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SEC Crypto Litigation Releases – October 2024

[Nov 12 7:30 PM] The SEC has escalated its crackdown on crypto market manipulation, filing charges against multiple market makers and individuals for allegedly using deceptive tactics—such as wash trading and volume inflation—to mislead investors about the demand…

DOJ Takes Down Rug Pull Duo Behind $400,000 NFT Debacle

[Oct 31 10:30 PM] A federal jury convicted a man for orchestrating an NFT rug pull scheme, pocketing nearly $400,000 through abandoned projects and cryptocurrency laundering schemes. The NFT Rug Pull That Went Too Far — Federal Jury Brings Verdict The U.S…

Smart Contracts Achieve Legal Breakthrough in Argentina

[Oct 14 10:30 PM] Smart contracts, the blockchain-automated programs, are now legal in Argentina after local jurisdiction recognized the enforceability of the first one. They can now be used to execute rental agreements, purchase payments, and other legal contracts…

DC Circuit Court Rules Kalshi’s US Election Bets Legal

[Oct 5 8:46 PM] This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in favor of the predictions market Kalshi, allowing the commodities exchange to offer event contracts based on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections. Circuit…

DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist

[Oct 4 2:30 AM] A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement…

Tornado Cash Loses Motion to Dismiss

[Sep 27 1:52 PM] The judge in the Tornado Cash case delivered an oral ruling today, rejecting both the Defense’s motion to compel discovery and their motion to dismiss the charges. This represents a massive setback for the Defense, and the judge’s reasoning may not…