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Roger Ver moves to dismiss US tax evasion charges as ‘unconstitutional’

[Dec 4 2:35 AM] Roger Ver argued that the IRS’ exit tax for renounced US citizens with over $2 million in assets is unconstitutional and “impermissibly vague.”

Bitfinex hack launderer ‘Razzlekhan’ wants time served as sentencing looms

[Nov 4 2:57 AM] Heather Morgan has argued for no more jail time for her role in laundering some of the 120,000 Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex by her husband Ilya Lichtenstein.

UN Raises Human Rights Concerns in Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Case

[Sep 3 9:30 PM] The United Nations has expressed serious concerns about the arrest and charges against Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, citing potential human rights issues. A U.N. spokeswoman called for adherence to international human rights standards…

Australia's Securities Regulator Sues ASX for Misleading Statements About Blockchain Project

[Aug 14 7:15 AM] Australia's Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has sued Australia’s largest market operator, ASX Limited, for allegedly making misleading statements about how its blockchain project was progressing to replace its aged Clearing House…

SEC shoots down Ripple’s argument for a lower penalty

[Jun 16 7:37 PM] The SEC argued Ripple’s proposed lower civil penalty wouldn’t be enough, and there’s no comparison to its settlement with Terraform Labs.

NFL Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and 2 YouTube Influencers Settle FTX Case

[Sep 17, 2023 11:16 PM] Three celebrity promoters of the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange have opted to settle a case which alleged they helped dupe investors.

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried to Face Campaign Finance Charge, Prosecutors Say

[Aug 9, 2023 2:00 PM] Founder of failed crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, will be held accountable for alleged campaign finance violations, U.S. prosecutors indicated on Tuesday. The charge was dropped earlier because the extradition treaty with the Bahamas…

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks to Avoid Jail, Denies Witness Tampering in FTX Case

[Aug 3, 2023 1:30 AM] Founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), has sought to avoid being jailed, denying prosecutors’ accusations of witness tampering that followed an interview he gave for the New York Times. The indicted crypto mogul also…

Prosecutors Want Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Ahead of Trial

[Jul 27, 2023 8:00 AM] U.S. prosecutors have asked a federal judge to put crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in jail over alleged witness tampering before his trial starts in October. While requiring the prosecution to formalize the request and giving the…

Binance, CZ to Seek Dismissal of CFTC Complaint

[Jul 26, 2023 12:00 AM] Crypto exchange Binance and its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) plan to seek the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On July 27, the trading platform is due to submit its response to the CFTC…

US Judge Considers if Crashed Coins of Terraform Labs Were Securities

[Jun 16, 2023 3:30 PM] A judge in the United States considered on Thursday whether the cryptocurrencies created by Terraform Labs were securities. The failed blockchain firm and its founder, Do Kwon, have asked the court to dismiss a case filed by the U.S. Securities and…

Do Kwon’s Extradition Likely to Take Time, Montenegrin Prosecutor Says

[Mar 28, 2023 2:30 PM] A prosecutor investigating Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon for alleged passport forgery in Montenegro has indicated that he will not be extradited soon. The law enforcement official told South Korean media that Montenegrin authorities intend to indict…

Logan Paul and CryptoZoo sued in class action lawsuit

[Feb 2, 2023 9:06 PM] Plaintiff Don Holland has filed a lawsuit against CryptoZoo and Logan Paul, alleging the YouTube influencer’s “fraudulent venture” executed a “rug pull.”

Poland’s Consumer Protection Agency Opens Case Against Cryptocurrency Exchange

[Jan 15, 2023 4:30 PM] The body ensuring that consumer rights are respected in Poland has initiated proceedings against a crypto exchange falsely claiming to be Polish. The trading platform also misled customers that it was operating with the regulatory approval of the…

Belarusian Fined $1 Million for Illegal Crypto Trading

[Jan 13, 2023 3:00 AM] A Belarusian citizen will have to pay a hefty fine for illegally organizing the exchange of cryptocurrencies online. Law enforcement authorities in the country, where certain crypto activities are legal, do not plan to impose other penalties…

Ooki DAO misses lawsuit response deadline, default judgment on the cards

[Jan 11, 2023 6:10 PM] The commodities regulator has begun the process of getting a court ruling on the Ooki DAO case after the latter failed to respond to the lawsuit by the deadline.

FTX Co-Founder Faces ‘No-Nonsense’ Judge Next Week, Report Says SBF ‘Expected to Enter a Plea’ in Fraud Case

[Dec 28, 2022 4:35 PM] According to court documents, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is set to be arraigned by the federal court in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Jan. 3, 2023. The disgraced FTX co-founder plans to enter a plea in his fraud case in front of U.S…

BTC-e’s Alexander Vinnik Applies for Release on Bail Citing Trial Delay

[Dec 21, 2022 1:30 AM] The alleged operator of crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, has asked to be released on bail due to the delay in court proceedings. In early August, the Russian IT specialist was extradited to the United States to face charges of money…