Binance continues to serve Russian users despite 2023 exit
A spokesperson confirmed that Binance continues to serve a “limited number of existing Russian users” a year after announcing its full exit from Russia. Go to Source
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Will Trump pardon SBF? 6 weird Polymarket betting pools on US politics
As the US elections approach, crypto policy betting surges on Polymarket. From traditional political predictions to quirky, unexpected wagers, users are placing bets on what’s to come. Go to Source
Australia to require crypto firms to hold financial services licenses
Licensing requirements for crypto exchanges in Australia will be extended beyond those related to digital currency exchanges. Go to Source
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
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
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