Worldcoin Faces Over $1 Million in Fines in Buenos Aires for Legal Violations
Worldcoin, the biometric iris scanning digital ID organization, is being accused by the government of Buenos Aires of several transgressions, including contradictions regarding the treatment of users’ digital information. Buenos Aires considers that the company exposes users to several unfair clauses, including those describing the possible interruption of the service. Worldcoin Faces Over $1 Million […]
Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Definition of ‘Investment Contracts’ in Crypto Transactions
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 […]
Former Security Engineer Sentenced to Three Years for Hacking Two Decentralized Exchanges
A former security engineer, who stole digital assets valued at more than $12 million from two decentralized exchanges, has received a three-year prison sentence. In what has been characterized as the “first-ever” conviction for a smart contract hack, the U.S. Judge also ordered the ex-engineer to forfeit roughly $12.3 million. Ex-Engineer Sentenced to Three Years […]
Sam Bankman-Fried Files Notice of Appeal, Challenges Conviction and Sentence
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried formally lodged an appeal against both his conviction and sentence with the District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Thursday. Bankman-Fried’s legal representatives had anticipated this move, having previously requested that he remain at New York’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) to facilitate the appeals process. From […]
Australian Securities Regulator Appeals Federal Court Ruling Favoring Finder Wallet
The Australian securities regulator has said it will appeal the federal court’s dismissal of its civil penalty proceedings against Finder Wallet Pty Ltd. The regulator launched penalty proceedings against the crypto firm on Dec. 15, 2022, just days after Finder Wallet withdrew its Earn product. Product Finder Lacked the Necessary License or Authorization The Australian […]
Judge to Sentence Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame in Late May
Initially scheduled for May 1, the sentencing of Ryan Salame, former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets, has been deferred to May 28, 2024, in front of Judge Lewis Kaplan. Ryan Salame, Once FTX’s Co-Leader, Slated for May Sentencing Per the judicial records, Ryan Salame, once the co-chief executive at FTX Digital Markets, is slated […]
Ex-Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s Extradition Case Reset
In the latest Montenegro Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office’s announcement, the legal proceedings concerning the extradition of Terraform Labs’ former CEO, Do Kwon, will revert to the first trial court. On April 3, 2024, a confidential meeting and vote resulted in the annulment of earlier judgments made by both the Podgorica Higher Court and the Court […]
US Court Sentences Onecoin’s Head of Legal and Compliance to 4 Years in Prison
A U.S. court has sentenced Onecoin’s purported head of legal and compliance to four years in prison. She “facilitated and committed money laundering, aiding in the exploitation of millions of victims,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. The Onecoin legal chief was also ordered to forfeit $111,440,000. Onecoin’s Irina Dilkinska Sentenced The U.S. Attorney’s Office for […]
After Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentencing, Spotlight Turns to Former FTX Associates
After Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to nearly a quarter-century behind bars for his involvement in financial wrongdoings, Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, Ryan Salame, and Nishad Singh are up next to face consequences for their roles in the FTX debacle. The Uncertain Road Ahead for FTX’s Co-Conspirators Post-conviction by a jury and subsequent sentencing by Judge […]
Quadrigacx Co-Founder Compelled to Account for 45-Bar Gold Stash
Michael Patryn, co-founder of the now-defunct Quadrigacx cryptocurrency exchange, has been compelled by Canadian officers to explain the origin of his wealth. Patryn must explain how he acquired a stash of 45 gold bars, more than $180,000 in cash, and a jewelry set with a diamond-studded Rolex watch. Quadrigacx Cofounder Must Explain 45 Gold Bar […]