Ripple invokes SEC v. Terraform case, argues for smaller civil penalty
The blockchain firm’s case with the SEC has been ongoing since December 2020, when the regulator alleged Ripple used XRP as an unregistered security to raise funds. Go to Source
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MicroStrategy upsizes latest stock sale to $700M to buy more Bitcoin
MicroStrategy upsizes its convertible senior notes offering to $700 million, earmarking proceeds for Bitcoin purchases and corporate purposes. Go to Source
Judge okays early approval of $2.4M deal with sports stars over Voyager
After months of proceedings, Robert Gronkowski, Victor Oladipo and Landon Cassill may see the light at the end of the tunnel for a lawsuit involving promoting Voyager Digital. Go to Source
EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses
The European elections have caused a stir, but several pro-crypto or crypto-supportive parties have gained seats. Go to Source
Impact of shifting SEC policy on ETH ‘yet to be seen’ — Consensys SC
Bill Hughes, Consensys’ senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters, spoke to Cointelegraph at Consensus 2024 in Texas on the status of its lawsuit against the SEC. Go to Source
US elections are a ‘huge variable’ for Solana ETF approval
The approval of spot Ether ETFs has opened Pandora’s box for another altcoin ETF. Solana, XRP, Chainlink or Dogecoin could be next, but is the crypto market overly optimistic? Go to Source
Roger Ver gets bail in Spain, faces extradition to the US
Early crypto investor Roger Ver, known by many as “Bitcoin Jesus,” was granted bail in Spain but still faces extradition to the U.S. for tax fraud charges. Go to Source
SEC to close regional office after judge dismisses DEBT box case
A judge ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to pay $1.8 million following “bad faith conduct” over a temporary restraining order to freeze DEBT Box’s assets. Go to Source
Consensus 2024: Reacting to Trump verdict during crypto conference
Digital asset regulation and policy were at the center of discussion for many panels at the crypto event when news of Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions broke. Go to Source
Sam Bankman-Fried is back in NYC prison for his appeal
The former FTX CEO spent roughly a week at the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, with many speculating authorities planned to send him to a California prison. Go to Source
