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U.S. Charges Three in Connection With Evolved Apes NFT Scam
Evolved apes was a $3 million NFT rug pull that lured investors in with the promise of developing a video game.
Terraform, Do Kwon Agree in Principle to Settle Fraud Case With SEC: Court Filing
Do Kwon is currently out on bail in Montenegro, awaiting extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea.
Google Takes Legal Action Against Alleged Crypto Scammers for Uploading Fraudulent Apps
The defendants are said to have committed hundreds of acts of wire fraud, "causing harm to Google and at least approximately 100,000 Google users."
Coinbase and SEC Dig in With U.S. Judge on Whether Securities Law Applies to Listings
The federal judge must now weigh what a Coinbase lawyer characterized as "a pure question of law," and her answer could have big consequences on the crypto sector.
Coinbase's SEC Clash Faces First Major Test as Judge Weighs Longshot Dismissal
A federal U.S. judge will hear arguments about whether or not to toss the case based on legal arguments that the regulator was in the wrong when it sued the exchange.
FBI Arrests Trio Accused of Bilking Banks Out of $10M, Converting Funds to Crypto
Three men allegedly used foreign crypto exchanges to launder the proceeds of a scheme that targeted nearly a dozen financial institutions in the New York metro area.
Crypto Trader Avi Eisenberg's $110M Fraud Trial Delayed Until April 2024
The alleged Mango Markets exploiter said he needs more time to prepare for trial.
Ripple’s XRP Token Surges 96% After Partial Victory in SEC Lawsuit
XRP climbed as high as 93 cents at one point, its highest level since March 2022.
U.S. Authorities Extradite UK Citizen Behind 2020 Twitter Hack, SIM Swap Crypto Theft
Joseph O’Connor, known by his handle PlugWalkJoe, was arrested in Spain in 2021.
Ellison and Wang Will Be ‘Game Changers' in Bankman-Fried's Trial, Lawyer Says
The testimony of the two FTX insiders could be damning for Bankman-Fried as he fights criminal charges, according to Ian McGinley, a partner at Akin Group.
