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An early bitcoin investor was sentenced to two years in prison for evading taxes on $3.7 million in cryptocurrency gains, using mixers and secret wallets. Bitcoin Investor Sentenced: The High Cost of Hiding Cryptocurrency Profits Frank Richard Ahlgren III, a resident of Austin, Texas, was sentenced to two years in prison for “filing a tax … Read more
Bit Global has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Coinbase, alleging anticompetitive practices following the delisting of the wrapped Bitcoin token (WBTC) from the exchange. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accuses Coinbase of exploiting its dominant position in the market to favor its own product, cbBTC. … Read more
In November, the SEC published just one crypto-related litigation release, alleging a $115 million securities fraud scheme against Eng Taing and his company, Touzi Capital, LLC. According to the Complaint, Taing promised investors the chance to fund cutting-edge crypto mining operations and debt rehabilitation businesses, portraying these investments as stable and highly profitable. The following … Read more
Roger Ver, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has filed a motion to dismiss an eight-count U.S. tax indictment, claiming unconstitutional government overreach and misuse of evidence. Roger Ver Seeks Dismissal of U.S. Tax Indictment Roger Ver, 45, was arrested earlier this year in Barcelona following an indictment alleging that … Read more
In early November, SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce delivered a fierce speech emblematic of her pro-crypto stance, offering a critique of her agency’s hostile treatment of digital assets and other innovative financial technologies in the United States. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Hester Peirce Calls for Clarity … Read more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has overturned a lower court’s decision upholding sanctions against Tornado Cash, a decentralized cryptocurrency mixer. This decision reignites debate over privacy and regulatory limits in the cryptocurrency sector. Treasury’s Authority Challenged: Appeals Court Stirs Tornado Cash Controversy In 2022, under the U.S. Treasury Department, the Office … Read more
According to a recent decision from the US District Court for the Northern District of California, decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, may not provide the liability protection the industry once thought. In a seminal case, a Federal Court in California ruled that, despite the governing body being a DAO, several prominent investment firms may in … Read more
Swan Bitcoin is suing its law firm for attempting to withdraw from a trade secrets case due to a conflict of interest with another client. Misappropriated Trade Secrets Cryptocurrency financial services firm Swan Bitcoin has filed a lawsuit against its own legal representative, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, alleging legal malpractice. In a lawsuit filed with … Read more
In the SEC’s latest report detailing the Examination Priorities for 2025, the Commission has reinforced its gameplan to keep a close eye on the crypto industry. As the market for digital assets continues to grow in both size and complexity—particularly with the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs and similar ETH products—the SEC’s Division of Examinations is … Read more
A Shanghai court ordered a partial refund after ruling a token fundraising contract illegal, citing violations of Chinese financial regulations. Token Fundraising Faces a Major Setback in a Shanghai Court Judgment The Shanghai High Court published details on Wechat Monday about a crypto-related case highlighting the legal complexities of virtual currency activities in China. The … Read more