Ripple Labs has filed its opposition to the request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the company to pay $2 billion in fines in the XRP case. “The SEC’s draconian remedial requests are ungrounded in law or principle. This court should reject them in their entirety,” Ripple stated. Ripple Files Opposition to […]Ripple Asks Court to Reject SEC’s $2 Billion Penalty Request in XRP Case
Ripple Labs has filed its opposition to the request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the company to pay $2 billion in fines in the XRP case. “The SEC’s draconian remedial requests are ungrounded in law or principle. This court should reject them in their entirety,” Ripple stated. Ripple Files Opposition to […]
Two lead attorneys for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case against crypto firm Debt Box have reportedly resigned. This followed a federal judge sanctioning the SEC for its “gross abuse of power” after the agency made “materially false and misleading representations” in its lawsuit against the cryptocurrency firm. Lead Attorneys in […]
In a significant turn of events, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement with investors, providing crucial cooperation in ongoing lawsuits against high-profile celebrities. The settlement, pending court approval, could mark a pivotal moment in the extensive legal battles following the crypto exchange’s colossal collapse. Former Crypto Tycoon and Now Convicted Inmate […]
A U.S. federal jury has convicted Avraham ‘Avi’ Eisenberg on charges of commodities fraud, commodities manipulation, and wire fraud due to his involvement in the $116 million exploit of Mango Markets, a Solana-based decentralized exchange (dex) platform. Jury Convicts Avi Eisenberg in $116M Mango Markets Crypto Fraud Case In this high-profile court case, Eisenberg was […]
Worldcoin, the biometric iris scanning digital ID organization, is being accused by the government of Buenos Aires of several transgressions, including contradictions regarding the treatment of users’ digital information. Buenos Aires considers that the company exposes users to several unfair clauses, including those describing the possible interruption of the service. Worldcoin Faces Over $1 Million […]
In a recent legal challenge, Coinbase has filed a brief with the Southern District of New York, seeking permission for an interlocutory appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s expansive interpretation of what constitutes an “investment contract” in digital asset transactions. This pivotal case could set significant precedents for the cryptocurrency industry in the […]
A former security engineer, who stole digital assets valued at more than $12 million from two decentralized exchanges, has received a three-year prison sentence. In what has been characterized as the “first-ever” conviction for a smart contract hack, the U.S. Judge also ordered the ex-engineer to forfeit roughly $12.3 million. Ex-Engineer Sentenced to Three Years […]
The Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, unveiled the second wave of detentions linked to a crypto money laundering scheme derived from unregistered oil sales paid in different currencies and crypto. The former president of the state-owned oil company PDVSA, Tareck El Aissami, the former Economy Minister Simon Alejandro Zerpa, and entrepreneur Samark Lopez were […]
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried formally lodged an appeal against both his conviction and sentence with the District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Thursday. Bankman-Fried’s legal representatives had anticipated this move, having previously requested that he remain at New York’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) to facilitate the appeals process. From […]
The Australian securities regulator has said it will appeal the federal court’s dismissal of its civil penalty proceedings against Finder Wallet Pty Ltd. The regulator launched penalty proceedings against the crypto firm on Dec. 15, 2022, just days after Finder Wallet withdrew its Earn product. Product Finder Lacked the Necessary License or Authorization The Australian […]