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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, the company confirmed Monday, ending a high-profile regulatory battle over allegations of operating as an unregistered securities platform. Kraken Confirms Closure of SEC Enforcement Action The SEC’s dismissal of the case, revealed on Monday, marks a significant development in the … Read more
Why is the SEC delaying its dismissal of the Ripple case? A legal expert suggests a surprising reason that could impact XRP holders and Ripple’s future. Ripple vs SEC: The Mystery Behind the Delay Lawyer James Murphy, also known as Metalawman, has put forward a theory about the delay in the U.S. Securities and Exchange … Read more
A federal judge dismissed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against HEX founder Richard Heart on Feb. 28, 2025, ruling the agency lacked jurisdiction over his cryptocurrency projects. Federal Judge Dismisses SEC Lawsuit Against HEX Founder The SEC accused Heart, a Finland-based entrepreneur, of conducting unregistered securities offerings through HEX, Pulsechain and PulseX, raising … Read more
A Russian founder of cryptocurrency exchange Gotbit has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation. Code for Wash Trading Crypto Transactions Aleksei Andriunin, 26, founder of cryptocurrency exchange Gotbit, has been extradited to the United States to face charges of manipulating cryptocurrency markets on behalf … Read more
The DOJ has allegedly already opened an investigation regarding President Javier Milei’s role in the promotion of Libra and the involvement of the project’s founders, Kelsier Ventures’ Hayden Davis, KIP Protocol’s Julian Peh, and two Argentine entrepreneurs, in the scheme. DOJ Starts Libra Case Investigation Libra, the cryptocurrency project made famous by the endorsement of … Read more
A Brazilian man accused of masterminding a $290 million crypto Ponzi scheme has been extradited to the U.S., where he faces fraud charges and a potential 20-year sentence. Global Crypto Fraudster Faces U.S. Justice—Inside the $290M Bitcoin Scheme A Brazilian national has been extradited from Switzerland to the United States to face charges related to … Read more
The guilty plea is the latest development in one of crypto’s most scandalous fraud schemes that left an $8 billion project bankrupt. Former Executive of Defunct Crypto Firm Safemoon Enters Guilty Plea Thomas “Papa” Smith used to be the chief technology officer at Safemoon, an $8 billion decentralized finance (DeFi) project that went bankrupt in … Read more
Russia’s Supreme Court is pushing to classify cryptocurrency as property in penal cases, aiming to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to track, freeze, and confiscate illicit digital assets. Russia’s Supreme Court Advances Crypto Legalization Efforts Russia’s Supreme Court has taken an increasingly active role in defining the legal status of cryptocurrency, with its latest efforts focusing … Read more
The SEC is pausing lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, sparking speculation on whether Ripple could be next—potentially signaling a shift toward clearer crypto regulations. Crypto Crackdown Unraveling? SEC Pauses Cases—But What About Ripple? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is prioritizing cryptocurrency cases with imminent court deadlines while pausing others, Fox Business journalist Eleanor … Read more
The U.S. seeks to forfeit millions in crypto from a Binance account, alleging wire fraud and money laundering tied to a fraudulent investment scheme. US Government Moves to Forfeit Crypto Seized from Binance Account The U.S. government has initiated a civil forfeiture action against cryptocurrency holdings seized from a Binance account, alleging their involvement in … Read more
