BlockFi argues its creditors, not FTX’s, are the “ultimate victims” of FTX’s alleged fraud. Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender BlockFi is trying to block attempts by the similarly bankrupt FTX and Three Arrows Capital (3AC) that aim to retrieve hundreds of millions of dollars to pay back their creditors. BlockFi claimed in an Aug. 21 filing to…
Read more
In the wake of financial upheavals and regulatory hurdles, Prime Trust, a digital currency custodian, has formally sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move closely follows the appointment of John Guedry as the company’s overseer, bolstered by a designated committee to steer the restructuring process. Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection…
Read more
According to a recent court filing, the U.S. subsidiary of Bittrex has requested the dismissal of the case filed against the exchange by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Attorneys for Bittrex argue that the SEC cannot regulate cryptocurrency assets as securities without approval from Congress. SEC Lawsuit: Bittrex Seeks Dismissal, Citing Lack of…
Read more
The cryptocurrency firm and bitcoin investment app, Coinbits, has announced the suspension of its services due to complications involving the Nevada-based custodian, Prime Trust. Following accusations of insolvency and breaches of fiduciary responsibilities, Nevada’s financial regulators mandated the closure of Prime Trust. Despite these challenges, Coinbits maintains confidence that the custodian “still has enough bitcoin…
Read more
According to a lawsuit filed this week with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, FTX lawyers are seeking to claw back $700 million from K5 Global Technology, its subsidiaries, and the firm’s founders. The attorneys allege that the defendants received funds without undergoing any due diligence, and FTX did not obtain “equivalent…
Read more
Crypto mining firm Riot Platforms is seeking to terminate “certain hosting agreements” with Rhodium Enterprises and be relieved of refunding any outstanding power credits. Crypto mining firm Riot Platforms – formerly Riot Blockchain – has taken legal action against Texas-based Bitcoin (BTC) miner, Rhodium Enterprises, in an effort to recover “more than $26 million” in…
Read more
Daniel Friedberg, the former top compliance chief for FTX and FTX US, has provided a declaration that could support the lawsuit. A class action lawsuit against celebrities who allegedly promoted the now-bankrupt FTX has scored the cooperation of a former exchange executive — ex-compliance chief Daniel Friedberg. A May 11 proposed amended complaint filed in…
Read more
A law firm backing an FTX investor lawsuit served a crypto influencer in a tweet. A cryptocurrency YouTuber has been served a lawsuit through a tweet after a United States court allowed the action, as lawyers claimed they couldn’t serve him through other means. The May 2 order from a Florida district court judge granted…
Read more
After the report revealing that the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex had received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the securities regulator charged Bittrex and the company’s CEO on April 17 for “operating an unregistered exchange, broker, and clearing agency.” Following the Wells Notice, SEC Charges Bittrex for Violating Federal Laws On…
Read more
A federal judge has temporarily halted a proposed deal between Voyager and Binance.US in order to give the government more time to pursue appeals that challenge the deal. Voyager Digital’s $1 billion sale to Binance.US has been temporarily halted by a federal judge after a request by the United States government for an emergency stay.…
Read more
