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Roger Ver posts bail in Spain, faces extradition to the US
[Jun 6 10:02 AM] Early crypto investor Roger Ver, known by many as “Bitcoin Jesus,” was granted bail in Spain but still faces extradition to the U.S. for tax fraud charges.
Consensus 2024: Reacting to Trump verdict during crypto conference
[Jun 4 1:00 PM] Digital asset regulation and policy were at the center of discussion for many panels at the crypto event when news of Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions broke.
Sam Bankman-Fried is back in NYC prison for his appeal
[Jun 4 9:39 AM] The former FTX CEO spent roughly a week at the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, with many speculating authorities planned to send him to a California prison.
Why was Ryan Salame given a sentence longer than prosecutors recommended?
[May 28 2:20 PM] U.S. authorities had requested a judge impose a sentence of five to seven years on the former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO, but one ordered Ryan Salame to spend 90 months in prison.
Former FTX exec sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after guilty plea
[May 28 10:01 AM] After Sam Bankman-Fried, Ryan Salame is one of the first individuals connected to FTX and Alameda Research to receive prison time.
Do Kwon’s extradition to go back to Montenegro High Court after appeal
[May 24 10:18 AM] Since his arrest in March 2023, Do Kwon has been in Montenegro. He could be extradited to either his native South Korea or the United States to face fraud charges.
Ex-FTX CEO ends up in Oklahoma prison despite request from judge
[May 23 2:10 PM] Records show Sam Bankman-Fried was in the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, suggesting authorities may still transfer him to a prison in California.
Montenegrin Justice Minister discussed Do Kwon’s case with SEC
[May 23 10:25 AM] The Terraform Labs co-founder was still in Montenegro as his lawyers and the courts considered requests for extradition to the U.S. and South Korea.
US authorities will transfer SBF to California prison: Report
[May 22 10:32 AM] The former FTX CEO has been housed in a cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since a judge revoked his bail in August 2023.
Freedom of speech isn’t a ‘trump card’ for Tornado Cash developers
[May 21 7:44 AM] Does code as freedom of speech mean that developers aren’t responsible for how their creations are used?
Tornado Cash verdict has chilling implications for crypto industry
[May 19 8:58 AM] The conviction of Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev reinforces a very broad interpretation of criminal liability, which has major repercussions for blockchain.
Changpeng Zhao teases writing project ahead of reporting to prison
[May 17 4:01 PM] On April 30, a judge sentenced the former Binance CEO to four months in federal prison but did not set a reporting date at his hearing.
Ex-Alameda Research co-CEO calls for ‘fair’ sentencing of Ryan Salame
[May 16 10:15 AM] Sam Trabucco, who resigned as co-CEO of Alameda Research in August 2022, has largely remained absent from the public eye since the collapse of FTX.
Ex-FTX exec Ryan Salame asks for no more than 18 months in prison
[May 15 12:29 PM] The former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO pleaded guilty to two felonies and was one of the only figures connected with the defunct crypto exchange who didn’t testify at SBF’s trial.
Two brothers manipulated Ethereum protocols to steal $25M — Justice Dept
[May 15 10:52 AM] U.S. officials said the individuals engaged in a "first-of-its-kind manipulation of the Ethereum blockchain" by tampering with its protocols over validating transactions.
Ex-Digitex Futures Exchange CEO pleads guilty to violating Bank Secrecy Act
[May 7 3:59 PM] U.S. authorities indicted former Digitex CEO Adam Todd in February for failure to implement and maintain an effective Anti-Money Laundering program at the exchange.
Nigerian court postpones money laundering trial of Binance and execs
[May 2 9:46 AM] A judge in Nigeria reportedly adjourned proceedings in a case against Binance and two executives until May 17 to allow lawyers to review certain documents.
Changpeng Zhao gets 4 months, Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years — Why?
[May 1 11:31 AM] One former CEO went to trial and maintained his innocence, one admitted fault and turned himself in.
Changpeng Zhao four-month prison sentence lighter than expected
[Apr 30 1:52 PM] Prosecutors initially sought to charge the former Binance executive with 36 months.
Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months in prison
[Apr 30 1:03 PM] Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, pleaded guilty in November to violating U.S. money laundering laws and had been free to travel in the United States on a $175 million bond.
Mango Markets’ Eisenberg charged with possession of child porn
[Apr 29 1:03 AM] Court documents allege that Eisenberg possessed sexually explicit images of minors on his electronic devices, including images of prepubescent minors and minors under 12 years of age.
Taiwan prosecutors target 20-year sentences for ACE exchange suspects
[Apr 27 5:45 AM] According to the prosecutors, the increased scale of the losses justifies the sentence recommendation.
Changpeng Zhao could serve time in the same facility as ‘crypto-anarchist’ Jim Bell
[Apr 24 3:07 PM] An expert in U.S. federal prisons suggested that the former Binance CEO, if sentenced to incarceration, could face the risk of “theft and extortion” from other inmates.
Do Kwon appeals Montenegrin court decision, claiming ‘unfounded and illegal’ interpretation
[Apr 24 1:34 PM] The question of the Terraform co-founder’s extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea has been bouncing between lower and higher courts in Montenegro for months.
US authorities arrest and charge new figure in OneCoin scheme — who is William Morro?
[Apr 24 10:41 AM] Reports suggested that the latest individual to be charged in connection to the crypto scheme was associated with Gilbert Armenta, the boyfriend of OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova.
Binance exec will remain in Nigerian custody until May 17 bail hearing: Report
[Apr 23 3:36 PM] The question of Tigran Gambaryan’s bail in Nigeria was expected to be addressed in an April 22 hearing, which has reportedly been pushed back to May 17.
Australian Court Hands Over $41 Million of Crypto Held by Blockchain Mining Group at Regulator's Request
[Apr 12 5:25 AM] An Australian federal court agreed to a petition by markets regulator ASIC to hand over some US$41 million in digital assets invested by over 450 Australians with the mining companies to specialists from advisory and restructuring company…
Interpol Publishes Report on Crime in the Metaverse
[Jan 29 2:30 AM] The International Criminal Police Organization, known as Interpol, has issued a report that examines the metaverse from a law enforcement perspective. The report considers illegality in the metaverse, including metacrime, metaverse forensics…
Can crypto mixers adapt to survive US authority prosecution?
[Dec 17, 2023 5:00 PM] Cryptocurrency mixers face a dilemma between preserving financial privacy freedom or embracing increased compliance measures to avoid U.S. scrutiny.