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Partner of ex-FTX exec pleads not guilty to campaign finance charges

[yesterday 4:10 PM] Michelle Bond was free on a $1-million bond and restricted from traveling outside the continental US, while her partner, Ryan Salame, is expected to report to prison on Oct. 11.

US gov’t cites Caroline Ellison’s ‘extraordinary cooperation’ before sentencing

[Sep 17 9:26 PM] Lawyers representing the former Alameda Research CEO have requested time served and supervised release — an outcome that appeared more likely after a filing by US Attorneys.

Sam Bankman-Fried files appeal for felony conviction

[Sep 13 7:47 PM] Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial, was convicted of seven felony counts, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

FOIA request reveals emails and voicemails threatening Gary Gensler

[Sep 13 5:24 PM] Though there was seemingly no evidence connecting them to his crypto policies, Gary Gensler has been subject to violent threats from individuals since at least 2022.

Judge questions if ex-FTX exec perjured himself in guilty plea

[Sep 12 5:02 PM] At a Sept. 12 hearing, Judge Lewis Kaplan moved up Ryan Salame’s reporting date by two days and considered vacating his guilty plea.

Caroline Ellison asks for time served, citing cooperation with US gov’t

[Sep 11 3:41 PM] The elusive former CEO of Alameda Research will return to court on Sept. 24 for sentencing after pleading guilty to fraud and money laundering in 2022.

Caroline Ellison asks to seal supporters’ info at Sept. 24 sentencing

[Sep 10 3:32 PM] A filing in federal court suggested that the former Alameda Research CEO had a sentencing hearing scheduled for Sept. 24 — the first in the FTX case since Ryan Salame’s in May.

Tether stablecoin issuer and Tron launch financial crime unit

[Sep 10 1:41 PM] Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit.

US prosecutors allegedly link ex-FTX exec to Chinese bribery scandal

[Sep 5 9:36 PM] Notes from a 2023 conference call between Assistant US Attorneys revealed allegations against Ryan Salame tied to Alameda Research’s bribery scheme in China. 

Nigerian judge pushes Binance exec’s bail hearing to Oct. 9

[Sep 4 6:26 PM] Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judge’s decision following another bail application.

FBI warns of North Korean ’social engineering’ schemes to steal crypto

[Sep 3 7:25 PM] DPRK scammers have been employing fake offers of employment and investment opportunities to trick crypto users into downloading malware.

Judge orders ex-FTX exec to appear after request to vacate guilty plea

[Aug 30 6:28 PM] Despite withdrawing a petition to void his guilty plea, Ryan Salame must appear in a New York courtroom on Sept. 12 as scheduled.

Durov Unaware of French Arrest Warrant — Macron Denies Knowledge of Durov’s Visit

[Aug 30 1:30 AM] Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly unaware of an arrest warrant issued against him in France, according to a source from the Paris prosecutor’s office. The French investigation was not linked to any U.S. actions. Neither President…

Ex-FTX exec scraps vacating guilty plea, refers matter to partner’s case

[Aug 29 9:49 PM] Former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to two felony charges in September 2023 and was sentenced to 90 months in prison in May 2024.

In prison and awaiting sentencing — Where are the FTX execs now?

[Aug 29 5:10 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried faces 25 years behind bars, while the fate of four others indicted in the case has largely yet to be determined.

Indonesia considering Telegram ban over lack of moderation

[Aug 29 7:42 AM] Telegram has reportedly failed to improve moderation and issue a resolution over illicit content distribution after several requests from Indonesia.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged and released, barred from leaving France

[Aug 28 8:02 PM] After his arrest on Aug. 24, French prosecutors said they had indicted Pavel Durov with criminal charges related to his role at Telegram.

Calls to release Binance exec intensify after 6 months in Nigerian detention

[Aug 27 4:27 PM] Binance CEO Richard Teng and family members have called for action, claiming Tigran Gambaryan has been unjustly detained in Nigeria since February.

Telegram CEO's Arrest Is Unlikely to Be the Last: Galaxy

[Aug 27 11:03 AM] Telegram and Pavel Durov were probably resisting takedown or information requests from Europe or France, the report said.

US authorities oppose ex-FTX exec’s motion to void plea deal

[Aug 26 5:01 PM] The US Attorney’s Office said Ryan Salame made a “demonstrably false” allegation by claiming prosecutors did not intend to continue investigating his partner, Michelle Bond.

French authorities can hold Pavel Durov until Aug. 28

[Aug 26 4:13 PM] Prosecutors announced that the arrest was part of an investigation into an unnamed individual over cryptology services and complicity with illicit activities.

France’s Macron denies Pavel Durov arrest was political

[Aug 26 2:43 PM] The Telegram founder was arrested at Le Bourget airport north of Paris on Aug. 24. 

Changpeng Zhao moved to custody of field office ahead of Sept release

[Aug 22 7:54 PM] As of Aug. 22, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons listed the former Binance CEO as an inmate of the Residential Reentry Management Long Beach field office.

Partner of ex-FTX exec hit with campaign finance charges

[Aug 22 6:12 PM] Michelle Bond, who ran for a seat in the US House of Representatives in 2022, faces four charges related to violations of campaign finance law.

Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit

[Aug 19 7:06 PM] Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case.

Crypto mixer founder argues 30-year prison sentence is ‘unwarranted’

[Aug 16 10:05 PM] In March, a jury convicted Bitcoin Fog founder Roman Sterlingov of four counts related to money laundering through the operations of the crypto mixing service.

Chainalysis alerts rise in crypto hacks and ransom in 2024

[Aug 15 1:00 PM] Cryptocurrency hackers have been returning to their roots to targeting centralized exchanges amid a spike in the Bitcoin price in 2024.

Missing 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova has assets frozen by UK court

[Aug 7 9:59 PM] The “Cryptoqueen” has not been seen since 2017, as investigative authorities worldwide continue to seek information on her whereabouts.

NY authorities announce charges related to ‘sham’ crypto recovery firm

[Aug 1 4:14 PM] The New York County District Attorney seized roughly $14,000 that Coin Dispute Network operators allegedly stole from users.

China’s crypto ban fails to stop scams as Shaanxi police arrest 4 suspects

[Jul 31 9:38 AM] Mainland China quickly and effectively addresses crypto fraud incidents despite banning crypto transactions a few years ago.