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U.S. Judge Rejects Binance.US Complaint Over SEC Press Release
The exchange had complained that regulators made “misleading” public statements about the Binance’s handling of customer funds.
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By Elizabeth Napolitano
Jun 26, 2023 at 7:27 p.m. UTC
Jun 26, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried leaves a federal court in Manhattan following a hearing to dismiss some of the charges leveled against him. (Elizabeth Napolitano / CoinDesk)
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Judge Allows FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried to Go to Trial on Only Wire Fraud, Political Contribution Charges for Now
A U.S. federal judge in New York revealed skepticism of the arguments from SBF's defense attorneys in a hearing on their motions to dismiss several counts.
Sam Bankman-Fried leaves a federal court in Manhattan following a hearing to dismiss some of the charges leveled against him. (Elizabeth Napolitano / CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh DeElizabeth Napolitano
Jun 15, 2023 at 4:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2023
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Kim Kardashian EMAX Suit to Proceed as Court Considers Updated Complaint
A California judge backtracked on a tentative ruling to dismiss the allegations against the reality TV star after receiving a more detailed complaint.
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By Sandali HandagamaCamomile Shumba
Jun 7, 2023 at 11:34 a.m. UTC
Jun 7, 2023
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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Bribery Charge
Prosecutors added an attempted bribery charge earlier this week.
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By Cheyenne LigonNikhilesh De
Mar 30, 2023 at 3:34 p.m. UTC
Mar 30, 2023
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Is This Finally an Atomic Bomb From the SEC?
The warning to Coinbase that it’s breaking securities laws may signal the long-awaited attack on crypto’s foundations, but also may set up a court fight that finally answers q...
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By Jesse Hamilton
Mar 23, 2023 at 10:24 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2023
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Crypto Trading Firm Auros Secures $17M Investment as It Recovers From FTX Woes
Auros, the trading firm that lost $20 million in FTX’s implosion, was released from provisional liquidation by a British Virgin Island court after major debt restructuring and...
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By Krisztian Sandor
Mar 21, 2023 at 12:42 a.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2023
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Crypto Investors' $28M ‘Black Thursday’ Lawsuit Against DeFi Giant Maker Dismissed by US Judge
The class-action lawsuit alleged Maker-related entities misrepresented risks of holding collateral debt positions, resulting in heavy losses for some users.
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By Krisztian Sandor
Feb 24, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2023
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Accused Mango Markets Exploiter Wants to Keep $47M in Disputed Funds: Court Filings
Avraham Eisenberg claims he need not return any more than the $67 million of the $114 million worth of tokens he gained using a complicated trading system.
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By Jamie CrawleyDanny Nelson
Feb 16, 2023 at 11:24 a.m. UTC
Feb 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves Manhattan Federal Court after his arraignment and bail hearings on December 22, 2022 in New York City. Bankman-Fried, who was indicted on December 9th and arrested 3 days later by Bahamas law enforcement at the request of U.S. prosecutors, consented to extradition to the U.S. where he is facing eight criminal counts of fraud, conspiracy and money-laundering offenses which includes making illegal political contributions. He is potentially facing life in prison if convicted. He was released on $250 million bond with the bail package requiring him to stay with his parents in California. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
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New Judge Assigned in Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Case
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has replaced Ronnie Abrams, who recused herself because of a potential conflict of interest.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves Manhattan Federal Court after his arraignment and bail hearings on December 22, 2022 in New York City. Bankman-Fried, who was indicted on December 9th and arrested 3 days later by Bahamas law enforcement at the request of U.S. prosecutors, consented to extradition to the U.S. where he is facing eight criminal counts of fraud, conspiracy and money-laundering offenses which includes making illegal political contributions. He is potentially facing life in prison if convicted. He was released on $250 million bond with the bail package requiring him to stay with his parents in California. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
By Nelson Wang
Dec 27, 2022 at 4:56 p.m. UTC
Dec 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves Manhattan Federal Court after his arraignment and bail hearings on December 22, 2022 in New York City. Bankman-Fried, who was indicted on December 9th and arrested 3 days later by Bahamas law enforcement at the request of U.S. prosecutors, consented to extradition to the U.S. where he is facing eight criminal counts of fraud, conspiracy and money-laundering offenses which includes making illegal political contributions. He is potentially facing life in prison if convicted. He was released on $250 million bond with the bail package requiring him to stay with his parents in California. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
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Sam Bankman-Fried Released on $250M Bail Secured by Parents
In his first court appearance since being extradited from the Bahamas, the former CEO was told he can live with his parents on $250 million bail secured by their Palo Alto hou...
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves Manhattan Federal Court after his arraignment and bail hearings on December 22, 2022 in New York City. Bankman-Fried, who was indicted on December 9th and arrested 3 days later by Bahamas law enforcement at the request of U.S. prosecutors, consented to extradition to the U.S. where he is facing eight criminal counts of fraud, conspiracy and money-laundering offenses which includes making illegal political contributions. He is potentially facing life in prison if convicted. He was released on $250 million bond with the bail package requiring him to stay with his parents in California. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
By Elizabeth NapolitanoJesse Hamilton
Dec 22, 2022 at 6:47 p.m. UTC
Dec 22, 2022
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