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Class Action Lawsuit Claims Coinbase Operates as Unregistered Broker

May 5, 2024

A new class action lawsuit was initiated against the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on May 3. The legal action claims that Coinbase deliberately sold securities that are unregistered with regulatory authorities. Additionally, the lawsuit charges Coinbase with operating as an unregistered securities broker. Lawsuit Alleges Coinbase Illegally Sold Securities Without Registration According to legal…
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Coin Center Warns of DOJ Overreach in Tornado Cash, Samourai Wallet Cases

May 1, 2024

The recent actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against non-custodial crypto wallet developers have sparked controversy and concern within the cryptocurrency community. According to Coin Center, these charges mark a significant shift from previous U.S. policies regarding money transmission, potentially impacting the liberty and privacy rights of developers and users alike. Coin Center: DOJ…
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Does Money Transmitting Require Control? DOJ Says No in Tornado Cash Litigation

April 29, 2024

Since the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its legal opposition to the pretrial motions of Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, there has been a buzz within the cryptocurrency community regarding specific aspects of the court filing. A key point raised by the prosecutors is their belief that the definition of “money transmitting”…
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Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Definition of ‘Investment Contracts’ in Crypto Transactions

April 15, 2024

In a recent legal challenge, Coinbase has filed a brief with the Southern District of New York, seeking permission for an interlocutory appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s expansive interpretation of what constitutes an “investment contract” in digital asset transactions. This pivotal case could set significant precedents for the cryptocurrency industry in the…
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Coinbase Files Legal Challenge Against SEC for Crypto Regulation Clarity

March 13, 2024

In a significant legal confrontation, Coinbase has filed a challenge against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Third Circuit, contesting the SEC’s refusal to establish clear rulemaking for digital assets. San Francisco Crypto Exchange Coinbase Initiates Legal Action Against SEC’s Crypto Regulation Approach Coinbase’s legal action underscores the ongoing tension between the…
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Voyager Investors Sue the NBA and New Jersey’s Oldest Law Firm

February 14, 2024

Investors in the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange Voyager Digital are suing the National Basketball Association (NBA), and New Jersey’s oldest law firm, McCarter & English. This emerging legal battle illustrates how even some of the largest and most reputable brands and companies can quickly become ensnared in controversy in an industry marred by a tangled web…
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Indian National Pleads Guilty in Case Involving ‘Largest Single Cryptocurrency and Cash Seizure in DEA History’

January 30, 2024

An Indian national has pleaded guilty in a case involving “the largest single cryptocurrency and cash seizure” in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) history. The defendant “is designated as a Consolidated Priority Target, which makes him one of the most significant drug trafficking threats in the world,” the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) described.…
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Binance and CZ Settle With the DOJ and Other Federal Agencies

December 6, 2023

On November 21, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Department of Treasury’s Finance Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) all settled charges against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its Chief Operating Officer, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The settlement concerned a variety…
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Prosecutors Probe Sam Bankman-Fried’s Memory in FTX Case Without Jury

October 27, 2023

Federal prosecutors questioned Sam Bankman-Fried in an ongoing hearing on Wednesday about his message deletion practices and the alleged use of customer funds while he was CEO of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. FTX Founder Faces Intensive Cross-Examination by Prosecutors in Ongoing Trial Prosecutors focused on Sam Bankman-Fried‘s use of the encrypted messaging app Signal, including…
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Former FTX Boss Sam Bankman-Fried to Testify on Thursday in High-Stakes Trial

October 25, 2023

Ex-FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried is slated to make his case directly to the jury in his ongoing trial, as shared by his defense lawyer, Mark Cohen. Bankman-Fried’s decision to testify comes on the heels of several witnesses who have spoken against him in recent weeks. Facing Accusations: Sam Bankman-Fried Prepares to Plead His Case Directly…
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