his testimony to a jury of 12 people as the criminal trial begins to reach its final stages
Will Sam Bankman-Fried fix his case when he takes the stand?
25.10.2023
The former FTX CEO will take the stand in his own defense. Will it be enough to counter the narrative introduced by former employees and expert witnesses?
Sam Bankman-Fried will testify at criminal trial, say defense lawyers
25.10.2023
After much speculation, the former FTX CEO will be one of only a handful of witnesses to testify for his defense in the criminal fraud case
US Congress remains legislatively paralyzed on crypto bills without a House Speaker
23.10.2023
Pieces of legislation aimed at establishing clarity on certain crypto policies are unable to move forward with half of the legislative branch of the U.S. government lacking leadership
Hong Kong securities regulator updates crypto policies, citing market developments
20.10.2023
The notice came more than a month after more than a thousand users reported losses from the JPEX crypto exchange
Pro-crypto lawmaker stays interim US House Speaker as frontrunner loses first round of voting
17.10.2023
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan, the Republican Party's nominee for Speaker, won the support of 200 of his colleagues in an Oct. 17 vote — below the 217 needed to hold the position
Former FTX engineering director faces up to 75 years in prison following guilty plea
16.10.2023
Nishad Singh's testimony was seemingly part of prosecutors' strategy to establish Sam Bankman-Fried had been behind Alameda Research using FTX user funds
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”
Caroline Ellison provided 7 ‘alternative’ balance sheets hiding Alameda’s exposure to FTX
11.10.2023
The former CEO testified that she had provided SBF seven options for spreadsheets with misleading information on Alameda’s financials to present to Genesis lenders
Caroline Ellison blames Sam Bankman-Fried for misuse of FTX user funds at trial
10.10.2023
Reports have suggested the former CEO of Alameda Research and SBF had largely been out of contact following the collapse of FTX in November 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried ordered 'special privileges' for Alameda account on FTX — Gary Wang
6.10.2023
FTX’s former chief technology officer reportedly claimed in court that then CEO Sam Bankman-Fried authorized Alameda Research's account to trade more funds than it had available
Cocoa broker testifies to Bitcoin holdings on FTX in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
4.10.2023
London-based cocoa broker Marc-Antoine Julliard responded to questions from prosecutors on crypto he held on FTX in November 2022
Opening arguments begin in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
4.10.2023
"His girlfriend will tell you how they stole money together," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Thane Rehn in an opening statement about the former FTX CEO
Gemini legal team accuses DCG of 'gaslighting' Genesis creditors
15.9.2023
Lawyers representing Gemini Trust filed a response in bankruptcy court to Digital Currency Group's plan claiming to offer unsecured creditors a "70–90% recovery"
Sam Bankman-Fried says 'I did what I thought was right' in leaked docs: Report
15.9.2023
Documents provided by crypto influencer Tiffany Fong reportedly revealed details about the former FTX CEO's life under house arrest and his relationship with Caroline Ellison