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Early Bitcoin Pioneer Ian Freeman Goes to Trial in New Hampshire
Freeman is facing eight counts related to tax evasion and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.
The ‘Good Cop and Bad Cop’ of US Crypto Regulations
The ongoing tug-of-war between the top two federal regulatory agencies keeps the crypto industry on its toes. That’s why Gary Gensler and Rostin Behnam share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
The Bullied Takes the Bully to Court
David beat Goliath in an Oslo courtroom in September, establishing a legal precedent for the freedom to say a self-proclaimed inventor of Bitcoin is not actually the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. That’s why Magnus Granath (aka Hodlonaut) and Craig Wright share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022 list.
The Senate’s Biggest Crypto Regulations Cheerleaders
The U.S. Congress’ upper chamber has introduced a bipartisan, comprehensive crypto-responsibility bill, with another stablecoin regulations bill on its way. That’s why senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Look Who's Taking a Crash Course in Crypto Bankruptcy
The chief bankruptcy judge of the Southern District of New York is learning on the job how crypto complicates bankruptcy law. He has his hands full with Celsius Network, but his caseload could get even bigger in 2023. That’s why Martin Glenn is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Leaving Crypto Scammers No Place to Hide
This pseudonymous Twitter sleuth’s viral exposés of on-chain fraud and wrongdoing helped lead French authorities to arrest a crime ring that stole $2.5 million in Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. That’s why ZachXBT is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Three Arrows Capital Liquidators Seize $35.6M From Singaporean Banks
In a court hearing Friday, 3AC’s appointed liquidators blasted the collapsed hedge fund’s founders for talking to the media while repeatedly failing to cooperate with the liquidators' probe.
NYDFS Proposes Regulation Allowing It to Charge Crypto Companies in New York for Supervision Costs
Only crypto companies with a BitLicense would be affected.
US Prosecutors Charge 21 Alleged ‘Money Mules’ With Using Crypto to Launder Proceeds of Cybercrimes
The arrests are the result of a multi-year investigation by the U.S. Secret Service, the Postal Inspection Service and the Department of Justice.
Sam Bankman-Fried Called to FTX Hearing by Texas Securities Regulator
The Texas State Securities Board has been investigating FTX US since October.
