US prosecutors will search Do Kwon’s Twitter account for information
As part of discovery proceedings, prosecutors said they would search the Terraform Labs co-founder’s emails and Twitter account. Go to Source
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Court stays order in SEC v. Coinbase case pending appeal
Judge Katherine Failla granted Coinbase’s request for an interlocutory appeal, citing different courts’ interpretations of what constituted a security under the SEC’s purview. Go to Source
Number of Do Kwon’s victims could exceed one million — court filing
The Terraform Labs co-founder is in US custody after pleading not guilty to nine felony charges related to fraud at the platform. Go to Source
Gemini agrees to a $5M penalty as part of proposed CFTC order
The proposed consent order, if approved by a judge, could allow Gemini Trust to avoid a Jan. 21 civil trial with the CFTC over alleged “false and misleading” statements. Go to Source
Do Kwon’s superseding indictment includes money laundering charge
The Terraform Labs co-founder was indicted on eight felony charges in 2023 but will likely face an additional count for money laundering conspiracy. Go to Source
Crypto criminals who are spending their first New Year’s in prison
From Sam Bankman-Fried to the man responsible for hacking Bitfinex, many convicted felons are ringing in 2025 behind bars. Go to Source
US crypto execs express hope for regulatory clarity in 2025
The new year will bring freshmen members of Congress and President-elect Donald Trump, who made big promises to the industry during his campaign. Go to Source
Vitalik Buterin donates $170K to Tornado Cash developers’ legal fund
Many in the crypto industry have criticized US authorities for sanctioning Tornado Cash smart contract addresses and charging developers with money laundering. Go to Source
Do Kwon is in US custody after extradition battle
The Terraform Labs co-founder was arrested in Montenegro in 2023 for using falsified travel documents as the courts determined whether he would go to the US or South Korea. Go to Source
Solana co-founder sued by ex-wife over millions worth of staked SOL
Elisa Rossi, the ex-wife of Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge, has accused him of stealing millions of dollars in SOL staking rewards. Go to Source
