Lack of Disclosure on LUNA Costs Galaxy Digital $200 Million

Galaxy Digital, founded by Michael Novogratz, has agreed to pay $200 million in penalties to resolve allegations that it violated New York laws by promoting the cryptocurrency LUNA without disclosing its financial interests. Galaxy’s LUNA Disclosure Failure Violated NY Laws Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital recently agreed to pay $200 million in penalties to resolve allegations … Read more

Ripple Drops Cross-Appeal of SEC Case, Recovers $75M

The announcement comes just days after the SEC also walked away from its appeal of the verdict from the same lawsuit filed more than four years ago. $75M Win for Ripple as It Drops Cross-Appeal Against SEC In December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto firm Ripple Labs, the largest holder … Read more

Court Sounds Alarm on Jury Scam Demanding Bitcoin Payments

Scammers are forging arrest warrants for missed jury duty, demanding payment in bitcoin and gift cards. They use realistic court-style documents and urgent threats to exploit fear of arrest. Court Warns of Forged Arrest Warrants Tied to Bitcoin Demands Over Missed Jury Duty The U.S. District Court of the Western District of Virginia announced on … Read more

$23 Million Seized as Crypto Market Maker Collapses With Guilty Plea

A crypto market maker admitted to years of fake trading, using custom software to inflate token prices and volumes in a massive scheme to mislead investors. Wash Trading Empire Crushed: DOJ Exposes Years-Long Crypto Volume Scam The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 21 that Gotbit Consulting LLC and its founder Aleksei Andriunin … Read more

Libra’s ‘Misleading Launch’ Faces Class-Action Lawsuit

The class action lawsuit, filed by Burwick Law before the Supreme Court of New York, alleges that Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol, Meteora, and other related parties orchestrated an unfair token launch, misleading purchasers and harming Libra’s retail investors. Burwick Law Introduces Class Action Lawsuit Against Libra Token Co-Founders La Libertad Avanza, better known as the … Read more

SEC to Drop Lawsuit Against Ripple, Confirms CEO Brad Garlinghouse

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced on March 19, 2025, that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially dropped its high-profile lawsuit against the blockchain company over XRP sales. Ripple Declares Victory as SEC Drops XRP Securities Case The SEC’s dismissal ends a four-year legal battle that began in December 2020 when regulators alleged Ripple … Read more

SEC vs Ripple: How Lawsuit Over XRP Could Wrap up in Days

A legal expert has outlined how the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple over XRP could end within days, but a major hurdle—navigating the court’s injunction—may complicate the resolution. Ripple’s Legal Battle With SEC Over XRP Could Be Over in Days—If This Condition Is Met Legal expert Jeremy Hogan has weighed in on speculation surrounding the U.S. … Read more

Crypto CEO Falls: AML Bitcoin’s Founder Faces 30 Years for Fraud and Laundering

A cryptocurrency CEO has been convicted of wire fraud and money laundering after deceiving investors, raising millions through false claims, and laundering funds for personal luxury purchases. AML Bitcoin Founder Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Case A federal jury in San Francisco has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder and CEO behind AML Bitcoin, of … Read more