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South Korea reports first crypto ‘pump and dump’ case under new law

[Jan 16 10:02 AM] South Korean authorities have indicted suspects for unfair crypto trading involving artificial price inflation and subsequent token dumping, known as a pump and dump.

Judge orders BitMEX to pay $100M fine over US banking law violations

[Jan 15 6:33 PM] BitMEX has been hit with an additional financial penalty following its 2022 guilty plea for violating the US Bank Secrecy Act.

Ripple execs lash out at SEC’s refusal to postpone appeal filing

[Jan 14 10:05 PM] According to Ripple’s chief legal officer, the SEC will continue with its appeal of a judgment in the civil case despite Chair Gary Gensler stepping down in six days.

Crypto deregulation under Trump: Promises vs reality

[Jan 13 3:00 PM] The incoming US president will have the authority to enact many policies favorable to crypto users after taking office next week.

UK order clarifies crypto staking is not a collective investment scheme

[Jan 10 1:26 AM] The UK Treasury has amended finance laws to clarify that crypto staking isn’t a collective investment scheme, which a lawyer says is “heavily regulated.”

Wisconsin lawmaker to chair US House digital assets subcommittee

[Jan 9 6:30 PM] French Hill has stepped back as leader of the digital assets, fintech and AI subcommittee to become chair of the full House committee in the 119th Congress.

Judge pushes Mango Markets exploiter sentencing to April 10

[Jan 8 9:19 PM] Avi Eisenberg was found guilty of fraud and market manipulation in April 2024 and could face up to 20 years in prison.

US prosecutors will search Do Kwon’s Twitter account for information

[Jan 8 4:21 PM] As part of discovery proceedings, prosecutors said they would search the Terraform Labs co-founder’s emails and Twitter account.

Court stays order in SEC v. Coinbase case pending appeal

[Jan 7 9:57 PM] Judge Katherine Failla granted Coinbase’s request for an interlocutory appeal, citing different courts’ interpretations of what constituted a security under the SEC’s purview.

Number of Do Kwon’s victims could exceed one million — court filing

[Jan 6 8:43 PM] The Terraform Labs co-founder is in US custody after pleading not guilty to nine felony charges related to fraud at the platform.

Gemini agrees to a $5M penalty as part of proposed CFTC order

[Jan 6 7:18 PM] The proposed consent order, if approved by a judge, could allow Gemini Trust to avoid a Jan. 21 civil trial with the CFTC over alleged “false and misleading” statements.

Do Kwon’s superseding indictment includes money laundering charge

[Jan 2 9:56 PM] The Terraform Labs co-founder was indicted on eight felony charges in 2023 but will likely face an additional count for money laundering conspiracy.

Crypto criminals who are spending their first New Year’s in prison

[Jan 2 4:00 PM] From Sam Bankman-Fried to the man responsible for hacking Bitfinex, many convicted felons are ringing in 2025 behind bars.

US crypto execs express hope for regulatory clarity in 2025

[Jan 1 8:00 PM] The new year will bring freshmen members of Congress and President-elect Donald Trump, who made big promises to the industry during his campaign.

Vitalik Buterin donates $170K to Tornado Cash developers’ legal fund

[Dec 31, 2025 9:06 PM] Many in the crypto industry have criticized US authorities for sanctioning Tornado Cash smart contract addresses and charging developers with money laundering.

Do Kwon is in US custody after extradition battle

[Dec 31, 2025 3:46 PM] The Terraform Labs co-founder was arrested in Montenegro in 2023 for using falsified travel documents as the courts determined whether he would go to the US or South Korea.

Judge pushes CFTC trial with Gemini to Jan. 21

[Dec 30, 2025 7:32 PM] The civil case between the US financial regulator and Gemini Trust Company was initially scheduled to go to trial before Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Solana co-founder sued by ex-wife over millions worth of staked SOL

[Dec 30, 2025 3:18 AM] Elisa Rossi, the ex-wife of Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge, has accused him of stealing millions of dollars in SOL staking rewards.

Craig Wright given suspended one-year sentence for contempt of court

[Dec 19, 2024 8:38 PM] A UK court ruled in March that Craig Wright was not Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but he continued to file lawsuits “based on asserted intellectual property rights.“

South Korean prosecutors seek 6 months for lawmaker who allegedly hid crypto

[Dec 18, 2024 5:10 PM] National Assembly member Kim Nam-kuk left South Korea’s Democratic Party in 2023 after allegations of cashing out $4 million in crypto holdings.

Trump’s inauguration may trigger crypto sell-off, says Arthur Hayes

[Dec 18, 2024 1:49 PM] Arthur Hayes published a “Trump Truth” blog post forecasting a massive crash in crypto markets following Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in January.

Coinbase slammed for linking WBTC delisting to Justin Sun

[Dec 18, 2024 10:05 AM] Some crypto community members have criticized Coinbase for not giving technical reasons for delisting WBTC and justifying its decision by citing Justin Sun-linked risks.

Japanese lawmaker ‘Satoshi’ questions gov’t plans for Bitcoin reserve

[Dec 13, 2024 7:01 PM] Satoshi Yamada asked the Japanese government whether it could "convert part of its foreign exchange reserves" into Bitcoin or another token.

Texas lawmaker proposes bill to establish strategic Bitcoin reserve

[Dec 12, 2024 7:41 PM] The draft legislation suggested that Texas residents could fund the Bitcoin reserve through voluntary donations.

Australia fines Kraken operator $5M for regulatory breaches

[Dec 12, 2024 6:55 AM] Kraken Australia operator Bit Trade must pay $5 million plus court costs after the Federal Court sided with the country’s corporate watchdog.

FTX debtors recover $14M in political donations

[Dec 11, 2024 8:09 PM] A bankruptcy court filing showed FTX’s debtors reached settlements with political action committees and state-level Democratic parties over political contributions.

Judge cancels ex-Celsius exec sentencing after Alex Mashinsky plea deal

[Dec 10, 2024 4:37 PM] Former Celsius chief revenue officer Roni Cohen-Pavon pleaded guilty to US criminal charges in 2023 and has been allowed to travel to Israel on bail.

IcomTech promoter sentenced to 10 years in prison

[Dec 4, 2024 4:08 PM] The judge ordered David Brend to report to a federal prison in Florida by Dec. 16 to serve his 120-month sentence.

Alex Mashinsky to plead guilty to two charges in plea deal

[Dec 3, 2024 8:46 PM] US authorities charged the former Celsius CEO with seven felony counts related to fraud and misleading users after reaching a “non-prosecution agreement” with the company in 2023.

BTC/KRW pair dipped 30% as South Korea’s president declared martial law

[Dec 3, 2024 3:26 PM] In response to the martial law declaration, opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung expressed concern that the military would arrest members of South Korea’s parliament.