Category: Law of the Chain
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HashFlare founders sentenced to time served for $577M crypto Ponzi scheme
HashFlare founders Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin received time served for a $577M Ponzi scheme involving 700,000 investors and Bitcoin mining contracts.
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a16z and DeFi Education Fund seek SEC safe harbor for 500+ dApps
a16z and DeFi Education Fund advocate for SEC safe harbor on dApp regulation, impacting 500+ decentralized apps and crypto startups like Uniswap and Compound.
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A16z Crypto proposes 2-year SEC safe harbor for NFT and DeFi apps
A16z Crypto and advocacy groups propose a 2-year SEC safe harbor for NFT and DeFi apps, aiming to protect $10B in digital asset innovation.
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Trump replaced BLS Commissioner Groshen in 2017 amid 4.7% unemployment rate concerns
Trump replaced BLS Commissioner Erica Groshen in 2017, raising concerns about economic data integrity. The unemployment rate was 4.7% during the transition, affecting Fed policies.
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Do Kwon pleads guilty to Terraform Labs $40B collapse in 2022
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud charges linked to the $40B collapse of LUNA and UST in May 2022, impacting global crypto markets.
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Trump administration silent on Tornado Cash verdict affecting Bitcoin privacy and prices
The Trump administration remains silent as the Tornado Cash verdict impacts Bitcoin privacy, with BTC dropping 3% and ETH falling 5% amid regulatory uncertainty.
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Judge Torres’ XRP ruling clarifies SEC stance, triggers 70% price surge
The XRP ruling by Judge Torres impacted Ripple, SEC, and crypto markets, causing a 70% price surge and reshaping regulatory clarity for digital assets.
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FTX creditor data leak impacts 9,500 users ahead of $8B payout round
FTX creditors’ data leaked before the next payout round, affecting 9,500 users; includes names, emails. Involves Binance and SEC oversight, with $8B at stake.
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Binance exposes North Korean $2 billion crypto theft in 2023
Binance revealed North Korean hackers infiltrated crypto exchanges, stealing $2 billion in 2023; Lazarus Group and Harmony Protocol were primary targets.
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Trump weighs BlackRock’s Rick Rieder for Fed Chair by November 2024
Trump evaluates BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder for Fed Chair; Rieder manages $2.4 trillion assets; decision expected by November 2024; involves Treasury and White House.
