Legal
Julian Assange's Extradition to US Blocked Over Mental Health Concerns
A judge at the U.K.'s Central Criminal Court ruled Monday that there would be a "high risk" of suicide if Assange was sent to face charges in the U.S.
Serbia Legalizes Digital Assets Trading and Issuance
Serbia will now permit the issuance and trading of digital assets under a law that went into effect this week.
BitMEX Founder's Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi
The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.
Payza Founders Sentenced in $250M Money Laundering Case
Canadian brothers Firoz and Ferhan Patel are headed to prison after admitting their payments company had broken the law.
SEC Seeks Trial of Swedish National Over Alleged Fraud That Took $3.5M in Crypto
The man is alleged to have fleeced 2,200 victims in the U.S. and 45 other countries, netting $3.5 million via payments in bitcoin and other digital assets.
QuadrigaCX Users' Law Firm Launches Blockchain Analytics Investigation
Miller Thomson, the law firm representing QuadrigaCX's former users, has hired Kroll and Coinfirm to conduct blockchain sleuthing services.
US Files Suit Against Crypto Accounts Tied to North Korea
Prosecutors say the 280 accounts hold crypto stolen from two exchange hacks last year.
Ex-NYSE Broker Accused of Running $33M Crypto Scam Pleads Not Guilty
Michael Ackerman pleaded not guilty to one count of wire fraud for his involvement in the Q3 investment club that allegedly defrauded 150 investors.
Bison Trails Hires Ex-Goldman Sachs VP as Legal Head
Blockchain infrastructure provider Bison Trails has hired BlockTower Capital’s former compliance director to be its first general counsel.
Cryptopia Creditor Issues Legal Notice to Liquidator Over Alleged Failures, Fees
Blockchain firm GNY has sent a legal notice to Grant Thornton New Zealand over alleged high fees and failures to properly address its claim.
