Lawyers for the basketball star claim he did not mention any alleged securities but instead warned of celebrities promoting crypto investments.
Binance, CEO Changpeng Zhao intends to seek dismissal of CFTC complaint
Binance, Changpeng Zhao and former compliance chief Samuel Lim intend to file two motions to dismiss a March lawsuit from the CFTC.
Ripple case: SEC appeal unlikely as it gains from ‘current confusion’ — Haun Ventures CEO
An immediate appeal could only jeopardize the SEC’s “entire enforcement agenda,” said Katie Haun of Haun Ventures.
George Bachiashvili’s lawyer denies $39M Bitcoin misappropriation charges
The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia alleges that billionaire George Bachiashvili misappropriated 8,253.13 Bitcoin in 2017, worth $39 million at the time.
Winklevoss slams DCG’s Silbert — Not even SBF was ‘capable of such delusion’
In an open letter, Cameron Winklevoss slammed DCG’s Barry Silbert for allegedly playing the victim card while owing $1.2 billion to Gemini’s 232,000 Earn customers.
Ex-FTX Compliance Officer Sued for Allegedly Paying Off Would-Be Whistleblowers
FTX’s lawyers allege Daniel Friedberg allowed its executives’ criminal activities to fly under the radar for years.
OPNX Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Mike Dudas, Issues Justice Tokens
The bankruptcy claims exchange from Kyle Davies and Su Zhu – the founders of failed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital – has also issued Justice Tokens that offer exposure to defamation lawsuits.
Coinbase blasts SEC for ‘no straight answers’ following court order
The comment from the crypto exchange came after the SEC asked for more time to respond to Coinbase’s rulemaking petition.
‘Near impossible to know’ what is and isn’t a security: Mark Cuban on SEC
The billionaire is the latest to argue that the SEC hasn’t provided crypto firms with a registration process to follow.
SEC’s crypto actions surged 183% in 6 months after FTX collapse
The regulator stepped up enforcement actions in the crypto space following the revelations around FTX.
EMAX class action against Kim K and Mayweather is back on, says judge
While a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit last year, U.S. District Judge Michael Fitzgerald has given the plaintiffs a new chance at pursuing action against the celebrities.
U.S. Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against DeFi Startup PoolTogether
The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleges the platform operated in a way that enabled users to evade financial regulation and scam consumers.
Binance.US says user funds ‘remain safe’ amid SEC attempt to freeze assets
The U.S.-based exchange said it is “fully operational” and called the Securities and Exchange Commission’s motion “unwarranted.”
Coinbase CEO responds to SEC suit, says team is ‘confidant’ in facts and law
In a social media post, Brian Armstrong said he thinks the SEC’s rules are unclear and that the courts need to make rulings to clarify them.
Coinbase Traders Withdraw $600M in a Day Amid SEC Lawsuits
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Coinbase for violating federal securities laws on Tuesday, a day after filing a lawsuit against rival exchange Binance.
Coinmint Sues California Chipmaker for $23M, Alleging ‘Elaborate Deception’
The mining firm, which has been embroiled in several legal battles, describes an elaborate fraud scheme for a $150 million contract.
Binance off the hook from $8M Tinder ‘pig butchering’ lawsuit
The plaintiff, a Texan woman, initially blamed Binance for losing $8 million in a pig butchering scam that began on Tinder.
BTC miner Rhodium faces lawsuit over an alleged $26M in unpaid fees: Report
Crypto mining firm Riot Platforms seeks to terminate “certain hosting agreements” with Rhodium and requests exemption from any owed power credits to the counterparty.
Bitcoin Miner Riot Sues Peer Rhodium Enterprises for Alleged $26M in Unpaid Fees
Participation in demand response programs in Texas are at the core of a disagreement between the two mining firms.
Ripple’s Tussle With SEC to Cost the Firm $200M, CEO Garlinghouse Says: Report
The U.S. puts politics ahead of policy, Brad Garlinghouse has said at the 2023 Dubai Fintech Summit.