The Russian Constitutional Court is currently examining a crucial case that will determine whether citizens possess property rights over stablecoins like USDT. Regulatory experts have observed that fiat-pegged […]
Samourai Wallet Co-Founders Face 5-Year Prison Time in Money Laundering Case
U.S. prosecutors are seeking a five-year prison sentence for Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, co-founders of the Samourai wallet, after their guilty pleas regarding an unlicensed money […]
Madras High Court Declares XRP Property, Impacting Crypto Ownership in India
A landmark ruling from the Madras High Court has declared XRP held on WazirX as legally recognized property, potentially setting a precedent for crypto asset rights within Indian […]
Celsius Secures $299 Million Settlement With Tether
Celsius Network has reached a significant settlement with Tether, resolving their legal battle over Bitcoin liquidation. The agreed-upon amount of $299.5 million represents a substantial decrease from the […]
Roger Ver Case Near Resolution: Implications for Crypto & Regulatory Landscape
Renowned crypto advocate Roger Ver, also known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus,’ is nearing a potential resolution to his legal battle with US authorities. Ver faces tax-related allegations stemming from […]
Tornado Cash Case: A Lifeline from Solana Fuels Developer Defense
Developers of the controversial Tornado Cash software, under scrutiny for potential involvement in criminal activity, are receiving unexpected support from outside their traditional ecosystem. This comes as a […]
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Crypto Trading by Officials
Pennsylvania Representative Ben Waxman has introduced legislation to prohibit elected officials from profiting from cryptocurrency while in office. The bill, HB1812, was introduced following claims of corruption at […]
Beijing Court Sentences Defendant for USDT Money Laundering
A recent ruling by the Beijing Second Intermediate People’s Court highlights China’s continued crackdown on cryptocurrency-related illegal activity. Liu was sentenced to three years and six months in […]
Ripple Appeals Dropped: SEC vs. Ripple Case Nears End
The long-running SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit is nearing resolution as both parties have agreed to drop their appeals and move forward. This decision marks a significant turning point […]
Renmin University Hosts Seminar on Virtual Asset Law
Renmin University’s law school hosted a seminar focused on the legal framework surrounding virtual assets, stablecoins, and RWA tokenization. The event drew nearly 60 industry professionals and academics, […]
Banks Challenge Stablecoin Regulations, Seek Law Amendments
Major US banking organizations have raised concerns about a new cryptocurrency regulation bill signed into law last month. The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act […]
Do Kwon May Change Plea in Criminal Case This Tuesday
A federal judge is setting a conference for Tuesday, where Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, might change his plea in the ongoing legal case against him. The […]
SEC Grants Ripple Unprecedented Exemption for Securities Sales
In a surprising move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted Ripple an exemption from selling securities to private investors. This decision disregards previous rulings by Judge […]
Ripple and SEC Reach Joint Settlement in Ongoing Lawsuit
Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reached a proposed settlement agreement in their ongoing legal dispute over XRP sales being unregistered securities. The settlement, […]
SEC & Ripple Move Towards Case End: $125 Million Escrow Funds to be Released
The SEC and Ripple have jointly proposed releasing the $125 million escrow funds held in a settlement account. This move comes as the parties prepare to conclude their […]