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Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Fraud
Mashinsky pled guilty to securities and commodities fraud charges last December.
CFTC Drops Appeal in Kalshi Election Betting Case
The CFTC appealed a federal judge’s ruling last year clearing Kalshi’s listing of a political prediction market, arguing that it presented a “profound” harm to the public.
Samourai Wallet’s Lawyers Say Prosecution Suppressed Critical Evidence, Call for Dismissal
Before SDNY prosecutors filed charges in the case, FinCEN told them that Samourai Wallet didn’t meet the definition of a money transmitting business.
Ethereum Preps for Biggest Code Change Since the Merge With Pectra Upgrade
The upgrade is focused on making the Ethereum blockchain more user-friendly and efficient.
IRS' Crypto Leads Are Leaving the Agency After Accepting DOGE Deals
The pair took voluntary resignation offers and left their positions after only a little more than a year of government service, according to two people.
Mango Markets Exploiter Gets 4+ Years for Child Porn; Fraud Retrial Looms
The judge overseeing Eisenberg's case said he was considering approving a retrial on fraud charges for the Mango Markets theft.
Sam Altman’s World Crypto Project Launches in US With Eye-Scanning Orbs in 6 Cities
At a Wednesday press conference, World announced it would build an orb factory in Richardardson, Texas.
Tornado Cash Can’t Be Sanctioned Again, Texas Judge Rules
In December, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) exceeded its statutory authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash.
Samourai Wallet Prosecutors Are Considering Dropping Charges Under New DOJ Crypto Enforcement Priorities: Filing
The co-founders are each facing up to 25 years in prison for alleged money laundering and unlicensed money transmitting.
Mastercard Unveils End-to-End Stablecoin Capabilities, Will Launch Card With OKX
Mastercard's new global system aims to make stablecoin transactions as seamless as traditional payments.
