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SEC vs. Binance: What the Pause in the Court Case Between the Regulator and the Exchange Means

The SEC and Binance’s lawsuit is on hold as the Trump administration hints at a friendlier approach to crypto. Discover how this could reshape the market.The legal proceedings between SEC and Binance exchange have become one of the most…

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February 18, 2025

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Bitcoin Mining Fraud Allegations Mount Against Geosyn Executives

Geosyn Mining is facing criminal charges after its executives were accused of fraudulently misusing customer funds instead of purchasing Bitcoin mining equipment.The SEC decided to pause its lawsuit against the company after similar federal charges were filed alleging that…

byCoinpaper News

February 17, 2025

SEC and Binance Agreed to Suspend Legal Proceedings For 60 Days

Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly filed a motion to suspend legal proceedings for 60 days.According to representatives of Binance and the SEC, the new working group on cryptocurrencies may affect the outcome of…

byCoinpaper News

February 11, 2025

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Man Accused of SEC X Account Hack Offered Plea Deal

US authorities proposed a plea deal for Eric Council Jr., who is the accused hacker behind the SEC’s X account breach, that requires him to forfeit $50,000 in illicit gains.Council was arrested in October of 2024, and will plead…

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February 11, 2025

Japanese Regulator Asked to Remove 5 Crypto Exchanges from App Stores

Japan’s FSA has asked Apple and Google to remove five crypto exchanges from their app stores. The FSA claims that these exchanges are not registered and do not comply with the requirementsKuCoin, Bybit, Bitget, MEXC Global and LBank Exchange…

byCoinpaper News

February 9, 2025

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Pump.fun Lawsuit Heats Up Amid Claims of Intimidation & IP Violations

Pump.fun is facing legal trouble after receiving a cease and desist letter from Burwick Law and Wolf Popper over alleged investor fraud and IP misuse.The firms claim Pump.fun allowed the creation of tokens impersonating their names and clients in…

byCoinpaper News

February 6, 2025

DeepSeek is Banned: Which Countries Have Restricted Chinese AI?

Chinese startup DeepSeek has caused dissatisfaction among regulators and government agencies in several countries. Its AI models have been banned due to concerns regarding ethics, privacy, and security.Italy Italy was one of the first countries to restrict DeepSeek after…

byCoinpaper News

February 4, 2025

Anonymity Is Not a Crime: Legal Analysis of the Ruling in the Tornado Cash Case

We analyzed the appellate court’s decision, key positions in the case, and its potential implications for the entire blockchain industry.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on November 26 overturned the sanctions imposed by OFAC on cryptocurrency…

byCoinpaper News

February 4, 2025

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Meme Coin Tied to Law Firm in Pump.fun Lawsuit Surges in Value

The lawsuit against Pump.fun took an unexpected turn after crypto community members linked a wallet address in court documents to the meme coin DOGSHIT2.After the discovery, the meme coin’s market cap surged to $23 million before retracing. Meanwhile, Dogwifhat…

byCoinpaper News

February 3, 2025

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Pump.fun Faces Lawsuit Claiming Tokens are Unregistered Securities

Solana-based meme coin platform Pump.fun is facing a class-action lawsuit in a New York federal court that alleges its tokens are unregistered securities.The lawsuit was filed by Diego Aguilar, who claims the platform collaborated with influencers to facilitate pump-and-dump…

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January 31, 2025

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KuCoin Founders Resign After $300M Settlement with US Authorities

KuCoin exited the US market after settling charges with the DOJ for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business.The exchange also agreed to pay almost $300 million in penalties and undergo leadership changes. Forcount promoter Antonia Perez Hernandez was sentenced to…

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January 28, 2025

SEC Achieved a Partial Victory in the Lawsuit Against Kraken

On January 24, California federal judge William Orrick dismissed one of the cryptocurrency exchange’s defenses, which argued that Congress had not granted the SEC authority over cryptocurrencies.Kraken had cited the ”major questions doctrine” to support its claim. This legal…

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January 27, 2025

U.S. Presidential Group to Consider National Crypto Reserve

President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a working group on digital asset markets.The group will be chaired by David Sacks, the Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, and will include the Secretaries of Treasury, Commerce, and Homeland…

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January 26, 2025

Donald Trump Signs An Executive Order Banning CBDC

CBDCs are out, Bitcoin reserve is – potentially – in. Donald Trump’s executive order does away with the previous administration’s overreach and sets new ground for the crypto economy.Pushing the US to the forefront of the crypto industry is…

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January 24, 2025

US Court Lifts Tornado Cash Sanctions In A Major Win For Crypto Privacy

A US court has reversed the Tornado Cash sanctions, delivering a win for crypto privacy supporters and fueling a 140% spike in the protocol’s native cryptocurrency, TORN.Electoral promises often fall short, so when politicians actually deliver, it may come…

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January 22, 2025

Binance Will Tighten Cryptocurrency Deposit and Withdrawal Procedures for Poland

The Bitcoin exchange Binance has warned users in Poland about changes to the processes for depositing and withdrawing cryptocurrency.The Bitcoin exchange Binance has warned users in Poland about changes to the processes for depositing and withdrawing cryptocurrency. According to…

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January 18, 2025

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Crypto Developer Sues US Attorney General Over Software Legality

Michael Lewellen sued the DOJ to clarify that his non-custodial crowdfunding software, Pharos, does not violate money-transmitting laws.The lawsuit was filed in response to preemptive legal actions that were taken by some other crypto companies looking for judicial clarity…

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January 17, 2025

A Lawsuit Will Be Filed Against Pump.fun on Behalf of Investors Who Have Lost “significant amounts”

The New York law firm Burwick Law announced that it is preparing a lawsuit against Pump.fun on behalf of investors who have lost “substantial sums” in meme coins.The firm stated that the platform’s founders have raised ”hundreds of millions…

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January 17, 2025

Gary Gensler “never called” Bitcoin and Ethereum Securities

This was stated by the outgoing head of the agency, Gary Gensler, in an interview with Yahoo Finance.Journalist Jennifer Schonberger noted that this status has even become the subject of legal disputes during the approval process for spot cryptocurrency…

byCoinpaper News

January 17, 2025

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Legal Feud Continues: Tether Sues Swan Bitcoin Over Contract Breaches

Tether filed a lawsuit against Bitcoin financial services company Swan Bitcoin for alleged breaches of contract.The dispute between the two companies escalated after Swan previously accused former employees of stealing proprietary information to start a rival firm, Proton Management,…

byCoinpaper News

January 16, 2025