Binance, Changpeng Zhao and former compliance chief Samuel Lim intend to file two motions to dismiss a March lawsuit from the CFTC. Crypto exchange Binance and its CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao are planning to file a motion to dismiss a March-filed lawsuit from the United States commodities regulator. In a July 24 filing to an…
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Following a partial court victory in the United States, crypto company Ripple intends to stay focused on markets with clear regulations for the industry, including jurisdictions in Asia such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The U.S.-based blockchain firm also plans an expansion in the U.K. and Europe, according to media reports quoting Ripple executives. Ripple…
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Crypto exchange FTX is trying to regain $1 billion in a lawsuit against founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and some former executives. FTX’s new management argues the funds were misappropriated through dubious deals and transactions made before the coin trading platform went bankrupt last fall. Failed Crypto Firm FTX Files New Lawsuit Against Founders and Chiefs…
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Digital asset payment network, Ripple (XRP) has surged over 60% in the past 24 hours following its partial victory against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), putting an end to the three-year-long suit. Since the ruling, the cryptocurrency market has recorded a $73.5 billion increase in its market cap, a 5.7% jump as assets continue…
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According to a recent ruling handed down by U.S. judge Analisa Torres, the crypto asset XRP is not “necessarily a security on its face.” In the ruling, both parties, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs’ motions for summary judgment were granted in part and denied in part. The order states that…
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On Thursday, following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suing the insolvent crypto lender Celsius, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) divulged a settlement with the firm and imposed a $4.7 billion fine for “duping consumers.” Nevertheless, the penalty will be deferred to enable Celsius to return its remaining assets to consumers in bankruptcy proceedings.…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against the now-defunct cryptocurrency lender, Celsius. The suit, filed Thursday, also names former CEO Alexander “Alex” Mashinsky as a defendant. Both he and the company stand accused of falsely promising investors a safe investment with high returns. Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Accused by SEC of…
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Former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Tom Brady has reportedly lost tens of millions of U.S. dollars in stock of the failed crypto exchange FTX. Brady is one of several celebrities sued by FTX customers for their endorsements of the collapsed crypto trading platform. Brady and Bündchen Were Paid Millions of Dollars in FTX Stock…
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After Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss published an open letter to Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO and founder Barry Silbert, threatening legal action if the firm failed to respond by July 7, Winklevoss announced on Friday that his company had filed a lawsuit against DCG and Silbert in New York. **Editor’s Note: This article was updated…
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The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia alleges that billionaire George Bachiashvili misappropriated 8,253.13 Bitcoin in 2017, worth $39 million at the time. The legal team representing the billionaire entrepreneur George Bachiashvili has issued a statement denying the criminal charges filed by the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, alleging that the businessman misappropriated Bitcoin (BTC) worth $39 million. …
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