SEC’s Case Against Kraken Will Proceed to Trial, California Judge Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken will proceed to trial, a California judge ruled Friday.
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‘My Living Nightmare’: Detained Binance Exec’s Wife Begs for His Immediate Release
The wife of Tigran Gambaryan, the American Binance employee detained in Nigeria, released a new video statement on Monday pleading for his immediate release from prison.
Hong Kong Regulator Finds ‘Unsatisfactory Practices’ at Some Crypto Entities Seeking Full License: Report
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has found “unsatisfactory practices” at “some” of the cryptocurrency exchanges seeking a full license from it after conducting on-site inspections, Bloomberg reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the situation.
Crypto Friendly RFK Jr. Drops White House Hunt, Will Lend Kennedy Name to Trump
Robert Kennedy Jr. has suspended his independent pursuit of the U.S. presidency and encouraged his supporters to instead back former President Donald Trump in battleground states, putting the weight of the Kennedy name behind the GOP candidate.
Australia’s Securities Regulator Wins Case Against Kraken’s Local Operator
The Federal Court of Australia ruled on Friday that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken’s operator in Australia, Bit Trade Pty Ltd, “contravened” with a section of the nation’s Corporations Act.
CluCoin Founder Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1M of Investor Funds for Online Gambling
The founder of Miami-based crypto project CluCoin has pleaded guilty to stealing over $1 million from investors and spending the money at online casinos.
Crypto Promoter and Failed Politician Michelle Bond Accused of Illegally Taking FTX Cash
Michelle Bond, who once ran a Washington-based crypto advocacy group and had served as a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer, was indicted in federal court for taking illegal campaign contributions during her 2022 run for Congress, and court documents detail how a river of cash came through her former FTX executive boyfriend.
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Violated Data Policies, Colombia Regulator Says
Worldcoin is currently collecting data of individuals with its Orb device in 25 locations of the Latin American country.
OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of $4B Ponzi Scheme: Reports
The firm said it invested in cryptocurrency and forex, and reportedly collapsed in 2022.
Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Claims Government Backtracked on Plea Deal: Filing
Salame’s counsel argued in a filing that the government resumed investigating his domestic partner, ADAM CEO Michelle Bond, despite despite assurances that the investigation would cease if he cooperated.