What to expect at Caroline Ellison’s sentencing hearing
The former Alameda Research CEO’s lawyers have requested time served, and prosecutors seemed flattering in their sentencing memo, but what will Judge Lewis Kaplan say on Sept. 24? Go to Source
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Judges quiz CFTC, Kalshi over US election markets offering
US appeals court judges peppered the CFTC and betting platform Kalshi’s lawyers with questions as the regulator bids to overturn a lower court’s decision allowing election markets. Go to Source
Court approves Terraform Labs winding down in bankruptcy hearing
After collapsing in 2022, facing an SEC lawsuit in 2023, and filing for bankruptcy in 2024, many of Terraform’s legal cases in the US are beginning to wind down. Go to Source
US prosecutors oppose Mango Market exploiter’s motion for acquittal
Following the exploit, Eisenberg claimed he negotiated a settlement with Mango Markets’ insurance fund to ensure users retained their money. Go to Source
SEC asks court for four months to produce documents for Coinbase
The financial regulator requested an extension until February 2025 to review “at least 133,582 unique documents” as part of discovery motions with Coinbase. Go to Source
Partner of ex-FTX exec pleads not guilty to campaign finance charges
Michelle Bond was free on a $1 million bond and restricted from traveling outside the continental US, while her partner Ryan Salame is expected to report to prison on Oct. 11. Go to Source
US gov’t cites Caroline Ellison’s ‘extraordinary cooperation’ before sentencing
Lawyers representing the former Alameda Research CEO have requested time served and supervised release — an outcome that appeared more likely after a filing by US Attorneys. Go to Source
Is an ex-Celsius exec planning to attend Token2049?
The timing of a travel request filed by Roni Cohen-Pavon in US court coincides with a crypto conference that Celsius executives have previously attended. Go to Source
‘Explosion’ in election gambling will harm public interest: CFTC
The US commodities regulator says prediction markets can be vulnerable to “spectacular manipulation.” Go to Source
Sam Bankman-Fried files appeal for felony conviction
Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial, was convicted of seven felony counts, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Go to Source
