Former Cred Executives Indicted on Wire Fraud, Other Charges
The defunct crypto lender filed for bankruptcy in 2020.
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May 3, 2024 at 10:14 p.m. UTC
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Distilling the Tornado Cash and Samourai Suits
It's about "code is speech," sure, but the DOJ asserts it's not just code.
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Apr 30, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Gets 4 Months in Prison
"There's no evidence that the defendant was ever informed" of illegal activity at Binance, the judge said.
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Apr 30, 2024 at 1:56 p.m. UTC
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Why the DOJ May Have Recommended a Three-Year Sentence for CZ
The DOJ appears to be confident that a judge will agree with their position on Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's misdeeds – and an appeals court will too.
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Apr 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
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CZ Sentencing Letters Paint Former Binance CEO as Devoted Family Man, Friend
161 letters from CZ’s friends and loved ones poured into the court ahead of his sentencing on Tuesday.
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Apr 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
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DOJ Disputes Roman Storm's Characterization of Tornado Cash Operations in New Filing
The DOJ said Tornado Cash was a money transmitting business, among other details.
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Apr 27, 2024 at 3:44 a.m. UTC
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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering
Prosecutors are alleging Samourai Wallet laundered over $100 million in criminal proceeds.
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Apr 24, 2024 at 7:10 p.m. UTC
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US Department of Justice to Hire Director for Its Crypto Enforcement Unit
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking for someone to head its newly announced National Cryptocurrency Enforcement team. The director will lead a team of prosecutors...
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Oct 29, 2021 at 6:58 p.m. UTC
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