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A New York federal court has paused the SEC’s case against Coinbase, granting a rare appeal that could reshape how securities laws apply to crypto. Coinbase Secures Key Legal Victory in SEC Case A federal court in New York has certified an order for interlocutory appeal in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case … Read more
A Bloomberg report was the first to disclose that Gemini Trust Co., a cryptocurrency exchange established by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has consented to a $5 million settlement to address allegations levied by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The settlement quells accusations that Gemini disseminated deceptive information to regulatory bodies. Gemini Avoids Trial in … Read more
A Montenegrin court upheld the extradition of Do Kwon, founder of Terra Labs. The U.S. and South Korea both requested extradition, and a Montenegro minister will decide which country gets him. Montenegro Minister to Decide Do Kwon’s Next Destination The Montenegrin Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed jailed Terra Labs founder Do Kwon’s appeal against his extradition. … Read more
The Argentine justice system has ordered Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to freeze over $3.5 million linked to Rainbowex, an alleged mega pyramid operation that is currently under investigation. The request comes after the execution of 22 search warrants and the detention of 10 individuals connected with these operations. Argentine Authorities Hit Rainboex … Read more
The Press Chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, an Argentine second-division soccer team, has vanished after allegedly swindling millions from the team using a crypto investment platform. Press Chief of Argentine Soccer Team Vanishes, Leaving Million-Dollar Debt Linked to Crypto Investment Platform Matías Centurión, the press chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, a second-division soccer … Read more
Interestingly, Haliey Welch was not listed as a defendant in the lawsuit and her most recent response may explain why. HAWK Memecoin Investors File Suit Disgruntled investors will finally have their day in court after buying the HAWK memecoin on December 4, only to see it implode and lose more than 90% of its value … Read more
Coinbase announced in November that it would delist WBTC on December 19, after the token became affiliated with Tron founder Justin Sun. Coinbase and Bit Global Clash in Court Over WBTC Delisting California judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín gave crypto exchange Coinbase the green light to delist wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) despite attempts by digital asset custodian Bit … Read more
Australia’s securities regulator is suing Binance’s local subsidiary for allegedly misclassifying 505 retail investors as wholesale clients. Retail Users Misclassified Australia’s securities regulator is suing Binance’s local subsidiary for allegedly misclassifying 505 retail investors as wholesale clients, thus denying them appropriate consumer protections. In its lawsuit filed in federal court, the Australian Securities and Investments … Read more
Coinbase has thrown a legal argument against a lawsuit from Bit Global Digital Limited, which aims to overturn Coinbase’s choice to drop wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) from its exchange. Coinbase Defends Its Decision to Delist WBTC In a court filing submitted on Tuesday, Coinbase defended its action, claiming it was a necessary step to shield its … Read more
Law enforcement’s swift action seized $900,000 in bitcoin from a Nigerian fraud scheme, and its soaring value may fully reimburse victims of a $1 million scam. Bitcoin Boom: Law Enforcement’s Quick Move Recovers Millions for Scam Victims The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced on Monday that bitcoin seized during a … Read more
