Category: Law of the Chain
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CFTC wins $228 million crypto Ponzi case summary judgment against Bitcoin and Ethereum fraud
CFTC secured summary judgment against a $228 million crypto Ponzi scheme involving Bitcoin and Ethereum, affecting over 1,000 investors with false promises.
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Illinois Governor alleges Trump let crypto industry draft federal policy in 2024 election cycle
Illinois Governor Pritzker accuses Trump of allowing crypto industry figures to draft federal policy, citing 2024 election influence and Bitcoin ETF approvals.
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ALT5 Sigma denies SEC investigation amid $1.5 billion Trump cryptocurrency transaction processing
ALT5 Sigma denies SEC investigation rumors as it processes a $1.5 billion cryptocurrency deal involving former President Donald Trump and digital assets.
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Robinhood sues New Jersey Nevada regulators over event contracts restrictions on political markets
Robinhood sued New Jersey and Nevada regulators over event contracts, challenging state restrictions on prediction markets involving political outcomes and financial instruments.
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SEC Chair Gensler mandates crypto market safeguards against regulatory misconduct in 2024 policy
SEC Chair Gensler advocates for crypto market protection against regulatory misconduct, citing 2023 enforcement actions and mentioning Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Wall Street trade groups SIFMA and BPI demand Basel Committee revise crypto capital rules by 2025
Wall Street trade groups SIFMA and BPI urge Basel Committee to revise crypto capital rules, citing 125% risk weight concerns for digital assets.
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Wyoming launches FRNT stablecoin, the first state-issued digital currency at $1 parity in 2024.
Wyoming launched FRNT stablecoin, a US dollar-pegged digital currency, marking the first state-backed initiative in the United States with $1 parity.
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SEC Chair Gensler confirms few cryptos are securities as markets correct 15% in June 2023
SEC Chair Gensler stated few cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum are securities, yet markets fell 15% amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty and investor caution.
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ALT5 Sigma and Jon Isaac deny SEC probe allegations, affirming regulatory compliance
ALT5 Sigma and Jon Isaac deny SEC investigation claims, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards amid ongoing scrutiny in the cryptocurrency sector.
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Fed official directs staff to hold minimal cryptocurrency under 2023 regulatory framework
Fed official advises staff to hold minimal crypto like Bitcoin and Ethereum, citing 2023 regulatory guidance and market volatility concerns.
