US DOJ seeks 36-month sentence and $50 million fine for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

The US Department of Justice has recommended a 36-month prison sentence alongside a $50 million fine for the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao.
In response, Zhao’s legal team contends that his incarceration would be unprecedented, citing no prior instances of imprisonment in similar cases.

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SEC seeking $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants nearly $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon for violations of the US securities laws and charges of fraud.
The agency detailed its requested fines in an April 19 legal filing. The SEC is primarily seeking $4.

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Crypto groups sue SEC, claiming overreach in new dealer rule definition

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From 2012 to 2024: Analyzing market conditions before each Bitcoin halving
Andjela Radmilac · 4 days ago
As the fourth Bitcoin halving approaches, an in-depth look at past events offers insights into potential market impacts.

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Could Esienberg commodities conviction be smoking gun for Coinbase against SEC?

Could a recent US criminal court case involving digital assets trading be helpful to Coinbase in its defense against the SEC? Last week, Avraham Eisenberg was convicted in a groundbreaking case on digital asset commodities fraud for manipulating Mango Markets to illicitly withdraw $110 million.

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Ripple challenges SEC’s $2 billion fine, proposes $10 million settlement instead

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From 2012 to 2024: Analyzing market conditions before each Bitcoin halving
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As the fourth Bitcoin halving approaches, an in-depth look at past events offers insights into potential market impacts.

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SEC lawyers resign following controversial DEBT Box case

SEC claims Justin Sun’s alleged visits to US grant it personal jurisdiction to pursue legal action
Legal 4 days ago
According to the watchdog, Sun spent over 380 days in the US between 2017 and 2019 and made business trips to major cities, including New York City, Boston, Massachusetts, and San Fran

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FTX investors agree to drop civil lawsuit against SBF if he snitches on celebrity promoters

FTX investors may drop claims against the company’s co-founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, in return for his support.
Bloomberg reported on April 19 that, under a proposed settlement, Bankman-Fried would cooperate against celebrity promoters named as defendants in a $1.

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Montenegro court clears Do Kwon’s extradition, fate in justice minister’s hands

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SEC issues Wells notice against Uniswap over securities laws issues

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Nigerian court orders Binance executive to remain in prison despite not guilty plea

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Jury finds Do Kwon, Terraform Labs liable for multi-billion dollar fraud

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