Kraken Crypto Exchange Fined by Australian Court

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination, breaching the Corporations Act. ASIC emphasized the need for compliance in the crypto industry, aiming to ensure consumer … Read more

Clucoin Founder Pleads Guilty to Crypto Fraud, Confesses to Personal Use of Investor Funds

The founder of cryptocurrency project Clucoin has pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting to diverting $1.14 million in investor funds for personal use, including gambling. Despite promoting the cryptocurrency for charitable causes, Taylor used his social media influence to attract investments, which he then misappropriated. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Clucoin Founder … Read more

Man Faces 20-Year Prison Sentence in Crypto Money Laundering Case

A Rhode Island resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy linked to an international drug trafficking ring. The operation laundered over $25 million using cryptocurrency, with Villa directly involved in converting cash into crypto. Villa faces up to 20 years in prison and a significant fine. Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty in $25 Million … Read more

Terraform Labs’ Fate Hinges on Sept. 19 Bankruptcy Hearing

The Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization hearing for Terraform Labs Pte. Ltd. and Terraform Labs Limited is set for Sept. 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. EDT. This hearing will be pivotal in shaping the future of the crypto company, which has encountered substantial hurdles since the Terra ecosystem’s collapse in 2022. Terraform Labs Faces Pivotal Bankruptcy … Read more

Highest Court of China Moves to List Virtual Asset Transactions as a Money-Laundering Tool

The Supreme People’s Court of China, the highest court of law in the country, and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate have issued a joint document that interprets the current money laundering law and defines several issues related to its application. In this interpretation, the two organizations list virtual asset transactions as one of the tools available … Read more

Former Bank CEO Sentenced to Prison for $47M Crypto Fraud Leading to Bank Collapse

The former CEO of failed Heartland Tri-State Bank was sentenced to over 24 years in prison for embezzling more than $47 million in a fraudulent crypto scheme that caused the bank’s collapse. He funneled the stolen funds into cryptocurrency wallets linked to a “pig butchering” scam, leading to a $9 million loss for investors and … Read more

Mango Markets’ Future Hangs in the Balance With New SEC Settlement Vote

Mango Markets, the Solana-based decentralized finance (defi) platform that lost more than $110 million in 2022, is currently holding a vote on a proposed settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged securities violations. Should the proposal pass, it could result in a settlement involving a financial penalty and the end of … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Files Legal Complaint Against New York Regulator, Reports Q2 Earnings

Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. has initiated legal action against the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, challenging the denial of its air permit renewal. The company also reported its second-quarter financial results, highlighting cost reductions and ongoing business transformation. Greenidge Generation Challenges New York Permit Denial, Reports Q2 Performance Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. filed … Read more

Better Markets CEO Says SEC Has 90% Chance of Winning in Ripple Appeal — Criticizes Judge’s XRP Ruling

Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a 90% chance of winning an appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He criticized the court ruling as flawed, arguing that the judge in the Ripple case misapplied the law. Better Markets CEO on SEC Appeal Against Ripple Dennis … Read more

Ripple Legal Chief Anticipates Possible SEC Appeal in XRP Case Despite Court’s 10% Reversal Rate

Ripple’s chief legal officer says he wouldn’t be surprised if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does appeal the final ruling in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He questioned the SEC’s rationality and expressed confidence that any appeal by the SEC would likely fail. Alderoty urged the SEC to focus on its core mission … Read more