Citron founder pleads not guilty to fraud over short seller calls
Lawyers for short-seller firm Citron’s Andrew Left reportedly said he would “never” accept a plea deal with the US government. Go to Source
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Ex-FTX exec asks for delay reporting to prison after dog attack
Ryan Salame was scheduled to report to prison on Aug. 29 after being sentenced to 90 months for charges related to the misuse of FTX user funds. Go to Source
Judge approves delaying forfeiture of donations from FTX-funded PACs
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly donated roughly $40 million directly to political candidates and PACs in 2022 before the collapse of his crypto exchange. Go to Source
Is government oversight non-negotiable for the future of crypto?
Governments aren’t known for allowing anything to thrive without some oversight or control, but for the most part, crypto is proving to be an exception. Go to Source
Craig Wright’s colleague tried to stop court case — He didn’t listen
Christen Ager-Hansen told Cointelegraph that he warned his former colleagues, including Craig Wright and financial backer Calvin Ayre, against going to court. Go to Source
Coinbase files motion to compel in ongoing fight to get Gensler’s emails
Coinbase has now filed a motion to compel, including among others, a narrowed request for Gary Gensler’s private communications during his time as Chair. Go to Source
Forcount crypto scheme promoters plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
On July 22, two of the five individuals who allegedly stole $8.4 million from investors between 2017 and 2021 by promoting Forcount pleaded guilty. Go to Source
Judge reduces Ethereum dev’s prison sentence by 7 months
Virgil Griffith could be eligible for release as early as January 2025 after pleading guilty to violating US sanctions on North Korea. Go to Source
Craig Wright admits he’s not Satoshi, issues disclaimer on his website
The Crypto Open Patent Alliance accused Wright of forgery in court and claimed that he “invented an entire biographical history.” Go to Source
Supreme Court ruling ‘changes the game’ for US crypto firms
The high court’s decision further bolsters the argument “that Congress, not an agency, should decide if — and how — to regulate Web3.” Go to Source
